Astros signed C Jason Jaramillo to a minor league contract.

Jaramillo failed to appear in the majors last season and batted just .221/.302/.289 in 75 games at Triple-A Nashville. He'll serve as an emergency catcher with the Astros behind Juan Castro, Carlos Corporan, and Chris Stewart.

Brewers released C Jason Jaramillo.

Jaramillo batted just .221/.302/.289 with two homers over 75 games for Triple-A Nashville. He could conceivably shut it down for the year rather than look for a job for the final few weeks of the minor league season.

Brewers signed C Jason Jaramillo to a minor league contract.

Jaramillo was released by the Cubs earlier this week. The 29-year-old backstop has a .235/.293/.327 batting line over 366 plate appearances in the big leagues and will presumably serve as depth at the Triple-A level.

Cubs signed C Jason Jaramillo to a minor league contract.

Jaramillo was non-tendered by the Pirates earlier this offseason. His deal with the Cubs includes an invitation to spring training, where the 29-year-old will get a shot at securing the backup catching job behind Geovany Soto.

Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors reports that the Cubs are nearing a minor league deal with Jason Jaramillo.

The Pirates non-tendered Jaramillo earlier this month. He hit .326 (14-for-43) in the majors in 2011 and will act as organizational catching depth next year for Chicago.

Pirates non-tendered C Jason Jaramillo.

Jaramillo was designated for assignment last week, but is now officially a free agent. The 29-year-old batted .326 (14-for-43) in 23 games with the Pirates this season. Michael McKenry and Jose Morales figure to compete for the Pirates' backup catcher job during spring training.

Pirates designated C Jason Jaramillo for assignment.

The move was made to open up a spot for Erik Bedard on the team's 40-man roster. Jaramillo, 29, batted .326 (14-for-43) in 23 games with the Pirates this season. He could draw some interest elsewhere, which would put the newly-signed Jose Morales in a strong position to make the Opening Day roster.

Jason Jaramillo (elbow) has been activated from the minor league disabled list.

Jaramillo missed around two months with a right elbow injury. He could be promoted to the bigs in September.

Jason Jaramillo (elbow) is expected to begin playing in rehab games at some point next week.

Jaramillo has been on the minor league disabled list since late May with an injured right elbow. He could be promoted quickly to the majors once he returns to health.

Jason Jaramillo has been on the minor league disabled list since late May with a right elbow injury.

Jaramillo began a throwing program this weekend and should be ready to resume playing in games for Triple-A Indianapolis by the end of July. The 28-year-old will function as organizational depth at catcher once he returns to full health. He spent the first two weeks of the season in the majors but hasn't been back since.

Pirates optioned C Jason Jaramillo to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Jaramillo is a capable backup, but there's just not room for him with both Chris Snyder and Ryan Doumit on the roster. He'll serve as insurance at Triple-A.

Jason Jaramillo will almost certainly be optioned to the minors once Chris Snyder (back) returns.

The Pirates are hoping that Snyder will be ready to reclaim primary catching duties by the end of April, at which point Jaramillo will be sent to the farm. Jaramillo has started three games at catcher so far this season and is batting .357 over 14 at-bats.

Pirates recalled C Jason Jaramillo from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Jaramillo will serve as an emergency catcher for the Pirates through the end of the season. He's batting .148 in 81 big league at-bats this year.

Pirates optioned C Jason Jaramillo to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Ryan Doumit will take Jaramillo's place as the Pirates' primary backup catcher once he is finished with his minor league rehab assignment. Meanwhile the newly acquired Chris Snyder will slide into starting duties. Jaramillo has hit .148/.222/.210 in 81 big league at-bats this year.

Pirates recalled C Jason Jaramillo from Triple-A Indianapolis.

He'll take the place of the injured Ryan Doumit on the 25-man roster. Jaramillo is batting .164 with one home run and six RBI in 67 at-bats with the Pirates this season. He'll share time behind the plate with 30-year-old rookie Erik Kratz.

Pirates optioned C Jason Jaramillo and LHP Justin Thomas to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

Jaramillo didn't impress in his callup this season, and his minor league statistics aren't that great either. He'll probably be a career backup catcher, especially with prospect and high draft pick Tony Sanchez rising up quickly behind him. Justin Thomas has similar low upside (but throws with his left hand!) and goes back to Triple-A for the third year in his career.

Pirates GM Neal Huntington said Sunday that backup catcher Jason Jaramillo could be optioned to the minors shortly.

Jaramillo, 27, has hit just .180/.261/.262 in 61 at-bats this season as Ryan Doumit's understudy. Erik Kratz, 30, has enjoyed a nice start to the year down in Triple-A Indianapolis and could soon be given a shot in the bigs.