Constanza signed a minor-league deal with the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Released by the Braves earlier this year, Constanza played in 41 games with the Reds' Triple-A affiliate in Louisville earlier this season before getting his walking papers again. He then landed in independent ball, playing with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League. Constanza doesn't seem likely to see any time in the majors this season.

The Braves released Constanza on Friday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Constanza appeared in 112 games for the Braves over the last four seasons, but his games played dipped each year and he played sparingly with the big club this spring, so the Braves decided to move on and give him a chance to play elsewhere.

Constanza was designated for assignment by the Braves on Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

For a third consecutive year, Constanza's name was included among the Braves' September callups in 2014, though he only saw four at-bats after the promotion. Constanza has plenty of speed and has shown an ability to get on base (.358 OBP) in parts of five seasons at Triple-A, but at 31, he's unlikely to ever be more than organizational filler.

Constanza was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday, MLB.com reports.

For the third consecutive season, Constanza's name was included among the Braves' September callups. It's comes as a nice, if expected, 31st birthday present for Constanza, who hit .293/.344/.324 with 30 steals in 111 games with Gwinnett. He packs little-to-no power, as evidenced by his seven home runs in 10 minor league seasons, but Constanza should see a few starts and opportunities as a pinch runner over the remainder of the regular season.

Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Constanza was 12-for-40 (.300) this spring in the Grapefruit League, but the Braves couldn't find an Opening Day roster spot for him. He will likely be up and down between Gwinnett and Atlanta all summer.

Braves recalled OF Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Constanza, 30, will provide outfield depth. He's batting .160 (4-for-25) over 14 games with the the Braves this season and replaces Evan Gattis on the active roster.

Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett.

The speedy outfielder went just 4-for-25 (.160) with one RBI and five strikeouts during his 14 game stint with the Braves. He'll continue to serve as organizational depth at the minor league level.

Jose Constanza went 3-for-4 with an RBI in his season debut with the Braves on Saturday.

Constanza was recalled earlier in the day and ended up starting in left field and batting leadoff with Justin Upton sidelined. He responded with three singles in four at-bats, including an RBI single in the sixth inning. He'll likely be a fill-in until the team reaches the All-Star break.

Braves recalled OF Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Constanza will provide outfield depth with both Justin Upton and B.J. Upton leaving Friday's game due to injuries. The 29-year-old is batting just .260/.319/.303 with zero homers, 13 RBI and 17 stolen bases at the Triple-A level and holds no fantasy value.

The Braves will recall Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

With both B.J. Upton and Justin Upton leaving Friday's game early with injuries, the Braves are all of a sudden starved for depth in the outfield. Constanza is hitting .260/.319/.303 with zero homers, 13 RBI and 17 stolen bases at Triple-A. He holds no fantasy value.

Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Constanza reported late to spring training due to a visa issue his native Dominican Republic, so that didn't help his chances of winning a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 29-year-old will serve as outfield depth in the minor leagues.

Jose Constanza has reported to Braves' camp.

Constanza had been stuck in the Dominican Republic settling an issue with his work visa. The outfielder might face an uphill battle in winning a roster spot.

The Braves are still waiting for outfielder Jose Constanza to arrive at spring training in Florida.

Constanza is trying to settle an issue with his work visa and will be stuck in the Dominican Republic until that's all figured out. The 29-year-old is suddenly looking like a longshot to make the Opening Day roster.

Jose Constanza has not arrived at Braves camp because he is settling an issue with his work visa.

The Braves are hoping that he will be cleared to travel to Florida on Friday. Constanza, 29, batted .250/.321/.276 in 86 plate appearances with the Braves last season. He'll be in the running for a bench spot.

Jose Constanza went 2-for-3 with an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Marlins.

Both knocks were singles for Constanza, who has just one extra-base hit in 21 plate appearances since rejoining the Braves on September 1. Although he was a favorite of manager Fredi Gonzalez in 2011, Constanza will again struggle for a roster spot in 2013.

Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett.

The 28-year-old has shuttled between Atlanta and Gwinnett all season. This time he's been demoted to make room for Reed Johnson. Constanza may not be back until September, barring an injury.

Braves recalled OF Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Constanza has batted .250 with a .531 OPS in 32 plate appearances this season with Atlanta. The 28-year-old will serve as outfield depth for the second-place Braves and is doubtful to carry any fantasy value..

Braves optioned OF Jose Constanza to Triple-A Gwinnett.

He's hit .250/.250/.281 over 32 at-bats for the Braves this season. Constanza will return to a .288/.363/.381 batting line with eight steals at Gwinnett.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Wednesday that Jose Constanza "fits" as a potential fifth outfielder.

Under this scenario, the Braves would go with a bench of Constanza, Eric Hinske, Matt Diaz, Jack Wilson and David Ross. Constanza, 28, predictably cooled down following a hot start last year, but batted .303/.339/.385 with two homers, 10 RBI, seven stolen bases and a .724 OPS over 119 plate appearances.

Jose Constanza went 2-for-4 with his 10th RBI in Atlanta's win over the Dodgers on Sunday.

The two-hit day was just Constanza's third in nine starts. No longer the "hot hand," he shouldn't be owned in mixed leagues.