Angels signed RHP Mike Ekstrom to a minor league contract, assigned him to Triple-A Salt Lake. Ekstrom was cut loose by the A's Saturday after posting a 5.10 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 27/13 K/BB ratio through 30 innings at the Triple-A level. He'll provide minor league depth.

Athletics released RHP Mike Ekstrom. Ekstrom had a 5.10 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 27/13 K/BB ratio through 30 innings of relief this season at Triple-A Sacramento. The 29-year-old right-hander will try to latch on quickly with a new organization.

Athletics signed RHP Mike Ekstrom to a minor league contract. He'll receive an invite to spring training. Ekstrom spent most of 2012 at Triple-A Colorado Springs with the Rockies, posting a 2.53 ERA while striking out 57 over 57 innings. He's put up a 5.61 ERA with 45 punchouts over 61 career big league frames.

Rockies sent RHP Mike Ekstrom outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Ekstrom was designated for assignment Wednesday and passed through waivers unclaimed. He'll continue to serve as organizational relief depth in the minors.

Rockies designated RHP Mike Ekstrom for assignment. The move clears a spot for Wednesday's starter, Guillermo Moscoso, on the active roster. Ekstrom was called up from the minors a month ago and posted a 6.32 ERA and 9/2 K/BB ratio over 15 2/3 innings. There's a chance he could pass through waivers unclaimed.

Rockies purchased the contract of RHP Mike Ekstrom from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Ekstrom, formerly of the Padres and Rays, has a 2.64 ERA and 51/15 K/BB ratio over 47 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level this year. The 28-year-old right-hander will pitch in middle relief.

Rockies signed RHP Mike Ekstrom to a minor league contract. Ekstrom, 28, made one appearance with the Rays this past season but spent the majority of the season at the Triple-A level, posting a 4.35 ERA and 65/29 K/BB ratio over 68 1/3 innings. He's unlikely to crack the Opening Day roster.

Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports that the Rockies are expected to sign right-hander Mike Ekstrom to a minor league contract. The deal is expected to include an invite to spring training. Ekstrom, 28, made one appearance with the Rays in July, but spent the majority of the season at the Triple-A level, posting a 4.35 ERA and 65/29 K/BB ratio over 68 1/3 innings.

Rays sent RHP Mike Ekstrom outright to Triple-A Durham. Ekstrom was designated for assignment on Sunday to make room for Russ Canzler on the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old right-hander made one appearance for the Rays back in July, but spent the majority of the season at the Triple-A level, posting a 4.35 ERA and 65/29 K/BB ratio over 68 1/3 innings.

Rays optioned RHP Mike Ekstrom to Triple-A Durham. Ekstrom spent less than four days in the major leagues, making one scoreless relief appearance. He could be recalled later this summer if the Rays need bullpen depth.