McDade was traded to Baltimore from Texas for future considerations, the Baltimore Sun reports.

McDade was assigned to Double-A Bowie. It's likely just a trade to add depth to Baltimore's minor league teams rather than having McDade be a factor in the team's major league plans. At 25, McDade hasn't reached the majors and has just a .726 OPS in the minors.

McDade signed a minor league deal with the Rangers on Thursday, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

McDade was with the Blue Jays' organization last season, splitting time between Triple-A Buffalo and Double-A New Hampshire. The 25-year-old struggled in limited Triple-A action, going 3-for-22 at the plate, but hit .250 with 36 RBI in 276 Double-A at-bats. McDade will likely remain in the minors this season and could again see time at multiple levels.

Blue Jays signed 1B Michael McDade to a minor league contract.

The 24-year-old spent the 2013 season split between Triple-A Columbus and Triple-A Charlotte, where he slashed .250/.313/.371 with 10 homers and 53 RBI in 115 games. He'll provide organizational depth for the Jays.

White Sox sent 1B Michael McDade outright to Triple-A Charlotte.

He's now off the 40-man roster. McDade, 24, batted .250/.313/.371 with 10 homers and 53 RBI at the Triple-A level this past season.

White Sox claimed 1B Michael McDade off waivers from the Indians; optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte.

McDade was designated for assignment by the Indians late last week. The 24-year-old was off to a slow start with Cleveland's Triple-A affiliate, but he hit .285/.360/.445 with 19 home runs and an .806 OPS between Toronto's Double-A and Triple-A affiliates last season. He'll function as organizational depth.

Indians designated 1B Michael McDade for assignment.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Ezequiel Carrera. McDade, who is batting just .230/.313/.284 with no homers at Triple-A this season, will probably pass through waivers. Then again, he used to be a Blue Jay, so it's always possible Alex Anthopoulos will claim him.

Indians optioned 1B Michael McDade to Triple-A Buffalo; reassigned INF/OF Nate Spears to minor league camp.

Neither had a real shot to win a roster spot. A waiver claim from the Blue Jays earlier this offseason, McDade will be the first baseman at Buffalo.

Indians claimed 1B Michael McDade off waivers from the Blue Jays.

McDade, 23, batted .285/.360/.445 with 17 homers and an .806 OPS in 118 games this year between Double- and Triple-A in 2012. He'll compete for a bench job this spring.

Blue Jays designated 1B Michael McDade for assignment.

McDade earned a spot on the 40-man roster last fall, but he gets the boot after batting .285/.360/.445 with 17 homers and an .806 OPS in 118 games this year between Double- and Triple-A. The 23-year-old could draw some interest on waivers.

Blue Jays recalled 1B Michael McDade from Triple-A Buffalo.

McDade batted .285/.360/.445 with 17 homers between Double- and Triple-A this season. He'll return to Triple-A in 2013.

Blue Jays purchased the contract of 1B Michael McDade from Double-A New Hampshire.

A former sixth-round pick, McDade .281/.328/.457 with 16 homers over 484 at-bats for New Hampshire this season. He'll need to progress more at the plate to turn into a real prospect, and the Jays are willing to let him occupy a spot on the 40-man roster to see if he can do just that.