Cubs released C Yorvit Torrealba.

The 35-year-old backstop appeared in just four games with the Cubs Rookie League squad in Arizona. It's unclear if he'll attempt to latch on elsewhere, or decide to hang em' up after a 13 year major league career.

Cubs signed C Yorvit Torrealba to a minor league contract.

Torrealba will report to the team's complex in Mesa, Arizona before presumably reporting to a minor league affiliate. The 35-year-old backstop will serve as organizational depth.

Yorvit Torrealba has opted out of his contract and is now a free agent, reports Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.

The veteran catcher told the media Saturday that there was "zero chance" he'd accept an assignment to the minor leagues if he didn't make the Angels out of spring training, and he's stayed true to his word. Torrealba had essentially no chance to unseat Chris Iannetta or Hank Conger on the depth chart, so this move was inevitable, barring an injury. Torrealba hit .240/.295/.285 with no homers and 16 RBI in 61 games for the Rockies last year. Another minor league deal will be out there if he wants it.

Yorvit Torrealba said Saturday that there was "zero chance" he'd accept an assignment to the minor leagues if he doesn't make the Angels out of spring training.

With Chris Iannetta and Hank Conger likely ahead of him on the depth chart, it appears that Torrealba could be looking for new work soon. He has an opt-out clause in his deal on Sunday.

Angels signed C Yorvit Torrealba to a minor league deal.

The deal includes an invitation to big league spring training. The 35-year-old backstop is coming off a disappointing 2013 campaign where he hit .240/.295/.285 with no homers and 16 RBI in 61 games. He'll provide depth behind Chris Iannetta and Hank Conger in Anaheim.

Yorvit Torrealba underwent minor surgery on his right knee.

Torrealba, an impending free agent, had his medial meniscus repaired. The 35-year-old batted just .240 with zero homers and a .580 OPS over 196 plate appearances this season. He would like to return to the Rockies, but the team may just go with Jordan Pacheco as Wilin Rosario's backup.

X-rays on Yorvit Torrealba's right thumb came back negative.

Torrealba had to exit Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, but he's avoided a serious malady. The catcher is day-to-day with a bruised right thumb.

Rockies activated C Yorvit Torrealba from the 7-day disabled list.

He wound up need just one extra day on the concussion DL. Torrealba will return to being Wilin Rosario's primary backup.

Yorvit Torrealba will not return from the 7-day concussion disabled list when first eligible.

"I'm not sure he is quite ready to be activated (Monday)," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. "But I don't think it will be too much longer." Torrealba has been out with concussion-like symptoms since August 19. There has been a rash of catcher concussions this season.

Rockies placed C Yorvit Torrealba on the 7-day disabled list.

Torrealba left Sunday's game after he was hit in the mask by a foul tip. As is the case with all concussions, it's up in the air as to how much time he might miss.

Yorvit Torrealba will likely be placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list.

Torrealba left Sunday's game after he was hit in the mask by a foul tip. The Rockies have yet to make a roster move, but they'll presumably call up another catcher.

Yorvit Torrealba hit a walkoff RBI single in the Rockies' 6-5 win over the Braves on Wednesday.

Torrealba did it as a pinch-hitter, too, adding to the heroics. The Rockies trailed by two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning when Jonathan Herrera, Troy Tulowitzki and Dexter Fowler staged a comeback rally against Braves closer Craig Kimbrel. Torrealba then helped the Rockies break through three frames later.

The Rockies plan to continue using Yorvit Torrealba as Jorge De La Rosa's personal catcher.

The Rockies believe Torrealba provides a needed calming influence for the left-hander. It means that Wilin Rosario will have the day off on Sunday. "It seems to work, plus we have a day game after a night game, so we'll roll Yorvit out there," manager Walt Weiss said.

Rockies purchased the contract of C Yorvit Torrealba from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

As expected, Torrealba will serve as the primary backup behind Wilin Rosario. The 34-year-old veteran beat out Ramon Hernandez for the job by hitting a cool .500/.545/.700 with a homer and five RBI over 13 games in the spring. He could be worth a look in the deepest of NL-only leagues while playing half his games at Coors Field, but has little fantasy relevance outside of that.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Rockies have signed Yorvit Torrealba.

He doesn't reveal whether it's a major or minor league deal, though MLB.com's Thomas Harding report earlier this week that they had offered him a minor league pact. It's an odd landing spot for Torrealba, who gives the Rockies a third catcher along with Wilin Rosario and Ramon Hernandez. Torrealba batted .227/.293/.330 with four home runs and a .623 OPS in 218 plate appearances last season between the Rangers, Blue Jays and Brewers.

MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports that the Rockies have offered a minor league contract to free agent catcher Yorvit Torrealba.

Torrealba, who previously played with the Rockies from 2006-2009, batted .227/.293/.330 with four home runs and a .623 OPS in 218 plate appearances last season between the Rangers, Blue Jays and Brewers. The Rockies currently project to open the season with Wilin Rosario and Ramon Hernandez behind the plate, so Torrealba is said to be "considering his options."

Yorvit Torrealba has opted for free agency.

Torrealba was removed from the Brewers' 40-man roster and refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Nashville. The 34-year-old backstop batted just .227/.293/.330 with four homers and a .623 OPS in 218 plate appearances this season between the Rangers, Blue Jays and Brewers, but he shouldn't have a problem landing a spring training invite somewhere.

Brewers acquired C Yorvit Torrealba from the Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations.

He's not eligible for the postseason roster, but Torrealba will give the club more experience at catcher behind Jonathan Lucroy. The veteran backstop has batted just .233/.297/.339 with four homers over 59 games this season with the Rangers and Blue Jays.

Blue Jays signed C Yorvit Torrealba to a minor league contract.

He's been assigned to Double-A New Hampshire. Torrealba, who batted just .236/.302/.342 with the Rangers before being released, will provide depth with J.P. Arencibia on the shelf.

According to Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Yorvit Torrealba appears headed to Toronto.

Torrealba was placed on release waivers by the Rangers last week after posting a brutal .236/.302/.342 batting line in 49 games in Texas. The Blue Jays will only have to pay him a prorated major league minimum salary.