Krauss signed a minor league contract with the Mets on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

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Krauss saw major league action on three different teams last season, but couldn't manage to hit enough to stay on a roster. He'll get a shot at a spot in Mets spring training, and could stand a shot with little depth at first base behind Lucas Duda. However, he'll need to prove he can swing the bat at the major league level if he wants to stick.

Krauss will get the start at first base Thursday against the Twins, MLive.com reports. Krauss was claimed off waivers Monday, and he could be set to see a few starts in the short-term, as the Twins are slated to start all right-handers during the teams' four-game set, which kicks off Thursday night. Krauss hit a home run and finished 1-for-4 in his debut with the Tigers on Tuesday.

Krauss will start at first base and bat seventh Tuesday against the Mariners. He will face off against right-hander Taijuan Walker in his Tigers debut, after coming over from the Rays on a waiver claim Monday. Krauss went just 6-for-45 in 15 games between Anaheim and Tampa Bay to start the year, but he's fared well at Triple-A and it looks like he may be afforded regular starts against right-handed pitching while Miguel Cabrera (calf) is on the shelf.

Krauss was claimed by the Tigers on Monday after being designated for assignment by the Rays, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. With the injury to Miguel Cabrera, the Tigers were in need of a first baseman and Krauss fits the bill. Though he's struggled this season, hitting for a .133/.188/.267 slash line in 45 at-bats, the former second round pick in 2009 was hitting extremely well for Triple-A Salt Lake earlier this season, holding a .868 OPS. The team has yet to announce who is being sent down to clear room for the first baseman.

The Rays designated Krauss for assignment Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Krauss was removed from the 40-man roster to open a spot for pitcher Everett Teaford. Krauss' next step is uncertain, but he was optioned to Triple-A Durham earlier in the week, and will remain there if he clears waivers and decides to stick with the Rays.

Krauss was optioned Wednesday, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. Krauss's moved down opened up the room for Matt Moore to be reinstated. He has just one hit in at bats with the Rays this season, while appearing in three games.

Krauss will bat eighth and start at first base Friday against the Red Sox, 620 WDAE's Steve Carney reports. Acquired in a trade with the Angels on Thursday, Krauss will likely platoon with Jake Elmore at first base until James Loney (finger) returns. Loney is expected back at some point in July, possibly before the All-Star break.

Krauss was traded to the Rays on Thursday for minor league pitcher Kyle Winkler, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. The 27-year-old went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Angels late last month, but Krauss caught the Rays' attention by batting .290/.423/.435 with Triple-A Salt Lake in June. It seems Tampa has major league plans for Krauss, as Nick Franklin was optioned and Krauss will reportedly be added in his place, though it remains to be seen what kind of role he'll take on.

Krauss cleared waivers Sunday and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake. Krauss was designated for assignment Thursday, but no team wanted to grab him off waivers, so he'll return to Triple-A. He was called up by the Angels in mid-May, but Krauss failed to capitalize on his cup of joe. Through 35 at-bats, he hit .143, collecting five hits, one home run, and five RBI in the 11 games in which he saw the field.

Krauss was designated for assignment Thursday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports. Krauss received regular starts against right-handed pitchers over the past few weeks, but he struggled to the tune of a .143/.211/.286 slash line in 35 at-bats. The playing time he was getting will likely go to some combination of Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Alfredo Marte and Grant Green.