12:44 PM - John Ely (Bos) Sox signed RHP John Ely to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

6:57 AM - John Ely (Hou) released RHP John Ely.

1:48 PM - John Ely (Hou) Ely will undergo season-ending Tommy surgery Wednesday.

10:55 AM - John Ely (Hou) Ely will undergo Tommy surgery.

10:52 AM - John Ely (Hou) optioned RHP John Ely to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

11:57 AM - John Ely (Hou) Ely pitched three scoreless innings out of the Astros pen Friday against the Braves.