OF Shane Victorino was released by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday as one of three moves to trim the spring training roster to 32.

The Chicago Cubs released outfielder Shane Victorino on Tuesday as one of three moves to trim the spring training roster to 32.Also released on Tuesday were infielder Munenori Kawasaki and reliever Manny Parra.The Cubs will attempt to sign all three players to minor-league deals.Chicago also placed utilityman Javier Baez (thumb) on the 15-day disabled list.Baez has a deep bruise on his left thumb and manager Joe Maddon doesn't believe Baez is fully healed.The releases of the three veterans were made before a Tuesday deadline that would have required the Cubs to pay a $100,000 bonus to keep them in their organization.Kawasaki and Parra would start the season at Triple-A Iowa if they sign a minor-league deal with Chicago. Victornio has a calf injury and would go to extended spring training.

The Chicago Cubs released outfielder Shane Victorino on Tuesday as one of three moves to trim the spring training roster to 32.Also released on Tuesday were infielder Munenori Kawasaki and reliever Manny Parra.The Cubs will attempt to sign all three players to minor-league deals.The releases were made before a Tuesday deadline that would have required the Cubs to pay a $100,000 bonus to keep them in their organization.Kawasaki and Parra would start the season at Triple-A Iowa if they sign a minor-league deal with Chicago. Victornio has a calf injury and would go to extended spring training.

OF Shane Victorino agreed to a minor-league deal, according to published reports on Friday. Victorino received an invitation to the big league camp and will earn $1 million in salary if he makes the club. He reportedly can achieve up to another $1 million in performance bonuses. Victorino, 35, has battled injuries in recent seasons and batted .230 in 71 games last season while splitting time between the Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox.

Victorino is back in the starting lineup, batting leadoff and playing in left field Monday against the White Sox.

Victorino is a part of a platoon with David Murphy in left field and with the southpaw Chris Sale on the mound for the White Sox, Victorino gets the start. After a tough start to the season in Boston that saw him injured and ineffective, he's been poor on the left coast as well, hitting just .167 in six games with the Angels.

Victorino is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.

Victorino has made three starts so far for his new team, with two of them coming against a left-handed pitcher. He'll sit Sunday with righty Mat Latos on the hill for the opposing Dodgers.

Victorino is out of the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Victorino will likely serve in a loose platoon with David Murphy, resulting in Murphy's start against the right-handed Zack Greinke. He served as the leadoff hitter in Thursday's game against a lefty, and that could be the case moving forward, but his starts will likely be somewhat sporadic when it comes to right-handed pitching.

Victorino is not in the lineup Wednesday against Houston, Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times reports.

Victorino started in left field Tuesday but will cede the spot to David Murphy on Wednesday. In his Angels debut, Victorino went 1-for-4 with a run and a strikeout.

Victorino has been added to the Angels' active roster and is in the lineup Tuesday against Houston.

Victorino will make his Angels debut in left field Tuesday and is slated to bat eighth in the order against Astros' righty Collin McHugh. Righties have given Victorino plenty of trouble this season, as evidenced by his .186 batting average in 59 at-bats against them while he was still with the Red Sox.

Victorino has been traded to the Angels for infielder Josh Rutledge, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports.

The move ultimately frees up an outfield spot for Rusney Castillo, who has spent most of the season at Triple-A Pawtucket. Victorino figures to slot in as the Angels' primary left fielder, as Matt Joyce has been unproductive this season while working in the outfield and as a DH for the Halos.

The Boston Red Sox traded outfielder Shane Victorino to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, according to the Providence Journal.

The Boston Red Sox traded outfielder Shane Victorino to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, according to the Providence Journal. The Red Sox acquired infielder Josh Rutledge in exchange for Victorino, who is hitting .245 with five stolen bases in just 94 at-bats this season after missing time with injuries.

The Pirates are looking at Victorino as a possible trade target, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

The Pirates are looking to add some support for the stretch run, having already added Aramis Ramirez for the infield. Victorino, who has been limited to 34 games due to injury, shouldn't cost the Pirates too much.

Victorino is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.

Victorino no longer looks to be an everyday option for the Red Sox, as he's ceded more frequent at-bats to Alejandro De Aza of late. The Red Sox could look to deal Victorino to a contender prior to the July 31 deadline, but the outfielder's exorbitant salary and declining production might make it difficult to find a suitor.

Victorino is out of the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

Victorino went 1-for-3 with a strikeout Friday, but Boston will get Alejandro De Aza's left-handed bat into the lineup in his place Saturday against righty Garrett Richards.

Victorino went 1-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Sunday's loss to the Yankees.

Victorino hasn't been playing everyday and that has allowed him to stay fresher and make his baserunning ability a tool for use from the bottom half of the order. He'll continue to make three-to-four starts per week when the schedule resumes following the All-Star break.

Victorino started in right field Saturday and had two hits and two runs scored in a win over Houston. He was activated off the disabled list Friday after rehabbing a hamstring injury.

Victorino will need to prove he can play nine-inning games over multiple days, but if he's healthy, we expect to see him and Alejandro De Aza sharing right field going forward.

Victorino (calf) was activated from the DL on Friday, the Providence Journal's Tim Britton reports.

While he is not in the lineup Friday, look for Victorino to see a good amount of playing time in right field going forward. He should share time with Alejandro De Aza, but if the Red Sox want to showcase Victorino it would make sense if he was used as the primary option in the short term.

The Boston Red Sox activated outfielder Shane Victorino from the disabled list Friday after he recovered from a calf injury, according to the Providence Journal.

The Boston Red Sox activated outfielder Shane Victorino from the disabled list Friday after he recovered from a calf injury, according to the Providence Journal. Victorino is not in the starting lineup Friday for the series-opener against the Houston Astros, but Red Sox manager John Farrell said he is not worried about Victorino's ability to perform going forward, as he looked sharp during his rehab assignment. “The number of plays in which he made in right field, the at-bats that he had, he scored from second base on a sacrifice fly the other night, so in terms of flat-out running speed and intensity, that test has been passed,” Farrell said, adding that the team will still need to monitor Victorino's playing time for the time being. The Red Sox will enter Friday's game in last place in the American League East division with a 37-44 record.

Victorino (calf) is unlikely to rejoin the Red Sox before Friday, and the team wants to see him play back-to-back rehab games in the outfield before he is activated, the Providence Journal reports.

Victorino has played four rehab games thus far, tallying four hits in 13 at-bats. He figures to return during the Red Sox's eight-game homestand to close out the first half, possibly as soon as Friday against the Astros. The once-crowded Boston outfield has been hamstrung by injuries and poor play, so Victorino should have a significant role. At the very least, he'll be a regular presence in the lineup against lefties and will also get some playing time versus right-handers.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino will likely be out until at least Friday, as the team wants him to play back-to-back rehab games as he continues to recover from a calf injury, according to the Providence Journal.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino will likely be out until at least Friday, as the team wants him to play back-to-back rehab games as he continues to recover from a calf injury, according to the Providence Journal. Victorino has not played since straining his calf muscle May 23, but is nearing a return, as he already has four rehab games under his belt. The Boston outfield has really struggled to consistently produce, and Victorino figures to have a sizable role upon his return after apparently being relegated to a reserve role earlier in the season. The 34-year-old has been limited to just 55 at-bats to this point, but should be a regular in the lineup against left-handers and will see time against righties as well thanks to his outfield defense. It appears that Victorino will be back at some point this week.