Rays signed OF Justin Christian to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. The 33-year-old outfielder spent the entire 2013 season at Triple-A Memphis where he slashed .270/.332/.353 with three homers, 29 RBI and 14 thefts in 107 games. He'll function merely as additional organizational depth in the outfield for the Rays.

Cardinals signed OF Justin Christian to a minor league contract.

The deal includes an invite to spring training. Christian appeared in 34 games with the Giants last season as a reserve outfielder and pinch-runner. He's strictly organizational depth.

Justin Christian has elected free agency.

The 32-year-out outfielder slashed a stellar .343/.409/.508 with seven homers, 35 RBI and 12 steals in 72 games for Triple-A Fresno in 2012, but struggled in his limited time with the Giants. He'll likely have to accept a minor league deal with the chance to compete for a reserve outfielder role in spring training.

Giants sent OF Justin Christian outright to Triple-A Fresno.

The move cleared a spot on the Giants 40-man roster. The 32-year-old outfielder is a career .203/.255/.266 hitter over 143 career at-bats and is unlikely to make a major impact with the Giants next season.

Giants activated OF Justin Christian from the 15-day disabled list.

Christian has been sidelined since August 23 with a sprained left wrist. He'll function as a reserve outfielder and pinch-runner down the stretch.

Justin Christian (wrist) is expected to return from the 15-day disabled list on Friday evening.

Christian has been sidelined since August 23 because of a left wrist sprain. The 32-year-old outfielder is batting just .125/.192/.146 in 26 games played this season.

Giants placed OF Justin Christian on the 15-day disabled list with a left wrist sprain.

Christian injured the wrist while making a fantastic diving catch on Wednesday night. The Giants have called up Francisco Peguero to replace him on the active roster, but they figure to step up their efforts to land an outfielder before August 31.

Justin Christian jammed his wrist Thursday while making a spectacular catch in the outfield.

Christian was dealing with quite a bit of swelling after the game and may even need a stint on the 15-day disabled list. "I jammed it pretty good," said the 32-year-old backup outfielder. "I hope it's nothing major." The Giants could consider promoting Xavier Nady from Triple-A Fresno.

Giants recalled OF Justin Christian from Triple-A Fresno.

Christian batted just .158 (6-for-38) in a previous stint with the Giants earlier this season but has hit .343/.409/.508 with seven homers and 12 steals at Triple-A. He could spell Gregor Blanco from time to time in left field.

Giants optioned OF Justin Christian to Triple-A Fresno.

Christian has registered a poor .158/.220/.184 batting line in 40 plate appearances this season at the major league level. He may be invited back in early September.

Justin Christian had a terrific night in a rare start for the Giants, going 3-for-5 with three runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Nationals.

Christian got the call in right field and was inserted into the leadoff slot in manager Bruce Bochy's lineup, and surely answered the call. He had only received eight at-bats on the season before Thursday's game, and could earn more looks over Gregor Blanco when facing left-handed starters. He isn't worthy of mixed league consideration at this point.

Giants purchased the contract of OF Justin Christian from Triple-A Fresno.

He'll replace the injured Aubrey Huff (knee) on the active roster. Christian, 32, was hitting .364/.432/.540 with seven homers, 31 RBI, 10 stolen bases and a .972 OPS over his first 60 games at the Triple-A level this year. However, he can be ignored in most fantasy leagues.

The Giants plan to call up outfielder Justin Christian on Friday.

He's expected to replace the injured Aubrey Huff (knee) on the active roster. Christian, 32, is hitting .364/.432/.540 with seven homers, 31 RBI, 10 stolen bases and a .972 OPS in 60 games at the Triple-A level this year. He appeared in 18 games with the Giants last season.

Giants re-signed OF Justin Christian to a minor league contract.

Christian was released off the Giants' 40-man roster earlier this week but spent mere hours on the free agent market. The 31-year-old batted .294/.376/.459 last season between Double-A Richmond and Triple-A Fresno, and will continue to function as organizational outfield depth this year for San Francisco.

Giants released OF Justin Christian.

Christian was designated for assignment by the Giants last week. The 31-year-old batted .255 (12-for-47) over 18 games at the big league level last season after hitting .294/.376/.459 between Double-A Richmond and Triple-A Fresno. He'll likely end up with a spring training invite somewhere.

Giants designated OF Justin Christian for assignment.

He was cleared as the Giants made room for Ryan Theriot and Guillermo Mota on the team's 40-man roster. Christian batted .255 (12-for-47) over 18 games with the Giants down the stretch last season after hitting .294/.376/.459 between Double-A Richmond and Triple-A Fresno. He has some speed and can play all three outfield positions, but turns 32 in April. There's a chance he'll slip through waivers.