Tigers released OF Trevor Crowe.

Crowe has been at Triple-A Toledo all season, batting just .240/.291/.349 over 66 games. The 30-year-old will now try to latch on elsewhere.

Trevor Crowe went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI versus the Yankees on Wednesday.

The Andy Dirks injury has created an opportunity for Crowe in Detroit, but he had struggled up until today. He entered the game 2-for-18 with two caught stealings on the spring. Crowe spent much of the second half of last season as the Astros' center fielder and No. 3 hitter, coming in at .218/.287/.291 in 60 games.

Tigers signed OF Trevor Crowe to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Crowe batted just .218/.287/.291 in 181 plate appearances last season for the Astros. The 29-year-old is highly doubtful to crack the Tigers' Opening Day roster.

Trevor Crowe has elected free agency.

Crowe declined a minor league assignment after being outrighted off the Astros' 40-man roster last week. The 29-year-old outfielder batted .218/.287/.291 across 60 games with the big club this season.

Astros sent OF Trevor Crowe outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

He seems likely to declare free agency. Crowe batted only .218/.287/.291 across 60 games for the Astros this season.

Trevor Crowe delivered a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday as the Astros edged the Twins 6-5.

It was his second RBI single of the game, giving him his first two-RBI day in the majors since Oct. 1, 2010. Crowe, who missed 2 1/2 months with a shoulder injury, has started all four games since coming off the DL on Sept. 1. One would think the Astros would be more interested in playing younger guys than 29-year-old journeymen, but since that doesn't seem to be the case, Crowe might have a little AL-only value this month.

Astros activated OF Trevor Crowe from the 15-day disabled list.

Crowe has been out since June 20 due to a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. He'll back up at all three outfield spots.

Trevor Crowe (shoulder) began a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with the GCL Astros.

Crowe hasn't played since June 20 due to a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. The 29-year-old should be back at some point in August if all goes well.

Astros placed OF Trevor Crowe on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder.

Crowe suffered the injury on Thursday when he collided into the right field wall in the sixth inning. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be out. Marc Krauss is taking his spot on the roster.

Trevor Crowe left Thursday's game with an apparent right shoulder injury after he collided into the right field wall in the sixth inning.

Crowe injured himself while chasing after a Jonathan Lucroy home run. The impact from hitting the wall actually sent his glove flying over the fence and into the stands. No word yet on the severity of the injury, but he has had shoulder issues in the past.

Trevor Crowe has taken over as the Astros' starter in right field for the time being.

He's taking over for Jimmy Paredes, who is batting just .190/.242/.274 this season and has just one hit in 21 June at-bats. Of course, Crowe is hitting only .194/.286/.274 himself, so he shouldn't get too comfortable with his starting role. He's likely to head back to the bench when Justin Maxwell returns.

Trevor Crowe connected for solo home run in Friday's loss to the Rangers.

It was Crowe's fourth career home run and his first in the majors since July 23, 2010 as a member of the Indians. The 29-year-old outfielder has shown some wheels in the past, but it's not clear if he'll get enough at-bats to be relevant in AL-only leagues.

Astros purchased the contract of OF Trevor Crowe from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Crowe was batting .300/.398/.418 with two homers and 11 steals at Oklahoma City. He should be in the mix to see some playing time in center field while Justin Maxwell is out.

Astros signed OF Trevor Crowe to a minor league contract.

The deal includes a spring training invite. Crowe played exclusively in the minor leagues this past season as a member of the Angels and Indians. The 28-year-old figures to be in the mix for a backup outfielder job.

T.J. Zuppe of ESPN 850 in Cleveland reports that Angels will sign outfielder Trevor Crowe.

Crowe was released by the Indians on Monday. The 28-year-old was hitting .250 with a .722 OPS in 152 plate appearances this season at Triple-A Columbus.

According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, a trade that would have involved Trevor Crowe is now a "no-go."

It's not clear whether this bit of news will have an effect on the reportedly-close Bobby Abreu swap. Crowe, 28, is expected to open the 2012 season in the minor leagues.

FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi reports that the Indians are "close to trading" outfielder Trevor Crowe.

It's not clear whether Crowe is involved in the said-to-be-looming Bobby Abreu deal. More to come soon.

Trevor Crowe will be a non-roster invitee to major league camp with the Indians.

Crowe was outrighted off the Indians' 40-man roster in early November. The 28-year-old outfielder was limited to just 15 games at the major league level last season due to shoulder problems and is unlikely to crack the Opening Day roster.

Indians sent OF Trevor Crowe outright to Triple-A Columbus.

Crowe, 27, posted a .214/.313/.250 batting line this season while battling left shoulder issues. He'll look to get back to full strength in time for spring training.

Trevor Crowe (shoulder) is done for the season.

Crowe strained his left shoulder (the same once he had surgically-repaired in March) during Saturday's 8-2 defeat of the Twins. And the out-of-contention Indians won't rush him back. The 27-year-old outfielder batted .214/.313/.250 in 28 at-bats.