Che-Hsuan Lin is converting to a pitcher. Lin made two relief appearances for the Astros' Triple-A affiliate last season, but otherwise he has only played the outfield in pro ball. The 25-year-old signed a minor league deal with the Rangers last month and will make his move to the mound a priority in 2014.

Rangers signed OF Che-Hsuan Lin to a minor league contract. The 25-year-old outfielder spent the 2013 season in the Astros organization, slashing .234/.356/.309 with three homers, 42 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 121 games. He'll function as organizational depth for the Rangers.

Astros sent OF Che-Hsuan Lin outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Lin cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. The 24-year-old hit just .247/.323/.316 in 113 games this past season with Boston's Triple-A affiliate and will remain with Houston as minor league depth.

Astros designated OF Che-Hsuan Lin for assignment. Lin batted just .247/.323/.316 with two home runs in 113 games this past season at Triple-A Pawtucket. But he's only 24 years old and could draw some interest.

Astros claimed OF Che-Hsuan Lin off waivers from the Red Sox. Lin was designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week after posting a .247/.323/.316 line with two homers in 113 games for Triple-A Pawtucket. The 24-year-old outfielder could compete for a reserve outfielder role with the Astros in the spring.

Red Sox designated OF Che-Hsuan Lin for assignment. The move clears a spot for the newly-claimed Sandy Rosario on the 40-man roster. Lin appeared in nine games with the Red Sox this year and batted .247/.323/.316 with two homers and a .638 OPS in 113 games with Triple-A Pawtucket. The 24-year-old has some speed and is capable of playing center field, but he's unlikely to draw much interest on waivers.

Red Sox recalled OF Che-Hsuan Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket. Jacoby Ellsbury has been nursing a strained lat of late, so Lin will be around as insurance. He picked up one hit in six at-bats over a couple stints earlier this season with the Sox.

Red Sox optioned OF Che-Hsuan Lin to Triple-A Pawtucket. Lin lasted just one day on the roster, and won't be guaranteed a spot as a September call-up. The Red Sox recalled Pedro Beato in a corresponding move.

Red Sox optioned OF Che-Hsuan Lin to Triple-A Pawtucket. Lin collected one hit in five plate appearances with Boston. He should be back up later this summer.

Red Sox recalled OF Che-Hsuan Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket. He'll provide some depth with both Cody Ross (foot) and Ryan Sweeney (head) banged up. Lin has batted .256/.356/.360 with two homers and five steals at Pawtucket this season.