Cubs sent RHP Alex Burnett outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Burnett was designated for assignment Friday, but cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The 25-year-old is no longer on the Cubs' 40-man roster.

Cubs designated RHP Alex Burnett for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Blake Parker on the 40-man roster. Burnett was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday and is expected remain in the organization.

Cubs optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Triple-A Iowa.

Burnett was claimed off waivers from the Orioles on Monday and made only one relief appearance for the Cubs. He should get another shot later this season.

Cubs claimed RHP Alex Burnett off waivers from the Orioles.

Burnett was designated for assignment by the Orioles last week to clear a roster spot for top pitching prospect Kevin Gausman. Burnett, 25, was sporting a 1.86 ERA and 8/1 K/BB ratio in 9 2/3 innings at Triple-A Norfolk and will pitch in middle relief now for Chicago.

Orioles designated RHP Alex Burnett for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Kevin Gausman on the 40-man roster. Burnett made two appearances with the Orioles earlier this month and owns a 1.86 ERA and 8/1 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings in Triple-A. He could draw interest on waivers.

Orioles optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Triple-A Norfolk.

Burnett lasted just three days on the Orioles' roster. He'll return to a 1.50 ERA over nine appearances in the minors.

Orioles recalled RHP Alex Burnett from Triple-A Norfolk.

Burnett was just optioned to the minors over the weekend, but he's eligible to return following Wei-Yin Chen's oblique injury. The 25-year-old had a 3.52 ERA in relief 67 appearances with the Twins last season and will pitch in middle relief.

Orioles optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Triple-A Norfolk.

Burnett lasted just two days on the Orioles' roster. He'll continue to provide organizational relief depth in the minors.

Orioles recalled RHP Alex Burnett from Triple-A Norfolk.

Burnett has a promising 0.77 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 8/1 K/BB ratio in 11 2/3 innings this season in the minors. He should do well in a middle relief role for the O's.

Orioles optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Triple-A Norfolk.

He was sent down to make room for Wednesday's starter, Josh Stinson, on the active roster. Burnett was just called up this week and didn't make an appearance during his brief stay with the club.

Orioles recalled RHP Alex Burnett from Triple-A Norfolk.

Burnett registered a cool 3.52 ERA in 71 2/3 innings last season for the Twins. He will act as a middle reliever.

Orioles claimed RHP Alex Burnett off waivers from the Blue Jays, optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

Burnett is now on his third team within the last couple weeks. He'll be an option to help out of the Orioles' bullpen later this season.

Blue Jays designated RHP Alex Burnett for assignment.

He was cleared to make room for the newly-claimed Casper Wells on the 40-man roster. Burnett, 25, had a 3.52 ERA in 67 appearances with the Twins last season and figures to draw interest on waivers.

Blue Jays claimed RHP Alex Burnett off waivers from the Twins.

Burnett was pretty good for the Twins last season, but he failed to earn a roster spot after posting an ugly 7.56 ERA and 1/6 K/BB ratio in 8 1/3 innings this spring. The Jays figure to try to pass him through waivers and send him to Triple-A.

Twins optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Triple-A Rochester.

Burnett made 67 appearances for the Twins last season, but he's heading to the minors after posting an ugly 7.56 ERA and 1/6 K/BB ratio in 8 1/3 innings this spring. Assuming he gets straightened out, he should return to the majors at some point.

Alex Burnett took the loss in Wednesday's exhibition against Puerto Rico after giving up three runs in 1 1/3 innings.

The Twins fell 7-6. While today's outing won't count in his spring stats, he's now given up five runs and 12 hits in 4 1/3 innings. That's a tough start for a guy the Twins are counting on as a sixth- and seventh-inning guy.

Alex Burnett returned to action on Monday May 28.

Alex Burnett (elbow) is not expected to require a stint on the disabled list.

Burnett (elbow) threw his first bullpen session Saturday. He's responded well to anti-inflammatories and could be available going into next week. Burnett has compiled a 2.92 ERA this season over 24 2/3 innings.

Phil Mackey of 1500ESPN.com reports that Alex Burnett could be headed to the disabled list due to right elbow discomfort.

Burnett's elbow started bothering him following his appearance Wednesday in Chicago. It's not clear at this point who would be recalled to take his spot on the roster.

Twins recalled RHP Alex Burnett to Triple-A Rochester.

Burnett didn't really get a fair shot at the beginning of this season, spending only eight total days in the majors. He'll pitch in middle relief this time around.