Mariners released RHP Zach Miner.

Miner, 32, had an ugly 8.60 ERA and 25/15 K/BB ratio in 37 2/3 innings with Seattle's Triple-A affiliate. He'll attempt to latch on elsewhere.

Mariners signed RHP Zach Miner to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

This confirms a report from Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune. Miner, 31, posted a 4.40 ERA and 20/17 K/BB ratio in 28 2/3 innings over three starts and 13 relief appearances with the Phillies last year and will provide depth for Seattle.

Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports that the Mariners might sign right-hander Zach Miner to a minor league contract.

Miner, 31, posted a 4.40 ERA and 20/17 K/BB ratio in 28 2/3 innings over three starts and 13 relief appearances with the Phillies last year. He'd represent middle relief depth.

Phillies sent RHP Zach Miner outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Miner filled Kyle Kendrick's spot in the rotation to finish the season, but the Phillies mostly viewed him as a placeholder. The 31-year-old posted a 4.40 ERA and 20/17 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings in three starts and 13 relief appearances with Philadelphia this season.

Zach Miner will assume the injured Kyle Kendrick's rotation spot for the remainder of the 2013 season.

Miner got the call when Kendrick was scratched on Wednesday, and responded with three scoreless innings against the Marlins. While he still isn't stretched out yet, Miner is on track for a pair of starts in the final week of the regular season, making him an intriguing option for those streaming starts in fantasy leagues.

Zach Miner tossed three scoreless innings in a spot start Wednesday in a loss to the Marlins.

He allowed two hits, struck out two and walked two, throwing 61 pitches. With Kyle Kendrick (shoulder) expected back for his next start, Miner will head back to the bullpen.

Zach Miner is scheduled to make a spot start on Wednesday against the Marlins.

Miner will be filling in for Kyle Kendrick, who was scratched because of a sore shoulder. Miner has a 4.21 career ERA and 1.46 career WHIP in the majors. He is not a recommended fantasy streamer despite the matchup.

Phillies purchased the contract of RHP Zach Miner from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Remember him? The 29-year-old right-hander spent 2006-'09 with the Tigers, posting a decent 4.24 ERA over 357 innings. Unfortunately, Miner missed all of the 2010 season following Tommy John surgery and has been working his way back ever since. Miner was 5-6 with a 3.90 ERA in 12 starts and 15 relief appearances on the farm. He'll function as a bullpen arm in Philly.

Phillies signed RHP Zach Miner to a minor league contract.

Miner hasn't appeared in the major leagues since 2009 but posted a promising 2.79 ERA across 42 innings this summer in the Tigers' minor league system. The 30-year-old will hope for a shot in the Phillies' bullpen.

Royals re-signed RHP Zach Miner to a minor league contract.

Miner returned from Tommy John surgery this season and posted a 5.23 ERA and 44/28 K/BB ratio over 66 2/3 innings between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Toledo. The 29-year-old right-hander hasn't appeared in the big leagues since 2009 as a member of the Tigers.

Royals activated RHP Zach Miner from the disabled list; assigned him to Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Miner underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last May. He had a smooth and quick recovery, and is about ready to begin pitching again in the minors.

Royals signed RHP Zach Miner to a minor league contract.

Miner was non-tendered by the Tigers earlier this month. He missed all of the 2010 season following Tommy John surgery and posted an ugly 4.29 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 92 1/3 innings in 2009. He is probably going to open the 2011 season at Triple-A and will only be called up in an emergency.

Tigers non-tendered RHP Zach Miner.

Just a formality, as Miner was designated for assignment earlier this week after missing the entire 2010 season following Tommy John surgery. There's reportedly mutual interest between the two sides, so Miner could still return at a lesser salary.

Tigers designated RHP Zach Miner for assignment.

Miner, 28, registered a 4.29 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 92 1/3 innings in 2009 for Dertoit, working both as a starter and reliever, then sat out for all of 2010 because of Tommy John elbow surgery. His removal from the 40-man roster clears room for new designated hitter Victor Martinez.

Zach Miner underwent Tommy John elbow surgery on Friday.

As a reliever, he should be back to full strength in a little under a year. "Everything went well and he's on his way back home to start his rehab," Tigers trainer Kevin Rand said after the procedure. "Our hope is that by him getting the surgery at this point that he will be either ready to go at the beginning of next year or shortly thereafter."

Tigers reliever Zach Miner is scheduled to undergo Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery on Friday in Los Angeles.

Miner met with noted orthopedist Dr. Lewis Yocum on Wednesday in L.A. and the major elbow procedure was recommended. The 28-year-old will try to work back to full health by the middle of next season.

Zach Miner (elbow) will visit with noted orthopedist Lewis Yocum next Wednesday.

The meeting should shed some light on whether Miner will undergo season-ending elbow surgery or try to rehab. An MRI last week revealed a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow.

Zach Miner has been diagnosed with a partial tear in the UCL of his right elbow and is considering having surgery.

Miner has been on the disabled list since the start of the season and can be written off for the rest of the year if he opts to undergo the elbow procedure. He should make a decision within the next week.

Zach Miner was scheduled to be examined Friday after experiencing discomfort in his elbow Thursday during an appearance in extended spring training.

It was looking like Miner was about two weeks away without any setbacks. However, this appears to be one.

Zach Miner (elbow) threw two innings Thursday in an extended spring training game and will do it again Monday.

Tigers head athletic trainer Kevin Rand said Saturday that Miner is "not quite ready" for a rehab assignment, but that could change depending how he looks Monday. The reliever has been on the DL since early April.