Yankees signed LHP Mike Zagurski. Zagurski opted out of his minor league contract with the A's on September 2 after being overlooked for a September callup. He'll serve as lefty insurance for the Yanks.

The Yankees will sign Mike Zagurski on Tuesday, according to Andy McCullough of The Star-Ledger. New York wanted "lefty insurance," according to McCullough, and their search ended with Zagurski. The southpaw opted out of his contract with the A's earlier this month because Oakland didn't include him amongst its September call-ups. Zagurski owns a brutal 6.84 ERA over 88 career appearances. It's unclear at the moment if the Yankees will hand Zagurski a major league contract and immediately add him to the active roster.

Mike Zagurski has opted out of his contract with the A's. Zagurski signed a minor league deal with Oakland on August 18 and was overlooked for a callup when major league rosters expanded to 40 on Sunday morning. He will hope to latch on quickly with a new organization.

A's signed LHP Mike Zagurski to a minor league contract. MLB Trade Rumors reports that the contract contains a September 1 opt-out. Zagurski was released by the Yankees on Thursday after posting a 2.66 ERA over 39 appearances at the Triple-A level this season. He's never had any semblance of success at the major league level, but Zagurski provides Oakland decent organizational depth.

Yankees released LHP Mike Zagurski. Zagurski exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league deal and is now a free agent. The 30-year-old left-hander has posted 2.66 ERA over 39 appearances at the Triple-A level this season.

Yankees signed LHP Mike Zagurski to a minor league contract. Zagurski posted a 15.00 ERA in six games for the Pirates over the last few weeks before being designated for assignment. His deal includes an August 15 opt-out date if he has not been promoted to the majors by that time.

Mike Zagurski has elected free agency. Zagurski cleared waivers after being designated for assignment, but he's decided to look for an opportunity elsewhere. He posted a 15.00 ERA in six games for the Pirates.

Pirates sent LHP Mike Zagurski outright to Triple-A Indianapolis. Zagurski was designated for assignment over the weekend but has cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He could get another chance later this summer.

Pirates designated LHP Mike Zagurski for assignment. Zagurski was called up last month and posted a a 15.00 ERA in six games. Brandon Cumpton has been promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Pirates purchased the contract of LHP Mike Zagurski from Triple-A Indianapolis. Zagurski has an impressive 2.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 37/9 K/BB ratio in 21 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He should do well in a setup role for the Bucs.