Rowland-Smith opted out of his minor league deal with the Reds, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports.

Since inking the contract in late June, Roland-Smith has been fair to middling at Triple-A Louisville, allowing nine runs (seven earned) on 19 hits and four walks while striking out nine in 15 frames. He'll seemingly seek out a clearer path to the majors, though a deal of the minor league variety is likely all he can hope for.

Reds signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract.

The 31-year-old southpaw appeared in six games with the Diamondbacks this season, posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9/4 K/BB ratio over 7 1/3 innings. He'll provide organizational bullpen depth for the Reds.

Blue Jays released LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith.

Rowland-Smith had allowed eight earned runs in 14 innings at Triple-A Buffalo. The 31-year-old left-hander hasn't been an effective major league pitcher since 2008.

Blue Jays signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an opt-out clause on June 1. Rowland-Smith was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks last week after posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9/4 K/BB ratio in 7 1/3 innings.

LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith cleared waivers and has elected to become a free agent.

The Diamondbacks designated Rowland-Smith for assignment on Friday to clear space on the 40-man roster for Cody Ross. The lefty allowed four runs in 7 1/3 innings, striking out nine and walking four. The 31-year-old should draw some interest from teams with bullpen deficiencies.

Diamondbacks designated LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith for assignment.

The 31-year-old left-hander was moved to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Cody Ross who was activated from the disabled list. He appeared in six games this season, posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 9/4 K/BB ratio in 7 1/3 innings. He could generate interest from other teams in need of bullpen depth.

Diamondbacks selected the contract of LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith.

The 31-year-old southpaw earned a spot in the D'Backs Opening Day bullpen after tossing seven scoreless innings with a 0.81 WHIP and 2/2 K/BB ratio in Cactus League play.

Diamondbacks signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Rowland-Smith hasn't made an appearance in a major league game since 2010, but the 30-year-old lefty posted a 1.55 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio in 52 1/3 innings this past season at Triple-A Pawtucket (a Red Sox affiliate). He'll try to make Arizona's Opening Day bullpen.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Ryan Rowland-Smith has three standing offers and is expected to sign with a team soon.

The offers are undoubtedly of the minor league variety. Rowland-Smith, 30, hasn't appeared in the majors since 2010, but he's coming off a terrific season at Triple-A with the Red Sox, having put up a 1.55 ERA and 45/15 K/BB ratio across 52 1/3 frames.

Ryan Rowland-Smith has decided not to opt out of his minor league contract with the Red Sox at this time.

Rowland-Smith boasts a 1.58 ERA and 42/14 K/BB ratio over 45 2/3 relief innings for Triple-A Pawtucket, so he could have drawn some interest had he opted out. The 30-year-old will stay put for now but can change his mind at any time.

Red Sox signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract.

Rowland-Smith spent last season with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate, where he posted a 3.94 ERA over 30 appearances (eight starts). He hasn't been in the majors since 2010 and should continue to serve as organizational depth.

Ryan Rowland-Smith is scheduled to throw for major league teams on Wednesday in Peoria, Arizona.

Rowland-Smith is hoping to get invited to a major league camp. The 30-year-old left-hander hasn't pitched in the bigs since 2010, when he posted an ugly 6.75 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 109 1/3 innings with the Mariners.

Cubs signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract.

The 29-year-old left-hander failed to reach the major leagues last year with Houston and had a brutal 6.75 ERA in 109 1/3 innings with the Mariners in 2010. He will function as organizational relief depth for the Cubs.

Astros re-signed LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor league contract.

Rowland-Smith was designated for assignment by Houston at the end of spring training and elected free agency, but he drew little interest and is now back with the organization. He'll try to climb his way out of Triple-A.

Astros designated LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith for assignment.

Rowland-Smith entered spring training in the mix for a rotation spot, but posted a lousy 6.23 ERA and 5/7 K/BB ratio over 13 innings during exhibition play. The Aussie will try to latch on elsewhere.

The Astros will designate left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith for assignment on Thursday.

Rowland-Smith posted a 6.23 ERA in 13 innings this spring, failing to secure a spot in the Astros' starting rotation or bullpen. He'll look for a shot somewhere else.

Ryan Rowland-Smith shook off a first-inning homer to hold the Tigers to one run over three innings on Sunday.

Magglio Ordonez took him deep in the first, but Rowland-Smith was otherwise solid. He's battling Nelson Figueroa and Jordan Lyles for one spot in Houston's rotation. Two would make it if Wandy Rodriguez needs to go on the DL.

Ryan Rowland-Smith yielded two runs over three innings Wednesday against the Mets.

Rowland-Smith walked three and struck out one. The only hit he allowed was a two-run homer to Josh Thole in the second inning. The Aussie is currently competing for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, though Nelson Figueroa and Jordan Lyles have looked better so far.

Astros signed Ryan Rowland-Smith to a one-year, $725,000 contract.

He'll have an opportunity to earn more through incentives. Rowland-Smith was terrible with the Mariners this past season (6.75 ERA and 49/44 K/BB ratio over 109 innings), but he pitched relatively well the previous three year. He'll have a shot to earn a spot at the back of the Astros rotation.

According to Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle, the Astros have signed Ryan Rowland-Smith.

It's reportedly a one-year deal. Rowland-Smith, who turns 28 in January, posted an awful 6.75 ERA and 49/44 K/BB ratio over 109 innings with the Mariners this past season. He'll likely battle for a rotation spot during spring training.