Kieschnick cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

With no team willing to take a flier on Kieschnick after he was designated for assignment last week, the 27-year-old will head to Salt Lake to serve as organizational depth. Kieschnick has hit .276/.339/.508 in parts of three seasons at Triple-A, but has done little to speak of in his 63 career games at the major league level (.200/.265/.248).

Kieschnick was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday.

The Angels needed to open up a spot on the 40-man roster, and now Kieschnick will pass through the waiver process.

The Angels claimed Kieschnick off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

The Angels plucked a pair of outfielders from Arizona on Tuesday, acquiring not only Kieschnick but Alfredo Marte as well. Kieschnick, 27, has done little at the highest level but has hit .276/.339/.508 in parts of three seasons at Triple-A, and he can play all three outfield positions.

Kieschnick was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Kieschnick has hit just .195/.195/.293 at the major league level this season with one home run. He will be replaced on the active roster by the newly-acquired Xavier Paul.

Kieschnick was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Kieschnick was 6-for-29 at the dish during a previous stint with the Diamondbacks this year, and has hit .268 over 284 at-bats for the Aces this season. He's a candidate to pick up some of the reps left behind by Gerardo Parra, who was traded to the Brewers on Thursday in a deadline deal.

Diamondbacks optioned OF Roger Kieschnick to Triple-A Reno.

Kieschnick was the odd man out with Mark Trumbo returning from the disabled list. He'll continue to function as organizational depth in the minor leagues.

Diamondbacks recalled OF Roger Kieschnick from Triple-A Reno.

Kieschnick struck out five times and failed to collect a hit in seven plate appearances with the Snakes earlier this season. He'll be used as a reserve outfielder.

Diamondbacks optioned OF Roger Kieschnick to Triple-A Reno.

The 27-year-old outfielder struck out five times and failed to collect a hit in seven plate appearances with the Snakes. He may get another shot later this year.

Diamondbacks recalled OF Roger Kieschnick from Triple-A Reno.

Kieschnick got claimed off waivers from the Giants at the end of spring training and was batting .281/.343/.531 with three home runs and eight RBI in 18 games this season at the Triple-A level. He probably won't play regularly enough to carry fantasy relevance.

Diamondbacks claimed OF Roger Kieschnick off waivers from the Giants.

Kieschnick had been designated for assignment last weekend but will get to remain in the NL West. He hit .202/.295/.226 in 95 plate appearances last year for the Giants.

Giants designated OF Roger Kieschnick for assignment.

Kieschnick was removed from the 40-man roster as the team made a slew of roster moves Saturday. Kieschnick hit just .172 this spring in his bid to earn a bench spot.

Giants general manager Brian Sabean indicated Saturday that the team will keep five outfielders on their 2014 Opening Day roster, with Roger Kieschnick a possibility to earn that final spot.

Juan Perez is probably the favorite to earn that final spot, but Sabean is intrigued by Kieschnick, who spent his offseason working out with Orioles slugger Chris Davis. The 27-year-old hit .273/.339/.497 with 13 homers and 56 RBI in 101 games at Triple-A Fresno in 2013.

Giants recalled OF Roger Kieschnick from Triple-A Fresno.

Kieschnick has batted .273/.339/.497 with 13 homers and 56 RBI at Fresno this season. He could get a shot at some playing time in right field if the Giants wind up dealing Hunter Pence.

Giants optioned OF Roger Kieschnick to Triple-A Fresno.

Kieschnick had two singles in just eight at-bats this spring. He batted .255/.307/.429 with 16 homers, 65 RBI, 13 stolen bases and a .737 OPS over 501 plate appearances last season at the Double-A level and will likely need a full year at Triple-A.

Giants purchased the contract of OF Roger Kieschnick from Double-A Richmond.

He is now protected from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. Kieschnick, who turns 25 in January, batted .255/.307/.429 with 16 homers, 65 RBI, 13 stolen bases and a .737 OPS over 501 plate appearances this season at the Double-A level. The 2008 third-round pick has good pop from the left side, but his plate discipline continues to be an issue.