Burns was sent to minor league camp on Thursday, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

Burns pitched 3.2 innings in the spring across five appearances, striking out four while giving up two hits, two walks, two earned runs and hitting two batters. He pitched for three different teams, Double-A Montgomery, a Tampa affiliate, Triple-A Durham, a Tampa affiliate and Triple-A Round Rock, a Rangers affiliate. Across those three teams, he compiled a 4.95 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP, with 58 strikeouts across 63.2 innings. Burns pitched well in Montgomery and Durham, but the wheels came off in Round Rock, where he had a 7.44 ERA and a 1.99 WHIP across 20 appearances. Burns will struggle to crack the major league roster this season and will need to show more consistency in the minors before he has any real fantasy value.

Burns was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports.

Though he no longer possesses a spot on the 40-man roster, Burns will still be invited to major league spring training to stake his claim to a bullpen job with the big club. He saw time at multiple levels in 2014, but struggled mightily during his time in the Rangers' organization at Triple-A Round Rock, compiling a 7.44 ERA and 2.01 WHIP over 32.2 innings.

The Blue Jays designated Burns for assignment Wednesday, Blue Jays broadcaster Mike Wilner reports.

Burns was removed from the 40-man roster to open up a spot for Matt West, whom the Blue Jays claimed off waivers. Burns has appeared in 27 big league games, so he could garner some interest on the waiver wire.

Burns was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Burns will serve as bullpen depth during the final game of the season.

Rangers recalled RHP Cory Burns from Triple-A Round Rock

The 25-year-old right-hander posted a 1.64 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 5/7 K/BB ratio in 11 innings with the Rangers earlier in the season. He'll provide an extra bullpen option for the Rangers in the middle innings.

Rangers optioned RHP Cory Burns to Triple-A Round Rock.

Burns has posted a 1.64 ERA in 11 innings this season for Texas. He should be back up eventually.

Rangers recalled RHP Cory Burns from Triple-A Round Rock.

Burns allowed two runs in 3 2/3 innings during his brief stint with the big club earlier this season. He'll work in middle relief.

Rangers optioned RHP Cory Burns to Triple-A Round Rock.

Wednesday's starter, Ross Wolf, will replace him on the active roster. Burns allowed two runs in 3 2/3 innings during his brief stint with the big club and should get another shot in the Rangers' bullpen later this year.

Rangers recalled RHP Cory Burns from Triple-A Round Rock.

Burns will take the place of Alexi Ogando (biceps) on the active roster. The 25-year-old had an impressive 1.38 ERA and 18/4 K/BB ratio over 13 innings in Triple-A and will pitch in middle relief.

Rangers optioned RHP Cory Burns to Triple-A Round Rock.

Burns failed to earn an Opening Day bullpen spot after posting a 5.79 ERA over nine spring appearances. He'll provide depth at Triple-A.

Rangers acquired RHP Cory Burns from the Padres for a player to be named later.

Burns was just designated for assignment by the Padres last week. The 25-year-old right-hander had a lousy 5.50 ERA in 17 appearances at the major league level this season, but he has posted some impressive numbers in the minors.

Padres designated RHP Cory Burns for assignment.

The Pads needed to clear some 40-man roster space with the Rule 5 Draft coming up. Burns posted a 5.50 ERA in 17 appearances for them in 2012.

Padres recalled RHP Cory Burns from Triple-A Tucson.

Burns was just recently optioned back to the minors on August 5 after throwing one scoreless inning for San Diego. He'll again serve in a middle relief role with the Padres, allowing Dale Thayer or Luke Gregerson to fill in as the interim closer while Huston Street (calf) is sidelined.

According to the player's agent, the Padres will promote right-hander Cory Burns to the majors on Friday.

Burns, who was acquired from the Indians for outfielder Aaron Cunningham last December, has an excellent 2.63 ERA and 77/16 K/BB ratio over 65 innings of relief this season with Triple-A Tucson. The 24-year-old right-hander will likely start out in lower-leverage situations before being trusted in the late innings.