Phillies signed RHP Brian Bass to a minor league contract.

Bass put up an ugly 5.56 ERA and 46/34 K/BB ratio over 77 2/3 innings last year at Triple-A for the Astros. He hasn't appeared in the majors since 2010 and is merely organizational filler.

Astros signed RHP Brian Bass to a minor league contract.

Bass had been pitching in Korea. He'll join Triple-A Oklahoma City's rotation on Wednesday.

According to Naver Sports, right-hander Brian Bass has signed a contract with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization.

The story was passed along by MyKBO.net. Bass, who turned 30 earlier this month, posted a 3.81 ERA and 105/56 K/BB ratio over 158 1/3 innings as a starter with Triple-A Lehigh Valley in the Phillies' organization last season. He has a 5.16 ERA over 183 innings in the majors between the Orioles, Twins and Pirates.

Phillies reassigned Brian Bass to their minor league camp.

Also reassigned were RHPs Eddie Bonine, Andrew Carpenter and Michael Schwimer and LHP Ryan Feierabend, among others. Bass, Bonine and Feierabend were brought in over the offseason on minor league deals, while Carpenter was designated for assignment last month.

Phillies signed RHP Brian Bass to a minor league contract.

Bass also receives an invite to major league spring training. The 29-year-old right-hander spent most of the 2010 season with Triple-A Indianapolis in the Pirates organization, posting a 3.26 ERA and 53/23 K/BB ratio over 69 innings. He has a 5.16 ERA over 101 major league appearances, including a 12.27 ERA in four games with the Pirates last season. He's unlikely to make the major league roster.

Pirates sent RHP Brian Bass outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.

The 28-year-old Bass was designated for assignment by the Bucs last week and made it through waivers without drawing much interest. He posted a 12.27 ERA in four big-league appearances this season.

Pirates designated RHP Brian Bass for assignment.

Bass was cleared to make room for Chris Leroux on the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 12.27 ERA in four appearances with the Pirates this season. He won't be missed.

Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Brian Bass from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Bass, 28, allowed nine earned runs in 6 1/3 innings of relief for the Bucs earlier this season. He'll be used only in low-pressure situations.

Pirates optioned RHP Brian Bass to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Bass, 28, spent about two weeks in the majors and put up a 12.79 ERA and 2.68 WHIP in three relief appearances. He could be recalled later this season if there's an injury in the Pittsburgh bullpen.

Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Brian Bass from Triple-A Indianapolis.

The former Oriole offers the Pirates some flexibility in that he has both started and pitched in relief. Bass has a 4.87 career ERA and a WHIP of 1.588 in 175 2/3 professional innings.