8:15 AM - Michael Almanzar (Wsh) agreed to a minor-league deal with Washington on Wednesday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

10:54 AM - Michael Almanzar (Det) signed a minor league contract with the Tigers on Tuesday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

1:54 PM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) only got one hit in 12 spring training plate appearances, striking out three times.

11:15 AM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league contract Wednesday, Steve Melewski of MASN Sports reports.

10:10 AM - Michael Almanzar (Bos) returned Rule 5 pick 3B Michael Almanzar to the Red Sox.

10:08 AM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) activated 3B Michael Almanzar from the 60-day disabled list; designated him for assignment.

12:47 PM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) transferred 3B Michael Almanzar from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

5:10 PM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) Almanzar (knee) has resumed baseball activities.

8:57 AM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) Almanzar (knee) was given another PRP injection in his left knee on Thursday.

9:37 AM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) Almanzar was given a PRP injection earlier this week to assist the healing of his left knee.

12:26 PM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) Almanzar (knee) served as the DH for five innings Tuesday in a simulated game.

1:15 PM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) Almanzar (knee) is close to being ready to play in games at extended spring training.

2:38 PM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) Almanzar (knee) will likely start the season on the disabled list.

10:37 AM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) Almanzar was diagnosed with left patellar tendinitis following an MRI.

8:55 AM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) Almanzar (knee) will be shut down for a couple of days.

8:59 AM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) Almanzar is getting an MRI on his left knee.

12:52 PM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) 5 pick Michael Almanzar went 2-for-3 and hit his first homer as the Orioles edged the Pirates 7-6 on Monday.

5:49 AM - Michael Almanzar (Bal) selected 3B Michael Almanzar from the Red Sox in the 2013 Rule 5 draft.