Twins signed RHP Eric Hurley to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Rochester. Hurley elected free agency last month after the Angels optioned him before he made an appearance. He's put up an ugly 6.85 ERA over 23 games -- 22 starts -- at the Triple-A level this season.

Eric Hurley elected free agency. Hurley opted for free agency after clearing waivers. The 26-year-old right-hander had a 5.81 ERA over 18 starts with Triple-A Salt Lake this season. He'll attempt to latch on elsewhere.

Angels optioned RHP Eric Hurley to Triple-A Salt Lake. Hurley was only up for a couple days and didn't appear in a game. He'll return to a 5.38 ERA and 70/37 K/BB ratio in 97 innings at Triple-A.

Angels purchased the contract of RHP Eric Hurley from Triple-A Salt Lake. He'll replace Garrett Richards on the active roster. Hurley, 26, has a 5.38 ERA and 70/37 K/BB ratio in 97 innings over 17 starts at the Triple-A level this year. It's possible he'll get the start Sunday against the Orioles, but fantasy owners are advised to look elsewhere.

Angels signed RHP Eric Hurley to a minor league contract. Hurley hasn't pitched in the major leagues since the 2008 season, dealing with chronic hand problems and more recently a concussion. He's just 26, though, and was a pretty nice prospect at a time, so perhaps the Angels can coax some value out of him. He'll begin the year at Triple-A.

Eric Hurley has elected free agency. Hurley hasn't pitched in the big leagues since the 2008 season and suffered a severe concussion earlier this year. He used to be a pretty nice prospect, though, and, at 26, he shouldn't have trouble finding another team willing to give him a shot.

Rangers activated RHP Eric Hurley from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock. Hurley suffered a concussion when he was hit in the head with a comebacker in April. The 25-year-old right-hander allowed four runs over four innings in his first rehab start Monday. He'll continue to pitch in the minor leagues for now.

Eric Hurley (concussion) will begin a minor league rehab assignment by starting for Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. Hurley has been sidelined since taking a comebacker off his head while pitching for Round Rock in April. He returns to a 3.38 over two appearances.