Cubs released LHP Tommy Hottovy.

Hottovy hasn't appeared in a big league game since the 2012 season and was an early cut this spring in Cubs camp. The left-hander will try to find a new organization.

Cubs reassigned LHP Tommy Hottovy to minor league camp.

Hottovy made three scoreless appearances this spring in the Cactus League, but it wasn't enough to earn him an Opening Day bullpen spot. He will presumably open the 2014 regular season with Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs signed LHP Tommy Hottovy to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training. The 32-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since 2012, posting a 4.19 ERA and 42/17 K/BB ratio in 43 innings between the Blue Jays' Double-A and Triple-A affiliates this past season. He'll try to win a bullpen job with the Cubs next spring.

Tommy Hottovy has elected free agency.

The 32-year-old southpaw spent the entirety of the 2013 season in the minor leagues, registering a 4.19 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 42/17 K/BB ratio over 43 innings between Double-A and Triple-A. He'll look for a new organization to continue his pitching career in 2014.

Blue Jays sent LHP Tommy Hottovy outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

Hottovy was designated for assignment last week, but cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The left-handed reliever has posted a 4.05 ERA in 17 career major league relief appearances.

Blue Jays designated LHP Tommy Hottovy for assignment.

The move clears a spot for the newly-signed Henry Blanco on the 40 man-roster. It's been an eventful offseason for Hottovy, who was traded from the Royals to the Rangers in November and claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays just one day ago. Now he could be on the move again.

Blue Jays claimed LHP Tommy Hottovy off waivers from the Rangers.

Hottovy was designated for assignment earlier this week so that the Rangers could clear a roster spot for Lance Berkman. The left-handed reliever has posted a 4.05 ERA in 17 career major league relief appearances.

Rangers designated LHP Tommy Hottovy for assignment.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Lance Berkman. Hottovy, who has posted a 4.05 ERA over 17 big league appearances the last two seasons, has a good chance of clearing waivers.

Rangers acquired LHP Tommy Hottovy from the Royals for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Hottovy was designated for assignment by Kansas City last week after allowing 11 hits and five walks in 9 1/3 innings this past summer with the big league club. He'll act as organizational relief depth for the Rangers.

Royals designated LHP Tommy Hottovy for assignment.

Hottovy has posted a 4.05 ERA over 17 big league appearances the last two seasons. He's been good at Triple-A over that time and throws left-handed, so he won't have trouble catching on somewhere.

Royals recalled LHP Tommy Hottovy from Triple-A Omaha.

Hottovy holds a 4.05 ERA in six appearances for Kansas City this season. He'll be used in middle relief.

Royals optioned LHP Tommy Hottovy to Triple-A Omaha.

Hottovy served as Kansas City's 26th man during Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the Twins.

The Royals plan to promote left-hander Tommy Hottovy to serve as the 26th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Hottovy has appeared in five games with the Royals this year and holds a 1.63 ERA and 38/6 K/BB ratio over 27 2/3 innings with Triple-A Omaha. He'll pitch out of the bullpen.

Royals optioned LHP Tommy Hottovy to Triple-A Omaha.

He didn't make an appearance in his most recent stint with the big club. Hottovy returns to a 1.19 ERA with 32 strikeouts over 22 2/3 innings at Omaha.

Royals optioned LHP Tommy Hottovy to Triple-A Omaha.

He was cleared in order to make room for Vin Mazzaro on the active roster. Hottovy had a 3.38 ERA and 5/1 K/BB ratio over 5 1/3 innings during his two-week stay with the big club.

Royals purchased the contract of LHP Tommy Hottovy from Triple-A Omaha.

Hottovy impressed during spring training and posted a 2.70 ERA and 17/5 K/BB ratio over 10 innings during his brief time with the Storm Chasers. The 30-year-old southpaw should pitch in middle relief.

Royals reassigned LHP Tommy Hottovy, C Max Ramirez and LHP Francisley Bueno to minor league camp.

No surprises here. Hottovy was in camp on a non-guaranteed minor league contract and couldn't land a roster spot despite posting a 0.87 ERA in 10 1/3 spring innings.

Royals signed LHP Tommy Hottovy to a minor league contract.

Hottovy made his major league debut this year at age 29, but he only pitched four total innings and will have to perform well in spring training to get a shot with the Royals. The left-hander is a Kansas City native.

Red Sox sent LHP Tommy Hottovy outright to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Hottovy successfully cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on Saturday. The 29-year-old southpaw will remain with the PawSox, where he has a 1.69 ERA and 15/3 K/BB ratio over 16 innings this season.

Red Sox designated LHP Tommy Hottovy for assignment.

It's a move made in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Randy Williams, who was promoted Saturday. Hottovy, who surrendered three runs over four innings during a stint with the Sox earlier this season, is likely to go unclaimed and remain in the organization.