12:52 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) released RHP Jose Valverde.

2:10 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) Valverde earned his first win of the season after pitching a scoreless 14th inning on Sunday.

6:51 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) to ESPN New York's Adam Rubin, the Mets are likely to make a change at closer.

4:10 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) manager Terry Collins said he's sticking with Jose Valverde as his closer.

3:20 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) Valverde allowed two solo home runs in a non-save situation during Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks.

9:23 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) Valverde blew a save by giving up a three-run homer to the Angels' Raul Ibanez in the ninth inning Saturday.

7:26 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) Valverde retired all three Braves he faced for his second save on Thursday.

6:44 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) Valverde made it interesting in Tuesday's win over the Braves, loading the bases before escaping without incident in the Mets' 4-0 win.

9:06 AM - Jose Valverde (NYM) Mets plan to evaluate internal options, including Jose Valverde, to address their closer situation without Bobby Parnell.

12:03 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) manager Terry Collins confirmed Wednesday that Jose Valverde will fill in as the team's closer.

9:52 AM - Jose Valverde (NYM) Valverde is expected to serve as the Mets' closer with Bobby Parnell (elbow) sidelined.

1:09 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) Valverde struck out three batters over 1 1/3 scoreless innings Monday against the Nationals.

2:53 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) Valverde could see some save opportunities early in the season as Bobby Parnell returns from neck surgery.

9:11 AM - Jose Valverde (NYM) purchased the contract of RHP Jose Valverde from Triple-A Las Vegas.

7:20 AM - Jose Valverde (NYM) Sports' Jon Heyman believes Jose Valverde will make the Mets.

1:13 PM - Jose Valverde (NYM) Valverde surrendered two runs and three hits in his inning Tuesday versus the Cardinals.

5:10 AM - Jose Valverde (NYM) signed RHP Jose Valverde to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

6:33 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) a previous report, Jose Valverde has not signed a contract with the Diamondbacks.

4:23 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Sports' Jon Heyman reports that Jose Valverde has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks.

10:24 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) released RHP Jose Valverde.

11:54 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde has been placed on the inactive list with Triple-A Toledo.

12:57 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) sent RHP Jose Valverde outright to Triple-A Toledo.

11:37 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) designated RHP Jose Valverde for assignment.

12:45 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) up against the Orioles, Jose Valverde gave up four runs and five hits in the ninth Wednesday.

2:07 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) manager Jim Leyland indicated Friday that he's not ready to remove Jose Valverde from the closer role.

1:38 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) coming in with a man on first, Jose Valverde gave up a two-run homer to Lorenzo Cain to take a blown save on Wednesday.

7:35 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde worked a scoreless ninth inning against the Royals to pick up his ninth save of the season on Tuesday.

3:56 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde tallied his eighth save of 2013 in the Tigers' 6-4 win over Cleveland on Saturday.

6:22 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde, coming on in a non-save situation, allowed a pair of solo home runs against the Indians on Friday.

7:14 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde gave up four runs for his second blown save of the season in Friday's loss to the Orioles.

12:37 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde earned his sixth save of the season Monday in the Tigers' 6-5 defeat of the Pirates.

8:50 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde worked a scoreless ninth inning against the Twins on Thursday, striking out two and earning his fifth save of the season.

7:21 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde shut the Rangers down in the ninth inning on Friday, preserving a one-run lead and earning his fourth save of the season.

6:53 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde rebounded from his first blown save of the season to pitch a scoreless ninth inning against the Astros on Tuesday.

1:25 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde suffered his first blown save of the season Sunday, coughing up a one-run lead in a loss to the Indians.

7:29 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde worked a scoreless ninth inning against the Astros on Friday, earning his third save of the season.

12:12 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde is not available for Monday's game against the Twins.

12:20 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde tossed a perfect ninth inning Saturday for his second save.

7:56 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde notched his first save of the year in the Tigers' 7-5 victory over the Royals on Wednesday.

3:51 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) purchased the contract of RHP Jose Valverde from High-A Lakeland.

3:29 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde is expected to be added to the Tigers' roster as soon as Friday.

1:35 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde is expected to join the Tigers' bullpen within the next couple of days.

10:07 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Tigers have assigned Jose Valverde to their High-A Lakeland roster.

4:56 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde tossed another scoreless inning on Wednesday afternoon in an extended spring training game.

4:00 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde will begin pitching for High-A Lakeland later this week if Wednesday's bullpen session goes fine.

1:22 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde struck out four over two perfect innings Monday in an extended spring training game.

1:31 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde tossed a hitless inning Friday in an extended spring training game.

10:55 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde has reported to the Tigers' spring training complex in Lakeland, Florida.

8:27 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) signed RHP Jose Valverde to a minor league contract.

5:05 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Scott Boras said Thursday that his client, Jose Valverde, has thrown bullpen sessions for scouts from multiple teams in recent days.

11:56 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde's agent, Scott Boras, said Monday that his client has dropped 18 pounds this offseason.

7:57 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) manager Jim Leyland said Monday that re-signing Jose Valverde is still "not in the picture."

5:15 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Tigers "remain interested" in bringing back Jose Valverde.

11:14 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde will not pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic due to a personal issue.

6:00 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Henning of the Detroit News reports that the Tigers are not considering re-signing Jose Valverde.

8:01 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde will pitch for the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

10:22 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Martino of the New York Daily News reports that the Mets aren't expected to sign Jose Valverde before the start of the season.

4:28 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Davidoff of the New York Post reports that the door remains "slightly ajar" for Jose Valverde to join the Mets as their closer.

7:42 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) Valverde's agent, Scott Boras, said Friday that interest in his client is growing and that he has fielded calls in recent days.

6:56 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, agent Scott Boras has denied planting a rumor suggesting that the Marlins were interested in his client, Jose Valverde.

8:31 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Spencer of the Miami Herald was told Monday that reports about the Marlins nearing a deal with free agent reliever Jose Valverde are "utterly false."

7:26 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) to Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes, the Marlins are nearing a one-year deal with Jose Valverde.

5:41 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports that the Mets are pursuing Jose Valverde "to compete -- or more likely unseat -- Frank Francisco as closer."

1:07 PM - Jose Valverde (Det) that Rafael Soriano has signed, agent Scott Boras said he expects Jose Valverde to receive more interest from teams.

7:42 AM - Jose Valverde (Det) general manager Dave Dombrowski said on MLB Network Radio on Wednesday that it's "doubtful" that free agent reliever Jose Valverde will return.