Reds signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract. The 31-year-old southpaw appeared in six games with the Diamondbacks this season, posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9/4 K/BB ratio over 7 1/3 innings. He'll provide organizational bullpen depth for the Reds.

Blue Jays released LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith. Rowland-Smith had allowed eight earned runs in 14 innings at Triple-A Buffalo. The 31-year-old left-hander hasn't been an effective major league pitcher since 2008.

Blue Jays signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract. The deal includes an opt-out clause on June 1. Rowland-Smith was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks last week after posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9/4 K/BB ratio in 7 1/3 innings.

LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith cleared waivers and has elected to become a free agent. The Diamondbacks designated Rowland-Smith for assignment on Friday to clear space on the 40-man roster for Cody Ross. The lefty allowed four runs in 7 1/3 innings, striking out nine and walking four. The 31-year-old should draw some interest from teams with bullpen deficiencies.

Diamondbacks designated LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith for assignment. The 31-year-old left-hander was moved to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Cody Ross who was activated from the disabled list. He appeared in six games this season, posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9/4 K/BB ratio in 7 1/3 innings. He could generate interest from other teams in need of bullpen depth.

Diamondbacks selected the contract of LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith. The 31-year-old southpaw earned a spot in the D'Backs Opening Day bullpen after tossing seven scoreless innings with a 0.81 WHIP and 2/2 K/BB ratio in Cactus League play.

Diamondbacks signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Rowland-Smith hasn't made an appearance in a major league game since 2010, but the 30-year-old lefty posted a 1.55 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio in 52 1/3 innings this past season at Triple-A Pawtucket (a Red Sox affiliate). He'll try to make Arizona's Opening Day bullpen.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Ryan Rowland-Smith has three standing offers and is expected to sign with a team soon. The offers are undoubtedly of the minor league variety. Rowland-Smith, 30, hasn't appeared in the majors since 2010, but he's coming off a terrific season at Triple-A with the Red Sox, having put up a 1.55 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio across 52 1/3 frames.

Ryan Rowland-Smith has decided not to opt out of his minor league contract with the Red Sox at this time. Rowland-Smith boasts a 1.58 ERA and 42/14 K/BB ratio over 45 2/3 relief innings for Triple-A Pawtucket, so he could have drawn some interest had he opted out. The 30-year-old will stay put for now but can change his mind at any time.

Red Sox signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract. Rowland-Smith spent last season with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate, where he posted a 3.94 ERA over 30 appearances (eight starts). He hasn't been in the majors since 2010 and should continue to serve as organizational depth.