Pirates signed RHP Josh Kinney to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Kinney, who turns 35 in March, had a 4.36 ERA in 30 relief appearances with the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate in 2013. He owns a 4.73 ERA over 93 appearances in the big leagues and could be an option for the Pirates' bullpen at some point in 2014.

Mariners activated RHP Josh Kinney from the 60-day disabled list; sent him outright to Triple-A Tacoma. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Kinney posted a 3.24 ERA and 7/0 K/BB ratio in 8 1/3 innings over eight rehab appearances in Triple-A. He'll continue to serve as bullpen depth in the minors.

Josh Kinney (shoulder, ribs) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Tacoma. Kinney has yet to pitch for the Mariners this season due to a stress reaction on the left side of his rib cage. The 34-year-old made one rehab appearance with Triple-A Tacoma back on May 17, but then had to be shut down again. The Mariners are surely hoping that the additional rest will pay off.

Josh Kinney (shoulder, ribs) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Tacoma. Kinney has been on the shelf all season because of a stress reaction in his left shoulder and rib cage. He's likely to spend around two weeks in the minor leagues.

Josh Kinney (shoulder, ribs) will head to Triple-A Tacoma this week to begin a rehab assignment. Kinney has been on the disabled list since the end of spring training with a stress reaction in his left shoulder and rib cage. He may be activated later this month.

Mariners manager Eric Wedge said Monday that Josh Kinney (shoulder) is "getting closer" to heading out on a rehab assignment. Kinney is on the 60-day DL and thus isn't eligible to return until late May. It sounds like there's a good chance he'll be ready at that time.

Mariners placed RHP Josh Kinney on the 60-day disabled list with a left shoulder injury. The move clears a spot on the Mariners' 40-man roster for reliever Kameron Loe. Kinney was shut down in early March with a stress reaction in his left shoulder and rib cage. There is no timetable for his return to Seattle.

Josh Kinney said Tuesday that his stress reaction is in his left shoulder. It was previously reported that Kinney was dealing with a stress reaction in his rib cage. There's no timetable for his return, but the good news is that it's not in his throwing shoulder.

Josh Kinney will be shut down for a few weeks with a stress reaction in his rib cage. The Mariners are shutting him down in order to prevent the injury from turning into a fracture. Kinney be re-evaluated in a few weeks before the Mariners determine the next step. Obviously the right-hander will not be ready in time for Opening Day.

Mariners and RHP Josh Kinney avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed. The 33-year-old right-hander performed admirably in 2012, posting a 3.94 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 36/15 K/BB ratio over 32 innings of work. He'll likely serve in a middle relief role in the Mariners bullpen.