LHP Michael Kirkman, designated for assignment by Milwaukee on Thursday, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday. He appeared in one game for the Brewers, who plucked him off the waiver wire May 5. He allowed a run on one hit with one walk and a strikeout May 9.

LHP Michael Kirkman was designated for assignment Thursday after appearing in one game for the Brewers, who plucked him off the waiver wire May 5. He allowed a run on one hit with one walk and a strikeout May 9.

LHP Michael Kirkman, who was claimed off waivers from San Diego on Thursday, joined the team on Saturday in Cincinnati. Manager Craig Counsell said Kirkman will get a chance to pitch but his specific role isn't yet defined. "We'll try to find good spots for him off the bat," Counsell said. "Hopefully, like anybody else he'll be able to progress into a bigger role."

The Brewers picked up a familiar face to the organization Thursday when they claimed LHP Michael Kirkman on waivers from San Diego. Kirkman, who spent much of last season pitching for Colorado Springs, made one appearance for the Padres before they designated him for assignment Monday. He allowed four runs in 1 2/3 innings in that appearance. Kirkman, who is out of options, will report to the big league club Saturday, manager Craig Counsell said. He becomes the second left-hander in the bullpen alongside Chris Capuano. The Brewers designated LHP Sam Freeman for assignment Tuesday.

LHP Michael Kirkman was claimed on waivers Thursday from San Diego. He was designated for assignment on Monday after making one appearance for the Padres, allowing four runs in 1 1/3 innings.

LHP Michael Kirkman was designated for assignment Monday to make room for OF Alex Dickerson on the Padres' 25-man roster. Promoted from El Paso on April 26, Kirkman made one appearance in San Francisco and allowed four runs on six hits in 1 1/3 innings.

LHP Michael Kirkman was designated for assignment on Monday.

LHP Michael Kirkman was promoted from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday even though his minor-league numbers didn't exactly demonstrate a mastery of the lesser competition. Such is the state of the San Diego bullpen, where every live arm is considered. Padres relievers had blown two saves, recorded two losses and logged an 8.63 ERA over their last seven games through Monday's action, prompting the call for help. Kirkman had a 4.50 ERA in six innings for El Paso.

LHP Michael Kirkman had his contract purchased by the Padres from Triple-A El Paso. He had no decisions, one save and a 4.50 ERA in five relief appearances for El Paso this year.

Kirkman signed a minor league contract with the Brewers on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports.

Kirkman was released by the Rangers part way through spring training and appears to finally have found a landing spot. Given the Brewers' pitching woes to begin the season, a good showing in the minors could eventually result in a bullpen spot.

Kirkman was released by the Rangers on Tuesday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Kirkman was competing with fellow lefty Alex Claudio for a role in the bullpen, so Claudio now has much-improved odds to crack the Opening Day roster. Kirkman, on the other hand, will likely try to catch on with a new organization as soon as he can, but now figures to open the season in the minors.

Kirkman (shoulder) is scheduled to make his second appearance of the spring Saturday.

Kirkman is competing with Alex Claudio for a left-handed relief role out of the bullpen this spring.

Kirkman (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Kirkman suffered a shoulder impingement early into the spring training process, but it appears he's progressing towards his return. He remains one of three left-handed bullpen options for the Rangers in spring training, leaving him a shot at cracking the roster out of camp.

Kirkman (shoulder) played catch Wednesday after taking two days off, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Kirkman suffered a shoulder impingement last week, but has begun the process of returning to the mound. He's signed with the Rangers as a non-roster invitee, and will look for a strong showing in spring training to propel him to a roster spot.

Kirkman said his left shoulder feels fantastic Monday and hopes to start throwing again later this week, Fox Sports Southwest's Anthony Andro reports.

He had a shoulder impingement last week, but it sounds like a little rehab did the trick, and he will be back to throwing in the near future.

Kirkman will miss a few days with a shoulder impingement, Anthony Andro of Fox Sports Southwest reports.

Since it's the shoulder, this could be nothing, or it could be the beginning of a long, painful process of Kirkman trying to make it back to the field. It would be telling if the Rangers sign another lefty for the bullpen in the coming days, as losing Kirkman further weakens their depth on that side of the bullpen.

Kirkman signed a minor league deal with the Rangers on Thursday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Kirkman was not tendered a contract by the Rangers this offseason, but the team will give him a chance to earn a roster spot during spring training. He saw just 5.2 innings of work in the majors in 2014, and posted a 4.47 ERA over 54.1 innings at the Triple-A level.

The Rangers will not tender Kirkman a contract, making him a free agent.

Kirkman is a lefty specialist, and while his 1.59 ERA in 12 appearances (5.2 innings) last season was impressive, it does not align with his performance in the minor leagues, and the Rangers obviously felt he was not a key bullpen piece moving forward.

Kirkman's contract will be selected from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday, John Blake of the Rangers' official site reports.

Kirkman made 39 appearances, including four starts, at Round Rock this season, contributing a 4.47 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 62:29 K:BB in 54.1 innings. Expect him to be held to low-leverage situations out of the bullpen in his first major league outings since last year.

Rangers sent LHP Michael Kirkman outright to Triple-A Round Rock.

Kirkman was designated for assignment last Friday and cleared waivers without being claimed. The 27-year-old owns a 5.17 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 82 appearances at the major league level and will serve as pitching depth in the minors.