Jose Contreras recently threw for the Twins at their spring training complex, but they're not expected to sign him.

1500ESPN.com's Darren Wolfson asked a Twins official if Contreras' workout was meaningful or random, and the official replied "random." Contreras, 41, is planning on trying to pitch through a torn ulnar collateral ligament and a flexor pronator in his right elbow, but so far no one appears to have interest in him.

Phillies transferred RHP Jose Contreras from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Contreras has a complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament and a flexor pronator tear in his right elbow. He turns 41 this year and will likely require Tommy John surgery, but he hasn't ruled out the possibility of continuing his career.

Phillies placed RHP Jose Contreras on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow soreness.

Contreras is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Saturday, but he's likely dealing with a significant injury. The Phillies recalled Michael Schwimer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said Friday that Jose Contreras (elbow) will be placed on the disabled list.

Contreras left Friday's game with what was termed as right elbow soreness, but it's pretty clear he may have suffered a major injury. He's scheduled to undergo an MRI on Saturday, after which we'll have a better idea of his status moving forward. The Phillies will add another reliever before Saturday's game.

Jose Contreras (elbow) has completed his rehab assignment and could be activated from the disabled list this week.

No immediate timetable has been announced but he'll travel with the team to San Francisco on Monday."I feel good," Contreras said. "My last five outings were good. My velocity was better, my location was better. I'm very happy to be back, personally, because my health is good and my arm is good and I can help the team."

Jose Contreras (elbow) pitched in his second consecutive outing for Single-A Clearwater on Friday and could be activated by the Phillies as early as this weekend.

Contreras retired the side in order, including a strikeout in his most recent outing. He should be back in the Phillies bullpen by the end of the weekend, and could be in line for plenty of holds as the 7th inning option in front of Antonio Bastardo and Jonathan Papelbon.

Jose Contreras (elbow) allowed one run on three hits over one inning Thursday in his latest minor league rehab appearance with High-A Clearwater.

Things could have been worse, but he managed to strike out back-to-back batters with the bases loaded to escape. He's scheduled to pitch again Friday and could be cleared to come off the disabled list by the end of the weekend.

Jose Contreras (elbow) could be activated from the disabled list by the end of this weekend.

Contreras is scheduled to make back-to-back appearances on Thursday and Friday before meeting with team doctors for a checkup on his surgically-repaired right elbow. If everything looks fine, he should be cleared to join the Phillies' bullpen.

Jose Contreras (elbow) tossed a hitless inning Monday in his latest rehab appearance with High-A Clearwater.

Contreras struck out two and now has consecutive scoreless appearances under his belt. The veteran right-hander is eligible to come off the disabled list Tuesday, but the Phillies likely want him to pitch on back-to-back days before returning.

Jose Contreras (elbow) tossed a scoreless inning while striking out two Saturday in a rehab appearance with High-A Clearwater.

It's a vast improvement over his last outing, when he recorded only one out while allowing three runs on two hits and a walk. Contreras feels fine physically and is eligible to be activated from the DL Tuesday, but the Phillies could wait a little longer to make the move.

Jose Contreras (elbow) is set to begin his minor league rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Clearwater.

Contreras is making steady progress from offseason elbow surgery, but he won't be ready to start the season on time. The veteran right-hander is eligible to come off the disabled list on April 10 and should be close to ready by then.

Phillies placed RHP Jose Contreras on the 15-day disabled list with elbow soreness.

Contreras is returning from offseason elbow surgery but won't be ready to start the year. The Phillies are expected to backdate the stint to March 26, so it's possible he'll only miss a few games. The veteran right-hander will regain his setup role when healthy.

Jose Contreras (elbow) will not pitch in another Grapefruit League game this spring.

The Phillies are fairly confident that Contreras will be ready for Opening Day, but they want the option of backdating a potential stint on the disabled list to March 26. As a result, the veteran right-hander is scheduled to pitch on the minor league side Wednesday, Saturday and next Tuesday.

Jose Contreras (elbow) threw a scoreless inning Thursday in a minor league game.

Contreras gave up one hit and induced three ground ball outs while throwing 14 out of 20 pitches for strikes. Assuming his surgically-repaired elbow feels good, the veteran right-hander should make his Grapefruit League debut soon.

Jose Contreras (elbow) is scheduled to pitch in another minor league game Thursday.

Contreras reported no issues with his surgically-repaired elbow after throwing in a minor league game on Monday. If all goes well Thursday, his Grapefruit League debut should be next on the agenda. The veteran right-hander still has enough time to get ready for Opening Day.

Jose Contreras (elbow) threw 20 pitches in a minor league game Monday afternoon.

"I'm ready," the veteran setup man told reporters after finishing the workout. Contreras should make his Grapefruit League debut later this week and seems likely to be ready for the start of the regular season.

Jose Contreras (elbow) is scheduled to appear in a minor league game Monday in Phillies camp.

It will be the right-hander's first live action of the spring. Contreras, 40, has been taking it easy in camp as he recovers from September elbow surgery but is expected to be fully healthy by the start of the 2012 season.

Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro has indicated that Jose Contreras (elbow) should be ready for the start of the regular season as long as he doesn't have any setbacks.

The 40-year-old right-hander threw another successful round of live batting practice Friday morning. "He looked real good and he came off the mound and felt really good about himself, so that's a good sign," Amaro said. Contreras, who is coming back from surgery to remove bone chips and also repair the flexor tendon in his right elbow, is "getting close" to appearing in a spring training game, according to Amaro.

Jose Contreras (elbow) threw his second live batting practice session of the spring on Sunday.

"He looked good," catcher Carlos Ruiz told reporters shortly after the workout. "His ball was moving really good. It was very windy, too, but he said he feels great, so that's good." Contreras is aiming to be fully recovered from September elbow surgery by the start of the 2012 regular season. So far, he's on the right track.

Jose Contreras threw to hitters Thursday for the first time since undergoing elbow surgery last September.

Everything went off without a hitch. The Phillies are making it a point to limit Contreras' workload this spring, but they still believe he has a chance of being ready for Opening Day.