Thu 2/23/12 3:09 PM

Roy Oswalt's agent, Bob Garber, announced Thursday afternoon that the veteran right-hander will stay in shape in hopes of pitching for a contender later this season. Mystery solved. Oswalt didn't appear interested in pitching for the Tigers or Red Sox and he wasn't a great fit for either the Cardinals or Rangers, but a lot can change over the course of a couple of months. The 34-year-old was limited to just 23 starts last season due to back condition, so waiting to sign around midseason may actually be a smart strategy.