Yankees signed RHP Edgmer Escalona to a minor league contract.

Escalona opted to become a free agent in late June after the Orioles removed him from their 40-man roster. He has struggled this season at the Triple-A level and seems doubtful to get a shot with the big-league Yanks.

Edgmer Escalona has elected free agency.

Escalona had been outrighted off the Orioles' 40-man roster, and he's decided to seek a job elsewhere rather than remain in the organization. The right-hander holds a 6.10 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 14/5 K/BB ratio over 20 2/3 Triple-A innings this season.

Orioles sent RHP Edgmer Escalona outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

The 27-year-old has been pitching for Triple-A Norfolk already, but was outrighted off the 40-man roster to make room for the newly signed Randy Wolf. He has posted a 6.10 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 14/5 K/BB ratio over his 20 2/3 innings on the season.

Edgmer Escalona (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment on Friday.

It's not clear what affiliation he'll be placed with. Escalona has been on the disabled list all season due to discomfort in his throwing shoulder and isn't a sure bet to be added to the big league bullpen once ready.

Edgmer Escalona (shoulder) threw live batting practice with no issues on Tuesday.

Escalona has been on the disabled list all season due to discomfort in his throwing shoulder, but it appears he's making progress. There's no timetable for his return.

Orioles placed RHP Edgmer Escalona on the 60-day disabled list with a sore right shoulder.

Escalona has been nursing the ailment since early March. He's yet to resume throwing and will miss at least the first two months of the season.

Edgmer Escalona (shoulder) hopes to start doing exercises this week.

Escalona, recovering from discomfort in his throwing shoulder, "feels a lot better." He wants to start throwing in a week or so. The 27-year-old right-hander is doubtful to land a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen.

Edgmer Escalona will be shut down for at least the next three weeks due to right shoulder inflammation.

Escalona allowed five runs -- all earned -- Saturday in his Grapefruit League debut and then began experiencing discomfort in his throwing shoulder soon after. The 27-year-old right-hander is now doubtful to land a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen.

Orioles signed RHP Edgmer Escalona to a one-year contract.

Escalona was surprisingly able to land a major league deal after he posted a 5.67 ERA over 37 relief appearances with the Rockies this past season. However, the Orioles have been intrigued by his success in winter ball and clearly see him as a piece of their bullpen for 2014.

Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports that the Orioles have signed right-hander Edgmer Escalona, pending a physical.

It's unclear whether he'll receive a guaranteed major league contract. Escalona posted a 5.67 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 37 appearances with the Rockies this past season.

Rockies sent RHP Edgmer Escalona outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

He had been designated for assignment last week but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. Escalona holds a 5.67 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 37 appearances at the big league level this season.

Rockies designated RHP Edgmer Escalona for assignment.

Escalona hasn't appeared in a game since August 18 and should pass through waivers unclaimed. The 26-year-old will likely be back up when rosters expand in September.

Edgmer Escalona (calf) returned to action Friday.

Escalona missed over a week due to a calf injury, but managed to avoid the disabled list. He didn't allow any hits over a scoreless inning of work Friday and should continue to be used in middle relief now that he's finally healthy.

Edgmer Escalona was unavailable Friday due to left calf soreness.

Escalona hasn't pitched since he was hit by a line drive in Thursday and is still considered day-to-day. He isn't expected to be available Saturday and could require a trip to the disabled list.

Edgmer Escalona could require a trip to the disabled list due to a sore left calf.

Escalona was hit by a line drive in Thursday's game and was limping around badly after the game. He'll likely be re-evaluated Friday before a decision is made.

Rockies activated RHP Edgmer Escalona from the 15-day disabled list.

Escalona wound up missing three weeks because of a sore right elbow. He will return to middle relief.

Edgmer Escalona (elbow) threw live batting practice on Tuesday.

Escalona will be sent out on a rehab assignment soon. He should rejoin the Rockies' bullpen in a week or so.

Edgmer Escalona (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Thursday.

The reliever is close to being sent out on a rehab assignment, though it's not clear when or where that will happen. Escalona has been out since mid-June with right elbow inflammation.

Rockies placed RHP Edgmer Escalona on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation.

Escalona is out indefinitely. The right-hander has registered a 4.18 ERA in 32 1/3 innings this season.

Edgmer Escalona was removed from Sunday's game with left triceps soreness.

Escalona will undergo a precautionary MRI on Monday. He gave up three earned runs in the seventh inning before exiting.