Orioles signed RHP Josh Banks to a minor league contract. Banks, who is being represented by former major league Gary Sheffield, apparently impressed Orioles officials during his workout Tuesday morning in Sarasota, Florida. The Yankees and Dodgers were also said to have interest in the 29-year-old right-hander.

The Orioles held a private workout Tuesday morning with free agent right-hander Josh Banks. Banks, who is being represented by former major leaguer Gary Sheffield, threw in front of Orioles officials at the organization's minor league complex. The 29-year-old former second-round pick posted a 4.24 ERA and 10/4 K/BB ratio across 17 innings last year for the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League.

The Long Island Ducks of of the independent Atlantic League have signed right-hander Josh Banks. Banks, 29, was released by the Giants last month after posting 7.27 ERA and 50/22 K/BB ratio over 78 innings with Triple-A Fresno. The 2003 second-round pick made one start with the Astros last season and has a 5.66 ERA over 19 starts and eight relief appearances in the big leagues.