Reds signed LHP Scott Maine to a minor league contract; assigned him to Double-A Pensacola.

Maine was sporting a 4.95 ERA and 23/4 K/BB ratio in 20 innings this season for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League. The 29-year-old left-hander hasn't appeared in the majors since 2012.

Marlins sent LHP Scott Maine outright to Triple-A New Orleans.

Maine was claimed off waivers twice during the offseason, but he managed to clear this time around. The 28-year-old southpaw could surface in the major league bullpen eventually.

Marlins designated LHP Scott Maine for assignment.

Maine was a waiver claim over the offseason but failed to make the Opening Day roster. He could again draw some interest on waivers.

Marlins optioned LHP Scott Maine to Triple-A New Orleans and RHP Arquimedes Caminero and 3B Zack Cox to Double-A Jacksonville.

They also reassigned RHP Michael Brady, LHPs Adam Conley, Brian Flynn and Raudel Lazo, INFs Danny Black and Derek Dietrich and OF Kevin Mattison to minor league camp. Maine and Mattison probably had the best shots at earning an Opening Day roster spot, but none of the cuts are a surprise.

Marlins claimed LHP Scott Maine off waivers from the Blue Jays.

Maine was just designated for assignment last week after being claimed off waivers from the Indians in late October. The 27-year-old southpaw posted a 6.08 ERA and 32/15 K/BB ratio over 26 1/3 innings this past season with the Cubs and Tribe. He'll try to win a bullpen gig during spring training.

Blue Jays designated LHP Scott Maine for assignment.

Maine was claimed off waivers from the Indians in late October but is now getting the boot to clear roster space for Maicer Izturis. The lefty posted a 6.08 ERA in 26 2/3 innings this past season with the Cubs and Tribe.

Blue Jays claimed LHP Scott Maine off waivers from the Indians.

Maine posted a hideous 6.08 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 26 2/3 innings this past season between the Cubs and Indians. But he's a lefty, so the job offers are never-ending.

The Indians are expected to recall left-hander Scott Maine from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Maine was just claimed off waivers from the Cubs last week. The 27-year-old left-hander posted a 4.79 ERA and 26/12 K/BB ratio over 20 2/3 innings with the Cubs earlier this year. The Indians are also expected to call up utility man Vinny Rottino, infielder Cord Phelps and right-hander David Huff on Tuesday.

Indians claimed LHP Scott Maine off waivers from the Cubs.

Maine was designated for assignment by the Cubbies last week after posting a 4.79 ERA and 26/12 K/BB ratio over 20 2/3 innings at the major league level this year. Lefty batters are just 3-for-23 (.130) off him this year, so he could be a useful bullpen piece moving forward.

Cubs designated LHP Scott Maine for assignment.

Maine posted a 4.79 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 20 2/3 innings with the Cubs earlier this season. The 27-year-old southpaw might draw interest on waivers from contending clubs in need of lefty relief help.

Cubs optioned LHP Scott Maine to Triple-A Iowa.

Maine appeared in 21 games for the Cubs, primarily as a middle reliever. He figures to return when rosters expand in September.

Cubs recalled LHP Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa.

He'll take the place of the injured Ryan Dempster (lat) on the active roster. Maine has a 6.35 ERA and 10/3 K/BB ratio over 5 2/3 innings at the major league level this year. The 27-year-old southpaw figures to pitch in middle relief.

Cubs recalled LHP Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa.

Maine surrendered just one hit in 5 2/3 innings of relief during his two-week stay earlier this season. He'll work in middle relief.

Cubs optioned LHP Scott Maine to Triple-A Iowa.

Maine surrendered just one hit in 5 2/3 innings of relief during his two-week stay in the big leagues. He should be back up on the Cubs' roster at some point this year.

Cubs recalled LHP Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa.

Rumors surfaced that Randy Wells would be the one to replace Kerry Wood on the roster, but it will be Maine instead. The southpaw held a 1.42 ERA while striking out five over his first 6 1/3 innings for Iowa. He'll be used in middle relief.

Cubs optioned LHP Scott Maine to Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs also reassigned right-hander Blake Parker, catcher Blake Lalli and infielders Matt Tolbert and Edgar Gonzalez to minor league camp. Maine, 27, has made 20 relief appearances with the Cubs over the past two seasons and will continue to serve as depth in the minors.

Cubs optioned LHP Scott Maine to Triple-A Iowa.

He was cleared to make room for Wednesday's starter Casey Coleman on the active roster. Maine was just called up from the minors on Monday and didn't make an appearance during his brief stint with the team. The 26-year-old southpaw will likely return when rosters expand in September.

Cubs recalled LHP Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa.

Maine, 26, has posted a 3.99 ERA and 62/23 K/BB ratio in 47 1/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level, and he has a 4.95 ERA in his major league career. The left-hander will function as bullpen depth.

The Cubs are expected to promote Scott Maine from Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Maine has thrown 8 1/3 scoreless innings in the Cubs' minor league system. He will act as bullpen depth until Casey Coleman is promoted Wednesday to take the rotation spot left vacant by the Carlos Zambrano situation.

Cubs optioned LHP Scott Maine to Triple-A Iowa.

He was cleared to make room for Monday's starter Matt Garza. Maine posted a 10.29 ERA and 5/5 K/BB ratio over seven innings during his stay with the big club.