Fryer cleared waivers Saturday and will report to Triple-A Rochester, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

The veteran catcher was designated for assignment Thursday, but went unclaimed on waivers and will thus return to the Twins' Triple-A affiliate. Fryer played in seven games with the Twins this season, going 3-for-18 with 11 strikeouts.

Fryer was designated for assignment Thursday, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.

In just seven major league games this season, Fryer compiled a .167/.286/.222 slash line with 11 strikeouts over 18 at-bats. As a result, the Twins recalled Chris Herrmann as the likely backup catcher behind Kurt Suzuki.

Fryer was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.

Chris Herrmann was optioned to make room for Fryer, who was slashing .299/.385/.354 with one home run in 51 games at Triple-A before the call-up. Look for Fryer to get one or two starts at catcher per week while he is up with the Twins.

Fryer was sent to Triple-A Rochester, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

He lost the battle for the backup catcher role to Chris Herrmann. Fryer could be called up at some point this summer for his defense as a backup catcher, but his fantasy value is very limited given that he's never hit anywhere (.630 career OPS at Triple-A).

Fryer will compete with Chris Herrmann and Josmil Pinto for the backup catcher role this spring, manager Paul Molitor told MLB.com.

Pinto would appear to have the lead as by far the best hitter of the three, but Fryer has a realistic shot at winning the job since he's the best defender. However, Fryer would offer almost no fantasy value in a back up role considering he's never hit at any level (.630 career OPS at Triple-A).

Fryer was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.

Fryer was originally expected to compete for a role backing up Kurt Suzuki after posting a .213 batting average over 81 plate appearances in 2014. Instead, the Twins will elect to use his spot on the 40-man roster for the recently signed Tim Stauffer. At 29 years old, Fryer's opportunities to be a steady contributor in the Majors may be drying up.

Fryer went 3-for-6 with a home run and stolen base in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

It was a rare stolen base for Fryer, who has just 12 stolen bases in eight minor league seasons. Fryer has had some power in the minors (5 home runs in 243 AB in Triple-A last year), but he's the backup catcher due to his glove not his bat (.630 OPS at Triple-A).

Twins purchased the contract of C/OF Eric Fryer from Triple-A Rochester.

Fryer will take take Josmil Pinto's place on the active roster and serve as Kurt Suzuki's backup. The 28-year-old was hitting .252/.323/.333 with zero homers and 11 RBI over 36 games in Triple-A this year.

Twins re-signed C/OF Eric Fryer to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

It's a split contract, as Fryer will earn $515,000 if he's in the majors next season. The 28-year-old batted .215/.339/.365 at Triple-A and had a cup of coffee with the big club this season.

Twins recalled C/OF Eric Fryer from Triple-A Rochester.

With Joe Mauer still battling concussion symptoms, and potentially being unable to get behind the plate for the remainder of the season, it made sense to have another catcher on the active roster. The 28-year-old Fryer hit .215/.339/.365 with five homers and 31 RBI in 65 games this season.

Twins signed C/OF Eric Fryer to a minor league contract.

The 27-year-old opted for free agency after being designated for assignment by the Pirates. He hit a paltry .204/.257/.247 with no homers and 10 RBI in 65 games for Triple-A Indianapolis in 2012, and will likely serve as organizational depth for the Twins.

Eric Fryer has elected to become a free agent.

Fryer cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week, but refused a minor league assignment. The 27-year-old backstop will look to latch on elsewhere.

Pirates designated C Eric Fryer for assignment.

The move clears the way for the newly-claimed Ali Solis on the 40-man roster. Fryer appeared in six games with the Pirates this season, but spent most of the year at the Triple-A level.

Pirates recalled C Eric Fryer from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fryer won't garner much playing time barring an injury to Rod Barajas. He's behind Michael McKenry on the major league depth chart.

Pirates optioned C Eric Fryer to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fryer was no longer needed with Rod Barajas now healthy. He'll return to an organizational depth role in the minors.

Pirates purchased the contract of C Eric Fryer from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fryer will provide depth behind the plate for Pittsburgh while Rod Barajas recovers from a bruised left knee. The 26-year-old was batting .167/.220/.219 at Triple-A.

Pirates sent C Eric Fryer outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fryer successfully cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 26-year-old backstop batted .269 (7-for-26) in 10 games with the Pirates this season. He'll serve as organizational depth again in 2012.

Pirates designated C Eric Fryer for assignment.

Just some housecleaning on the 40-man roster in advance of next month's Rule 5 Draft. Fryer, 26, batted .269 (7-for-26) in 10 games with the Pirates this season. There's a good chance he makes it through waivers unclaimed.

Pirates optioned C Eric Fryer to Triple-A Indianapolis.

He was cleared to make room for the return of Ryan Doumit. Fryer, 25, batted .269/.345/.269 with five runs scored over 29 plate appearances during his time with the big club.

Pirates purchased the contract of C Eric Fryer from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Fyrer, 25, climbed from the Double-A level to the Triple-A level earlier this year and is now making the big jump to the majors. He had a decent .823 OPS and two home runs in 21 games this year for Indy.