Mariners released RHP Zach Miner. Miner, 32, had an ugly 8.60 ERA and 25/15 K/BB ratio in 37 2/3 innings with Seattle's Triple-A affiliate. He'll attempt to latch on elsewhere.

Mariners signed RHP Zach Miner to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. This confirms a report from Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune. Miner, 31, posted a 4.40 ERA and 20/17 K/BB ratio in 28 2/3 innings over three starts and 13 relief appearances with the Phillies last year and will provide depth for Seattle.

Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports that the Mariners might sign right-hander Zach Miner to a minor league contract. Miner, 31, posted a 4.40 ERA and 20/17 K/BB ratio in 28 2/3 innings over three starts and 13 relief appearances with the Phillies last year. He'd represent middle relief depth.

Phillies sent RHP Zach Miner outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Miner filled Kyle Kendrick's spot in the rotation to finish the season, but the Phillies mostly viewed him as a placeholder. The 31-year-old posted a 4.40 ERA and 20/17 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings in three starts and 13 relief appearances with Philadelphia this season.

Zach Miner will assume the injured Kyle Kendrick's rotation spot for the remainder of the 2013 season. Miner got the call when Kendrick was scratched on Wednesday, and responded with three scoreless innings against the Marlins. While he still isn't stretched out yet, Miner is on track for a pair of starts in the final week of the regular season, making him an intriguing option for those streaming starts in fantasy leagues.

Zach Miner tossed three scoreless innings in a spot start Wednesday in a loss to the Marlins. He allowed two hits, struck out two and walked two, throwing 61 pitches. With Kyle Kendrick (shoulder) expected back for his next start, Miner will head back to the bullpen.

Zach Miner is scheduled to make a spot start on Wednesday against the Marlins. Miner will be filling in for Kyle Kendrick, who was scratched because of a sore shoulder. Miner has a 4.21 career ERA and 1.46 career WHIP in the majors. He is not a recommended fantasy streamer despite the matchup.

Phillies purchased the contract of RHP Zach Miner from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Remember him? The 29-year-old right-hander spent 2006-'09 with the Tigers, posting a decent 4.24 ERA over 357 innings. Unfortunately, Miner missed all of the 2010 season following Tommy John surgery and has been working his way back ever since. Miner was 5-6 with a 3.90 ERA in 12 starts and 15 relief appearances on the farm. He'll function as a bullpen arm in Philly.

Phillies signed RHP Zach Miner to a minor league contract. Miner hasn't appeared in the major leagues since 2009 but posted a promising 2.79 ERA across 42 innings this summer in the Tigers' minor league system. The 30-year-old will hope for a shot in the Phillies' bullpen.

Royals re-signed RHP Zach Miner to a minor league contract. Miner returned from Tommy John surgery this season and posted a 5.23 ERA and 44/28 K/BB ratio over 66 2/3 innings between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Toledo. The 29-year-old right-hander hasn't appeared in the big leagues since 2009 as a member of the Tigers.