White Sox released INF/OF Eric Patterson.

Patterson was inked to a minor league deal in January, but the Sox ultimately decided they couldn't fit him on their Triple-A roster. The soon-to-be 31-year-old will look to latch on elsewhere.

White Sox signed INF Eric Patterson to a minor league contract.

Patterson began the 2013 season with the independent York Revolution and finished it with the Double-A affiliate of the Brewers. The 30-year-old hasn't appeared in a major league game since 2011 and will merely be organizational infield depth for the Pale Hose.

Brewers signed INF/OF Eric Patterson to a minor league contract.

Patterson had been playing with the York Revolution of the independent Atlantic League. He last played in the majors in 2011, when he batted just .180/.272/.292 over 47 games with the Padres. He's merely minor league depth.

Tigers assigned OF Eric Patterson to minor league camp.

Patterson turned some heads earlier this month when he homered twice off Roy Halladay in the same spring game, but he never stood much of a chance at landing a spot on the Detroit bench. The utilityman will function as organizational depth this season for the Tigers.

Eric Patterson homered off Roy Halladay twice on his way to a 4-for-5 day against the Phillies.

Corey's younger brother has flashed some real hitting ability every once in a while, but he's finished with averages of .214 in 187 at-bats and .180 in 89 at-bats the last two years. He remains quite a long shot to win a spot on Detroit's bench.

Tigers signed INF-OF Eric Patterson to a minor league contract.

As Matt Eddy of Baseball America notes, this is his fifth organization in the past five years. Patterson, who turns 29 in April, was released by the Padres last month after batting just .180/.272/.292 with two home runs and eight RBI in 103 plate appearances. His speed is useful and he is capable of playing multiple positions, but he's coming off back-to-back terrible seasons.

Padres released INF-OF Eric Patterson.

Patterson batted just .180/.272/.292 with two home runs and eight RBI in 103 plate appearances this past year for the Padres. The 28-year-old is now a free agent.

Padres sent INF-OF Eric Patterson outright to Triple-A Tacoma.

Patterson was designated for assignment last week after batting just .180/.272/.292 across 103 plate appearances. He'll now function as organizational depth.

Eric Patterson went 2-for-5 and stole his seventh base Monday against the Braves.

If Patterson ever hits, his speed is going to give him some serious fantasy value. He's 34-for-38 stealing bases in 492 career at-bats. Unfortunately, he's batting just .189 so far this year, and since he's a lousy defensive second baseman, the Padres only want to give him so much time there with Orlando Hudson out.

Padres activated INF/OF Eric Patterson from the 15-day disabled list.

Patterson is over the hamstring injury that delayed his season debut. He'll serve as a backup at second base and all three outfield spot.

Eric Patterson (hamstring) is likely to be activated from the disabled list this weekend.

Patterson is running and fielding down at the Padres' spring training complex in Arizona. He will probably play one or two rehab games in the minors when the organization's affiliates open their seasons on Thursday.

Padres placed INF/OF Eric Patterson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a strained left hamstring.

As expected. Patterson tore the cover off the ball this spring and will serve as a utility man as soon as he's eligible to come off the disabled list on April 6.

Eric Patterson (hamstring) will open the regular season on the 15-day disabled list.

Patterson is hoping to return to the major leagues on April 5 -- the first day that he would be eligible. He is still trying to get over a week-old hamstring strain.

Eric Patterson (hamstring) is not expected to return to action until Monday.

That might not give him enough time to get ready for the start of the regular season, meaning a disabled list stint is likely in Patterson's near future. The utilityman tweaked his left hamstring earlier this week and also battled a calf strain earlier this spring.

Eric Patterson will miss three or four days with a sore left hamstring muscle.

It doesn't sound like anything to worry about right now. Patterson, who was the player to be named in the Adrian Gonzalez deal, is batting .438 (14-for-32) with seven doubles, one triple, one home run and eight RBI this spring. He should play all over the field for the Friars this season.

Eric Patterson was scratched from Tuesday's spring lineup due to a calf strain.

Patterson was scheduled to play second base, but Kevin Frandsen took his spot instead. The Padres don't seem all that concerned about the calf injury, though injuries of that type do tend to linger. For now, Patterson can be considered day-to-day.

Padres acquired 2B/OF Eric Patterson from the Red Sox.

He's the player to be named in the Adrian Gonzalez deal. It's not clear at this point what the Pads plan to do with Patterson, but they'd likely at least give him the opportunity to compete for the second base job. If he doesn't win that, he'd fill a bench role as a reserve infielder and outfielder. Patterson has some wheels and would be an interesting sleeper for steals as a regular.

Eric Patterson (neck) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday.

Patterson joined the club yesterday, however he won't play until tonight. He is scheduled to play second base in his first game and DH on Saturday. Patterson was placed on the disabled list 10 days ago with a neck strain. He should return around the time rosters expand next week.

Eric Patterson (neck) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Thursday.

Patterson, a 27-year-old utilityman, has been out for only a few days with a neck strain. He will probably play with the boys at Triple-A Pawtucket until big-league rosters expand in September.

Red Sox placed OF Eric Patterson on the 15-day disabled list with a neck strain.

Daniel Nava has been a much more productive player this season for the Red Sox and was called up in a corresponding move. Patterson probably didn't need a whole 15 days off because of a neck strain, but he has a .224/.279/.435 batting line in 170 at-bats and the Red Sox are trying to reach the playoffs.