Blue Jays sent RHP Chad Beck outright to Triple-A Buffalo. Beck has been designated for assignment three times by two different organizations this offseason, but he's cleared waivers and will remain with the Blue Jays. He'll receive a spring training invite but isn't likely to crack the Opening Day roster.

Blue Jays designated RHP Chad Beck for assignment. The move clears a roster space for freshly-claimed left-handed reliever Tommy Hottovy. Beck registered an ugly 6.32 ERA in 15 2/3 innings of relief last season.

Blue Jays claimed RHP Chad Beck off waivers from the Pirates. Beck is now back in Toronto after a brief offseason stop in Pittsburgh. The soon-to-be 28-year-old posted a 6.32 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 15 2/3 innings with the Blue Jays this past season.

Pirates designated RHP Chad Beck for assignment. The Pirates needed a spot on the 40-man roster after the Joel Hanrahan trade. Beck, who was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays back in October, posted an ugly 6.32 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 15 2/3 innings with Toronto this past season.

Pirates claimed RHP Chad Beck off waivers from the Blue Jays. Beck was just designated for assignment earlier this week. Beck posted an ugly 6.32 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 15 2/3 innings with the Jays this season and will compete for a bullpen spot with the Bucs next year.

Blue Jays designated RHP Chad Beck for assignment. The move clears a 40-man roster spot for catcher Bobby Wilson, who was claimed off waivers from the Angels on Monday afternoon. Beck posted a rough 6.32 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 15 2/3 innings this season for Toronto.

Blue Jays recalled RHP Chad Beck from Triple-A Las Vegas. Beck, 27, has a 5.87 ERA in seven appearances in the big leagues this season. He'll pitch in middle relief as the Blue Jays play out the string.

Blue Jays recalled RHP Chad Beck from Triple-A Las Vegas. He'll take the roster spot of Yunel Escobar while he's away on paternity leave. Beck has a 5.87 ERA over six appearances with the Blue Jays this season and can be ignored in fantasy leagues.

Blue Jays optioned RHP Chad Beck to Triple-A Las Vegas. Beck was one of many Jays pitchers to allow runs in a blowout loss to the A's Wednesday. He's posted a 5.87 ERA over six appearances for the big club this season.

Blue Jays optioned RHP Chad Beck to Triple-A Las Vegas. He was sent down to make room for Evan Crawford and Aaron Laffey on the active roster. Beck threw 56 pitches Monday against the Nationals while allowing three runs (two earned) over 3 2/3 innings, so the Jays needed a fresh arm for their bullpen.