Reds signed OF Joe Mather to a minor-league deal.

Mather was assigned to Double-A Pensacola. The outfielder hit .209/.256/.324 in 103 games with the Cubs last year.

Phillies released INF/OF Joe Mather.

A non-roster invite, Mather struggled during his limited time with the Phillies this spring and was given his outright release. He'll now look to sign with another team as organizational depth.

Phillies signed INF/OF Joe Mather to a minor league contract.

Mather batted just .209/.256/.324 with five homers over 103 games for the Cubs last season. He's merely organizational depth.

Joe Mather has elected free agency.

Mather was outrighted off the 40-man roster last week but has refused the assignment and will seek a job elsewhere. He batted just .209/.256/.324 with five homers over 103 games for the Cubs this season.

Cubs sent OF Joe Mather outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Mather appeared in 103 games with the Cubs as a backup outfielder and first baseman. Coming off a disappointing 2012, he'll look to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster in spring training.

Joe Mather was used as a reliever on Monday night.

The Cubs were down 14-4 to the Brewers when Mather entered with two outs in the ninth inning. He allowed an inherited runner to score on a single to right field but then retired the second batter he faced to end the frame. Mather also made a relief appearance when he played for the Cardinals in 2010. He has a 7.71 career ERA and a 2.57 career WHIP.

Cubs purchased the contract of OF Joe Mather from Triple-A Iowa.

Mather earned an Opening Day roster spot by batting .382/.425/.691 with three home runs in 26 games this spring. He'll be a backup outfielder and first baseman.

Joe Mather continued his strong bid for a roster spot Thursday, going 3-for-3 with a single, a double and a two-run homer against the Rangers.

The former Cardinal and Brave now has his spring average up to .421, and he's gone deep three times in 38 at-bats. Mather also offers some versatility, with the ability to play both corner infield and all three outfield positions. He could be playing his way onto the Opening Day roser.

Cubs signed OF Joe Mather to a minor league contract.

Mather batted .213 with one home run and nine RBI over 75 at-bats with the Braves last season before being designated for assignment in mid-June. The 29-year-old opted for free agency and finished the season at the Triple-A level in the Rockies' organization. He will likely serve as organizational depth in the minors for the Cubbies.

Rockies signed OF Joe Mather to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Mather elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Braves last month. The 28-year-old homered in his first game with the Sky Sox on Tuesday night.

Joe Mather went 4-for-6 with a three-run homer and a go-ahead double in the top of the 12th to lead the Braves to a 5-4 win over the Angels on Saturday.

Mather probably wouldn't have been in the lineup if not for Jason Heyward's injury, but he really took advantage with his best day as a major leaguer. The four RBI tonight matched his total from his previous 64 at-bats combined. Mather probably won't be worth adding in NL-only leagues unless Heyward goes on the DL tomorrow.

Braves recalled INF-OF Joe Mather from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Mather had a poor spring training and played himself out of the mix for a potential Opening Day roster spot. But he's done some damage at Triple-A since his demotion and will operate as a utilityman for the big league club.

Braves waived OF Joe Mather.

The Braves claimed Mather off waivers from the Cardinals over the winter and gave him a shot to make the Opening Day roster. He had a poor spring, making Atlanta's decision easy. Mather spent most of the season with Triple-A Memphis, but batted .217 with four doubles and three RBI in 60 at-bats with St. Louis. The 28-year-old offers some flexibility. If he clears waivers, he'll offer that out of Atlanta's minor league system.

Braves GM Frank Wren said Wednesday that Joe Mather will have an opportunity to claim a backup first base job next spring.

Mather was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon. He's capable of playing outfield and even third base, and it sounds like he might land a super-utility job on Atlanta's big-league roster next season. He always showed a decent bat at the Triple-A level and would allow youngster Freddie Freeman some extra rest in his rookie season.

Braves claimed OF Joe Mather off waivers from the Cardinals.

Mather spent most of the season with Triple-A Memphis, but batted .217 with four doubles and three RBI in 60 at-bats with big club. The 28-year-old offers some flexibility and could be a decent righty bat off the bench.

Cardinals optioned OF Joe Mather to Triple-A Memphis.

Mather's a nice athlete, but struggled to find playing time behind Ryan Ludwick, Matt Holliday and Colby Rasmus in the Cards' outfield. He was given 46 at-bats and managed only nine hits for a .196 batting average.