Padres released INF Alberto Gonzalez.

The 31-year-old infielder was hitting just .208/.218/.264 in 56 plate appearances this season at Triple-A El Paso. He signed a minor league deal with the Padres in December.

Padres signed INF Alberto Gonzalez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Gonzalez is a career .239/.275/.315 hitter over parts of seven majors league seasons, but he offers a solid glove and can play all over the infield. He's merely organizational depth.

Yankees sent INF Alberto Gonzalez outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Gonzalez cleared waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. He'll stick around as minor league depth.

Yankees optioned INF Alberto Gonzalez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Gonzalez was acquired from the Cubs in May and has appeared in 37 games with the Yankees as a utility infielder. Thomas Neal and Melky Mesa will replace him on the active roster.

Yankees purchased the contract of INF Alberto Gonzalez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

He'll replace Reid Brignac on the active roster. The Yankees plan to go with Jayson Nix at shortstop and David Adams at third base for now, so Gonzalez will function as a backup around the infield. He can be ignored in fantasy leagues.

Alberto Gonzalez has accepted an assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Gonzalez was outrighted to Triple-A after he passed through waivers unclaimed earlier this week. The Yankees will be happy to keep him around as infield depth.

Yankees sent INF Alberto Gonzalez outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Gonzalez passed through waivers unclaimed after he was designated for assignment over the weekend following the acquisition of Reid Brignac. The 30-year-old will function as organizational depth for New York.

Yankees designated INF Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.

Gonzalez was DFA'd to make room for Reid Brignac on the active roster. He should pass through waivers and continue to serve as organizational infield depth. The Yankees will likely be forced to go short-handed with Brignac not expected to arrive in time for Saturday's game.

Yankees purchased the contract of INF Alberto Gonzalez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

He'll provide infield depth while Eduardo Nunez is out. Gonzalez holds a career .241/.279/.319 batting line over parts of seven seasons and can be avoided in the deepest of fantasy leagues.

Yankees acquired INF Alberto Gonzalez from the Cubs for a player to be named later or cash considerations; assigned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Gonzalez, 30, originally came up with the Yankees in 2007 before turning into a journeyman. He went unclaimed on waivers last month after hitting .217/.269/.391 with one homer in 23 at-bats for the Cubs. He's extra infield depth for the Yankees with Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Kevin Youkilis and Eduardo Nunez all sidelined.

Cubs sent INF Alberto Gonzalez outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Gonzalez was designated for assignment over the weekend but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He'll play all over the infield for Iowa.

Cubs designated INF Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.

The move was made to clear space on the 40-man roster for Julio Borbon. Gonzalez could pass through waivers unclaimed.

Playing in his 412th game, Alberto Gonzalez hit his fourth major league homer Sunday in the loss to the Giants.

It was his first since June 25, 2011. Gonzalez has been getting some starts for his defense at second base with Darwin Barney out, but that's set to come to an end. He's likely to be dropped from the roster this week.

Cubs purchased the contract of INF Alberto Gonzalez from Triple-A Iowa.

Gonzalez will provide depth at second base while Darwin Barney recovers from the gash on his left knee. Gonzalez is a .242/.279/.317 career hitter in the majors.

Cubs signed INF Alberto Gonzalez to a minor league contract.

It's not clear if he's been given an invite to spring training. Gonzalez has hit only .242/.279/.317 over parts of six major league seasons.

Rangers sent INF Alberto Gonzalez outright to Triple-A Round Rock.

He was designated for assignment Friday. Gonzalez could be back up when rosters expand next month.

Rangers designated INF Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.

He was cleared to make room for Mark Lowe's return from the disabled list. Gonzalez is batting .241 (13-for-54) with two doubles, one triple and a .556 OPS in 24 games this season. Michael Young will now serve as the Rangers' backup middle infielder.

Alberto Gonzalez has made the Rangers' Opening Day roster as a utility infielder.

Gonzalez, a non-roster invitee, is hitting .293 (12-for-41) with one home run and seven RBI during Cactus League play. The 28-year-old owns an underwhelming .241/.281/.317 batting line over 908 plate appearances in the majors, so he isn't fantasy relevant.

Rangers signed INF Alberto Gonzalez to a minor league contract.

The 28-year-old batted just .215/.256/.283 with a .539 OPS over 267 plate appearances this past season. But, he can play a variety of positions and will have a shot to crack the Opening Day roster as a utility player.

Padres released INF Alberto Gonzalez.

Gonzalez, 28, batted just .215/.256/.283 with a .539 OPS over 267 plate appearances this season. The Padres also plan to release Jeremy Hermida later this week as they arrange their 40-man roster in anticipation of December's Rule 5 Draft.