Blue Jays signed C Kyle Phillips to a minor league contract. He's likely to receive a spring training invite in order to serve as an extra backstop in camp. Phillips batted just .171/.259/.289 over 85 plate appearances this past season for the Padres and will serve as organizational depth.

Padres sent C Kyle Phillips outright to Triple-A Tucson. Phillips successfully cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. He will stick around as organizational depth.

Padres designated C Kyle Phillips for assignment. He was cleared to make room for Jeremy Hermida on the 40-man roster. Phillips, 27, batted .171 with two homers and 10 RBI over 76 at-bats with the Padres this season. He will likely pass through waivers unclaimed.

Padres recalled C Kyle Phillips from Triple-A Tucson. Phillips will give the Padres' bench some depth as the team finishes out its interleague schedule. He hit two homers and tallied eight RBI in 46 at-bats with the major league club earlier this season.