White Sox released LHP David Purcey.

Purcey had posted a 4.58 ERA while walking 14 over 19 2/3 relief innings at Triple-A Charlotte. The 32-year-old will look to catch on elsewhere.

White Sox re-signed LHP David Purcey to a minor league contract.

The 31-year-old southpaw had his 2013 season cut short due to a strained UCL in his left elbow. He has opted to treat the injury through rest and rehab this offseason rather than undergoing surgery. He should be ready to go for spring training where he'll compete for a job in the White Sox bullpen.

White Sox sent LHP David Purcey outright to Triple-A Charlotte.

He's now off the 40-man roster, clearing a little more room for the arrival of Jose Abreu. Purcey's 2013 season ended early due to a strain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, but he's going to try to rehab the injury.

David Purcey (elbow) has been shut down for 4-6 weeks.

Purcey is dealing with a strain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. He received a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews, who confirmed that he should go the rest and rehab route for now. It's possible he could undergo Tommy John surgery if he fails to make progress.

David Purcey has been shut down for the rest of the season with a strain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.

He'll go the rest and rehab route for now rather than undergo Tommy John surgery. Purcey posted a 2.13 ERA and 23/17 K/BB ratio over 25 1/3 innings with the White Sox this season.

White Sox purchased the contract of LHP David Purcey from Triple-A Charlotte.

Purcey hasn't appeared in the majors since 2011. He had a strong 3.03 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 43/12 K/BB ratio through 38 2/3 innings of relief this year at Triple-A.

White Sox reassigned LHP David Purcey to minor league camp.

Purcey allowed seven runs on 10 hits and five walks over 6 1/3 innings of work this spring. The 30-year-old left-hander will function as bullpen depth in the minors.

White Sox signed LHP David Purcey to a minor league contract.

It's not clear whether he's been given an invite to spring training. Purcey spent all of 2012 at Triple-A with the Phillies, posting a 4.37 ERA while striking out over a batter per inning.

Phillies signed LHP David Purcey to a minor league contract.

He'll also get an invite to spring training. Purcey, 29, posted an ugly 5.61 ERA and 22/27 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings this season between the Tigers, Athletics and Blue Jays. He'll likely serve as bullpen depth at the Triple-A level.

TIgers sent LHP David Purcey outright to Triple-A Toledo.

Purcey cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 29-year-old southpaw has a 5.61 ERA and 22/27 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings between the Tigers, Athletics and Blue Jays this season.

Tigers designated LHP David Purcey for assignment.

Purcey, a 29-year-old southpaw, posted a 5.61 ERA and 1.78 WHIP in 33 relief appearances for Detroit. He's likely to pass through waivers and land at Triple-A Toledo.

Tigers activated LHP David Purcey from the paternity list.

Purcey's wife gave birth to twins on Saturday night. The left-hander will return to his role in middle relief.

Tigers acquired LHP David Purcey from the Athletics for 2B Scott Sizemore.

Purcey was just acquired from the Blue Jays last month. The 29-year-old southpaw has a 3.60 ERA and 10/7 K/BB ratio over 15 innings this season. The 2004 first-round pick was effective out of the bullpen last season, as well, but it's a wonder why the Tigers were so willing to give up on someone who still has a chance to be a legitimate regular in the big leagues.

Athletics acquired LHP David Purcey from the Blue Jays for RHP Danny Farquhar.

Toronto designated Purcey for assignment last week and got trade offers from several teams before deciding on a deal with Oakland. The 28-year-old has good raw stuff, but he has struggled with command issues throughout his career. Maybe a change of scenery will do him some good. Purcey will operate in middle relief.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Blue Jays have traded David Purcey to the A's for Danny Farquhar.

It's a swap of relievers. Purcey, 28, was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays last week and drew interest from many teams around the league. Farquhar, 24, registered a 3.52 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 76-plus innings last season at Double-A and had climbed his way to the Triple-A level this year with the Athletics.

The Orioles have had internal discussion regarding David Purcey.

It's unclear as to their level of interest. He would make some sense, as Mike Gonzalez is the only left in the O's bullpen right now, and he's been struggling. The Astros are another team that's known to have some level of interest in Purcey, who was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays this past week.

Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun reports that the Astros have interest in David Purcey.

Purcey was designated for assignment Tuesday, so the Blue Jays have 10 days to trade, release or place him on waivers. Fernando Abad is the lone lefty in Houston's bullpen at the moment, so he could make some sense there.

Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos thinks he'll be able to trade David Purcey, who was designated for assignment Tuesday.

We think he'll be able to, as well. The Jays have 10 days to trade, release or place Purcey on waivers. Though he's prone to wildness, Purcey is just 28 and has pretty decent stuff. Someone should be willing to take a flier on him as a lefty reliever or possibly even give him another chance to start.

Blue Jays designated LHP David Purcey for assignment.

Purcey pays the price for opening the door on the Mariners' big comeback Monday night. The 28-year-old left-hander posted a 3.71 ERA and 32/15 K/BB ratio over 34 innings last season and could draw some interest in a middle relief role.

Blue Jays activated RHP David Purcey from the 15-day disabled list.

Purcey allowed four runs over his first two appearances with Double-A New Hampshire, but closed out his rehab stint with a scoreless inning on Sunday. The 28-year-old southpaw returns to a 2.81 ERA and 22/10 K/BB ratio over 25 2/3 innings this season. Purcey has been sidelined since August 12 due to strained ligaments in his right foot.