Poreda was released by the Rangers on Thursday.

Poreda struggled in both the minors and majors last season, posting a 6.06 ERA for Triple-A Round Rock and a 5.91 ERA for the major league club. He'll play in Japan next season for the Yomiuri Giants.

Rangers optioned LHP Aaron Poreda to Triple-A Round Rock.

Poreda has a 5.91 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings of relief this season for the Rangers. The left-hander will probably get another look soon.

Rangers recalled LHP Aaron Poreda from Triple-A Round Rock.

Poredo holds a 3.29 ERA with 11 strikeouts over 13 2/3 innings this season for the Rangers. He'll work in middle relief.

Rangers optioned LHP Aaron Poreda to Triple-A Round Rock.

Poreda was just called back up from the minors Wednesday and allowed two hits over one-third of an inning against the Orioles. He figures to get another shot before long.

Rangers recalled LHP Aaron Poreda from Triple-A Round Rock.

Poreda had a decent 3.38 ERA in 13 1/3 innings out of the Rangers' bullpen earlier this season. The 27-year-old left-hander will pitch in middle relief.

Rangers optioned LHP Aaron Pordea to Triple-A Round Rock.

Poreda had a 3.38 ERA in 13 1/3 innings out of the Texas bullpen. He should get another shot soon.

Rangers purchased the contract of LHP Aaron Poreda from Triple-A Round Rock.

It's been an interesting journey for Poreda. The former first-round pick hasn't appeared in the majors since 2009 and has been limited to 20 minor league innings over the last two-plus seasons due to Tommy John surgery. He's reportedly throwing hard again, but control has always been his issue.

Rangers signed LHP Aaron Poreda to a minor league contract.

Poreda, the 27th overall pick in 2007, is finally recovered from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and clocked in at 97 mph with his fastball in a recent workout, according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports. The 27-year-old lefty will be in Rangers camp next spring.

Pirates released LHP Aaron Poreda.

Poreda was a first-round pick in 2007 and made a pretty quick rise up to the big leagues, but he hasn't been in the majors since 2009 and last season made just three starts at the Double-A level. He's still just 26, so there's time to turn it around.

Padres sent LHP Aaron Poreda outright to Triple-A Tucson.

Poreda was designated for assignment by the Padres earlier this week and passed through waivers easily. He'll remain in the bullpen at Triple-A.

Padres designated LHP Aaron Poreda for assignment.

The Friars needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster and Poreda got the boot after posting a 7.38 ERA in 32 innings this year at Triple-A Tucson. He's only 24 years old, so other clubs may have interest.

Double-A San Antonio's Aaron Poreda pitched a pair of hitless innings out of the pen on Sunday.

Poreda was a complete bust after being acquired from the White Sox in the Jake Peavy deal, and he still hasn't completely recovered. The Padres had him working as a starting in Triple-A last year, but after watching him walk 37 in 32 2/3 innings, they send him to the Double-A pen to begin this year. He has a 0.93 ERA at the moment, but he's walked eight in his 9 2/3 innings. He's just a project at this point.