Cubs signed RHP Andrew Carpenter to a minor league contract. He's been given an invitation to spring training. Carpenter had a brief stint in the majors with the Blue Jays in 2012 and produced a 3.09 ERA and nice 72/21 K/BB ratio over 84 1/3 minor league innings.

Mets signed RHP Andrew Carpenter to a minor league contract; assigned him to Double-A Binghamton. Carpenter elected free agency earlier this week rather than accept a minor league assignment with the Blue Jays. The 27-year-old has allowed five runs over nine innings in the big leagues this season. He'll serve as organizational depth.

Blue Jays sent RHP Andrew Carpenter outright to Triple-A Las Vegas. Carpenter cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Blue Jays over the weekend. The 27-year-old has allowed five runs over nine innings in the big leagues this season.

Blue Jays designated RHP Andrew Carpenter for assignment. It's largely a procedural move, as Toronto needed to clear their 40-man roster. Carpenter seems likely to go through waivers unclaimed and accept a minor league assignment.