Ely signed a minor league contract with the Brewers on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Ely seemed to find his niche working out of the bullpen after returning from Tommy John surgery last season, posting a 2.52 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 35:14 K:BB over 39.1 innings with the Red Sox's Triple-A Pawtucket affiliate. There's an outside chance Ely could crack the major league roster at some point next year, but he'd likely work exclusively in middle relief.

Red Sox signed RHP John Ely to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Ely was released by the Astros in November. He's in the middle of his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

Astros released RHP John Ely.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Ely missed nearly all of 2013 following Tommy John surgery in April and could still be in recovery mode to begin next season.

John Ely will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday.

The surgery will be performed by Dr. James Andrews. Ely failed to win a rotation spot this spring and will likely be a bit behind going into spring training next year.

John Ely will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Ely failed to earn a rotation spot after a poor showing in spring training, and now he'll miss the season. The soon-to-be 27-year-old isn't eligible for arbitration until after the 2014 season.

Astros optioned RHP John Ely to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Ely, who was acquired from the Dodgers over the winter, posted an ugly 9.90 ERA over 10 innings this spring. The 26-year-old right-hander will serve as rotation depth in the minors.

John Ely pitched three scoreless innings out of the Astros pen Friday against the Braves.

Ely's chances of landing a rotation spot have been boosted by Jordan Lyles' struggles and Erik Bedard's injury. However, he didn't really help himself until today; he entered with a 12.27 ERA through two spring appearances. Ely probably won't have any fantasy value if he does win the spot.

Astros acquired RHP John Ely form the Dodgers for LHP Rob Rasmussen.

Ely started 18 games for the Dodgers in 2010, but has appeared in just seven games in the majors the past two seasons. However, he had a 3.20 ERA in 168-plus innings at the Triple-A level last year and could be an option for the Astros' rotation at some point in 2013.

Dodgers optioned RHP John Ely to Triple-A Albuquerque.

We figured Ely would probably take Rubby De La Rosa's spot in the rotation, but that assignment will go to Nate Eovaldi, as Ely has been sent down before appearing in a game. He'll return to a 5.43 ERA at Triple-A.

Dodgers recalled RHP John Ely from Triple-A Albuquerque.

He'll take the place of the injured Rubby De La Rosa on the active roster and quite possibly in the starting rotation, as well. Ely, 25, has allowed six runs over 8 2/3 innings (6.23 ERA) with the Dodgers this season, but has spent most of the year in the minors. He doesn't come recommended in fantasy leagues.

Dodgers optioned RHP John Ely to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Ely was called up from the minors on June 4 to give the Dodgers some bullpen depth. With Blake Hawksworth back to full health, the 25-year-old Ely was no longer needed.

Dodgers recalled RHP John Ely from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Ely has struggle lately at Triple-A, posting a 5.01 ERA on the year while striking out only 39 over 59 1/3 innings. But, he has plenty of experience and is expected to serve as a long man in the bullpen, with Rubby De La Rosa taking Jon Garland's spot in the rotation.

Dodgers optioned RHP John Ely to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Ely allowed four runs over 5 2/3 innings in Sunday's loss to the Padres. That the Dodgers sent him directly back to the minors means that Jon Garland has a pretty good chance to return from the disabled list Friday.

John Ely surrendered four runs in 5 2/3 innings against the Padres in his spot start Sunday versus the Padres.

Ely was adequate, but expectations were that he was going to be sent back to Triple-A regardless of how he performed today. Jon Garland is expected to take over as the Dodgers' fifth starter this week.

Dodgers recalled RHP John Ely from Triple-A Albuquerque.

He'll get the ball for Sunday's start, though it will only be a spot start with Jon Garland expected to come off the DL soon. Though he does have a favorable matchup in San Diego, Ely would still be a risk from a fantasy perspective.

John Ely is expected to be recalled from Triple-A to start Sunday.

Jon Garland (oblique) was hoping to be ready for the start, but the Dodgers instead are aiming for his return next Friday. Tim Redding had also been under consideration for the start, and although the Dodgers won't officially announce it yet, they're expected to go with Ely.

Dodgers reassigned RHP John Ely and INF Eugenio Velez to minor league camp.

Ely got off to a nice start this spring but has been knocked around of late. He'll give them team starting depth at Triple-A. Velez failed to win a utility job after hitting just .212.

John Ely turned in his second straight shaky start on Sunday, giving up six hits and three runs in five innings of work against the White Sox.

He's now allowed 12 hits and seven runs in his past nine innings of work. Ely started out very strong before fading badly down the stretch last season, and can't be counted on to do much with whatever limited innings he gets in 2011.

Entering the day with a 0.00 ERA through six innings this spring, John Ely finally got hit hard, allowing six hits and four runs in four innings against the Rangers.

Josh Hamilton took him deep for a three-run homer in the third inning. Currently in line to begin the season at Triple-A Albuquerque, Ely will be worth monitoring in NL-only leagues if he's eventually called up to make a few starts.

John Ely started and threw two scoreless innings Sunday as the Dodgers shut out the Angels 5-0.

Dodgers pitchers allowed just four hits and combined for 11 strikeouts. Ely surrendered one hit and fanned three before departing. With Vicente Padilla down, Ely is now next in line should a rotation spot open up. He's probably going to begin the season in the minors, though.