Yankees signed RHP Cole Kimball to a minor league contract.

Kimball struggled in 2013 in his first year back from shoulder surgery, posting a 7.31 ERA over 25 appearances in the minors for the Nats. However, if he's healthy he could ultimately help the Yanks in a middle relief role.

Nationals sent RHP Cole Kimball outright to Triple-A Syracuse.

The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Kimball missed all of 2012 following shoulder surgery and has made just four appearances this season between rookie ball and Triple-A Syracuse.

Nationals optioned RHP Cole Kimball to Triple-A Syracuse; reassigned RHP Jeremy Accardo to minor league camp.

Kimball has dealt with more shoulder issues in camp and wasn't a candidate for the Opening Day roster, anyway. Both he and Accardo are potential options down the line, however.

Cole Kimball (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Wednesday.

Kimball has been out of action for a week due to stiffness in the back of his shoulder. Though it's not considered serious, he has a history of shoulder issues and missed most of the last two seasons because of rotator cuff surgery. He'll begin the year at Triple-A.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson confirmed Cole Kimball isn't a candidate for the Opening Day roster.

Kimball is fully recovered from his July 2011 rotator cuff surgery and has looked good in spring training, but the Nationals don't consider him "anywhere near the mix" for a bullpen spot. The 27-year-old is expected to open 2013 at Triple-A Syracuse and could make an impact at some point this season.

Cole Kimball said Tuesday that he is fully recovered from his July 2011 rotator cuff surgery.

"I'm 100 percent," the 27-year-old right-hander told reporters. "It's like I never had surgery. It's like nothing ever happened." Kimball could see action out of the Washington bullpen at some point this season.

Cole Kimball was announced Saturday as the winner of the Arizona Fall League's Stenson Award winner, recognizing unselfishness, hard work and leadership.

The Nationals 27-year-old right-hander is still working his way back from shoulder surgery that he underwent in July of 2011. He posted a 4.80 ERA over 15 innings of work, but is feeling healthier every day. He'll compete for a role in the Nats bullpen during spring training.

Nationals activated RHP Cole Kimball from the 60-day disabled list.

Kimball missed the entire season due to major shoulder surgery but is now healthy and was recently cleared to pitch in the Arizona Fall League. Assuming he avoids setbacks, he'll compete for a middle relief role with the Nationals in spring training.

Cole Kimball (shoulder) has joined Washington's GCL club to begin a rehab assignment.

Kimball underwent major shoulder surgery last July and appears to be slightly ahead of schedule in his recovery. He posted an 1.93 ERA and 11/11 K/BB ratio over 14 innings with the Nationals last season. The 26-year-old right-hander will likely be stationed at Triple-A Syracuse once he returns to full health, though he could potentially reach Washington when rosters expand in September if everything breaks right.

Cole Kimball (shoulder) is aiming to begin throwing off a mound in early April.

Kimball underwent significant shoulder surgery last July and probably won't be ready to pitch in a live minor league game for another three months. The 26-year-old could struggle to climb to the big leagues this year.

Cole Kimball (shoulder) has progressed his rehab and is now throwing from 100 feet.

Kimball, 25, underwent shoulder surgery in July and is not likely to return until around the All-Star break. He's been working out at Washington's facility since January 10. "It feels normal," Kimball said. "Everything is identical, and that's what's encouraging. A lot of guys change their delivery and change their arm action. It's the same thing, so I'm excited." He posted an 1.93 ERA and 11/11 K/BB ratio over 14 innings with the Nationals this season.

Nationals claimed RHP Cole Kimball off waivers from the Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays just claimed Kimball two days ago, but they decided he wasn't worth taking up a spot on the 40-man roster as he recovered from shoulder surgery. The righty isn't expected back until around midseason next year.

Blue Jays claimed RHP Cole Kimball off waivers from the Nationals.

Kimball, 25, underwent shoulder surgery in July and is likely to miss the early part of the 2012 season. He posted an 1.93 ERA and 11/11 K/BB ratio over 14 innings with the Nationals this season.

Nationals transferred RHP Cole Kimball from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Kimball was moved to open a spot on the 40-man roster. The young right-hander underwent shoulder surgery in July and is a question mark for the early part of the 2012 season.

Cole Kimball (shoulder) said Tuesday that he hopes to return around the All-Star break next season.

Kimball underwent surgery earlier this month and won't be 100 percent by spring training next year. The 25-year-old right-hander posted a 1.93 ERA and 11/11 K/BB ratio over 14 innings with the Nationals this season.

Cole Kimball is scheduled to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery Wednesday in New York.

The procedure, which will repair a tear in Kimball's rotator cuff, is set to take place in New York City under the guidance of Dr. David Altchek. The 25-year-old right-hander registered a 1.93 ERA in 14 innings this season. He'll head to the Nationals' spring training complex in Florida once he's ready to begin baseball activities.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson confirmed that Cole Kimball needs season-ending surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff.

Kimball, 25, posted a 1.93 ERA and 11/11 K/BB ratio over 14 innings before going on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation last month. He'll attempt to make it back to the majors during the 2012 season.

Cole Kimball is headed to New York to get a second opinion on his ailing right shoulder.

Kimball was placed on the disabled list in early June with right shoulder inflammation and was shut down two weeks ago after showing no improvement. It seems likely that he could eventually require a surgical procedure.

Cole Kimball has been shut down from his throwing program after his shoulder began to hurt while playing catch Tuesday.

He'll be shut down for two weeks before being reevaluated. "They told me two weeks of no throwing," Kimball said. "So we will talk about throwing when we get back [from the road trip]. It's really inflamed."

Cole Kimball (shoulder) played catch Friday for the first time since landing on the disabled list.

"I wasn't throwing close to 100 percent, but I was able to repeat my desired mechanics pain-free," Kimball said. "I could tell a big difference." Kimball won't throw off a mound for 7-10 days and has no timetable for a return, but he's pleased with how things are coming along. "Everything is on the right track to get back to the way I feeling in the spring," Kimball said.