Reds signed RHP Adam Russell to a minor league contract.

Russell signed a minor league deal with the D'Backs over the winter but didn't wind up pitching for them. He hasn't appeared in the majors since 2011 and posted a 2.37 ERA in 60 2/3 innings last season for the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk. The big righty is merely minor league depth.

Diamondbacks signed RHP Adam Russell to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Russell announced the news on his personal Twitter feed Thursday morning. The 30-year-old right-hander had a promising 2.37 ERA in 60 2/3 innings this past season for the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate and will try to make the Arizona bullpen next spring.

Orioles signed RHP Adam Russell to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Russell had a rough 7.02 ERA in 50 innings this past season between Double-A and Triple-A. He's doubtful to win a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen.

Braves signed RHP Adam Russell to a minor league contract.

He'll also get an invite to spring training. Russell, 28, posted a 3.03 ERA and 13/20 K/BB ratio over 32 2/3 innings with the Rays this season. He could be a sleeper candidate to make Atlanta's Opening Day bullpen.

Rays sent RHP Adam Russell outright to Triple-A Durham.

Russell successfully cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 3.03 ERA and 13/20 K/BB ratio over 32 2/3 innings with the Rays this season. He'll likely be back with the big club later this summer.

Rays designated RHP Adam Russell for assignment.

Russell is the unfortunate victim of a roster crunch, as the Rays called up Alex Cobb to start Monday night and need a fresh arm for the bullpen. The 28-year-old has a 3.03 ERA and 13/20 K/BB ratio over 32 2/3 innings this season. The sudden lack of strikeouts are a disappointment, but he does have a ground ball rate north of 50 percent. He should draw some interest on the waiver wire.

Adam Russell surrendered three runs and four hits in one-third of an inning Sunday against the Orioles.

The Rays are counting on Russell to be a big part of their pen after acquiring him from the Padres in the Jason Bartlett deal, but he has a 7.88 ERA this spring. During that span, he's allowed 19 hits in just eight innings of work. He doesn't look like much of a sleeper saves candidate at the moment.

Rays acquired RHP Adam Russell from the Padres.

Russell has landed on his third team in the last couple years, as he was also part of the Jake Peavy deal with the White Sox. The 6-8 right-hander has struck out a batter per inning during his 49 big league innings thus far, but control can be a problem at times. He will compete for a bullpen spot in Tampa.

Rays acquired RHP Adam Russell and LHP Cesar Ramos from the Padres for SS Jason Bartlett.

Russell stands 6-foot-8 and regularly touches the high-90s with his fastball. He registered a solid 1.21 WHIP in 15 2/3 innings of relief this past season for the Padres and should immediately find a spot in the Rays' bullpen, probably as a middle reliever or setup man.

Padres recalled RHP Adam Russell from Triple-A Portland.

Russell had a 4.88 ERA in 51 2/3 innings for Portland, though that was mostly the result of a bad first half. Since the All-Star break, he was at 2.70 in 20 innings. Of course, he had still walked 17 in that span.

Padres optioned RHP Adam Russell to Triple-A Portland.

This guy just should never unpack his bags. This is the third time Russell has been optioned back to Triple-A this season. Russell has a 3.72 ERA over six appearances with the big club, but gave up four runs against the Cardinals on Thursday.

Padres recalled RHP Adam Russell from Triple-A Portland.

This will be Russell's third trip from Portland to San Diego, and it's only May 20. He's tossed 4 1/3 scoreless inning this year in the big leagues.

Padres optioned RHP Adam Russell to Triple-A Portland.

Russell has been up and down a few times this year as an emergency reliever. He's tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings, but the Padres obviously don't think that success is sustainable. So it's back to Triple-A.

Padres recalled RHP Adam Russell from Triple-A Portland.

As expected, he'll take the place of Kevin Correia on the roster. Russell tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings with the Padres last month, but owns a 9.00 ERA over 10 relief appearances at Triple-A this season.

Adam Russell is expected to rejoin the Padres on Tuesday evening.

Russell was optioned to Triple-A Portland in mid-April despite starting the season with 4 1/3 scoreless frames. He will provide bullpen depth for a short time with Kevin Correia on the bereavement list.

Padres optioned RHP Adam Russell to Triple-A Portland.

Russell was thought to be the guy who would take over for Chris Young, but the Padres have decided to give that job to Wade LeBlanc instead. Leblanc will take Russell's spot on the roster.

Padres recalled RHP Adam Russell from Triple-A Portland.

He will replace Chris Young on the roster. Russell, 26, was acquired from the White Sox in the Jake Peavy trade last July. He posted a 3.65 ERA and 14/11 K/BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings with the Padres last season. The Padres have yet to announce who will take Young's place in the rotation, though Tim Stauffer or Sean Gallagher are a pretty good bet.

Padres optioned RHP Adam Russell to Triple-A Portland.

The Padres picked up Russell at the trade deadline last season as part of a package for Jake Peavy. The 26-year-old still needs some work, though, and will spend the early part of 2010 on the farm.