Canzler was assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Canzler was in the mix to win a bench spot this spring, so he could be one of the first options called up if a spot opens up on the major league roster.

Canzler remains in the mix for a roster spot with the Phillies, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

Domonic Brown looks like he could be headed to the disabled list at the start of the season, which could leave the Phillies with an additional outfield spot open at least on a temporary basis. Canzler and Jeff Francoeur are the only right-handed options, assuming Darin Ruf does not get used in right field. Brian Bogusevic and Jordan Danks, both lefties, are also in the mix for a spot.

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Canzler was released by the Yankees in June and signed by the Phillies to a minor league deal a week later. He appeared in 112 total Triple-A games last season, batting .276/.347/.474 with 58 RBI and 13 home runs. The 28-year-old has only 29 major league games under his belt, and he'll look to prove to Philadelphia in spring training that he's worth another look.

Phillies signed 1B/OF Russ Canzler to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Canzler was released by the Yankees a week ago after batting .263/.332/.389 with just two homers over 199 plate appearances at the Triple-A level. He's hit much better than that in the past, though, and isn't a bad depth guy to have around.

Yankees released 1B/OF Russ Canzler.

Canzler was hitting an uninspiring .263/.332/.389 with just two homers over 199 plate appearances for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 28-year-old shouldn't have trouble catching on elsewhere quickly.

Russ Canzler was scratched from Friday's lineup due to hip stiffness.

It's not clear how long the non-roster invitee might be sidelined. Rob Segedin took Canzler's spot at third base Friday.

Yankees signed UTIL Ruzz Canzler to a minor league contract.

Canzler spent the entire 2013 season at the Triple-A level, where he hit .252/.343/.376 in 125 games. The 27-year-old has appeared in 29 major league games.

Pirates sent OF/1B Russ Canzler outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Canzler was designated for assignment earlier this week following the Marlon Byrd/John Buck trade. Canzler is batting .253/.345/.379 with 12 homers at the Triple-A level this season and will stick around as organizational depth.

Pirates designated OF/1B Russ Canzler for assignment.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Marlon Byrd and John Buck. Canzler has hit .253/.345/.379 with 12 homers at the Triple-A level this season.

Pirates acquired OF/1B Russ Canzler from the Orioles in exchange for RHP Tim Alderson.

Canzler, who had been designated for assignment last weekend, will likely be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. He's batted .276/.369/.430 with 11 home runs and 49 RBI at the Triple-A level this season.

Orioles designated OF Russ Canzler for assignment.

Canzler was batting .276/.369/.430 with 11 home runs and 49 RBI through 86 games this season at Triple-A Norfolk. The 27-year-old may draw interest on waivers.

Orioles optioned OF Russ Canzler to Triple-A Norfolk.

Canzler hit just .265/.324/.294 in 37 plate appearances this spring with the O's. He's now organizational depth.

Russ Canzler homered twice and drove in six runs as the Orioles walloped Spain 19-7 in Wednesday's exhibition.

Canzler wishes this one counted in the stats, as he was off to a bit of a slow start while Conor Jackson and Steve Pearce opened the spring red hot. The Orioles will likely have a spot for just one of the three, though Canzler has the advantage of being the the member of the trio currently on the 40-man roster.

Orioles claimed INF/OF Ruzz Canzler off waivers from the Yankees.

Canzler was designated for assignment by the Yankees last week to clear a spot for new DH Travis Hafner. The 26-year-old hit .269/.299/.398 with three home runs in 97 plate appearances last season for the Indians.

Yankees designated INF/OF Russ Canzler for assignment.

The move clears a spot for the newly-signed Travis Hafner on the 40-man roster. This is the latest development in a busy winter for Canzler, who could soon be claimed off waivers for the fourth time in the space of two months. The 26-year-old batted .269/.299/.398 with three homers and a .697 OPS in 97 plate appearances with the Indians last season and has posted some strong numbers in the minors.

Yankees claimed INF/OF Russ Canzler off waivers from the Indians.

Canzler has now gone from the Indians to the Blue Jays back to the Indians and now to the Yankees in the span of two weeks. The 26-year-old batted just .269/.299/.398 in 97 plate appearances last season but has fared well at Triple-A and could conceivably win a bench spot.

Indians claimed INF/OF Russ Canzler off waivers from the Blue Jays.

Canzler was designated for assignment by the Indians last month and quickly scooped up by the Blue Jays, but Toronto has now given him back. The 26-year-old batted just .269/.299/.398 in 97 plate appearances last season.

Blue Jays claimed INF/OF Russ Canzler off waivers from the Indians.

Canzler had been designated for assignment earlier this week. The 26-year-old has put up some nice numbers in the minors and will be in contention for a bench spot.

Indians designated INF/OF Russ Canzler for assignment.

He was cleared to make room for the newly-signed Mark Reynolds on the 40-man roster. Canzler, 26, batted .269/.299/.398 with three homers and a .697 OPS in 97 plate appearances with the Indians in 2012. He could draw some interest on waivers.

Russ Canzler went 3-for-4 and hit a homer for the second straight day Tuesday against the White Sox.

The 26-year-old Canzler is hitting .296 with three homers in 71 at-bats since joining the Indians. Cleveland will have openings at first base and in left field next year, and Canzler would surely love the chance to compete for one of the jobs. He might get it with the way he's performed of late.