Reds re-signed INF Mike Costanzo to a minor league contract. Costanzo spent all of 2013 at the Triple-A level with the Reds and Nationals, batting .241/.338/.424 with 14 homers. He's merely minor league depth.

Reds signed INF Mike Costanzo to a minor league contract; assigned him to Double-A Pensacola. Costanzo was with the Reds from 2010-12 and returns after a brief tour of duty at Triple-A with the Nationals. He's batted just .216/.303/.390 in the minors this year, though he does have 10 homers.

Nationals signed INF Mike Costanzo to a minor league contract. Costanzo made it up for a brief appearance with the Reds in 2012, picking up one hit in 18 at-bats. The minor league journeyman will represent organizational depth.

Reds sent INF Mike Costanzo outright to Triple-A Louisville. Costanzo was designated for assignment earlier this week in order to clear a 40-man roster spot for Jonathan Broxton. He'll return to a .274/.377/.459 batting line with 10 homers at Louisville.

Reds designated INF Mike Costanzo for assignment. The move clears a 40-man roster spot for Jonathan Broxton, who was acquired from the Royals at Tuesday's trade deadline. Costanzo seems likely to pass through waivers.

Reds optioned INF Mike Costanzo to Triple-A Louisville. He was sent down to make room for Kristopher Negron on the active roster. Costanzo went 1-for-18 with 10 strikeouts during his first stint in the big leagues.

Reds recalled INF Mike Costanzo from Triple-A Louisville. Costanzo replaces the injured Scott Rolen (shoulder) on the Reds' active roster. He was hitting .303 with six homers and 24 RBI between Double-A and Triple-A this year, and will likely share time at third base with Todd Frazier. Costanzo can be ignored for fantasy purposes.