Veal was released by the Braves on Monday after being designated for assignment last week, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports.

Veal struggled mightily in five appearances with the Braves this season, giving up seven earned runs in 4.1 innings (14.54 ERA) and posting a 2.31 WHIP. He appeared in 74 big league games between 2012 and 2013, but he has struggled to find much success since. He did pitch well in the minors this season (16 scoreless innings), so he figures to get a look elsewhere.

Veal was designated for assignment Monday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Veal made five appearances for the Braves, giving up seven earned runs in just 4.1 innings. With those numbers, his demotion back to Triple-A was no real surprise. He was outstanding in Triple-A earlier before being called up and he will try to regain that form upon his return to Gwinnett.

Veal will be recalled for Tuesday's game to fill a vacant roster spot, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.

After the Braves' trade with the Dodgers there was room for a reliever to be added to the 25-man roster and Veal will get the call. He was recently designated for assignment, so the Braves obviously don't think that highly of him, but he should offer bullpen depth in the short term.

Veal was designated for assignment by the Braves on Tuesday.

With Ian Thomas sent down last week and Veal now bumped from the 40-man roster, the Braves are left with Luis Avilan as their only southpaw in the bullpen. Veal made three appearances in the five days he was with the major league team, allowing four runs on three hits -- including two home runs -- and two walks with two strikeouts over 3.1 innings.

Veal's contract was purchased from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

John Cornely was optioned to Gwinnett so the Braves needed to bring up an arm to replace him in the bullpen. Veal, a 30-year-old southpaw, has 11 strikeouts and has not allowed a run in 8.2 innings so far at Triple-A.

Veal has been reassigned to minor league camp by the Braves.

Previously in the mix as a non-roster invite, Veal will have to pitch at Triple-A Gwinnett to begin the season if he wants to remains in the mix for the Braves.

Veal signed a minor league contract with the Braves on Monday.

Veal's contract will include an invitation to spring training. The 30-year-old pitched in seven games with the White Sox last season, allowing five earned runs over on six hits over six innings. He has a history of being a starter, and could be a candidate for the no. 5 spot in the rotation with a strong spring training.

White Sox sent LHP Donnie Veal outright to Triple-A Charlotte.

Veal was designated for assignment on Thursday after yielding six hits, seven walks, and five runs in six innings of relief. He made it through waivers unclaimed.

White Sox designated LHP Donnie Veal for assignment.

Veal had allowed six hits, seven walks, and five earned runs in six innings this season for the White Sox. The 29-year-old left-hander will likely clear waivers.

White Sox recall LHP Donnie Veal from Triple-A Charlotte.

With Matt Thornton getting dealt to the Red Sox, there is a clear opening for a left-handed reliever on the roster, and Veal is the best in-house option that the White Sox have. The 28-year-old has posted an 8.59 ERA and 2.73 WHIP in 7 1/3 innings with the White Sox this season.

White Sox optioned LHP Donnie Veal to Triple-A Charlotte.

He's clearing room for the return of John Danks on Friday. Veal holds an 8.59 ERA and 2.73 WHIP over a couple stints with the big club this season but could get another chance later on.

White Sox recalled LHP Donnie Veal from Triple-A Charlotte.

Veal posted a 4.26 ERA in 12 appearances with the White Sox earlier this season, but seems to have fixed his command issues in the minors. The 28-year-old will serve as a left-handed specialist.

The White Sox are expected to call up left-hander Donnie Veal from Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

Veal struggled with the White Sox earlier this season, but hasn't allowed a run in four appearances (eight innings) at the Triple-A level. The 28-year-old will provide bullpen depth as a left-handed specialist.

White Sox optioned LHP Donnie Veal to Triple-A Charlotte.

Veal owns a 4.26 ERA in 13 appearances this season and has struggled to put left-handed batters away. Brian Omogrosso will replace him on the active roster.

Donnie Veal notched his first career save in Monday's win over the Indians.

Matt Thornton started the ninth inning for the Sox with a two-run lead and two lefties and a switch-hitter due up. The Sox had to turn to Veal after Thornton allowed a couple singles and an RBI double, and Veal got Jason Kipnis to ground out to win it. Addison Reed was nowhere to be found, as it's clear the Sox are going with matchups in the ninth inning at this point.

Whtie Sox recalled LHP Donnie Veal from Triple-A Charlotte.

Veal has a cool 2.08 ERA and 61/23 K/BB ratio in 52 innings this season at the Triple-A level. The left-hander should do well in middle relief for the White Sox.

White Sox optioned LHP Donnie Veal to Triple-A Charlotte.

Veal, a 27-year-old southpaw, only last four days with the club. He returns to a 2.03 ERA and 53 strikeouts over 43 1/3 innings for Charlotte. Veal has struggled with command despite his success, walking 21. He should be near the front of the line the next time Chicago needs a bullpen arm.

White Sox recalled LHP Donnie Veal from Triple-A Charlotte.

Veal has posted a 2.03 ERA while striking out 53 over 43 1/3 innings for Charlotte this season, though he's also walked 21. He'll give the White Sox a fourth left-hander in the bullpen.

White Sox signed LHP Donnie Veal to a minor league contract.

It's not clear if he'll get an invite to spring training. Veal, a 27-year-old southpaw, made his way back from Tommy John surgery this season, posting a 4.22 ERA and 31/15 K/BB ratio over 32 innings between four levels in Pittsburgh's minor league system.

Donald Veal has been placed on Triple-A Indianapolis' disabled list due to arm fatigue.

Veal is coming back from Tommy John surgery and has struggled to this point, posting a 5.71 ERA over 15 games, though he has struck out over a batter per inning. Hopefully this is just a minor bump in the road in his recovery, but it's tough to say at this point.