Che-Hsuan Lin is converting to a pitcher.

Lin made two relief appearances for the Astros' Triple-A affiliate last season, but otherwise he has only played the outfield in pro ball. The 25-year-old signed a minor league deal with the Rangers last month and will make his move to the mound a priority in 2014.

Rangers signed OF Che-Hsuan Lin to a minor league contract.

The 25-year-old outfielder spent the 2013 season in the Astros organization, slashing .234/.356/.309 with three homers, 42 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 121 games. He'll function as organizational depth for the Rangers.

Astros sent OF Che-Hsuan Lin outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Lin cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week. The 24-year-old hit just .247/.323/.316 in 113 games this past season with Boston's Triple-A affiliate and will remain with Houston as minor league depth.

Astros designated OF Che-Hsuan Lin for assignment.

Lin batted just .247/.323/.316 with two home runs in 113 games this past season at Triple-A Pawtucket. But he's only 24 years old and could draw some interest.

Astros claimed OF Che-Hsuan Lin off waivers from the Red Sox.

Lin was designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week after posting a .247/.323/.316 line with two homers in 113 games for Triple-A Pawtucket. The 24-year-old outfielder could compete for a reserve outfielder role with the Astros in the spring.

Red Sox designated OF Che-Hsuan Lin for assignment.

The move clears a spot for the newly-claimed Sandy Rosario on the 40-man roster. Lin appeared in nine games with the Red Sox this year and batted .247/.323/.316 with two homers and a .638 OPS in 113 games with Triple-A Pawtucket. The 24-year-old has some speed and is capable of playing center field, but he's unlikely to draw much interest on waivers.

Red Sox recalled OF Che-Hsuan Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Jacoby Ellsbury has been nursing a strained lat of late, so Lin will be around as insurance. He picked up one hit in six at-bats over a couple stints earlier this season with the Sox.

Red Sox optioned OF Che-Hsuan Lin to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lin lasted just one day on the roster, and won't be guaranteed a spot as a September call-up. The Red Sox recalled Pedro Beato in a corresponding move.

Red Sox optioned OF Che-Hsuan Lin to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Lin collected one hit in five plate appearances with Boston. He should be back up later this summer.

Red Sox recalled OF Che-Hsuan Lin from Triple-A Pawtucket.

He'll provide some depth with both Cody Ross (foot) and Ryan Sweeney (head) banged up. Lin has batted .256/.356/.360 with two homers and five steals at Pawtucket this season.

Less than two minutes before the first pitch at Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Che-Hsuan Lin was scratched from the lineup, indicating that he may be on his way to Boston.

Manager Bobby Valentine hinted after the game that they would require another outfielder after Jacoby Ellsbury's injury, and Lin fills that role. He's not a tremendous asset offensively and will likely serve as the team's fourth outfielder until Ellsbury returns. Expect Ryan Sweeney, Cody Ross and Darnell McDonald to man the outfield in the meantime.