Marlins signed RHP David Aardsma to a minor league contract.

Yankees released RHP David Aardsma.

Aardsma was designated for assignment by the Yankees on March 29 and apparently drew no interest on waivers. The right-hander will hope to get an offer soon.

Yankees designated RHP David Aardsma for assignment.

Aardsma posted a 3.52 ERA and 7/2 K/BB ratio over 7 2/3 innings this spring, but it wasn't enough to win a spot in the Yankees' bullpen. The 31-year-old is nearly two years removed from Tommy John surgery and hasn't had any issues with his elbow this spring, so we suspect he'll draw plenty of interest on waivers.

David Aardsma (groin) threw a bullpen session Saturday with no issues.

Aardsma has made just two Grapefruit League appearances due to a groin strain, but it sounds like he's close to returning to game action. He'll obviously have plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day as long as he can avoid a setback.

David Aardsma (elbow) has already thrown four bullpen sessions and is expected to be on a normal routine during spring training.

Aardsma appeared in just one game for the Yankees last season while working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He's nearly 19 months removed from the operation at this point, so the Yanks are expecting him to be back to his regular self. Aardsma was a weapon out of the Mariners bullpen from 2009-10, posting a 2.90 ERA while striking out over a batter per inning.

Yankees exercised RHP David Aardsma's $500,000 option for 2013.

Yankees activated RHP David Aardsma from the 60-day disabled list.

Aardsma has been sidelined since late in the 2010 season because of hip and elbow injuries. He will be used only in low-leverage relief situations down the stretch.

David Aardsma (elbow) will be activated from the disabled list Tuesday.

Aardsma hasn't appeared in a major league game since September 19, 2010 following hip and elbow surgeries, but he'll provide some depth in the bullpen down the stretch. He's on the 60-day disabled list, which means the Yankees will have to clear a spot on the 40-man roster to activate him.

The Yankees are holding out hope that reliever David Aardsma (elbow) can pitch this season.

Aardsma hasn't appeared in a major league game since the 2010 campaign, but he began throwing again in late August and may be cleared to join up with the Yankees in about a week. The Bombers signed the former Mariners closer to a one-year, $500,000 contract in February. It includes a club option for the 2013 season.

David Aardsma (elbow) wrote on his Twitter account that he made 50 throws from a distance of 60 feet.

Aardsma was pulled off a rehab assignment in late June due to a setback with his surgically-repaired right elbow, but he's currently trying to ramp up his throwing program again. He hasn't given up hope of returning this season, but he's going to have to make quick progress.

David Aardsma (elbow) has been shut down for two more weeks.

The determination was made after Aardsma was seen by his surgeon Dr. Lewis Yocum and team doctor Dr. Christopher Ahmad. He'll be re-evaluated after the two weeks before restarting his throwing program. The Yankees remain optimistic that he'll contribute at the big league level this season.

David Aardsma (elbow) allowed an unearned run over two innings Tuesday in his third rehab appearance with the Gulf Coast League Yankees.

Aardsma has yet to allow an earned run during his rehab stint, compiling a 7/1 K/BB ratio over five innings. The 30-year-old right-hander could join the Yankees' bullpen at some point after the All-Star break.

David Aardsma (elbow) pitched a scoreless inning for the Gulf Coast League Yankees Tuesday.

He walked one and struck out two in the outing. "It felt amazing to get out there today," Aardsma tweeted. "Threw well, but the job isn't done. Need to #keepworking if I want to get to the #yankees." Aardsma is recovering ahead of schedule and is aiming to join the Yankees bullpen sometime after the All-Star break.

David Aardsma (elbow) is so far ahead in his rehab that ESPN New York writes that "he is now considered a strong possibility to pitch for the Yankees this season."

Aardsma, who underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last July, tweeted last week that he would be ready by early July. Yankees GM Brian Cashman said August or September is more realistic.

David Aardsma is scheduled to face hitters Friday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last July.

It's a big step for Aardsma, who began throwing breaking pitches during his bullpen sessions about two weeks ago. If all goes well in his rehab process, he could join the Yankees' bullpen around the All-Star break.

David Aardsma (elbow) has begun throwing sliders.

The rehabbing right-hander had been limited to fastball-only bullpen sessions for the past couple of weeks, but he's beginning to take significant steps forward. Aardsma, who underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last July, could be a candidate to join the Yankees' bullpen before this year's All-Star break.

Yankees placed RHP David Aardsma on the 60-day disabled list with an elbow injury.

The move was made in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Eric Chavez. Aardsma, who signed with the Yankees last week, is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and could be a factor during the second half of the season.

Yankees signed RHP David Aardsma to a one-year, $500,000 contract.

Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News was the first to report the terms of the contract. Aardsma isn't expected to return until the second half of the season following Tommy John surgery, but the former M's closer could end up paying big dividends down the line as the deal includes a club option for 2013. This is your classic low-risk/high-reward move.

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, free agent David Aardsma will "wait until he's further along in (his) arm rehab" to begin seeking contract offers.

Aardsma underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last July and just recently began a throwing program. Any team that signs him will have to practice patience, because the 30-year-old righty won't be ready to contribute until the middle of the 2012 campaign. He saved 69 games for Seattle from 2009-2010.

David Aardsma (elbow) threw Wednesday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in July.

"I just got done throwing for the first time. 5 minutes at 45 feet," Aardsma wrote on his Twitter account Wednesday morning. "It feels great to be throwing again, you start realizing what all this hard work is for." Aardsma elected free agency at the end of October after clearing waivers. It's unlikely he'll be ready to return until the second half of the season, but he could make for an interesting signing. The 30-year-old saved 69 games for the M's during the 2009-10 seasons.