RHP Frank Herrmann pitched two-thirds of an inning without allowing a run. It was his first career appearance against the Braves. Herrmann allowed both his inherited runners to score.

HP Frank Herrmann had his contract purchased from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday and pitched a scoreless inning in relief against the Dodgers. Herrmann, who holds an economics degree from Harvard, went 6-1 with a 1.72 ERA in 27 relief outings for the IronPigs. He appeared in 95 major league games with Cleveland between 2010 and 2012, going 4-1 with a 4.26 ERA.

RHP Frank Herrmann had his contract puchased by the Phillies from Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday.

Herrmann was among the Angels' first round of cuts from big league camp Monday, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.

He will likely start the year at Triple-A and will provide organizational bullpen depth for the Angels.

Herrmann signed a minor league contract with the Angels that includes an invite to spring training, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Like many pitchers coming off Tommy John surgery, Herrmann struggled to regain his control last season, posting a 5.8 BB/9 in 29.2 innings out of the bullpen at Triple-A Columbus last season. Home runs were also an issue (1.8 HR/9), and have been throughout his career, so Herrmann will have to show significant improvement in spring training to have any chance to break camp with the big club.

Heerrmann was released by the Indians on Sunday.

Herrmann had a 6.37 ERA in 28 games for Triple-A Columbus this season after missing all of last year with Tommy John surgery.

Herrmann was placed on the 7-day DL at Triple-A Columbus with a left calf strain.

In 28 appearances at Triple-A this season, Herrmann is 1-1 with a 6.37 ERA across 29.2 innings. He has not appeared in an MLB game since 2012.

Indians sent RHP Frank Herrmann outright to Triple-A Columbus.

Herrmann cleared waivers after being designated for assignment at the end of spring training. The 29-year-old missed the entire 2013 season following Tommy John surgery and will attempt to get back into form in the minors.

Indians designated RHP Frank Herrmann for assignment.

Herrmann is back from Tommy John surgery but was rocked for six runs over 1 2/3 innings this spring. The 29-year-old could pass through waivers unclaimed.

Indians optioned RHPs Frank Herrmann, Preston Guilmet and Colt Hynes and INF David Adams to Triple-A Columbus.

Herrmann had Tommy John surgery in March 2013 and missed last season. The 29-year-old right-hander owns a 4.26 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over 120 1/3 career major league innings. Guilmet compiled a 1.68 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 72/14 K/BB ratio in 64 1/3 frames at the Triple-A level in 2013 and should be one of manager Terry Francona's first choices if Cleveland needs bullpen reinforcements. Hynes was acquired from the Padres for cash on Halloween day after allowing 17 runs in 17 innings last season with San Diego. The 26-year-old Adams was non-tendered by the Yankees over the winter and quickly latched on with the Indians. The injury-prone utility man hit only .193/.252/.286 across 43 games with the Yankees last season. All four will likely have their shot at the big league roster at some point in 2014.

Frank Herrmann (elbow) will throw a simulated game on Sunday.

The 29-year-old is in the process of recovering from Tommy John surgery and has yet to be cleared for Cactus League action. He's expected to be ready for the start of the 2014 regular season.

Frank Herrmann threw off a mound with a hitter in the box Monday for the first time since elbow surgery.

"It felt great," he told reporters after the workout. Herrmann had Tommy John surgery in March 2013 and is hoping to be fully recovered by the start of the 2014 campaign. The 29-year-old right-hander owns a 4.26 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 120 1/3 career major league innings.

Indians and RHP Frank Herrmann avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract.

No word yet on the financials. Herrmann missed all of 2013 following Tommy John surgery but will be 100 percent going into spring training, where he'll compete for a bullpen job.

Indians activated RHP Frank Herrmann from the 60-day disabled list.

Herrmann underwent Tommy John surgery in March and missed the entire 2013 season. The 29-year-old will compete for a bullpen spot in spring training.

Indians transferred RHP Frank Herrmann from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The moves clears a spot for the newly-claimed Robert Whitenack on the 40-man roster. Herrmann had Tommy John surgery in March and will miss the entire 2013 season.

Indians placed RHP Frank Herrmann on the 60-day disabled list with an elbow injury.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Herrmann, 28, underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this month and will miss the entire 2013 season.

Frank Herrmann underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday and will miss the entire 2013 season.

It's a tough blow for Herrmann, who made 15 relief appearances with the Indians last season. The 28-year-old will now have to set his sights on getting ready for 2014.

Frank Herrmann (elbow) is scheduled to see Dr. David Altchek in New York next week.

Herrmann is still in the process of gathering information before deciding whether to undergo Tommy John surgery. Usually when this process begins, surgery is the end result. He would obviously miss the 2013 season if an operation is required.

Frank Herrmann (elbow) could need Tommy John surgery.

Herrmann is currently gathering more opinions before he makes a decision. The right-hander is obviously hoping to avoid an operation that would sideline him for all of the 2013 campaign.

Frank Herrmann has been shut down with a sore right elbow.

The Indians currently aren't sure how long he'll be sidelined. Obviously, the odds that Herrmann breaks camp as part of the bullpen aren't too good now.