Red Sox released OF Andres Torres.

Torres exercised the out clause in his minor league contract after batting .292/.311/.472 with three home runs and eight RBI in 18 games at Triple-A Pawtucket. The 36-year-old outfielder may already have another deal lined up, but he's doubtful to reach the majors in 2014.

Red Sox signed OF Andres Torres to a minor league contract.

Torres has surgery last August to remove bone spurs from his left Achilles, but he was expected to be healthy a while ago. The 36-year-old sports a career .242/.317/.382 batting line over parts of nine major league seasons and will provide the Red Sox with some veteran depth at all three outfield positions.

Giants declined OF Andres Torres' $3 million option for the 2014 season.

The Giants will instead pay a $500,000 buyout. The 35-year-old outfielder is coming of a .250/.302/.342 line in 103 games with the Giants, but missed the final month of the regular season after undergoing surgery to remove bone spurs from his left Achilles. He's expected to be ready for the start of spring training, and should be able to find a team willing to let him compete for a reserve outfielder role.

Giants transferred OF Andres Torres to the 60-day disabled list.

This was done merely done as a procedural move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Angel Pagan's activation. Torres recently underwent surgery to remove bone spurs from his left Achilles, and is expected to be sidelined for the next six months.

Andres Torres will be sidelined for six months after surgery to remove bone spurs from his left Achilles.

The assumption when he went on the DL last week was that he'd likely need surgery. Torres is a free agent this winter, so he'll surely have to settle for a deal full of incentives. He won't be recovered by the time spring training starts.

Giants placed OF Andres Torres on the 15-day disabled list with a left Achilles strain.

He's also dealing with bone spurs in addition to the Achilles issue. Torres will see a specialist next week and seems likely to miss the rest of the season. Francisco Peguero has been recalled to provide outfield depth.

Andres Torres left Friday's game with a right calf cramp.

Torres was removed in the third inning and is listed as day-to-day. He went 1-for-2 with a run before exiting.

Andres Torres is back in the Giants' lineup Sunday.

Torres sat out Saturday's game after bruising his knee Friday. He's batting seventh and playing left field Sunday.

Andres Torres (knee) is not in Saturday's lineup.

Torres suffered a bruised knee Friday and is listed as day-to-day. Gregor Blanco is starting in left field Saturday against the Marlins.

Andres Torres left Friday's game against the Marlins with a right knee injury.

Torres is listed as day-to-day with a bruised knee. X-rays were negative, so it's possible he won't miss any time and return to the lineup Saturday.

Andres Torres went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's win against Pittsburgh.

Torres is batting (.269) 26 points higher than his career average over 145 at-bats. He's contributed very little power (two homers) and speed (two steals) for fantasy owners.

Andres Torres went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's win against Washington.

Prior to the evening, Torres hadn't collected a hit since May 8. The 35-year-old backup outfielder is batting just .247/.282/.346 over 81 at-bats this season.

Andres Torres left Thursday's game with soreness in his left foot.

The Giants are saying his exit was precautionary. Consider Torres day-to-day.

Andres Torres had a terrific all-around day in Friday's 5-2 win over the Rangers in Cactus League action, going 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI.

Torres was also active on the bases, netting his first steal of the spring season. He missed a few weeks of action with an oblique injury, but appears to be back on track and should be ready to go for Opening Day. He's expected to serve as the Giants fourth outfielder, unless he can beat out Gregor Blanco for the starting job in left field.

Andres Torres (oblique) return to the lineup Monday.

A strained oblique had kept Torres on the shelf for a couple weeks. As long as he can avoid a setback, he has plenty of time to get in enough at-bats in preparation for Opening Day.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Thursday that Andres Torres (oblique) could pinch-hit this weekend.

Torres has been sidelined for a little over a week with an oblique strain. He had to pull out of the World Baseball Classic but should be fine for MLB's Opening Day.

Andres Torres will not participate in the World Baseball Classic because of an oblique strain.

The Giants aren't too worried about the injury. Torres was hoping to represent his native Puerto Rico.

Andres Torres will play for Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

He'll be joined by new teammate Angel Pagan. Torres returned to the Giants over the winter on a one-year, $2 million contract and is expected to platoon with Gregor Blanco in left field this season.

Giants signed OF Andres Torres to a one-year, $2 million contract.

Torres has passed his physical, making the deal official. The 34-year-old spent 2009-11 with the Giants, having a career year in '09 when he belted 16 homers while stealing 26 bases. He's struggled the last two seasons, though, and his best chance at playing time this time around will be to beat out Gregor Blanco for the left field job. Ultimately, he'll likely serve as a backup at all three outfield spots.

CSN Bay Area's Andrew Baggarly reports that the Giants have reached a one-year deal with Andres Torres.

Torres was non-tendered by the Mets late last month after batting just .230/.327/.337 across 434 plate appearances in 2012. The 34-year-old will battle Gregor Blanco for playing time in left field out in San Francisco and can serve as a backup at the other two outfield spots.