Braves signed RHP Kanekoa Texeira to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Texeira, who spent 2012-13 at Triple-A with the Reds, had been with the independent league Bridgeport Bluefish. He'll provide minor league depth.

Reds signed RHP Kanekoa Texeira to a minor league contract.

The Yanks claimed Texeira off waivers from the Royals in late May but weren't pleased with his performance (22.85 ERA in 4 1/3 innings) at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and released him in July. He's never had much big league success and will simply act as organizational relief depth for the Reds.

Yankees released RHP Kanekoa Texeira.

The Yanks claimed Texeira off waivers from the Royals in late May but weren't pleased with his performance (22.85 ERA in 4 1/3 innings) at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Royals designated RHP Kanekoa Texeira for assignment.

He was cleared in order to make room for Wednesday's starter Danny Duffy on the active roster. Texeira, 25, was sent to the minors last month after posting a 2.84 ERA and 0/3 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings. He stands a good chance to stick around in the organization.

Royals activated RHP Kanekoa Texeira from the 15-day disabled list.

Texeira had been out since the end of August with a strained elbow. He'll resume working in middle relief.

Kanekoa Texeira (elbow) is expected to be activated from the disabled list this weekend.

Texeira reported no problems while throwing two innings in a simulated game, so he appears ready to go. The right-hander had a 5.30 ERA over his first 16 appearances with the Royals before being placed on the disabled list with an elbow strain in late-August.

Kanekoa Texeira (elbow) pitched a one-inning simulated game Monday.

Texeira reported feeling fine after the short workout and should be available out of the Royals' bullpen within the next week. The reliever as placed on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow strain in late August.

Kanekoa Texeira (elbow) felt fine after a 40-pitch bullpen session Saturday.

He'll throw a simulated game Monday before possibly being activated by the end of the Tigers series that concludes on Wednesday, assuming all goes well. The Rule 5 pick hasn't pitched since late August.

Royals claimed RHP Kanekoa Texeira off waivers from the Mariners.

It's a worthwhile move for the Royals. Texeira, a Rule 5 pick over the winter, was designated for assignment earlier this week after posting a 5.30 ERA and 1.71 WHIP over 16 relief appearances with the Mariners. Still, the 24-year-old managed a 2.49 ERA and 1.22 WHIP over four minor league season, so there's potential here.

Mariners designated RHP Kanekoa Texeira for assignment.

The M's selected Texeira 16th overall from the Yankees in last winter's Rule 5 Draft. He allowed 22 hits over 18 2/3 innings in the big leagues this season, though, and will be free to return to the Bronx soon.