Athletics signed LHP Lenny DiNardo to a minor league contract.

DiNardo had recently signed with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League after being released by the Red Sox after spring training. The 31-year-old left-hander previously pitched with Oakland from 2007-08, but hasn't appeared in the major leagues since 2009 as a member of the Royals. The A's are dealing with a number of injuries in their starting rotation right now, so DiNardo will serve as depth with Triple-A Sacramento.

The Long Island Ducks of of the independent Atlantic League have signed left-hander Lenny DiNardo.

DiNardo was a non-roster invitee with the Red Sox during spring training, but was released after failing to make the team. The 31-year-old left-hander spent most of last season with Triple-A Sacramento in the Athletics' organization. He has a 5.36 ERA over parts of six seasons in the majors between the Red Sox, Royals and Athletics.

Red Sox released LHP Lenny DiNardo.

DiNardo was in camp on a minor league deal but had little chance of making the team. He'll try to latch on somewhere else.

The Red Sox have agreed to a contract with left-hander Lenny DiNardo, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.

The Red Sox are just waiting for the results of an MRI before they make everything official. DiNardo, 31, pitched for Boston from 2004-06 to mixed results. Things have not gone well for the past couple of years in Oakland and he's probably going to have to spend the early parts of 2011 in Triple-A.

It turns out Lenny DiNardo (elbow surgery) may not be done for the season as initially thought.

The left-hander was thought to be out for the year following surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow, but he is already throwing at the team's minor-league complex in Arizona. Director of Player Development Keith Lieppman described DiNardo's recovery as "miraculously quick." Despite the good news, it's unlikely that the lefty will appear in a game for the A's this year.