Diamondbacks signed RHP Takashi Saito to a one-year contract.

He's expected to get $1.75 million in a deal that was reported Monday but has now been officially announced. Saito turns 42 in February and dealt with injuries for a good chunk of the 2011 season, but it's a small price to pay for a guy that's posted ERAs of 2.07, 1.40, 2.49, 2.43, 2.83, and 2.02, respectively, over the past six seasons.

According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, the Diamondbacks one-year deal with veteran reliever Takashi Saito is worth $1.75 million.

It's a very reasonable investment by the Snakes. The Brewers were hoping to re-sign Saito but may have run out of payroll space. Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.02 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this past season. He'll set-up for J.J. Putz in 2012. He's posted ERAs of 2.07, 1.40, 2.49, 2.43, 2.83, and 2.02, respectively, over the past six seasons.

According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, the Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with veteran reliever Takashi Saito.

The Brewers were hoping to keep re-sign him, but he apparently found a better offer in Arizona. Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.03 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this past season. He'll set-up for J.J. Putz in 2012.

Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that "all signs point" to the Brewers re-signing Takashi Saito on a one-year deal.

Haudricourt says it will happen regardless of whether Francisco Rodriguez accepts the Brewers' offer of arbitration. Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.03 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this past season.

According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, six teams have shown interest in free agent reliever Takashi Saito.

Morosi adds that the Brewers are one of them. Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.03 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this season. He'll likely have accept another one-year deal.

Jon Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Brewers have remained in contact with free agent right-hander Takashi Saito.

Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.03 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this season. If he were to re-sign with Milwaukee and Francisco Rodriguez departs, Saito would once again be counted on as a primary bridge to John Axford.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Brewers have agreed to not offer arbitration to free agent right-hander Takashi Saito.

Saito qualifies as a Type A free agent this offseason, so now a team will be able to sign him without the loss of a draft pick. Of course, this could all be rendered moot depending upon the changes with the new CBA agreement. Saito, who turns 42 in February, posted a 2.03 ERA and 23/9 K/BB ratio over 26 2/3 innings this season.

Takashi Saito returned to action on Saturday September 24.

Takashi Saito was unavailable Monday and might be unavailable again Tuesday due to a sore right calf.

It doesn't seem like a big deal, and with the Brewers coasting towards the playoffs, they can afford to rest him. He should be ready to pitch before long.

Brewers activated RHP Takashi Saito from the 15-day disabled list.

Saito had been on the disabled list since the first week of the regular season due to back and oblique problems. Now healthy, he will look to establish himself as a consistent eighth-inning option for Milwaukee.

Takashi Saito (oblique, back) is expected to be activated from the disabled list before Saturday's game.

It's been a long road back for Saito, who hasn't appeared for the Brewers since April 4. He originally went on the DL with a hamstring injury but has since developed oblique and back issues. As long as he can stay healthy, the 41-year-old should be helpful for the Brewers in the late innings.

Takashi Saito (oblique, back) tossed a scoreless inning Tuesday in his latest minor league rehab appearance with Triple-A Nashville.

Saito has allowed just two hits over five scoreless innings during his rehab stint while walking none and striking out six. The 41-year-old right-hander has been out since early April with hamstring and oblique injuries, but he could finally rejoin the Brewers this weekend.

Takashi Saito (oblique, back) needed just 11 pitches to complete a perfect inning Thursday for Triple-A Nashville.

"He didn't really throw enough pitches so we had him go down to the bullpen afterward and throw some more, but it went well," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "He's scheduled to pitch again Sunday and he might pitch again Tuesday. And then we'll see where we are." Assuming he doesn't have yet another setback, it sounds like we should see Saito back in a Brewers uniform next week.

Takashi Saito (oblique, back) was impressive during a bullpen session Tuesday and could resume a rehab assignment soon.

"Saito had an outstanding bullpen. [Pitching coach] Rick Kranitz said that's the best he's seen him throw the ball, so we're excited about that," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "The oblique felt real good today, so, right now, we're planning on him either going out Thursday and Sunday and pitching, or Friday and Monday." Saito has had numerous starts and stops during his rehab but appears ready to start again. If he doesn't have another setback, he should return in early July.

Takashi Saito felt discomfort in his side during a rehab appearance Saturday at Triple-A Nashville.

Saito will be checked out again by the Brewers' team physicians. The veteran righty pitched well in the short outing, but there's a good chance this will cause a setback in his recovery timetable.

Takashi Saito (oblique, back) is scheduled for another rehab appearance for Triple-A Nashville Saturday and will make at least one more appearance after that.

After numerous starts and stops and different ailments, Saito tossed a perfect inning for Nashville Wednesday. "I was real happy with it," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "You always worry about what's going to happen that first one; I'm sure he was worried about it. He was 88 to 92 (mph) in velocity, so I thought that was great." It sounds like the veteran could be back next week if he doesn't have another setback.

Takashi Saito (oblique, back) will make rehab appearances for Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday and Friday.

Saito originally landed on the DL back in early April with a hamstring injury but has subsequently dealt with oblique and back ailments. Assuming he doesn't have any more setbacks, he could be ready for activation after Friday's appearance.

Takashi Saito (oblique) will report to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Saito was scratched from a scheduled appearance with Low-A Wisconsin on Sunday due to upper back tightness. It's been a season full of setbacks for the veteran reliever, who hasn't pitched with the Brewers since April 4.

Takashi Saito (oblique) was scratched from Sunday's rehab appearance for Low-A Wisconsin with upper back tightness.

It's now the second time this season that Saito has been scratched from a rehab outing due to an injury different than the one he was rehabbing. Hamstring, oblique and now back injuries have limited him to just two games this season. He'll return to Miller Park in order to be checked out.

Takashi Saito (oblique) threw two successful simulated innings Thursday and is ready to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday.

Saito will pitch for Low-A Wisconsin Sunday and then make two appearances for Triple-A Nashville. If those go well, he could finally be activated from the disabled list. Saito hasn't pitched since early April due to a hamstring injury and, more recently, an oblique ailment.