Blue Jays released RHP Michael Schwimer.

Schwimer was designated for assignment earlier this week. The right-hander has been injured for much of 2013 but should be able to latch on with a new club.

Blue Jays designated RHP Michael Schwimer for assignment.

The move clears a spot for J.A. Happ's return from the 60-day disabled list. Schwimer has been limited to just six appearances in Triple-A this year due to injury.

Blue Jays activated RHP Michael Schwimer from the 15-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.

Schwimer is over his shoulder injury, but he'll have to work his way up from the minors first. He posted a 4.46 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings last season for the Phillies.

Blue Jays placed RHP Michael Schwimer on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a strained right shoulder.

Schwimer was limited to three appearances this spring after being acquired from the Phillies in the offseason. The 27-year-old will serve as bullpen depth.

Blue Jays acquired RHP Michael Schwimer from the Phillies for 1B Art Charles.

Schwimer, 27, appeared in 35 games last season for the Phillies, finishing with a 4.46 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings. He'll serve as bullpen depth for the Blue Jays.

Updating a previous item, the players' union has not filed a grievance against the Phillies on behalf of Michael Schwimer.

CSN Philly incorrectly reported that Schwimer filed a grievance for the salary he would have made when he was went to the minors while injured. However, according to beat writer Jim Salisbury, the MLBPA is investigating the matter, and no determination has been made. Schwimer, 26, is now completely healthy and on the Phillies' 40-man roster.

According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, the players' union has filed a grievance against the Phillies on behalf of Michael Schwimer.

Schwimer believes he was sent to the minors this past season while injured and apparently wants to be compensated for the salary he would have made if he was on the disabled list at the major league level. The 26-year-old right-hander is healthy now and on the Phillies' 40-man roster.

Phillies recalled RHP Michael Schwimer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Schwimer put up a 4.46 ERA over 35 contests for the Phillies this season. He'll be in the mix for a bullpen spot next spring.

Michael Schwimer has reported to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Schwimmer had refused to report previously because he thought he should have been placed on the DL with an elbow injury rather than being demoted. He received a second opinion, and although the results haven't been revealed, he presumably has been given a clean bill of health.

Michael Schwimer received a second opinion on his right elbow in California.

Schwimer expressed frustration after being optioned to the minors last week and believed he should have been placed on the disabled list instead. However, he is expected to report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, so it's fair to assume he was cleared of any injury.

Michael Schwimer was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley last week but still hasn't reported.

Schwimer is trying to fight the transaction, claiming that he was injured and should have been placed on the 15-day disabled list. "He's not in Lehigh Valley, but we don't plan on taking any action," GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said Monday. "I really can't comment on anything else."

Phillies recalled RHP Michael Schwimer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He'll take the place of Jose Contreras (elbow) on the active roster. Contreras is likely dealing with a major injury and will undergo an MRI on Saturday. Schwimer has an 8.53 ERA in six appearances with the Phillies this season and will be used in middle relief.

Phillies recalled RHP Michael Schwimer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He'll take the place of the injured Michael Stutes (shoulder) on the active roster. Schwimer made 12 appearances with the Fightins last season and had a 1.04 ERA and 9/3 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level to begin this season. He'll pitch in middle relief.

Phillies optioned RHP Michael Schwimer to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Schwimer surrendered five hits and two earned runs in 4 2/3 innings this spring in the Grapefruit League. The 26-year-old right-hander will act as relief depth this year.

Phillies recalled RHP Michael Schwimer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Schwimer was sent back to the minors earlier this week, but is able to return now that Kyle Kendrick is on the paternity leave list. The 25-year-old right-hander has allowed two runs on four hits over five innings with the Phillies this season.

Phillies optioned RHP Michael Schwimer to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Schwimer allowed two runs on four hits in five innings over three appearances after being recalled on August 17. He should be back in the majors soon after rosters are expanded.

Phillies purchased the contract of RHP Michael Schwimer from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

As expected, he'll replace the injured Placido Polanco (sports hernia) on the active roster. Schwimer, 25, has a 1.88 ERA and an 86/22 K/BB ratio over 67 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season, so he is certainly deserving of the opportunity. Look for him in middle relief.

The Phillies are expected to call up right-hander Michael Schwimer to replace Placido Polanco (sports hernia) on the active roster.

Schwimer, 25, has a 1.88 ERA, 10 saves and an 86/22 K/BB ratio over 67 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season. The 2008 14th round pick made some waves last month by saying that he felt overlooked by the organization, but he'll finally get his chance now.