Pastornicky was traded by the Rangers to the Phillies for cash considerations.

Pastornicky has split his time between Triple-A Round Rock and Double-A Frisco. In both places, he's been solid, racking up a .281/.322/.366 slash line on the season with a home run and 24 RBI. He should provide organizational depth in the middle infield for the Phillies.

Pastornicky has signed a Triple-A deal with the Rangers, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Pastornicky is a depth signing for the Rangers and carries no real value at this point. He's triple-slashed .200/.304/.250 in his three-year career with two home runs and two stolen bases. There's a chance he sees major league time due to injuries.

Pastornicky was released by the Braves on Thursday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Pastornicky, who appeared in 28 games for Atlanta last season, was in minor league camp with Triple-A Gwinnett. The organization apparently decided to part ways with the infielder after he hit only .200 in 47 plate appearances. He did experience considerably more success at the Triple-A level, however, slashing .290/.330/.347 with 17 RBI in 189 plate appearances in 2014.

Pastornicky was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, Mark Bowman of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The middle infielder cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment last week. Look for the 25-year-old Pastornicky to open 2015 at Gwinnett, where he batted .290/.330/.347 over 189 plate appearances last season.

Braves optioned INF Tyler Pastornicky to Triple-A Gwinnett.

No word yet on the corresponding roster move from the Braves. Pastornicky will continue to function as organizational infield depth and will be back the next time an injury strikes.

Braves recalled INF Tyler Pastornicky from Triple-A Gwinnett.

He's taking Dan Uggla's spot on the roster. Pastornicky has hit only .200/.317/.257 with the big club this season.

Braves optioned INF Tyler Pastornicky to Triple-A Gwinnett.

The move clears room on the roster for Tommy La Stella. Pastornicky took over as the starting second baseman for the Braves recently, but with a .200/.317/.257 batting line and some shaky defense, his job couldn't be saved.

Tyler Pastornicky is back in the Braves' lineup Sunday.

It's his first start since he tweaked his left calf in a game a week ago. As long as he stays healthy, Pastornicky is expected to receive the bulk of the playing time at second base for the Braves.

Tyler Pastornicky returned to action on Friday May 23.

Tyler Pastornicky (calf) isn't expected back in the Braves' lineup until Friday.

Pastornicky's left calf flared up when he took batting practice Monday. He's missed three straight starts but will be back in there later this week.

Tyler Pastornicky (calf) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday.

Pastornicky missed a second straight start Monday due to soreness in his left calf, but he took batting practice, fielded groundballs and did some running before the game. "I think I could have played today but just giving it another day and letting it get some more treatment and letting the soreness get down even a little more," Pastornicky said.

Tyler Pastornicky is dealing with some soreness in his left calf.

Pastornicky tweaked the calf when he jumped for a ball on Saturday. Consider him day-to-day. Dan Uggla is starting at second base Sunday.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez indicated Tuesday that Tyler Pastornicky will see the majority of starts at second base over the next few days.

Pastornicky and Ramiro Pena have been sharing the job of late, but Gonzalez wants Pena available off the bench for now. Dan Uggla hasn't started a game in a week. Pastornicky is hitting just .118/.211/.235 this season and .241/.286/.319 over 110 career games, but the Braves are running short on options at the keystone.

Tyler Pastornicky made his spring debut Friday and went 1-for-2 against the Orioles.

It was Passtornicky's first game since he suffered a torn ACL in August. If he gets through the next week fine, it sounds like the Braves will carry him in a utility role.

Tyler Pastornicky (knee) hopes to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday in a split-squad game.

Pastornicky, coming back from ACL surgery, was cleared for his first game action on Sunday. He's been playing in minor league contests the last few days, but that will soon change. The infielder is a candidate to open the year on the DL.

Tyler Pastornicky (knee) will play in a minor league game Sunday.

Pastornicky was cleared for his first game action after going through sliding drills Saturday. The infielder is coming back from ACL surgery and is a candidate to open the year on the DL.

Tyler Pastornicky (knee) has been cleared for fielding drills.

Coming back from ACL surgery, Pastornicky won't be available for the first 10-12 Grapefruit League games. However, he still has a shot to be ready by Opening Day. Pastornicky is vying for a bench job.

Tyler Pastornicky (knee) is hitting in Braves camp but hasn't been cleared yet for lateral movement.

Pastornicky suffered a torn ACL last August when he collided with teammate Jason Heyward and had to undergo season-ending surgery. He's likely to miss the first week of the Grapefruit League schedule, but the hope is that he'll be back to full health by Opening Day.

Tyler Pastornicky (knee) will likely be restricted from some activities during the early part of spring training.

Pastornicky suffered a torn ACL in a collision with teammate Jason Heyward last August and required season-ending surgery. His knee is feeling strong, but the Braves are understandably being cautious.

Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that Tyler Pastornicky's (knee) rehab is going smoothly and that he currently feels "way ahead of schedule".

The 24-year-old infielder underwent season ending sugery in August to repair a torn ACL in his left knee sustained from a collision with Jason Heyward. He's set to be re-evaluated in a few days and could be cleared to take ground balls by the end of next week.