Cubs signed LHP Horacio Ramirez to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Ramirez spent the early part of this season pitching for an independent league team, and posted strong enough numbers (1.96 ERA in 36 2/3 innings) to catch the Cubs' attention. He could be given a shot later this summer.

Horacio Ramirez has signed with the Kia Tigers of the Korean Baseball Organization. Terms aren't yet available. Ramirez didn't draw much interest in the free agent market after posting a 6.00 ERA over 12 relief appearances last season with the Angels. The 32-year-old left-hander owns a 4.65 career ERA over eight major-league seasons.

Horacio Ramirez plans to throw for major league scouts on Thursday morning in Tempe, Arizona. Ramirez has struggled to attract free agent interest this winter after spending a majority of the 2011 season at the Triple-A level. The 32-year-old left-hander owns a 4.65 career ERA and 1.49 career WHIP in 688 1/3 innings.

Angels optioned LHP Horacio Ramirez to Triple-A Salt Lake. We were under the impression that Vernon Wells was going to be placed on the disabled list, but this is the move to make room for Mike Trout on the active roster. Ramirez just returned from the minors Tuesday and earned in the win in Thursday's walkoff victory over the first-place Rangers. He'll likely be back in September.

Angels recalled LHP Horacio Ramirez from Triple-A Salt Lake. Ramirez was just sent down to the minors last week, but is able to return due to the injury to Garrett Richards. The 31-year-old left-hander has allowed six runs (five earned) on 11 hits over four innings with the big league club this season and should pitch in middle relief.

Angels optioned LHP Horacio Ramirez to Triple-A Salt Lake. Ramirez predictably posted an 11.25 ERA and 3.25 WHIP over five outings. He's no given to ever make another appearance in the majors.

Angels purchased the contract of LHP Horacio Ramirez from Triple-A Salt Lake. Ramirez hasn't appeared in the majors since 2009, when he pitched in 19 games for the Royals. He's posted a 3.47 ERA over 39 games for Salt Lake this season but has struck out just 19 over 46 2/3 frames. He'll work in a long relief role.