Indians signed LHP J.C. Romero to a minor league contract.

The lefty reliever opted out of his minor league deal with the Nationals on Monday to find a club with a clearer path to the major leagues, and he hopes he's got that with the Tribe. He's been assigned to Triple-A Columbus.

J.C. Romero could sign a minor league contract with the Indians on Thursday.

Romero is reporting to Triple-A Columbus this week for a physical and will join the Clippers' bullpen if it goes well. The lefty reliever opted out of his minor league deal with the Nationals on Monday to find a club with a clearer path to the major leagues.

Nationals released LHP J.C. Romero.

Romero posted a 2.84 ERA and 16/4 K/BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings with Triple-A Syracuse prior to using the opt-out clause in his minor league contract. The veteran southpaw is working on finalizing a deal with the Indians and could report to the club's Triple-A affiliate on Thursday.

Nationals reassigned LHP J.C. Romero to minor league camp.

The veteran left-hander signed a minor league contract with the Nationals earlier this month but was never an option for the big league roster. He'll represent depth at Triple-A.

J.C. Romero is slated to open the 2013 regular season in the bullpen at Triple-A Syracuse.

Romero is still with the big league club for now, but he will be officially assigned to the minor leagues before Opening Day. The veteran left-hander signed a minor league contract with the Nationals on March 22.

Nationals signed LHP J.C. Romero to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Romero looked pretty good while pitching for his native Puerto Rico in the WBC, allowing two runs in 4 2/3 innings with five strikeouts. He walked three, though, as control has always been an issue for the southpaw. Romero could make the club as the second lefty alongside Zach Duke.

J.C. Romero has elected free agency.

Romero was designated for assignment last Friday and has decided to look for another job rather than go to Triple-A Norfolk. The veteran lefty holds a 9.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in 16 big league appearances this season.

Orioles designated LHP J.C. Romero for assignment.

So continues a season of releases and DFAs for the 36-year-old lefty, who says he's considering retirement. Romero hasn't really been a serviceable pitcher since 2008, posting a 4.30 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 90 innings since 2009. His career may be over even if he doesn't retire.

Orioles acquired LHP J.C. Romero from the Indians for INF Carlos Rojas.

He'll take Miguel Socolovich's spot on the active roster. Romero gave up nine runs on 14 hits and two walks in eight innings in 11 appearances with the Cardinals earlier this season, but has held left-handed batters to a .218 batting average and .617 OPS for his career. The O's will hope to catch lightning in a bottle down the stretch.

Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports that the Orioles have acquired left-hander J.C. Romero.

Kubatko notes that Romero opted out of his contract with the Indians, so it appears he signed as a free agent. The 36-year-old southpaw made 11 appearances with the Cardinals earlier this season and posted a 4.01 ERA in 36 appearances between the Phillies and Rockies last year. It's not clear if he'll immediately join the major league roster.

Orioles released LHP J.C. Romero.

Romero requested and was granted his release after the Orioles decided not to purchase his contract. He'll look to sign elsewhere as organizational depth.

By the All-Star Break, the Orioles will need to make a roster decision regarding reliever J.C. Romero, who has an opt-out option in his contract.

Romero is currently on the inactive list for Triple-A Norfolk because he is dealing with a personal issue. The southpaw, released by the Cardinals in May after allowing 14 hits and nine runs in eight innings, would act as a left-handed specialist out of middle relief if Baltimore decides to give him a shot. Miguel Tejada, meanwhile, has a sort of unofficial mutual opt-out option. He can continue to play in the O's organization until either party is discontent with the situation, assuming the veteran shortstop isn't summoned to the bigs.

Orioles signed LHP J.C. Romero to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

Romero was released by the Cardinals earlier this month after allowing 14 hits and nine runs in eight innings. He'll act as organizational relief depth for the O's.

Cardinals released LHP J.C. Romero.

Romero allowed 14 hits and nine earned runs in eight innings with the Cardinals. The veteran left-hander will presumably try to latch on with another organization. St. Louis has recalled 23-year-old Eduardo Sanchez.

J.C. Romero was shelled in Monday's win over Arizona, surrendering five runs on four hits and a walk without retiring a batter.

It was a 7-0 Cardinals lead when he entered in the seventh inning, as the game almost got away from them. Going back to Saturday's contest, the last seven hitters Romero has faced have reached base: one walk, two singles, two doubles, and two homers. All seven have scored, catapulting the reliever's ERA to 10.50.

J.C. Romero set down both batters he faced in the seventh inning of Thursday's 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh.

He did allow an inherited runner from second base to score. But his ERA remains at 0.00 through 4 2/3 relief innings this season.

Cardinals signed LHP J.C. Romero to a one-year contract.

No word yet on the financial terms of the deal. Romero posted a rough 4.01 ERA and 19/15 K/BB ratio in 24 2/3 overall innings this past year for the Phillies and Rockies, but he's still dominant against left-handed hitters and should fit nicely into the St. Louis bullpen.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Cardinals are nearing a one-year deal with J.C. Romero.

Romero registered a disappointing 4.01 ERA and 19/15 K/BB ratio in 24 2/3 innings this past year between the Phillies and Rockies. But the 35-year-old southpaw is still highly effective against left-handed hitters and has a chance to do well in St. Louis if utilized correctly.

According to the Denver Post's Troy Renck, J.C. Romero is drawing interest from the Cardinals.

The Rockies are also attempting to re-sign the veteran lefty, who posted a 4.01 ERA in 24 2/3 innings this year between Philadelphia and Colorado. Romero is likely to settle for a one-year major league contract.

J.C. Romero's agent, Melvin Roman, has heard from the Cardinals and expects to talk with the club at next week's Winter Meetings, if not sooner.

Romero, 35, posted a 4.01 ERA and 19/15 K/BB ratio over 24 2/3 innings this season between the Phillies and Rockies. According to Roman, the veteran southpaw is open to a one-year deal with a chance to "bounce back."