Savery was designated for assignment Monday by the Athletics, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. A three-game set with the big club aside, Savery spent the entire 2014 season at Triple-A Sacramento, notching two saves with a 7-1 record, 2.84 ERA, 1.224 WHIP, and 45:17 K:BB in 44.1 innings. His 40-man roster spot will now be utilized for September call-up, catcher Bryan Anderson.

Athletics placed LHP Joe Savery on the paternity leave list. He'll be away from the club for a few days while his wife gives birth. Jeff Francis has replaced Savery on the roster.

Athletics recalled LHP Joe Savery from Triple-A Sacramento. Savery got the call after putting up a 3.86 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 11 2/3 relief frames for Sacramento. He won't be used in high-leverage innings.

Athletics optioned LHP Joe Savery to Triple-A Sacramento. Savery had a good spring but didn't have a spot in the Athletics' bullpen, as three lefties -- Sean Doolittle, Fernando Abad and Drew Pomeranz -- slotted ahead of him on the depth chart. Savery, who's gone from pitcher to position player back to pitcher in his career, will likely make an appearance in Oakland before the season is out.

Joe Savery tossed two shutout innings in Monday's start against the Cubs. Savery, impressively, struck out five while allowing just two hits and a walk. The lefty has had a solid spring showing with his new club, despite some control issues. He has struck out 11 and walked five in 6 2/3 innings in the Cactus League. Still, he's very likely to open the season at Triple-A.

Athletics claimed LHP Joe Savery off waivers from the Phillies. Savery was designated for assignment by Philadelphia this past weekend to clear a 40-man roster spot for new starter A.J. Burnett. Savery is a former first-round draft pick, but the 28-year-old left-hander hasn't found much success at the major league level. He will have to earn a spot in the highly talented Oakland bullpen this spring.

Phillies designated LHP Joe Savery for assignment. The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for the addition of A.J. Burnett. A former first-round pick, Savery holds a 4.15 ERA with 32 strikeouts over 47 2/3 innings during his career. The 28-year-old could receive some interest on waivers.

Phillies recalled LHP Joe Savery from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Savery holds a 1.38 ERA but an ugly 6/9 K/BB ratio over 13 innings in the majors this season. He'll be used in the middle innings.

Phillies activated LHP Joe Savery from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Savery, out since mid-July with elbow stiffness, had two scoreless rehab appearances over the past week. The 27-year-old southpaw could be an option to join the Phillies' bullpen in September.

Joe Savery (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment later this week. It will likely be at High-A Clearwater. Savery has been out since mid-July with a stiff left elbow, but he could rejoin the Phillies' bullpen next month.