Phillies signed C Wil Nieves to a one-year contract. The financials aren't known, but Nieves is getting a major league deal. The 36-year-old has hit a surprising .299/.323/.381 over the last two seasons for the Rockies and D'Backs, but he's a career .242/.283/.314 hitter who is known more for his defense. He'll back up Carlos Ruiz in 2014.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Phillies will sign Wil Nieves. No word on whether it's a major or minor league deal. Nieves has batted a surprising .299/.323/.381 over the last two seasons for the Rockies and D'Backs, but he's a career .242/.283/.314 hitter whose value lies with his glove. Nieves figures to compete with Erik Kratz for the Phillies' backup catcher job behind Carlos Ruiz.

Wil Nieves has just one hit since April 25. The seldom-used 35-year-old has slashed .280/.321/.280 through 28 plate appearances. Nieves, who entered 2013 a .229/.274/.301 career hitter over nine major league seasons, will continue to play sparingly behind starter Miguel Montero.

Diamondbacks re-signed C Wil Nieves to a one-year, $800,000 contract. Nieves was recently non-tendered by the Diamondbacks, but both sides were quickly able to hammer out a new agreement. The 35-year-old is a .229/.274/.301 hitter over nine major league seasons and figures to play sparingly behind starter Miguel Montero.

Jack Magruder of FOX Sports Arizona reports that the Diamondbacks have re-signed catcher Wil Nieves to a one-year, $800,000 contract. Nieves was recently non-tendered by the Diamondbacks, but both sides remained motivated to get a deal done. The 35-year-old backstop hit .301/.330/.410 with two homers and eight RBI over 83 at-bats between the Rockies and Diamondbacks this past season and will function as Miguel Montero's backup in 2013.

Diamondbacks non-tendered C Wil Nieves. Nieves was claimed off waivers from the Rockies in August. The 35-year-old backstop hit .301/.330/.410 with two homers and eight RBI over 83 at-bats between two teams in 2012. He'll attempt to latch on elsewhere in a reserve role.

Diamonbacks signed C Wil Nieves. No word yet on the financials, but we suspect Nieves will make the veteran's minimum until the end of the season. This is a situation of good timing for both player and organization. The Rockies designated Nieves for assignment earlier this month and Nieves cleverly elected free agency instead of a demotion to Triple-A. With Henry Blanco headed to the disabled list (presumably), Arizona desperately needed a veteran backup on short notice. Nieves carries no fantasy value.

Wil Nieves has elected free agency. The Rockies designated Nieves for assignment earlier this month after he batted .298 (14-for-47) with a home run and five RBI in 16 games. Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports that the Diamondbacks are set to sign the .226 career hitter. With Henry Blanco (hand) likely headed to the disabled list, Nieves would back up Miguel Montero.

Rockies activated C Wil Nieves from the 15-day disabled list; designated him for assignment. Nieves batted .298 (14-for-47) with a home run and five RBI in 16 games with the Rockies this season prior to hitting the disabled list in the early part of July with turf toe. He's just a .226 hitter in the big leagues, but could draw interest from a catching-starved team.

Wil Nieves (toe) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday. With the rumors swirling around that Ramon Hernandez may soon be traded, Nieves would likely assume the backup catcher's role behind Wilin Rosario once he is healthy enough to return. He'll return to an uninspiring .221/.268/.289 line through his first 47 at-bats.