Velez was reassigned to minor league camp Thursday, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports.

Velez provides some versatility both at the dish (switch-hitter) and in the field, but he's nothing more than an organizational depth option at this point in his career. While Velez went 5-for-15 with one strikeout with the big club this spring, he's hit just .241/.287/.367 in parts of five seasons at the major league level, the last of which was in 2011.

Velez signed a minor-league contract containing a spring training invite with the Rays, Marc Topkin if the Tampa Bay Times reports.

This is a depth move for the Rays, with Velez offering no fantasy value.

Brewers reassigned UTIL Eugenio Velez, OF Kevin Mattison, C Matt Pagnozzi and RHP Dustin Molleken to minor league camp.

The 31-year-old Velez had a chance to make the team as a utility player with a strong showing in Arizona, but hit a paltry .056 (1-for-18) in his limited chances. He'll provide depth at Triple-A.

Brewers re-signed UTIL Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Velez, 31, is a .241/.287/.367 career hitter in 718 major league plate appearances. He seems doubtful to crack the Brewers' Opening Day roster in 2014.

Brewers signed INF/OF Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Nashville.

Velez was released by the Blue Jays over the weekend after .270/.372/.437 with seven home runs and 21 stolen bases in 69 games in Triple-A. He'll serve as organizational depth for Milwaukee.

Blue Jays released INF/OF Eugenio Velez.

Velez was batting .270/.372/.437 with seven home runs and 21 stolen bases in 69 games this season for Triple-A Buffalo. He'll have little trouble finding a new team.

Blue Jays signed INF/OF Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. Velez, 30, batted .280/.358/.449 with 11 home runs, 58 RBI and 37 stolen bases with the Cardinals' Triple-A affiliate this past season. He'll need to have a big spring to win a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Eugenio Velez elected free agency.

Velez did not appear in a game at the major league level in 2012, but posted a solid .280/.358/.449 line with 11 homers, 58 RBI and 37 steals at Triple-A Memphis. The switch-hitting utility man could generate some interest on the free agent market.

Cardinals signed INF-OF Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract.

Velez, 29, went 0-for-37 with the Dodgers this past season and batted .339/.371/.463 with two homers, 31 RBIs and 33 runs in 55 games with Triple-A Albuquerque. The switch-hitting utility man offers some organizational depth.

Dodgers sent INF-OF Eugenio Velez outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Velez managed no hits in 40 plate appearances with the Dodgers this season. He's never had much big league success and will likely open the 2012 season in Triple-A.

Dodgers purchased the contract of INF-OF Eugenio Velez from Triple-A Albuquerque.

He'll take the place of Dee Gordon on the active roster. Velez, 29, was batting .339/.371/.463 with two homers, 31 RBI and an .834 OPS over 235 plate appearances at the Triple-A level. His speed makes him worth watching inÿdeeper NL-only leagues, though it's unlikely he'll get enough playing time to be fantasy relevant.

Eugenio Velez suffered a Grade 2 sprain of his right ankle during Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Velez had to be carted off the field. He appeared to roll the ankle on first base while trying to avoid colliding with Blake DeWitt on a bunt play. He had a slim chance to make the team in the first place, so this injury should seal his fate. We expect him to begin the season with Triple-A Albuquerque.

Eugenio Velez missed a flight Tuesday and was not in camp for the first team workout.

Not a good start for the 28-year-old Velez, who already had a very distant shot of making the Dodgers' Opening Day roster. He batted just .164 over 55 at-bats last season for the Giants and will almost certainly be ticketed for Triple-A.

Dodgers signed INF-OF Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract.

Velez was non-tendered by the Giants in early December after batting just .164 in 55 big league at-bats. The Dodgers probably view him as organizational depth, useful only in the event of an injury.

Giants recalled INF-OF Eugenio Velez from Triple-A Fresno.

Velez has spent the past month with Triple-A Fresno, working his way back from a concussion suffered in July. He is batting .196 with two home runs and eight RBI in 46 at-bats with the Giants this season. We're not expecting much, but he is capable of playing second base and the outfield.

Giants activated OF Eugenio Velez from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Fresno.

Velez has been cleared to begin playing in rehab games but is still a long way from rejoining the big league club. He hit .196/.275/.370 in 46 at-bats for the Giants earlier this season and will only be called up in September if he shows that he can handle the competition at Triple-A.

Eugenio Velez (concussion) has been cleared to resume baseball activities and is hoping to begin playing in rehab games this week.

Velez has been sidelined since he was struck in the head by a Pat Burrell foul ball in late July. The Giants are going to slow-play this, but it seems likely that Velez will be back in the majors by the end of August. He was batting .196/.275/.370 over 46 at-bats for the big league club.

Eugenio Velez, who suffered a concussion Saturday, will wait a week before resuming baseball-related activities.

Velez was struck in the head by a Pat Burrell foul ball while relaxing in the dugout and had to be rushed to a local hospital. The utilityman reported no pains or headaches when he showed up to the ballpark Monday, but the Giants are going to allow him to take it very slow with his recovery.

Eugenio Velez (concussion) was released from an Arizona hospital Sunday and will return to San Francisco with the Giants.

Velez was struck on the head by a foul ball while sitting in the dugout Saturday, sustaining a concussion and a contusion. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday and is out indefinitely.

Giants placed INF Eugenio Velez on the 15-day disabled list with a head injury.

Velez was struck on the head by a foul ball while sitting in the dugout Saturday. He had to be taken to the hospital, and while results of that visit aren't known at this point, he almost certainly has a concussion at the very least. He is out indefinitely.