Rockies released RHP Manny Corpas.

Corpas requested and received his release after evidently being told he wasn't going to be called up anytime soon. The 31-year-old holds a 5.29 ERA with 42 strikeouts over 47 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season.

Rockies re-signed RHP Manny Corpas to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

MLB.com's Thomas Harding says the deal includes an opt-out that Corpas can exercise if he doesn't crack the Opening Day roster. The veteran reliever put up a 4.54 ERA with 30 strikeouts over 41 2/3 innings for the Rockies last season.

Manny Corpas is expected to opt for free agency.

Corpas was removed from the Rockies' 40-man roster on Wednesday and has the option to either remain with the organization or test the free agent waters. An official decision should be made in the next few days. Corps, 30, posted a 4.54 ERA in 41 2/3 innings this year.

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies have removed Manny Corpas from the 40-man roster.

It's unclear whether he has been outrighted to Triple-A or designated for assignment. Corpas, who turns 31 in December, posted a 4.54 ERA and 30/16 K/BB ratio over 41 2/3 innings this season. Renck hears that he hopes to return to the Rockies.

Rockies recalled RHP Manny Corpas from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Corpas has a 4.50 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 32 innings of work this year at the major league level. He'll be used in low-leverage siuations.

Rockies optioned RHP Manny Corpas to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Corpas has a pedestrian 4.50 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 32 innings of work this year at the major league level. He may get another shot when rosters expand in September.

Rockies purchased the contract of RHP Manny Corpas from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Corpas, of course, has spent most of his career with the Rockies but left them after missing 2011 due to Tommy John surgery. He's now back despite posting a 5.19 ERA with 31 strikeouts over 34 2/3 relief innings at Colorado Springs. He'll work in middle relief.

Rockies signed RHP Manny Corpas to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. Corpas spent the first five seasons of his career with the Rockies and was the closer on their 2007 club that won the National League pennant. He'll try to win a middle relief role.

Manny Corpas has elected free agency.

Corpas was outrighted off the Cubs' 40-man roster Friday but has decided to test out free agency rather than accept a minor league assignment. The 29-year-old posted a 5.01 ERA in 48 appearances in his first full season since coming back from Tommy John surgery.

Cubs sent RHP Manny Corpas outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Corpas posted a 5.01 ERA in 48 appearances in his first full season since coming back from Tommy John surgery. CSN's Patrick Mooney reports Corpas has refused his minor league assignment and elected free agency.

Manny Corpas was ejected from Thursday's game against the Nationals in the sixth inning for his involvement in a benches-clearing incident.

Benches cleared after Cubs' right-hander Lendy Castillo threw inside on Bryce Harper. It's not clear whether Corpas threw any punches or helped instigate.

Cubs sent RHP Manny Corpas outright to Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs signed Corpas in late-December, but he'll now head to spring training as a non-roster invite. The 29-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August of 2010.

Cubs signed RHP Manny Corpas.

It was reported last week as a one-year major-league deal, but it's actually a non-guaranteed split contract. Corpas hasn't pitched in the majors since August of 2010 due to Tommy John surgery, but he's expected to be ready for spring training. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 3.93 ERA over 280 appearances in the majors, averaging 6.5 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9.

Cubs signed RHP Manny Corpas to a one-year contract.

Corpas hasn't pitched since the 2010 season due to Tommy John surgery, but he should be ready to rock by Opening Day 2012. The 29-year-old righty has a 3.93 career ERA.