Demel continues to be listed on the minor league disabled list with an unspecified arm injury.

Demel has a 6.41 ERA for Albuquerque, so perhaps the injury is at least partially to blame for Demel's poor 2014. He's a potential bullpen asset, but given the injury, things are very up in the air here.

Dodgers signed RHP Sam Demel to a minor league contract.

No word on whether he'll also receive an invite to spring training. Demel, formerly of the Diamondbacks, posted a 1.72 ERA and 65/23 K/BB ratio over 52 1/3 innings with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate this past season. The 28-year-old will likely function as minor league bullpen depth.

Yankees sent RHP Sam Demel outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Demel was just claimed off waivers from the Astros earlier this week and now the Yankees will stash him in the minors. The 27-year-old made one appearance with the Diamondbacks last season and posted a 4.07 ERA and 75/22 K/BB ratio over 66 1/3 innings in Triple-A.

Yankees claimed RHP Sam Demel off waivers from the Astros.

Demel made one appearance with the Diamondbacks last season, but spent the majority of the season at Triple-A, posting a 4.07 ERA and 75/22 K/BB ratio over 66 1/3 innings. The 27-year-old right-hander could turn into a decent bullpen piece.

Astros claimed RHP Sam Demel off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Demel spent most of 2012 at Triple-A, putting up a 4.07 ERA while striking out 75 over 66 1/3 innings. He should be able to land a middle relief job in the Astros' pen.

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Sam Demel from Triple-A Reno.

Demel spent most of 2012 at Triple-A, putting up a 4.07 ERA while striking out 75 over 66 1/3 innings. He'll be in the mix for a bullpen job next spring.

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Sam Demel to Triple-A Reno.

Demel ended up spending just one day with the big club, allowing one run on two hits and a walk in one inning of work Tuesday against the Marlins. He'll likely return when rosters expand in September.

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Sam Demel from Triple-A Reno.

Demel has registered a 4.60 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 66/17 K/BB ratio in 58 2/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level He'll serve as a middle reliever for the Snakes.

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Sam Demel from Triple-A Reno.

Demel registered a 3.60 ERA and 15/11 K/BB ratio in 25 innings earlier this year for the big-league D'Backs. He should see plenty of action this month in middle relief.

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Sam Demel to Triple-A Mobile.

He was sent out Monday as the D-Backs made room for new arrivals Jason Marquis and Brad Ziegler. Demel, 25, has a 3.60 ERA and 15/11 K/BB ratio over 25 innings this season. He should be back eventually.

Diamondbacks activated RHP Sam Demel from the 15-day disabled list.

He'll replace the injured J.J. Putz on the active roster. Demel, 25, had 1.72 and 10/7 K/BB ratio over 15 2/3 innings before landing on the DL with right shoulder tendinitis in May.

Sam Demel (shoulder) pitched a perfect inning Friday in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Reno.

He'll make another appearance for the Saturday and could be activated from the DL early next week. The D'Backs have been searching for someone to help in the seventh inning before setup man David Hernandez and closer J.J. Putz, and Demel, who posted a 1.72 ERA in 15 2/3 innings before his injury, could be the answer.

Sam Demel (shoulder) on Saturday will throw his first bullpen session since landing on the disabled list.

Demel has been sidelined for the last 12 games due to tendinitis in his pitching shoulder. He'll likely throw an additional bullpen session or two before going out on a short rehab assignment. The D'Backs are hoping to get Demel back by the middle of the month.

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said Sam Demel (shoulder) will require more than the minimum stay on the disabled list.

It's no surprise, as Demel is recovering from a shoulder injury and the D'Backs want to take it slow with him. It's not clear exactly how long he'll be out, but we should see him sometime next month.

Diamondbacks placed RHP Sam Demel on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis.

Demel has done a nice job of preventing runs this season and currently boasts a 1.72 ERA. The Diamondbacks will hope he makes a quick return to their bullpen.

San Demel pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings for his second career save Wednesday against the Rockies.

Demel came into a 6-4 game in the bottom of the eighth and stayed in after the Diamondbacks expanded their lead to 8-4 in the top of the ninth. The rookie struck out three in a sharp outing, lowering his ERA from 5.18 to 4.93 in the process.