Nationals re-signed 2B Will Rhymes to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Rhymes spent all of 2013 at the Nats' Triple-A affiliate, batting .274/.360/.349 with three homers and seven steals over 133 games. He'll provide depth in the minors.

Nationals reassigned INF Will Rhymes to minor league camp. Rhymes does not have an opt-out clause in his minor league deal, so he will open the 2013 season at Triple-A Syracuse. He hit .228/.299/.285 last year in the bigs.

Nationals signed INF Will Rhymes to a minor league contract. Rhymes was cut loose by the Rays at the end of the 2012 season after batting just .228/.299/.285 in 47 games. He's doubtful to make a big impact in Washington.

Will Rhymes has elected free agency. Rhymes hit a disappointing .228/.299/.285 with one homer and eight RBI over 47 games with the Rays. The 29-year-old infielder will look for utility infielder opportunity with another organization.

Rays sent INF Will Rhymes outright to Triple-A Durham. Rhymes cleared waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. He will remain with the organization.

Rays designated INF Will Rhymes for assignment. He was cleared to make room for Jeff Niemann's return from the disabled list. Rhymes is hitting just .228/.299/.285 in 137 plate appearances with the Rays this season.

Rays optioned INF Will Rhymes to Triple-A Durham. He was sent down in order to make room for Evan Longoria, who will be activated from the disabled list Tuesday. Rhymes is hitting .228/.299/./285 in 137 plate appearances with the Rays this season and should get another call-up to the big leagues before long.

Rays recalled INF Will Rhymes from Triple-A Durham. He's taking the roster spot of Josh Lueke, who was sent down following Wednesday's game. Rhymes will serve as a utility infielder.

The Rays are expected to recall infielder Will Rhymes from Triple-A Durham on Friday. No word yet on the corresponding roster move. Rhymes, 29, is hitting .233/.306/.292 with one home run, eight RBI and a .598 OPS in 134 plate appearances with the Rays this season.

Rays optioned INF Will Rhymes to Triple-A Durham. He was sent down to make room for Matt Joyce's return from the disabled list. Rhymes is hitting .233 with one homer and a .598 OPS in 45 games with the Rays this season.