Royals signed OF Luis Durango to a minor league contract. It's not clear whether he'll receive an invite to spring training. Durango batted .289/.352/.335 with no homers and 46 steals at Triple-A in the Braves' organization this season.

Braves signed OF Luis Durango to a minor league contract. Durango made just seven plate appearances in the major leagues this past year and registered a weak .640 OPS across 108 minor league games. He'll be organizational outfield depth for the Braves in 2012.

Astros sent OF Luis Durango outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Durango successfully cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The speedy outfielder is 1-for-6 in two games with the Astros this season.

Astros designated OF Luis Durango for assignment. The move was made in order to clear a roster spot for J.B. Shuck, who has been called up. Durango was claimed off waivers from the Padres in late June but has a good chance of clearing them this time and remaining in the organization.

Astros optioned OF Luis Durango to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Durango was just called up on July 31 and went 1-for-6 in two games for the 'Stros. He should be back in September, if not before. A corresponding roster move will be announced prior to Friday's game.

Astros recalled OF Luis Durango from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Durango was claimed off waivers from the Padres in late June. He should see some playing time in the Astros' outfield, which just lost Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn.

Astros claimed OF Luis Durango off waivers from the Padres; optioned him to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Durango was designated for assignment last week. The 25-year-old outfielder was batting just .243 over his first 61 games with Triple-A Tucson this season, but has some value because of his plus-speed and defensive ability. He could still carve out a niche as a reserve outfielder in the right situation.

Padres designated OF Luis Durango for assignment. He was cleared to make room for left-hander Josh Spence on the 40-man roster. Durango, 25, was batting just .243 over his first 61 games with Triple-A Tucson this season. He has zero power, but some team could be interested in his speed, on-base and defensive abilities.