Angels signed LHP Dontrelle Willis to a minor league contract. Willis, 31, was released by the Cubs in March and hasn't appeared in the majors since 2011. The Angels have assigned him to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Cubs released LHP Dontrelle Willis.

Dontrelle Willis (shoulder) is back on a normal throwing schedule. Willis had to exit his spring debut Monday because of left shoulder tightness, but he's pain-free now. The southpaw is expected to begin the season at Triple-A Iowa.

Dontrelle Willis left his spring debut Monday against the Dodgers because of left shoulder tightness. Willis wasn't in the running for a major league roster spot anyway. He'll probably be given a few weeks of rest.

Dontrelle Willis was lifted from his spring debut after just seven pitches due to an undisclosed injury. Willis appeared emotional in the dugout after departing, which would suggest that it's something serious. The left-hander signed a minor league contract with Chicago in January. The Cubs should provide an update soon.

Cubs signed LHP Dontrelle Willis to a minor league contract. Willis announced his retirement from baseball in July after posting an 8.53 ERA and 2.21 WHIP in four games for the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate. The D-Train hasn't been major league relevant since the 2007 season, but is still only 30 years old. It's a low-risk signing for the Cubs, and if he can regain his control, he could develop into a decent lefty out of the bullpen.

Dontrelle Willis will not make his next start at Triple-A Norfolk and is considering retirement. Willis has posted an ugly 8.53 ERA in four appearances (one start) this season with the O's Triple-A affiliate. The 30-year-old left-hander could probably linger around for a few more years, bouncing from organization to organization. But he's pretty much already done that, and has probably grown tired of the frustrating results.

Dontrelle Willis allowed four runs on six hits and two walks over just 2 2/3 innings in his first start for Triple-A Norfolk Thursday. He did strike out four, but it was an ugly outing for the veteran southpaw. Willis could eventually be an option for the O's rotation if he settles in, but it's certainly a longshot that he'll be a fantasy option this season.

Dontrelle Willis (forearm) threw five innings in a simulated game Thursday. He's expected to join Triple-A Norfolk soon. Willis will be used in the rotation after resolving his spat with the Orioles.

Dontrelle Willis is close to joining one of the Orioles' minor league affiliates. Willis has been in extended spring training while getting stretched out to start. He won't be an option for the Orioles for a while.