Athletics signed C Dusty Brown to a minor league contract.

The 31-year-old backstop hasn't appeared in the big leagues since he appeared in 11 games with the Pirates during the 2011 season. He'll provide organizational depth for the A's.

Rangers signed C Dusty Brown to a minor league contract.

Brown has received a handful of at-bats the last couple years with the Pirates and Red Sox but has spent most of his time at the Triple-A level. He's likely to be Triple-A Round Rock's starting backstop in 2012 with Taylor Teagarden now in Baltimore.

Pirates sent C Dusty Brown outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Brown successfully cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 29-year-old backstop will continue to provide organizational depth in the minor leagues.

Pirates designated C Dusty Brown for assignment.

Brown managed just three hits in his 28 at-bats with the Pirates. The 29-year-old catcher should pass through waivers and land back in the organization.

Dusty Brown received another start on Sunday, but finished 0-for-2 in the Pirates' 7-0 loss to the Mets.

Brown's playing time has increased since Chris Snyder went on the DL, but thus far he has squandered the opportunity. He is 0-for-13 in his last five games, lowering his average to .095. With Pittsburgh's acquisition of catcher Mike McKenry on Sunday, Brown might be relegated to back-up status going forward.

Pirates purchased the contract of C Dusty Brown from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Brown has posted a quality .883 OPS in 115 plate appearances this season for Indianapolis. He will serve as an active backup to starting catcher Chris Snyder.

Pirates signed C Dusty Brown to a minor league contract.

He'll also get an invite to spring training. Brown, 28, had a handful of at-bats with the depleted Red Sox this past season, but spent the majority of the year with Triple-A Pawtucket. He's likely to start the 2011 season in the minors.

Red Sox optioned C Dusty Brown to Triple-A Pawtucket.

He was cleared to make room for Kevin Cash's return from the disabled list. Brown had a pinch-hit two-run double last Friday in his only at-bat during his most recent stint with the big club.

Red Sox recalled C Dusty Brown from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Brown was 2-for-11 (.182) in six games with the Red Sox last month. Jarrod Saltalamacchia is on the disabled list, so the 28-year-old Brown will serve as the primary backup to starting catcher Victor Martinez.

Red Sox optioned C Dusty Brown to Triple-A Pawtucket.

Brown was 2-for-11 during his brief time with the major league club. The 28-year-old backstop will return to a .225/.325/.396 batting line with the PawSox.