Putz has been named Special Assistant to Diamondbacks President and CEO Derrick Hall, MLB.com reports.

Putz will shift to a front-office role after 12 seasons in the major leagues, though he will reportedly remain in uniform during spring training to work with some of the organization's young pitchers. Now 37, Putz recorded 189 saves during his career, including 45 in 2011 and 40 in his lone All-Star season in 2007.

Diamondbacks released RHP J.J. Putz.

Putz was designated for assignment a week ago and now is officially a free agent. The Diamondbacks are on the hook for the remaining portion of his $7 million salary from this season, so he'll be able to easily find someone willing to give him a prorated portion of the veteran minimum. Putz holds a 6.59 ERA over 18 appearances this season but posted four straight seasons of sub-3.00 ERAs before that.

Diamondbacks designated RHP J.J. Putz for assignment.

The former closer missed over a month of action with a forearm issue and hasn't pitched well when healthy, posting a 6.59 ERA over 18 appearances. He'll pass through waivers unclaimed given his $7 million salary, but someone will take a gamble on Putz in hopes that he regain his past form.

Diamondbacks activated RHP J.J. Putz from the 15-day disabled list.

Putz had scoreless rehab appearances on Thursday and Friday, clearing the way for his return to the Diamondbacks' bullpen. He'll be used in a setup role.

J.J. Putz (forearm) will "probably" throw a simulated game on Monday before a return date is set, Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said.

Putz had scoreless rehab appearances on Thursday and Friday. Putz has been on the disabled list since May 5 with forearm tightness, but he appears close to a return. When he does, he'll likely return in a middle relief capacity until he proves worthy of a higher-leverage role.

J.J. Putz (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

He'll make two appearances for Reno before returning to extended spring training for one final tuneup. Assuming all goes well, Putz should be activated from the DL sometime next week. He's been out since early May with forearm tightness.

J.J. Putz (forearm) threw a 24-pitch simulated game Friday.

Putz threw all of his pitches in the outing and said he felt good. He should begin a rehab assignment soon and is expected to need several appearances before being activated.

J.J. Putz (forearm) threw a bullpen session Tuesday.

He could throw a simulated game on Friday. The veteran reliever would likely be ready for a rehab assignment shortly after that. Putz has been out with a forearm injury since early May but should be ready to rejoin the Diamondbacks' bullpen before long.

J.J. Putz (forearm) played catch Tuesday.

Putz was shut down for a week due to mild irritation in his right forearm. There's no timetable for the veteran reliever's return, but he's progressing in the right direction.

An MRI on J.J. Putz's right forearm showed mild irritation.

He'll be shut down for 7-10 days before resuming a throwing program. It's not clear whether Putz will require a rehab assignment before rejoining the Diamondbacks' bullpen, but it sounds like he should be back before the end of the month if all goes well.

Diamondbacks placed RHP J.J. Putz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 4, with right forearm tightness.

It's not clear when Putz began dealing with the ailment, but it could partly explain why he allowed five runs over his last four appearances. There's no timeable for the veteran reliever's return.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Diamondbacks are looking to trade J.J. Putz following the addition of Addison Reed.

Putz is owed $7 million in 2014, which is more than the D'Backs want to pay for a setup man. Rosenthal thinks a deal to the Yankees for Ichiro Suzuki or to the Brewers for Yovani Gallardo would make some sense (though they'd have to give up more than Putz to get the latter). Putz dealt with elbow issues and was stripped of the closer role in 2013 but pitched well overall, posting a 2.36 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 34 1/3 innings.

Diamondbacks activated RHP J.J. Putz from the 15-day disabled list.

Putz has been sidelined since August 23 with a dislocated and lacerated finger. He's expected to set up for closer Brad Ziegler.

J.J. Putz (elbow) could be activated early this week.

Putz threw 26 pitches in a simulated game Saturday with no issues. "I'm optimistic he's close to coming back," Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said. With Brad Ziegler settling into the closer role, Putz will return as a setup man.

J.J. Putz (finger) is expected to throw a simulated game on Saturday.

Putz threw a side session on Thursday without any issues. D'Backs manager Kirk Gibson is holding out hope that his veteran closer can return to the bullpen before the end of the 2013 campaign.

J.J. Putz (finger) is expected to be activated from the disabled list when first eligible on September 8.

Putz is dealing with a dislocated and lacerated finger, but he'll be allowed to begin throwing again in 4-5 days. "I think it's just a matter of the pain tolerance," he said. "I guess they said when you have a dislocation and an open wound, infection is a big thing. They had to stick something into the wound and open it up to disinfect it. It's a matter of that healing. Once the pain is gone, I can throw."

Diamondbacks placed RHP J.J. Putz on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated right finger.

Putz suffered the injury while trying to barehand a ground ball in Friday's game. Heath Bell and Joe Thatcher will be used in setup roles in his absence. The Diamondbacks have recalled Chaz Roe to replace Putz on the active roster.

J.J. Putz is heading to the disabled list with a dislocated finger that he suffered while trying to barehand a ground ball in Friday's game.

With Putz operating in a setup role in front of closer Brad Ziegler, his loss shouldn't have a major impact in most fantasy leagues. Putz owns a 2.43 ERA and 32/15 K/BB ratio in just 29 2/3 innings on the season.

J.J. Putz earned his sixth save by tossing a scoreless 16th inning Sunday against the Pirates.

Brad Ziegler, Arizona's closer, threw two scoreless innings in front of Putz to improve to 7-1. Putz has earned six holds since Arizona stripped him of the closing job in early July, making him a fantasy factor in formats that use the stat. He's posted a solid 2.54 ERA and has only allowed one run since July 2.

J.J. Putz pitched a perfect inning Tuesday in his first appearance in four days.

Putz has pitched 2 1/3 perfect innings since giving up a run and losing his closer's role in his second appearance back from the DL on July 1. Meanwhile, Heath Bell has gone unused for five days since giving up a homer and blowing a save on July 4. If Putz remains successful, he could be put back into the closer's role after the break.