White Sox released LHP David Purcey. Purcey had posted a 4.58 ERA while walking 14 over 19 2/3 relief innings at Triple-A Charlotte. The 32-year-old will look to catch on elsewhere.

White Sox re-signed LHP David Purcey to a minor league contract. The 31-year-old southpaw had his 2013 season cut short due to a strained UCL in his left elbow. He has opted to treat the injury through rest and rehab this offseason rather than undergoing surgery. He should be ready to go for spring training where he'll compete for a job in the White Sox bullpen.

White Sox sent LHP David Purcey outright to Triple-A Charlotte. He's now off the 40-man roster, clearing a little more room for the arrival of Jose Abreu. Purcey's 2013 season ended early due to a strain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow, but he's going to try to rehab the injury.

David Purcey (elbow) has been shut down for 4-6 weeks. Purcey is dealing with a strain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. He received a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews, who confirmed that he should go the rest and rehab route for now. It's possible he could undergo Tommy John surgery if he fails to make progress.

David Purcey has been shut down for the rest of the season with a strain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. He'll go the rest and rehab route for now rather than undergo Tommy John surgery. Purcey posted a 2.13 ERA and 23/17 K/BB ratio over 25 1/3 innings with the White Sox this season.

White Sox purchased the contract of LHP David Purcey from Triple-A Charlotte. Purcey hasn't appeared in the majors since 2011. He had a strong 3.03 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 43/12 K/BB ratio through 38 2/3 innings of relief this year at Triple-A.

White Sox reassigned LHP David Purcey to minor league camp. Purcey allowed seven runs on 10 hits and five walks over 6 1/3 innings of work this spring. The 30-year-old left-hander will function as bullpen depth in the minors.

White Sox signed LHP David Purcey to a minor league contract. It's not clear whether he's been given an invite to spring training. Purcey spent all of 2012 at Triple-A with the Phillies, posting a 4.37 ERA while striking out over a batter per inning.

Phillies signed LHP David Purcey to a minor league contract. He'll also get an invite to spring training. Purcey, 29, posted an ugly 5.61 ERA and 22/27 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings this season between the Tigers, Athletics and Blue Jays. He'll likely serve as bullpen depth at the Triple-A level.

TIgers sent LHP David Purcey outright to Triple-A Toledo. Purcey cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 29-year-old southpaw has a 5.61 ERA and 22/27 K/BB ratio over 33 2/3 innings between the Tigers, Athletics and Blue Jays this season.