Athletics signed C Dusty Brown to a minor league contract. The 31-year-old backstop hasn't appeared in the big leagues since he appeared in 11 games with the Pirates during the 2011 season. He'll provide organizational depth for the A's.

Rangers signed C Dusty Brown to a minor league contract. Brown has received a handful of at-bats the last couple years with the Pirates and Red Sox but has spent most of his time at the Triple-A level. He's likely to be Triple-A Round Rock's starting backstop in 2012 with Taylor Teagarden now in Baltimore.

Pirates sent C Dusty Brown outright to Triple-A Indianapolis. Brown successfully cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 29-year-old backstop will continue to provide organizational depth in the minor leagues.

Pirates designated C Dusty Brown for assignment. Brown managed just three hits in his 28 at-bats with the Pirates. The 29-year-old catcher should pass through waivers and land back in the organization.