Yankees signed RHP Edgmer Escalona to a minor league contract. Escalona opted to become a free agent in late June after the Orioles removed him from their 40-man roster. He has struggled this season at the Triple-A level and seems doubtful to get a shot with the big-league Yanks.

Edgmer Escalona has elected free agency. Escalona had been outrighted off the Orioles' 40-man roster, and he's decided to seek a job elsewhere rather than remain in the organization. The right-hander holds a 6.10 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 14/5 K/BB ratio over 20 2/3 Triple-A innings this season.

Orioles sent RHP Edgmer Escalona outright to Triple-A Norfolk. The 27-year-old has been pitching for Triple-A Norfolk already, but was outrighted off the 40-man roster to make room for the newly signed Randy Wolf. He has posted a 6.10 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 14/5 K/BB ratio over his 20 2/3 innings on the season.

Edgmer Escalona (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment on Friday. It's not clear what affiliation he'll be placed with. Escalona has been on the disabled list all season due to discomfort in his throwing shoulder and isn't a sure bet to be added to the big league bullpen once ready.

Edgmer Escalona (shoulder) threw live batting practice with no issues on Tuesday. Escalona has been on the disabled list all season due to discomfort in his throwing shoulder, but it appears he's making progress. There's no timetable for his return.

Orioles placed RHP Edgmer Escalona on the 60-day disabled list with a sore right shoulder. Escalona has been nursing the ailment since early March. He's yet to resume throwing and will miss at least the first two months of the season.

Edgmer Escalona (shoulder) hopes to start doing exercises this week. Escalona, recovering from discomfort in his throwing shoulder, "feels a lot better." He wants to start throwing in a week or so. The 27-year-old right-hander is doubtful to land a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen.

Edgmer Escalona will be shut down for at least the next three weeks due to right shoulder inflammation. Escalona allowed five runs -- all earned -- Saturday in his Grapefruit League debut and then began experiencing discomfort in his throwing shoulder soon after. The 27-year-old right-hander is now doubtful to land a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen.

Orioles signed RHP Edgmer Escalona to a one-year contract. Escalona was surprisingly able to land a major league deal after he posted a 5.67 ERA over 37 relief appearances with the Rockies this past season. However, the Orioles have been intrigued by his success in winter ball and clearly see him as a piece of their bullpen for 2014.

Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports that the Orioles have signed right-hander Edgmer Escalona, pending a physical. It's unclear whether he'll receive a guaranteed major league contract. Escalona posted a 5.67 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 37 appearances with the Rockies this past season.