Elmore was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

A quad issue, suffered late in spring training, ended up costing Elmore more than two months of the season, but he went on to post a decent .281/.376/.345 batting line with 12 steals in 16 attempts in 72 games at the Triple-A level. The Reds brought him up in September, but he played in just five games and clearly isn't a factor in their future plans. While Elmore has decent speed and is a pretty versatile defender, he has no real power to speak of and at this point, his upside as a Quad-A player seems fairly well established.

The Reds called up Elmore from Triple-A Louisville.

Elmore has been bouncing around franchises the last three seasons. He had a 52-game stretch with the Astros last season, but this marks his first big league promotion this season.

Elmore has been claimed off waivers by the Reds.

He'll report to Triple-A Louisville, but there is a chance he'll end up in Cincinnati before season's end given the rash of injuries the Reds have dealt with around the infield through the year.

The A's designated Elmore for assignment Thursday.

In 47 games with the A's Triple-A Sacramento affiliate this season, Elmore has posted a .739 OPS with no homers and nine steals, so he was a logical choice to get the bump with the team acquiring several players via trade. The 27-year-old will now be subjected to waivers.

Athletics activated INF Jake Elmore from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.

Elmore has been on the shelf all season with hamstring and quad injuries. He could eventually be a utility option for the A's if he can stay healthy.

Athletics transferred INF Jake Elmore from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears room on the 40-man roster for Jeff Francis. Elmore remains out indefinitely with hamstring and quad injuries.

Jake Elmore has returned to the Athletics to be examined after aggravating his left quad strain.

Elmore re-injured himself in his second rehab game. It's not clear at this point how long it will set him back.

Jake Elmore (hamstring) is nearing a rehab assignment.

Elmore began the season on the disabled list with a hamstring strain. He'll likely be assigned to Triple-A Sacramento once healthy.

Athletics placed INF Jake Elmore on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 28, with a hamstring strain.

The A's optioned Elmore to Triple-A Sacramento at the end of camp, but that move has now been voided. He should be recovered within the next two weeks, though he might not join the major league roster immediately.

Athletics option SS Jake Elmore to Triple-A Sacramento.

With Jed Lowrie starting at shortstop and Nick Punto as the veteran backup middle infielder, Elmore didn't have a spot on the A's roster. He batted .314 this spring and will serve as organizational depth for the club.

Athletics acquired INF Jake Elmore from the White Sox for cash considerations.

Elmore was designated for assignment by Chicago on Wednesday. He batted just .242/.313/.325 in 136 plate appearances last season for the Astros and seems unlikely to land a spot on Oakland's Opening Day roster.

White Sox designated INF/OF Jake Elmore for assignment.

The room clears a spot for right-hander Maikel Cleto on the 40-man roster. Elmore was claimed off waivers from the Astros in November after batting .242/.313/.325 with two home runs and six RBI in 136 plate appearances last season and he could soon be on the move once again.

White Sox claimed INF/OF Jake Elmore off waivers from the Astros.

Elmore, 26, hit .242/.313/.325 with two home runs and six RBI in 136 plate appearances this year with the Astros. He could be in the mix for a utility player job with Chicago.

Astros recalled INF Jacob Elmore from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Elmore will replace Marwin Gonzalez on the active roster. The 26-year-old appeared in three games with the Astros earlier this season and was batting .300/.383/.434 with five home runs and 16 stolen bases in 69 games in Triple-A. With experience between second base, shortstop, and third base, he figures to serve in a utility role.

Jake Elmore is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

The move isn't official, but he'll take the roster spot of Marwin Gonzalez, who was demoted on Monday. Elmore has appeared in three games with the Astros this season and is hitting .300/.383/.434 with five home runs and 16 stolen bases in 69 games in Triple-A.

Astros optioned INF Jacob Elmore to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Elmore appeared in three games during his brief callup. He's no longer needed with Jose Altuve returning from the disabled list.

Astros recalled INF Jacob Elmore from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

He'll take the roster spot of Jose Altuve, who was placed on the bereavement list following the death of his grandmother. Elmore, 25, was batting .300/.381/.457 with two home runs, 15 RBI, eight stolen bases, and an .838 OPS in 36 games at Triple-A this season. Ronny Cedeno and Marwin Gonzalez figure to see most of the playing time in the middle infield until Altuve is ready to rejoin the team.

Astros optioned INF Jacob Elmore to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Elmore was bothered by an oblique injury and hit just .226/.273/.290 this spring to seal his demotion. He should be up with the club at some point this season.

Jacob Elmore is nursing a strained left oblique.

The Astros are calling him day-to-day, but with an oblique there's always a chance it will be a while. Elmore is competing for a bench role this spring and could wind up with a decent amount of playing time at shortstop.

Astros claimed INF Jacob Elmore off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Elmore failed to hit in his short stint with the D'Backs this season, but he batted .344/.442/.465 with 32 steals at Triple-A. He should have a good shot at sticking on the Astros' Opening Day roster.