Mark DeRosa is not available Saturday due to back soreness. It's not even two weeks into spring training and DeRosa is already dealing with a possible injury. Assuming he can stay off the disabled list, he'll function as a utility player with the Blue Jays this season.

Blue Jays signed INF/OF Mark DeRosa to a one-year, $750,000 contract. The deal includes a club option for 2014. It's surprising to see DeRosa get a guaranteed contract, as the 37-year-old was bothered by injuries again last year and batted just .188 with zero homers in 101 plate appearances. Assuming he can stay off the disabled list, he'll function as a utility player in Toronto.

The Marlins are interested in Mark DeRosa, according to Juan C. Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. DeRosa told reporters back in mid-October that he was considering retirement, but he has apparently changed his mind. The 37-year-old was limited to 48 games in 2012 with the Nationals because of injuries. He would presumably serve as a utilityman for the Marlins.

Mark DeRosa is contemplating retirement. DeRosa was limited to 48 games due to injuries and hasn't been given any indication that the Nationals will bring him back. At this stage of his career, DeRosa won't be given a guaranteed contract, but he could look to compete for a roster spot next season as a spring training invite.

Mark DeRosa and John Lannan have been removed from the Nationals' playoff roster.

Mark DeRosa is starting at shortstop on Tuesday. DeRosa hasn't made a start at short since 2006, when he was with the Rangers. The NL East champs will coast through the final two games of the regular season.

Nationals activated Mark DeRosa from the 15-day disabled list. He managed to avoid a rehab assignment and will be used in a part-time role with the Nationals. The oft-injured DeRosa is returning to a 152/.288/.212 batting line in 81 plate appearances.

Mark DeRosa (groin) is expected to be activated from the disabled list on September 1. Previous reports indicated that DeRosa would go out on a rehab assignment before returning, but that hasn't happened yet. Either way, he's feeling better now. The veteran utility man has been sidelined since early August with a strained groin.

Nationals placed OF Mark DeRosa on the disabled list, retroactive to August 5th, with a strained groin. The brittle 37-year-old has managed to log on 81 plate appearances with the Nationals this year due to a bevy of maladies. Unfortunately, he leaves behind an awful .152/.288/.212 batting line. This could be the end of the line for the 15-year veteran, barring a return when rosters expand next month.

Nationals activated INF-OF Mark DeRosa from the 15-day disabled list. DeRosa has been sidelined since the end of April due to an oblique strain. The 37-year-old returns to an awful .081/.227/.081 batting line across 44 plate appearances. He should function as a right-handed bat off the bench and could give Ryan Zimmerman (shoulder) a breather at third base on occasion. Fellow utility man Xavier Nady (wrist) was placed on the disabled list in a corresponding roster move.