Royals signed OF Mitch Maier to a minor league contract; assigned him to Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Maier last appeared in the majors in 2012, when he registered a .172/.260/.313 batting line in 74 plate appearances for the Royals. The 31-year-old will function as organizational outfield depth again for Kansas City.

Cubs released OF Mitch Maier. Maier hasn't appeared in the majors since 2012, when he batted .172/.260/.313 in 74 plate appearances with the Royals. The former first-round pick will try to catch on with a new organization. He turns 32 years old in June.

Cubs signed OF Mitch Maier to a minor league contract. Maier spent 2013 with Triple-A Pawtucket, an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. He accumulated just 137 plate appearances, but posted an .882 OPS while playing at all three outfield positions and occasionally serving as a DH.

Red Sox reassigned OF Mitch Maier to minor league camp. Maier missed a large chunk of camp with a left wrist sprain. He'll act as organizational outfield depth this season.

An MRI confirmed that Mitch Maier is dealing with a "pretty severe sprain" of his left wrist. Maier suffered the injury while making a diving catch in Friday's game. He'll remain in a splint for now and it's not clear when he'll be ready to resume baseball activities. His chances of making the Opening Day roster were already pretty slim, but this injury should seal his fate.

Mitch Maier is expected to miss the next few days after suffering a sprained wrist while making a diving catch in Friday's game. Maier is having a nice spring, hitting .320 (8-for-25) with three RBI and a pair of steals, but is unlikely to earn a roster spot as a reserve outfielder. The 30-year-old should return to game action at some point next week.

Mitch Maier left Friday's game with an undisclosed injury. Maier made a diving catch earlier in the game and may have jammed his wrist. He did stay in to bat and singled but then was removed after the inning. The Red Sox should update his status soon.

Red Sox signed OF Mitch Maier to a minor league contract. He signed with the club in late October. Maier batted .172 (11-for-64) in 32 games with the Royals this season and owns a lousy .248/.327/.344 batting line in the big leagues. He is unlikely to win a roster spot during spring training.

Royals released OF Mitch Maier.

Royals sent OF Mitch Maier outright to Triple-A Omaha. Maier was designated for assignment last week and went through waivers unclaimed. He'll continue to serve as outfield depth in the minors, and should be back at some point later this year.