Davies was outrighted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

The move doesn't come as much of a surprise after Davies was designated for assignment Monday. He'll likely slot into the Triple-A starting rotation and could serve as depth going forward if the big league club suffers any injuries to the pitching staff.

Davies was designated for assignment Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

It was a brief big league stint for Davies as he had just been called up Sunday. He pitched 2.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's win but will likely head back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 31-year-old could be in line for another promotion if the club needs another arm in the bullpen at any point.

Davies had his contract selected by the Yankees on Sunday.

Davies missed a shot at the majors out of camp, having last pitched in the big leagues in 2011. He now will replace Matt Tracy in the Yankees bullpen, likely serving in low leverage situations.

Davies was reassigned to minor league camp Sunday, The Westchester Journal News reports.

Davies had been a candidate to be a long relief man for the big league club, but struggled in the spring as he allowed five runs (four earned) and nine hits in his seven innings of Grapefruit League work. The 31-year-old will likely serve as a starter for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Davies signed a minor league deal with the Yankees on Monday, WFAN's Sweeny Murti reports.

He has not pitched in the majors since 2011, and while it is not clear if he will get an invite to spring training, the odds are against him seeing action with the Yankees in 2015.

Indians signed RHP Kyle Davies to a minor league contract.

The deal does not include an invitation to spring training. Davies, 30, made 12 starts in the Twins' minor league system last season while recovering from shoulder surgery. He'll function as organizational depth for Cleveland.

Twins signed RHP Kyle Davies to a minor league contract.

The deal does not include an invite to major league spring training. Davies, 29, had an ugly 6.75 ERA over 13 start with the Royals last season before finishing the year with the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate. He'll function as organizational pitching depth.

Blue Jays signed RHP Kyle Davies to a minor league contract.

The 27-year-old former prospect was released by Kansas City earlier this month after going 29-44 with an ugly 5.34 ERA over 99 starts. Davies has a 6.75 ERA over 13 starts this season. He was arrested for disorderly intoxication in the Tampa area a few weeks back. Davies won't have any fantasy impact this season.

Kyle Davies was arrested for disorderly intoxication in the Tampa area this week, one day before his release.

The Royals cut ties with Davies on Wednesday, mostly because of his continued failures in the big leagues. But there's little doubt now that the arrest also played a factor. The 27-year-old former prospect is seeking a spot in another organization and seems likely to find an opportunity somewhere. Of course, this won't help.

Royals released RHP Kyle Davies.

Davies was one of GM Dayton Moore's first additions back in June of 2007, but the 27-year-old right-hander went 29-44 with an ugly 5.34 ERA over 99 starts with Kansas City. The Royals will be responsible for the remainder of his $3.2 million salary for this season.

The Royals have requested release waivers for right-hander Kyle Davies.

He will be cleared to make room for catcher Salvador Perez on the 40-man roster. And really, it's about time. Davies has a 6.75 ERA over 13 starts and was recently placed on the disabled list for the second time this season with a right shoulder impingement.

Kyle Davies (shoulder) threw Monday for the second time since being placed on the disabled list.

Davies was placed on the disabled list last month with a right shoulder impingement. The 27-year-old missed 6 1/2 weeks with a similar problem earlier this season. There is no current timetable for his return, though he is hardly missed in fantasy leagues right now.

Royals placed RHP Kyle Davies on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder impingement.

Davies first began experiencing discomfort in his throwing shoulder during a start last week against the Red Sox and had to be scratched from his scheduled Sunday outing against the Indians. The 27-year-old right-hander is 1-9 this year with a 6.75 ERA and 1.79 WHIP through 13 starts.

Kyle Davies was scratched from his scheduled Sunday start due to a sore throwing shoulder.

Danny Duffy drew the nod instead, throwing five-plus innings as the Royals topped the Indians. Davies is hoping to return to the mound later this week, but the Kansas City medical staff may play it safe. "I want to pitch," Davies told reporters on Sunday afternoon. "No question about it. But the last thing I want to do is go out there in the first inning, not be able to command the ball, have my shoulder start bugging me and have to come out of the game."

Kyle Davies delivered six innings of one-run ball Monday in a no-decision against the Red Sox.

He struck out six and walked one, possibly saving his job. Davies entered the game having lost eight consecutive starts. He's still 1-9 with a 6.75 ERA and 1.79 WHIP on the year. The 27-year-old right-hander obviously doesn't come as a recommended option in fantasy leagues.

Royals activated RHP Kyle Davies from the 15-day disabled list.

Davies will return to start Saturday against the Rockies. The 27-year-old right-hander had a 7.46 ERA over nine starts before going on the DL with shoulder soreness in mid-May, so he doesn't come as a recommended option in fantasy leagues.

Kyle Davies (shoulder) allowed three runs over six innings Saturday for Double-A Northwest Arkansas in what is expected to be his final rehab outing.

His results during his rehab have been a little better than teammate Bruce Chen's, but both pitchers are expected to be ready for activation from the disabled list next weekend. Davies held a 7.46 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in nine starts before landing on the disabled list. He can't be relied on in fantasy.

Kyle Davies (shoulder) will make at least one more rehab start.

He'll start Saturday for Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Davies was under consideration to start for the Royals this weekend, but they'll give him at least one more rehab outing. He'll slated to throw 80-90 pitches Saturday.

Kyle Davies (shoulder) is scheduled to make another rehab appearance Monday at Triple-A Omaha.

Bruce Chen will start the game and go about four or five innings before giving way to Davies. It's a setup that should keep both starters on track to return to the Royals' rotation by this upcoming weekend. Davies, 27, had a 7.46 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in nine starts before landing on the disabled list in mid-May with shoulder soreness.

Kyle Davies (shoulder) yielded four runs (two earned) on five hits over four innings Wednesday in his first minor league rehab start with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Davies pitched the nightcap of a doubleheader Wednesday. He struck out three walked none and threw 38 out of 58 pitches for strikes. Similar to his teammate Bruce Chen, he is expected to throw somewhere around 60-70 pitches in his next rehab start before rejoining the Royals.