Rangers reassigned INF Brent Lillibridge to minor league camp.

This move comes as a bit of a surprise as the veteran infielder was expected to serve in a utility role for the Rangers. The 30-year-old slashed .286/.276/.464 with a homer and four RBI in 28 Cactus League at-bats.

Brent Lillibridge left Thursday's game with a tight right hamstring.

Consider him day-to-day. A non-roster invitee, Lillibridge is hoping to make the team as a utility man. The 30-year-old was dreadful in 20 games between the Cubs and Yankees in 2013, slashing .119/.133/.136 with five RBI and a 17/1 K/BB ratio in 59 at-bats.

Brent Lillibridge went 1-for-2 and plated the Rangers lone run in a losing effort against the Royals on Friday.

Lillibridge is certainly doing his best to make a strong first impression, smacking a two-run homer on Thursday and continuing his offensive output on Friday afternoon. His versatility could lead to a spot on the Opening Day roster.

Brent Lillibridge homered in one of his two at-bats for the Rangers on Thursday against the Royals.

Lillibridge, not exactly known for his power, took Cory Wade deep for a two-run homer in the seventh. A non-roster invitee, Lillibridge is hoping to make the team as a utility man.

Rangers signed INF/OF Brent Lillibridge to a minor league contract with a spring training invite.

Lillibridge appeared in 20 games at the major league level this year between the Cubs and Yankees. The versatile 30-year-old will compete for a utility role in the spring.

Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports that the Rangers and Mariners have shown interest in free agent Brent Lillibridge.

The 30-year-old utility man was dreadful in 20 games between the Cubs and Yankees in 2013, slashing a putrid .119/.133/.136 with five RBI and a 17/1 K/BB ratio in 59 at-bats. While his versatility makes him a nice bench option, he may have to settle for a minor league deal.

Yankees designated INF Brent Lillibridge for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Alex Rodriguez's return from the 60-day disabled list. Lillibridge joined the Yankees last month and batted just .171 (6-for-35) in 11 games.

Yankees purchased the contract of INF/OF Brent Lillibridge from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Lillibridge can play all over the field, but he'll be used mostly for infield depth with the Yankees' bevy of injuries there. He had just one hit in 29 at-bats earlier this season for the Cubs.

Yankees acquired INF/OF Brent Lillibridge from the Cubs for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Lillibridge struggled mightily with the Cubs earlier this season, but has posted a .281/.331/.425 batting line in 48 games with Triple-A Iowa. The 29-year-old will provide depth as a utility infielder.

Cubs sent INF/OF Brent Lillibridge outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Lillibridge was 1-for-24 (.042) with no walks and nine strikeouts in nine games with the Cubs before being designated for assignment earlier this week. He'll provide depth at Triple-A.

Cubs designated INF/OF Brent Lillibridge for assignment.

Lillibridge was 1-for-24 (.042) with no walks and nine strikeouts in nine games with the Cubs. The 29-year-old should draw interest from other teams on waivers.

Brent Lillibridge went 2-for-4 with a triple and two runs scored in Monday's 5-2 win over the Padres.

Lillibridge is now hitting .458 (13-for-28) with six extra-base hits this spring and appears a lock for a roster spot. He should be an active member of Chicago's bench and could have some value in deep NL-only leagues because of his multi-position eligibility.

Brent Lillibridge is day-to-day with a strained groin.

Lillibridge told reporters that he expects to be fine in about a week. He signed a minor league contract with the Cubs in January and is competing for a bench spot.

Cubs signed OF Brent Lillbridge to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Lillibridge hit just .195/.250/.274 in 209 plate appearances last season between the White Sox, Red Sox and Indians. He'll act as organizational depth for Chicago.

Brent Lillibridge has elected free agency.

Lillibridge was outrighted off the Indians' 40-man roster and refused a minor league assignment. Coming off a disappointing 2012, he could struggle to find a guaranteed contract this offseason.

Indians sent INF-OF Brent Lillibridge outright to Triple-A Columbus.

He has the option of refusing the assignment and declaring free agency. After a surprising 2011, Lillibridge fell flat in 2012, batting an ugly .195/.250/.274 with three different teams.

Brent Lillibridge went 2-for-4 with a homer and three runs scored against the Angels on Monday.

Lillibridge didn't hit his first homer of the year until Saturday, but now he has two in three days. The Indians will ride his hot hand, so he's worth playing in AL-only leagues for now.

Brent Lillibridge exacted revenge on the Red Sox on Saturday, going 3-for-3 with a solo homer in the Indians' 5-2 victory.

He also doubled, scored twice and drove home two runs. Lillibridge was acquired by the Red Sox in the Kevin Youkilis deal, then subsequently flipped to the Indians after just 16 at-bats with Boston. He was able to punish his former club in this one.

Brent Lillibridge earned a rare start on Thursday, but fell flat with an 0-for-4 performance against the Orioles.

He fanned three times, and is now hitless in nine at-bats on the season. Expect him to return to pinch-running and pinch-hitting duties this weekend.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the White Sox player drawing the most trade interest from other teams has been Brent Lillibridge.

The Sox were supposed to be one of the most active teams at the Winter Meetings, but the only move they've made to this point has been to trade Sergio Santos. They've put John Danks, Gavin Floyd and Carlos Quentin on the block, but so far nothing has been close to materializing. Lillibridge was a nice utility player for the Sox in 2011 but wouldn't bring back much in a trade.