Demel continues to be listed on the minor league disabled list with an unspecified arm injury. Demel has a 6.41 ERA for Albuquerque, so perhaps the injury is at least partially to blame for Demel's poor 2014. He's a potential bullpen asset, but given the injury, things are very up in the air here.

Dodgers signed RHP Sam Demel to a minor league contract. No word on whether he'll also receive an invite to spring training. Demel, formerly of the Diamondbacks, posted a 1.72 ERA and 65/23 K/BB ratio over 52 1/3 innings with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate this past season. The 28-year-old will likely function as minor league bullpen depth.

Yankees sent RHP Sam Demel outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Demel was just claimed off waivers from the Astros earlier this week and now the Yankees will stash him in the minors. The 27-year-old made one appearance with the Diamondbacks last season and posted a 4.07 ERA and 75/22 K/BB ratio over 66 1/3 innings in Triple-A.

Yankees claimed RHP Sam Demel off waivers from the Astros. Demel made one appearance with the Diamondbacks last season, but spent the majority of the season at Triple-A, posting a 4.07 ERA and 75/22 K/BB ratio over 66 1/3 innings. The 27-year-old right-hander could turn into a decent bullpen piece.

Astros claimed RHP Sam Demel off waivers from the Diamondbacks. Demel spent most of 2012 at Triple-A, putting up a 4.07 ERA while striking out 75 over 66 1/3 innings. He should be able to land a middle relief job in the Astros' pen.

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Sam Demel from Triple-A Reno. Demel spent most of 2012 at Triple-A, putting up a 4.07 ERA while striking out 75 over 66 1/3 innings. He'll be in the mix for a bullpen job next spring.

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Sam Demel to Triple-A Reno. Demel ended up spending just one day with the big club, allowing one run on two hits and a walk in one inning of work Tuesday against the Marlins. He'll likely return when rosters expand in September.

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Sam Demel from Triple-A Reno. Demel has registered a 4.60 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 66/17 K/BB ratio in 58 2/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level He'll serve as a middle reliever for the Snakes.

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Sam Demel from Triple-A Reno. Demel registered a 3.60 ERA and 15/11 K/BB ratio in 25 innings earlier this year for the big-league D'Backs. He should see plenty of action this month in middle relief.

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Sam Demel to Triple-A Mobile. He was sent out Monday as the D-Backs made room for new arrivals Jason Marquis and Brad Ziegler. Demel, 25, has a 3.60 ERA and 15/11 K/BB ratio over 25 innings this season. He should be back eventually.