Braves signed RHP Kanekoa Texeira to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. Texeira, who spent 2012-13 at Triple-A with the Reds, had been with the independent league Bridgeport Bluefish. He'll provide minor league depth.

Reds signed RHP Kanekoa Texeira to a minor league contract. The Yanks claimed Texeira off waivers from the Royals in late May but weren't pleased with his performance (22.85 ERA in 4 1/3 innings) at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and released him in July. He's never had much big league success and will simply act as organizational relief depth for the Reds.

Yankees released RHP Kanekoa Texeira. The Yanks claimed Texeira off waivers from the Royals in late May but weren't pleased with his performance (22.85 ERA in 4 1/3 innings) at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.