Rangers re-signed RHP Scott Richmond to a minor league contract.

The 34-year-old hurler made 20 starts for Triple-A Round Rock in 2013, compiling a 5.91 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 56/45 K/BB ratio over 112 2/3 innings. He's nothing more than organizational depth at this point.

Rangers signed RHP Scott Richmond to a minor league contract.

Richmond had been pitching with the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization. The 33-year-old right-hander is set to report to extended spring training and will serve as organizational depth.

Scott Richmond has signed a one-year, $600,000 contract with the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization.

Richmond made 24 starts for the Blue Jays back in 2009, but he's mostly been in the minors since then. He's struggled the last two years at Triple-A, posting a 7.33 ERA in 2011 and 5.61 ERA this past season.

Scott Richmond has elected to become a free agent.

Richmond could have accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas, but he wants to see if he can find a club that will give him a shot at a big league roster spot. The 33-year-old allowed two runs over three innings in a short stint with the Blue Jays this past season.

Blue Jays sent RHP Scott Richmond outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Richmond cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last Friday. The 32-year-old right-hander allowed two runs over three innings in a brief stint with the Blue Jays earlier this summer and has a 5.89 ERA in 24 games at the Triple-A level this year.

Blue Jays designated RHP Scott Richmond for assignment.

The Jays are clearing room on the 40-man roster for Juan Abreu, who was claimed off waivers. Richmond, who holds a 5.89 ERA in 24 games -- 22 starts -- at Triple-A this season, should clear waivers and remain in the organization.

Blue Jays optioned RHP Scott Richmond to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Richmond allowed a pair of runs over three innings in his short stint with the big club. He'll return to a 5.46 ERA and 71/28 K/BB ratio at Triple-A. A correspoding move will be announced Thursday.

Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Scott Richmond from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Richmond, 32, has an ugly 5.46 ERA and 71/28 K/BB ratio over 15 starts and one relief appearance at the Triple-A level this year. He is expected to pitch in long relief.

The Blue Jays have summoned right-hander Scott Richmond to join the team in Boston.

This confirms a tweet by Baseball Canada. Richmond, 32, has a 5.46 and 71/28 K/BB ratio over 15 starts and one relief appearance with Triple-A Las Vegas this season. He made one appearance with the Blue Jays last season, but hasn't pitched regularly in the big leagues since 2009.

Blue Jays sent RHP Scott Richmond outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Richmond was designated for assignment last week in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, bbut he's cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He holds a 6.80 ERA in 18 starts for Las Vegas this season.

Blue Jays recalled RHP Scott Richmond from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Richmond is stretched out as a starter, but he'll presumably be used as a long man out of the bullpen. He dealt with some arm fatigue during spring training but is apparently over that issue.

Blue Jays optioned RHP Scott Richmond to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Richmond was sidetracked this spring by a bit of arm fatigue and will open the year in the minors to work out any remaining issues. Once healthy, he will serve as insurance for the big league starting rotation.

Scott Richmond (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Monday.

It was his second bullpen session since being shut down due to shoulder soreness earlier this month. Richmond is scheduled to throw an inning against the Braves on Thursday, but he remains a longshot to make the Opening Day roster.

Scott Richmond will be shut down for the next 5-6 days to due to fatigue in his throwing arm.

Richmond surrendered three earned runs in a two-inning outing against the Pirates last Thursday in his only appearance of the spring. The Jays are hoping that he will be able to return to the mound by the end of next week. He's a longshot to make the Opening Day roster.

Scott Richmond surrendered three runs and four hits in two innings to take a loss to the Pirates on Thursday.

Richmond never pitched in the majors last year due to shoulder problems. The Blue Jays have kept him on the 40-man roster, hoping to get something from him this season, but it's hard to see him making the team out of spring training.

Scott Richmond has been placed on the minor league disabled list with a shoulder issue, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.

Richmond was 2-0 with a 1.72 ERA over his first three starts with High-A Dunedin. The Jays are downplaying the severity of the injury, but you can't help but be concerned at this setback.

Blue Jays activated RHP Scott Richmond from the 60-day disabled list; optioned him to Single-A Dunedin.

Richmond still has a few weeks to go before he will be back to full health. The right-hander came down with a shoulder impingement at the end of last season and missed all of spring training while recovering.

Scott Richmond (shoulder) has begun making minor league rehab appearances with Single-A Dunedin.

Richmond, out all year due to a right shoulder impingement, will be worked back slowly and may need double-digit rehab starts. He had an 8.44 ERA over his final 11 outings last season and missed all of spring training.