White Sox signed RHP Andrew Brackman to a minor league contract.

A former first-round pick of the Yankees, Brackman had an ugly 6.71 ERA and 45/42 K/BB ratio in 63 innings last season between the Reds' Double- and Triple-A affiliates. There's little hope for a sudden turnaround, but the White Sox are willing to take the gamble.

Reds sent RHP Andrew Brackman outright to High-A Bakersfield.

The former first-round pick was designated for assignment earlier this week after posting a 6.80 ERA through 49 innings at High- and Triple-A. Brackman hasn't had any level of success in the minors since 2010.

Reds optioned RHP Andrew Brackman, OF Denis Phipps and IF Chris Valaika to Triple-A Louisville.

Brackman received a major league deal from the Reds this offseason and has a chance to return to the majors if he can reestablish himself in the minors. The the Reds roster size now down to 33 players.

Reds signed RHP Andrew Brackman to a one-year contract.

The deal is worth the veteran major league minimum but also carries some performance-based incentives. Brackman, a former first-round pick of the Yankees, posted an ugly 6.00 ERA and 75/75 K/BB ratio across 96 innings last season in Triple-A. He's doubtful to ever meet the expectations people had for him.

Andrew Brackman has reached an agreement on a major-league deal with the Reds worth the veteran minimum plus incentives, reports Jon Heyman of SI.com.

The Reds lost Dontrelle Willis earlier in the day and found a fungible arm to replace him. Brackman, a 25-year-old former first-round pick, did well to find a major league deal. The right-hander registered a disappointing 6.00 ERA and 75/75 K/BB ratio in 96 innings this past season at the Triple-A level. Once considered one of the Yankees' most promising pitching prospects, he will have no fantasy value as a long man in Cincinnati's bullpen.

Yankees declined RHP Andrew Brackman's option for 2012.

Brackman, a 25-year-old former first-round pick, is now free to sign with any team. The right-hander registered a disappointing 6.00 ERA and 75/75 K/BB ratio in 96 innings this season at the Triple-A level.

Yankees recalled RHP Andrew Brackman from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Once considered one of the Yankees' most promising pitching prospects, Brackman posted an ugly 6.00 ERA and 75/75 K/BB ratio over 96 innings in 33 starts at the Triple-A level this season. Needless to say, he is unlikely to get much work in September.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Tuesday that Andrew Brackman is not likely to be promoted this year.

Brackman was given a crack at one of the Yankees' open rotation spots this spring, but he failed in that attempt and has posted a 6.92 ERA in 12 appearances so far at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 25-year-old badly needs to put together a better second half.

Yankees optioned RHP Andrew Brackman, OF Kevin Russo, INF Brandon Laird and OF Melky Mesa to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre; LHP Steve Garrison and RHP Ryan Pope to Double-A Trenton.

Brackman was a fringe candidate for one of the two openings in the Yankees' starting rotation earlier this spring, but a groin issue put those plans on hold. He'll begin the year at Triple-A and act as insurance if Ivan Nova, Freddy Garcia or Bartolo Colon slips up.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Monday that Andrew Brackman is out of the mix for a rotation spot.

Pretty much what we expected. Brackman probably didn't have much of a chance in the first place, but his recent groin injury makes the decision easier. That being said, the 25-year-old right-hander is feeling well enough that he could make his spring debut Tuesday against the Braves.

Andrew Brackman (groin) will toss one more simulated game before appearing in his first spring training game.

Brackman threw 30 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday and then 25 more to Austin Krum and Brandon Laird without pain. The 25-year-old is ostensibly competing for a rotation spot but will almost assuredly begin the year in the minors.

Andrew Brackman (groin) threw 30 pitches in a bullpen session and then 25 to hitters Austin Krum and Brandon Laird Saturday without incident.

"It was good," Brackman said. "No problems." The 25-year-old hopes to pitch in a game within the next few days. Brackman is technically competing for a spot in the rotation but will undoubtedly begin the year in the minors.

Andrew Brackman (groin) threw 20 pitches off a mound Tuesday morning in Yankees camp.

Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild watched the throwing session and told reporters that the youngster looked "fine." Brackman is expected to throw off a mound again on Thursday. He should be participating in spring games by next week, or maybe even by this weekend.

Andrew Brackman has been shut down for a couple of days due to tightness and discomfort in his groin.

It sounds like a precautionary measure, designed to keep Brackman out of the first run of exhibition games. He is still in the hunt for a rotation spot and will throw a bullpen session Tuesday to test his minor groin injury. "It's not going to hurt me," the 25-year-old said Friday.

Yankees exercised RHP Andrew Brackman's option for 2011.

Brackman signed a major league contract after being drafted in the first round by the Yankees in 2007. The deal included club options for 2011, 2012 and 2013. Brackman, who turns 25 in December, posted a 3.90 ERA and 126/39 K/BB ratio over 140 2/3 innings between High-A Tampa and Double-A Trenton this season. Back to full strength after Tommy John surgery, it looks like his career is back on track.

Yankees recalled RHP Andrew Brackman from Double-A Trenton.

The Yankees originally denied a report that Brackman was being called up, but here he is. It's a just reward for a bounceback season, though, as the former first-round pick posted a 3.90 ERA and 126/39 K/BB ratio over 140 2/3 innings between High-A Tampa and Double-A Trenton this season. Don't count on him to pitch much, if at all, however. Jesus Montero and Dellin Betances are also expected to join the team, but neither will be on the active roster.

Andrew Brackman will be called up to the big leagues on Thursday, but as a spectator and not an active player.

The Yankees are also calling up prospects Jesus Montero and Dellin Betances to get a better feel of life in the big leagues and to work out with players on the current major league roster. Brackman had a 3.90 ERA and 126/39 K/BB ratio over 140 2/3 innings between High-A Tampa and Double-A Trenton this season. He's likely to begin 2011 at the Triple-A level.

According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Yankees are expected to call up former 2007 first-round pick Andrew Brackman this week.

Brackman, 24, struggled with his command in his first pro season last year -- which was also his first full year back from Tommy John surgery -- but he posted a 3.90 ERA and 126/39 K/BB ratio over 140 2/3 innings between High-A Tampa and Double-A Trenton this season. The Yankees have denied the report, but that doesn't mean it won't still happen.