Braves released INF Blake DeWitt.

DeWitt made four appearances with the Braves in April before suffering a lower back strain. The signing of Tyler Greene made the 27-year-old expendable. DeWitt will likely catch on with another organization.

Braves placed INF Blake DeWitt on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain.

Braves purchased the contract of INF/OF Blake DeWitt from Triple-A Gwinnett.

He's taking Freddie Freeman's spot on the roster. DeWitt will provide depth on the bench.

Braves signed INF Blake DeWitt to a minor league contract.

DeWitt hit .138/.133/.172 in 18 games this year for the Cubs. He's doubtful to make an impact with the Braves.

Cubs sent INF-OF Blake DeWitt outright to Triple-A Iowa.

DeWitt was designated for assignment earlier this month. He has the option of declining the outright and declare free agency.

Blake DeWitt (back) is available for Monday's game against the Brewers.

DeWitt was scratched from Sunday's lineup after experiencing back spasms during batting practice, but he's ready to contribute off the bench.

Blake DeWitt was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to back spasms.

He should be OK in a day or two. Darwin Barney had been slated for a day off, but he's back in the lineup now.

Cubs purchased the contract of INF-OF Blake DeWitt from Triple-A Iowa.

DeWitt will serve as a utilityman this year for the Cubs after batting .262/.366/.361 in the Cactus League.

Blake DeWitt went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and a walk Thursday against the Padres.

The Cubs announced earlier Thursday that DeWitt, who is now batting .313 this spring. had made the Opening Day roster even being designated for assignment last month. The 26-year-old played right field in this one and will be used all over the field this season in a utility role.

X-rays on Blake DeWitt's hand have come back negative.

He was hit by a pitch Thursday. DeWitt will sit out a couple more days but is expected to be fine.

Blake DeWitt hit a three-run homer in Monday's loss to the A's.

DeWitt tagged Bartolo Colon in the second inning. He also walked, scoring a pair of runs. Now 26, DeWitt is looking to earn a utility role. Capable of playing both the infield and outfield, DeWitt should be able to secure a roster spot after hitting .265/.305/.413 last season.

Cubs manager Dale Sveum indicated that Blake DeWitt has made an early impression on him this spring.

DeWitt returned with the Cubs as a non-roster spring training invitee."He's just a professional hitter," Sveum said. "He's a lifetime .260, .265 hitter that's hit home runs and getting 200, 300, 350 at-bats a year. That's like hitting .300 as an everyday player when you can put those numbers up playing once, twice a week pinch hitting. That's a pretty valuable player and then you can throw him at four or five positions on the field." DeWitt's versatility will likely be key when roster decisions are finalized in April.

Blake DeWitt has accepted his assignment to Triple-A Iowa.

DeWitt had the option of electing free agency but will instead remain with the Cubs organization on a non-roster spring training invite. The 28-year-old infielder batted .265/.305/.413 last season for the Northsiders.

Cubs sent INF-OF Blake DeWitt outright to Triple-A Iowa.

DeWitt was designated for assignment last week but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The 28-year-old .265/.305/.413 with five home runs, 26 RBI and a .718 OPS last season and has a good chance to still see a significant amount of playing time for the Cubs this season.

Cubs designated INF/OF Blake DeWitt for assignment.

The move was made in order to make room for the newly-claimed Adrian Cardenas on the 40-man roster. It's a bit of a surprise, as the Cubs and DeWitt just avoided arbitration last month by agreeing to a one-year, $1.1 million contract. The 28-year-old .265/.305/.413 with five home runs, 26 RBI and a .718 OPS last season and could draw trade interest from those in the market for a lefty-hitting utility player.

The Cubs and INF Blake DeWitt avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.

DeWitt was a first-time arbitration player this offseason. The 26-year-old hit .265/.305/.413 with five home runs, 26 RBI and a .718 OPS last season and will serve as a utility player for Chicago in 2012.

Blake DeWitt returned to action on Wednesday September 7.

Blake DeWitt was the offensive star for the Cubs Monday, blasting a three-run homer while also adding a triple and a single in a win over the Giants.

The Cubs got an Alfonso Soriano solo shot off Tim Lincecum in the fifth and then added three more homers in the seventh, two of which came off the Giants right-hander. It was just DeWitt's sixth start this month, as he was given a rare opportunity at second base.

Blake DeWitt went 2-for-3 with his 11th RBI in Chicago's 2-1 win over the Giants on Wednesday.

DeWitt has now turned in three multi-hit efforts in his past four starts, upping his average from .266 to .280. A nice little run for DeWitt, but his playing time should be sparse going forward now that Darwin Barney is back in the lineup.

Blake DeWitt hit a go-ahead two-run double in a 5-3 win over the Pirates on Saturday afternoon.

DeWitt lost the starting second base job by virtue of batting just .186 over 59 at-bats during spring training, but he redeemed himself with a two-run double off Chris Resop in the bottom of the eighth inning. 25-year--old Darwin Barney will get the chance to sink or swim in in the early going, but DeWitt could be a factor again if he struggles.