Angels signed RHP Fernando Nieve to a minor league contract. He had been at Triple-A with the A's but was released after posting a 7.01 ERA over 18 relief appearances. Nieve will give the Angels some bullpen depth in the minors.

Athletics acquired RHP Fernando Nieve from the Indians for cash considerations. Nieve has registered a cool 1.81 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 55/12 K/BB ratio across 44 2/3 innings this season at Triple-A Columbus. The 31-year-old right-hander could be an asset in middle relief for Oakland.

Indians sent RHP Fernando Nieve outright to Triple-A Columbus. Nieve cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment earlier this week. The 30-year-old right-hander will continue to serve as pitching depth in the minors.

Indians designated RHP Fernando Nieve for assignment. Nieve was only up with the Indians for about 22 hours. The righty did not make an appearance, and hasn't pitched in a major league game since the 2010 season.

Indians recalled RHP Fernando Nieve from Triple-A Columbus. Nieve will take the place of Brett Myers, who went on the disabled list Sunday with a forearm injury. The 30-year-old has a 1.38 ERA in 13 innings at Triple-A this year.

Indians signed RHP Fernando Nieve to a minor league contract. He's been given an invitation to spring training but isn't a good bet to crack the Opening Day roster. Nieve spent all of 2012 at Triple-A with the Dodgers, posting a 5.96 ERA over 119 1/3 frames.

Dodgers reassigned RHP Fernando Nieve, LHP Wil Ledezma and RHP Angel Guzman to minor league camp. Nieve surrendered eight hits and three earned runs in 8 1/3 Cactus League innings. He was in major league camp this spring on a non-guaranteed minor league contract.

Dodgers signed RHP Fernando Nieve to a minor league contract. He also gets an invite to spring training. Nieve began 2011 in the Astros' organization, but finished the year pitching in Korea. The 29-year-old right-hander last pitched in the majors in 2010 as a member of the Mets, posting an ugly 6.00 ERA and 38/22 K/BB ratio over 42 innings. He'll likely serve as organizational depth.