The Brewers had an arbitration hearing on Monday morning with right-hander Jose Veras.

Veras requested $2.38 million and was offered $2 million by the Brewers when arbitration bids were exchanged last month, and the two sides were unable to find a middle ground. An independent arbitrator will pick one of the submitted figures on Tuesday.

The Brewers have not made any progress in contract talks with Jose Veras, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy.

Veras requested $2.38 million and was offered $2 million when arbitration figures were exchanged last month, so the Brewers will be negotiating on a relatively small gap. The 31-year-old is arbitration-eligible for just the second time this winter.

Jose Veras requested $2.375 million and was offered $2 million from the Brewers when arbitration figures were exchanged Tuesday.

Veras, who was acquired from the Pirates in December for Casey McGehee, is arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter. The 31-year-old right-hander posted a solid 3.80 ERA and 79/34 K/BB ratio over 71 innings last season. It would be awkward to bring a newly-acquired player to trial, so look for them to agree around the midpoint.

Brewers acquired RHP Jose Veras from the Pirates for 3B Casey McGehee.

A pretty solid pickup for the bullpen under the circumstances. Veras, 31, posted a solid 3.80 ERA and 79/34 K/BB ratio over 71 innings this past season. He is arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter.

Despite giving up a run in the ninth, Jose Veras notched his first save of the year Thursday against the Astros.

Here's one you don't hear every year: Pittsburgh's usual closer was overworked and needed a day off. Joel Hanrahan was unavailable today after working three straight days, giving Veras the chance to pick up his first save since 2007. He has a 3.49 ERA while helping to set up for Hanrahan this season.

Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Jose Veras.

Veras, a non-roster invitee, secured a bullpen spot by posting a 1.38 ERA and 11/6 K/BB ratio over 13 innings this spring. The 30-year-old right-hander had a 3.75 ERA and 54/29 K/BB over 48 innings with the Marlins last season.

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Jose Veras is already locked into an Opening Day roster spot.

Veras appeared to have one of the better chances to earn a roster spot as a non-roster invitee after posting a 3.75 ERA in 48 innings last season with the Marlins, and now he has the comfort of knowing he doesn't have to be lights out in spring training. The right-hander will help bridge the gap from the starters to closer Joel Hanrahan. "He was a good get for us," Hurdle said. "He's got a big arm."

The Pirates and Jose Veras have come to terms on a minor league deal, according to ESPN Deportes' Enrique Rojas.

Veras was non-tendered by the Marlins after finishing with a 3.75 ERA in 48 innings last season. His lack of command has turned him into a journeyman, but he projects as well as anyone in the Pittsburgh pen aside from Evan Meek and Joel Hanrahan.

Jose Veras has minor league offers from the Giants, Rockies, Twins, Marlins, Rays and Pirates, according to Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes.

Veras was non-tendered by the Marlins earlier this winter despite registering a strong 3.75 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over 48 innings last season in south Florida. The Fish simply didn't want to pay him a big raise over the $550,000 that he earned in 2010, but it appears that they do indeed want him back. He would fit in as a middle reliever on any of the clubs named above.

Marlins non-tendered RHP Jose Veras.

Veras, 30, registered a 3.75 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over 48 innings this year, but the Marlins are always cheap with their arbitration-eligible players and didn't want to pay him a raise from the $550,000 that he earned in 2010. He should draw a good amount of interest on the open market.

Marlins purchased the contract of RHP Jose Veras from Triple-A New Orleans.

Veras made the Marlins out of spring training, only to be dropped after giving up eight runs in 4 2/3 innings in April. He had a 4.60 ERA in 29 1/3 innings for New Orleans, but he had been pitching well lately, having allowed two runs in 10 innings in June. That was enough to earn him another chance.

Marlins designated RHP Jose Veras for assignment.

Veras showed up late to Marlins camp this spring and had allowed eight earned runs in 4 2/3 innings this season. The 29-year-old is likely to clear waivers and return to Triple-A New Orleans.