LHP Phil Coke was officially recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, a day after he was acquired from the Yankees in a minor-league deal for cash considerations. He entered the game in the seventh. In his Pirates debut, he pitched one scoreless inning, the seventh, allowing one hit.

LHP Phil Coke was acquired by the Pirates from the Yankees on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. Coke began the year in independent ball but was signed by New York in April and worked only six innings for the Yankees. He spent most of the season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, posting a 2.96 ERA. Manager Clint Hurdle said Coke would provide some multiple-inning depth in the Pirates' bullpen.

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired veteran left-hander Phil Coke from the New York Yankees on Thursday for cash considerations.Coke 34, hasn't pitched in the majors for the Yankees since May 16. He had a 6.00 ERA in three relief appearances before being sent to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.Coke went 5-3 with a 3.20 ERA in 23 games (11 starts) at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.Coke has a 22-27 record and 4.23 ERA in 404 career major-league games with the Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs.He spent five seasons with the Tigers (2010-14) and made a career-best 74 appearances (one start) in 2010.

LHP Phil Coke, designated for assignment Tuesday, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Coke had a 6.00 ERA in three relief appearances for New York this year.

LHP Phil Coke was designated for assignment on Tuesday, a day after giving up a run on two hits in one inning of relief. "Phil was another guy we used long and short," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "He's had a couple of tough outings. We just felt we'd get some fresh arms in here." Coke was 0-0 in three appearances with the Yankees, giving up seven hits and five runs (four earned) in six innings. Girardi said he did not know if Coke would consider staying in the organization if he passed through waivers unclaimed.

LHP Phil Coke found out Friday morning he was returning to the majors and rejoined the Yankees when his contract was purchased from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre. Coke's first stint with the Yankees was from Sept. 1, 2008 to Nov. 4, 2009, when he was 5-3 with a 3.74 ERA in 84 appearances, helping the team win its last World Series championship. He was traded to the Detroit Tigers following the 2009 season and spent the next five seasons with Detroit. Last year, he was with the Cubs, Braves, Athletics and Blue Jays. The Yankees reacquired him April 26 from the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Independent Atlantic League.

LHP Phil Coke had his contract purchased by the Yankees from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

LHP Phil Coke was acquired from the independent Atlantic League. Coke will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Coke, 33, was drafted and developed by New York. He was part of the 2009 World Series team.

LHP Phil Coke was signed by the Yankees from the independent Atlantic League. Coke will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Coke, 33, made a combined 18 major league appearances for the Cubs and Blue Jays last year, compiling a 5.68 ERA.

Coke signed a minor league deal with the A's on Saturday and will be assigned to Triple-A Stockton, Chris Iott of MLive.com reports.

Coke became a free agent earlier in the week after he declined his option to Triple-A Buffalo. He'll start out at Triple-A Stockton and has until July 10 to opt out of the deal. This will be Coke's third team this season.

Coke declined his option to Triple-A Buffalo and has elected free agency, Shi Davidi of SportsNet reports.

Coke was optioned to Triple-A following Sunday's game, but he'll turn down the assignment in hopes of catching on with another club. Coke has posted an ugly 5.698 EAR in 12.2 innings of work this season.

Coke was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Coke pitched just two innings with the Blue Jays after being recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on June 14. The corresponding moves have yet to be announced, but he was one of three pitchers to be sent back to the minors following Sunday's contest.

Coke pitched two shutout innings, striking out two in Sunday's victory over the Red Sox.

Making his first appearance of the season for the Blue Jays, Coke showed why he was Joe Girardi's left-handed option out of the Yankees bullpen in 2009. His peripherals aren't great and he struggles against both lefties and righties, making him not a true LOOGY nor a consistent middle reliever. He has never held an ERA below 3.75 when pitching at least 15 innings in a season and should be owned accordingly.

Coke was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reports.

Coke tossed four scoreless innings for Triple-A Buffalo, after posting a 6.30 ERA over 10 innings for the Cubs earlier this season. He'll provide the Jays with a third lefty out of the bullpen, joining Aaron Loup and closer Brett Cecil.

Coke will reportedly be called up Friday to face the Red Sox, Mike Wilner of BlueJays Talk reports.

Coke will be called up to add a left-hander in the bullpen, particularly against the Red Sox this weekend - the southpaw has been dominant against the Red Sox' David Ortiz, who has gone 2-for-21 career against Coke. He posted a 6.30 ERA in 10 innings with the Cubs this season before being released.

Coke has signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports.

Coke was granted his release by the Cubs earlier this week after posting a 6.30 ERA over 10 innings (16 games). However, his FIP of 3.51 suggests he may not been as bad as the numbers show. He'll get on board in Toronto on a team-friendly deal, where he'll have to pitch his way back to the majors, starting out in Triple-A Buffalo.

Coke was placed on release waivers by the Cubs on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports.

It appears that Coke, who was designated for assignment by the Cubs last week, has refused to accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa. According to Cotillo, Coke has already drawn interest from as many as six teams, but he'd likely have to settle for a minor-league contract with whichever organization he lands.

Coke will be designated for assignment, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Coke made 16 appearances out of the Chicago bullpen this season, posting a shaky 6.30 ERA over 10.0 total innings. He'll be removed from the 40-man roster, and the 32-year-old's future with the club appears to be up in the air.

Coke pitched one-third of an inning and gave up one hit against the Reds on Friday.

Though Coke has already appeared in nine games with the Cubs this season - and the Cubs have won seven of them - he only has one hold. Given that he's unlikely to sniff any saves and doesn't even seem to get many holds, there's not much to recommend for Coke's fantasy prospects.

Coke has been added to the Cubs' 40-man roster, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports.

Ken Rosenthal reported that Coke opted out of his deal Friday after still not having a roster spot, but this new development will give Coke a spot in the Cubs' bullpen.