RHP Preston Claiborne cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock. Claiborne appeared in one game for the Rangers before he was dropped from their 40-man roster to make room for Jason Grilli. He'll stick with the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate as organizational bullpen depth.

RHP Preston Claiborne was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Claiborne has spent most of 2017 with Triple-A Round Rock, going 2-0 with a 1.37 ERA and 13 saves.

RHP Preston Claiborne was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Claiborne made one appearance with Texas this season, allowing three runs and five hits in two relief innings of Monday's 15-9 loss in Cleveland.

RHP Preston Claiborne was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to open a roster spot for Andrew Cashner, who had been sidelined with a left oblique strain. Claiborne yielded three runs in two innings in his lone appearance with Texas in Monday's game at Cleveland.

Texas Rangers right-hander Andrew Cashner was activated from the 10-day disabled list on Thursday to start that afternoon's game against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Right-hander Preston Claiborne was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to open a roster spot for Cashner, who had been sidelined with a left oblique strain.Cashner initially sustained the injury in a 13-2 loss against the Houston Astros on June 14. The 30-year-old owns a 3-6 mark with a 3.50 ERA in 12 starts this season.Claiborne yielded three runs in two innings in his lone appearance with Texas in Monday's game at Cleveland.

RHP Preston Claiborne had his contract purchased Triple-A Round Rock and was available Thursday. The 29-year-old Dallas native Claiborne is seeking his Texas debut and first major league action since 2014. He went 2-0 with a 1.37 ERA and 31 strikeouts over 26 relief appearances with Round Rock this season, converting 13 of 14 save chances -- tied for the most saves in the Pacific Coast League. "We'll use him as needed," manager Jeff Banister said.

Claiborne (right shoulder) will not throw for at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a right labrum injury, MLB.com reports.

The team is optimistic that Claiborne will avoid surgery, but the injury will keep him out of action for at least a month. The reliever should have a clearer rehab timeline after he is re-evaluated in two weeks.

Claiborne has been optioned to Triple-A, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

He'll likely yo-yo between Triple-A and Miami this season as one of the team's fringe reliever with the flexibility of minor league options.

The Marlins claimed Claiborne off waivers from the Yankees on Tuesday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Claiborne lost his spot on the Yankees' 40-man roster last week after the team acquired Gonzalez Germen from the Mets, but the Marlins will afford him a chance to compete for a middle-relief role in the spring barring another acquisition during the offseason. While Claiborne's 3.3% HR/FB rate seems likely to rise next season, the damage may be offset to a large extent by the move to spacious Marlins Park.

Claiborne was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Friday, ESPNNewYork.com reports.

While Claiborne went 3-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 18 appearances with the big club last season, he had just a 16:10 K:BB and benefited from a 3.3% HR/FB rate. The right-hander also turned in a 1.52 WHIP at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and with Gonzalez Germen coming aboard from the Mets, the Yankees decided to bump Claiborne from the 40-man roster. He'll now be subjected to waivers.

Claiborne was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports.

The right-hander has split his season roughly evenly between Triple-A and the majors, posting fairly comparable numbers at both levels. The late innings are an area of strength for the Yankees with David Robertson and Dellin Betances in the fold, so hold chances may be hard to come by for Claiborne.

Yankees optioned RHP Preston Claiborne to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Claiborne has posted a 3.57 ERA in 17 2/3 innings this season with the Yanks. He should be back eventually.

Yankees recalled RHP Preston Claiborne from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Claiborne has allowed one run over four relief frames in his two relief appearances with the big club this season. He'll work in middle relief.

Yankees optioned RHP Preston Claiborne to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Claiborne threw 32 pitches in relief of Michael Pineda on Wednesday night, so it's no surprise to see him head back to the minors. He should be back at some point soon.

Yankees recalled RHP Preston Claiborne from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Claiborne allowed just one earned run over his first six relief innings at Triple-A to earn the promotion. He'll work in middle relief.

Preston Claiborne failed to retire any of the six batters he faced Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Claiborne was a very reliable reliever for the Yankees for five months last season before struggling in September. Unfortunately, he's continued to flounder in March, amassing a 14.29 ERA. It's most likely going to cost him his spot in the Yankees pen.

Yankees optioned RHP Preston Claiborne to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The move clears a roster spot for shortstop Derek Jeter, who will return from the disabled list on Monday night. Claiborne has a 2.78 ERA in 45 1/3 major league innings this year and should be back in September.

Yankees recalled RHP Preston Claiborne from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

He'll serve as the 26th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. Claiborne owns a quality 2.88 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 40 2/3 innings this season.

Yankees optioned RHP Preston Claiborne to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Claiborne boasts a 2.88 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 40 2/3 relief innings for the Yankees this season, but the club decided to keep a pair of long relievers. He'll be back when rosters expand.