9:41 AM - Matt Murton (Det) agreed to a minor league contract with the Tigers on Monday.

12:28 PM - Matt Murton (ChC) is 3-for-12 with a run and two RBI since returning from the disabled list Saturday.

4:39 PM - Matt Murton (ChC) was placed on the disabled list with an oblique strain, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

12:17 PM - Matt Murton (ChC) was reassigned to minor league camp Friday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

5:56 AM - Matt Murton (ChC) (appendix) made his spring debut Friday, going 0-for-2 and playing left field.

6:05 PM - Matt Murton (ChC) (appendix) had four at-bats in a simulated game Tuesday, the Cubs' official site reports.

3:27 PM - Matt Murton (ChC) (appendix) was able to hit off a batting tee Monday, Carrie Muskat of Cubs.com reports.

6:20 AM - Matt Murton (ChC) had his appendix removed Saturday and rejoined the team Wednesday, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

11:14 AM - Matt Murton (ChC) received an invitation to spring training Tuesday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.