Rangers released C Konrad Schmidt. Schmidt was in camp with the Rangers as a non-roster invite. He batted .277/.338/.413 with seven home runs at the Triple-A level last season and will look to latch on elsewhere as organizational depth.

Rangers sent C Konrad Schmidt outright to Triple-A Round Rock. Schmidt cleared waivers and will still receive an invite to spring training. He spent most of 2012 at Triple-A, where he batted .277/.338/.413 with seven homers last season.

Rangers claimed C Konrad Schmidt off waivers from the Diamondbacks. Schmidt, 28, has made a couple brief appearances with the D'Backs the last few years but has spent most of his time at Triple-A, where he batted .277/.338/.413 with seven homers last season. He seems unlikely to earn an Opening Day roster spot.

Diamondbacks recalled C Konrad Schmidt from Triple-A Reno. Schmidt, 28, appeared in one game with the Diamondbacks earlier this season. He's providing catching depth behind Miguel Montero and Wil Nieves.

Diamondbacks optioned C Konrad Schmidt to Triple-A Reno. He was hitless in just four at-bats in his short stint with the big club. Miguel Montero (groin) is expected back in the lineup Monday, so the D'Backs no longer need an extra catcher.

Diamondbacks recalled C Konrad Schmidt from Triple-A Reno. Schmidt will provide depth at catcher for the D'Backs while Miguel Montero fights through a groin injury.

The Diamondbacks are expected to recall catcher Konrad Schmidt from Triple-A Reno prior to Tuesday's game. He'll provide some extra insurance behind the plate while Miguel Montero nurses a groin injury. Schmidt, 27, is hitting .274/.336/.419 with three homers and a .755 OPS in 31 games at the Triple-A level this year. Mike Zagurski will likely be sent down in a corresponding roster move.