C Blake Lalli had his contract purchased by the Braves from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. He will serve serve as a backup catcher and an additional left-handed bat off the bench. Lalli, 33, grounded out as a pinch hitter in his first major league game since 2013. He hit .256/.301/.328 with one homer and 36 RBIs in 109 games for Gwinnett this year.

Diamondbacks signed C/INF Blake Lalli to a minor league contract.

The 30-year-old put up some nice offensive numbers in 82 games at Triple-A Nashville in 2013, slashing .282/.334/.447 with 11 homers and 35 RBI. The deal presumably includes an invitation to spring training where he'll attempt to secure a bench role.

Blake Lalli has elected free agency.

Lalli was designated for assignment by the Brewers two weeks. The 30-year-old went 3-for-24 with two RBI in 16 games with the big club this season.

Brewers designated C/INF Blake Lalli for assignment.

The move clears a spot for the newly-claimed Josh Ravin for assignment. Lalli went 3-for-24 with two RBI in 16 games with the Brewers earlier this season.

Brewers optioned C/INF Blake Lalli to Triple-A Nashville.

Lalli batted just .125/.125/.125 over 24 at-bats with the big club. He's being sent down in order to clear room for the arrival of Francisco Rodriguez.

Blake Lalli delivered a pinch-hit, walk-off single as the Brewers beat the Giants on Wednesday.

Lalli's first hit of the season and only third of his career was a big one. With the outfield in, Lalli lifted a fly ball to deep left that eluded Gregor Blanco. The career minor leaguer isn't worth a second thought for fantasy purposes, but he got his 15 minutes of fame on Wednesday.

Brewers purchased the contract of 1B/C Blake Lalli from Triple-A Nashville.

He'll replace the injured Chris Narveson (finger) on the active roster and will give the Brewers some much needed help for their bench. The 29-year-old made his major league debut with the Cubs last season and appeared in six games. He's a .296/.356/.416 hitter in the minors and has experience at first base and behind the plate.

Blake Lalli will be called up from Triple-A Nashville prior to Tuesday's game.

He'll take the roster spot of Chris Narveson, who was placed on the DL Monday. The Brewers will move Corey Hart to the 60-day DL to create room on the 40-man roster. Lalli will give the Brewers a third catcher, and he can also play the corner infield spots.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Monday that Blake Lalli is a candidate for the Opening Day roster.

Lalli, who is batting .387 with a home run and seven RBI this spring, would serve as the third catcher and would also be an option to see some starts at first base. "Maybe," Roenicke said of Lalli's chances. "He's impressing a lot of people. Not just with what he's doing but this guy is really sharp. He's going to call a great game if we have him behind the plate. He's a really smart guy. And he gives you a nice at-bat."

Brewers signed C Blake Lalli to a minor league contract.

The agreement includes an invitation to spring training, but Lalli is doubtful to crack the Brewers' Opening Day roster. He batted just .256/.291/.396 in 340 plate appearances this past season at the Triple-A level.

Athletics claimed C Blake Lalli off waivers from the Cubs; assigned him to Triple-A Sacramento.

Lalli was designated for assignment by the Cubs early last week after posting an ugly .259/.293/.395 batting line in 324 plate appearances at Triple-A Iowa. He'll function as organizational depth at catcher for Oakland.

Cubs sent C Blake Lalli outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Lalli was designated for assignment by the Cubs last week and passed through waivers without drawing interest from other teams. The 29-year-old will continue to serve as organizational depth at catcher for the Cubs.

Cubs optioned C Blake Lalli to Triple-A Iowa.

He was sent down to make room for Steve Clevenger's return from the disabled list. Lalli went 2-for-15 (.133) in his first taste of the big leagues.

Cubs purchased the contract of C Blake Lalli from Triple-A Iowa.

He'll back up Welington Castillo while Geovany Soto (knee) and Steve Clevenger (oblique) are on the disabled list. Lalli was batting just .178/.176/.329 with three homers at Iowa.