Rangers signed RHP Willie Eyre to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Round Rock.

Eyre was released by the Orioles earlier this month after posting a rough 7.92 ERA in 21 relief appearances at Triple-A Norfolk. He's doubtful to make it to Arlington.

Orioles reassigned RHPs Willie Eyre and Miguel Socolovich to minor league camp.

Both relievers were in camp on non-guaranteed minor league deals, and neither had a realistic chance of opening the regular season on the Orioles' 25-man roster.

Willie Eyre (groin) threw a bullpen session Wednesday.

Eyre is slated to throw another one before pitching in a B-game on Sunday. The 33-year-old right-hander was recently sidelined due to groin tightness.

Willie Eyre (groin) is expected to throw off a mound Thursday and Friday.

Eyre was recently sidelined due to tightness in his groin, but he was able to throw off a full mound Monday. If all goes well over the next couple of days, he'll pitch in a B-game on Sunday. The 33-year-old right-hander is currently in O's camp as a non-roster player.

Willie Eyre (groin) threw off a full mound Monday.

Eyre was slowed in the early days of spring training due to tightness in his groin, but he is finally starting to make some progress. The 33-year-old right-hander hopes to win a roster spot this spring after posting a 3.44 ERA and 10/5 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings with the O's last season.

Willie Eyre (groin) played catch Monday.

Eyre will play catch again on Tuesday and could step back atop a mound within the next week. He had been sidelined for several days due to tightness in his groin.

Willie Eyre (groin) will not throw during a scheduled bullpen session Monday.

Eyre is dealing with some tightness in his groin and will rest for a few more days. Although the ailment doesn't seem serious, he can't afford to sit out too long if he hopes to win an Opening Day roster spot.

Willie Eyre halted a throwing session Friday due to groin tightness.

It's not clear at this point how severe the ailment might be. For Eyre's sake, it's hopefully not too severe, as he'll need all the time he can get to impress the Orioles enough to land a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. He was already a longshot even before the injury.

Orioles re-signed RHP Willie Eyre to a minor league contract.

The O's non-tendered Eyre in mid-December, but have now decided to bring him back on a non-guaranteed deal. The 33-year-old right-hander posted a 3.44 ERA and 10/5 K/BB ratio across 18 1/3 innings last year for Baltimore.

Orioles non-tendered RHP Willie Eyre.

Eyre was designated for assignment last week in order to make room for Dana Eveland on the 40-man roster. The 33-year-old right-hander posted a 3.44 ERA and 10/5 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings after joining the O's bullpen in August. He'll look to get a spring training invite somewhere.

Orioles designated RHP Willie Eyre for assignment.

He was cleared to make room for the newly-acquired Dana Eveland on the 40-man roster. Eyre, 33, posted a 3.44 ERA and 10/5 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings. There's a pretty decent chance he'll pass through waivers unclaimed.

Orioles purchased the contract of RHP Willie Eyre from Triple-A Norfolk.

As previously reported, Eyre is taking Chris Tillman's roster spot, and likely isn't long for the majors with Brian Matusz expected to be recalled to start on Tuesday. In 145 1/3 career major-league innings, Eyre has posted a 5.14 ERA and 1.59 WHIP.

RHP Willie Eyre is expected to take Chris Tillman's spot on the Orioles' 25-man roster.

The move will likely only be temporary, as Brian Matusz is expected to take Tillman's place in the Orioles rotation. Signed just nine days ago, Eyre, 33, last appeared in the majors in 2009 as a member of the Rangers. He's posted a 3.31 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 65 1/3 Triple-A innings this season.

Orioles signed RHP Willie Eyre to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

Eyre opted out of his deal with the A's this week after posting a 3.48 ERA in 62 innings at Triple-A Sacramento. He'll hope to get a crack at the majors with Baltimore.

Willie Eyre has opted out of his minor league contract with the A's and is now a free agent.

Eyre had a cool 3.48 ERA and 6.5 K/9 in 62 innings for Triple-A Sacramento. The 33-year-old will try to parlay that success into a big league roster spot.

Athletics signed RHP Willie Eyre to a minor league contract.

Eyre wasn't able to climb out of the Rangers' minor league system this year and finished up with a 3.50 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 72 innings at Triple-A Oklahoma City. He should fare a little better with Oakland.