6:47 AM - Roman Mendez (Wsh) signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Wednesday, SB Nation's Chris Cotillo reports.

12:02 PM - Roman Mendez (Bos) pitched 5.1 innings this spring while posting an ERA of 10.31 and WHIP of 2.81.

8:52 AM - Roman Mendez (Bos) cleared waivers Monday and was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.

12:58 PM - Roman Mendez (Bos) was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Wednesday.

10:49 AM - Roman Mendez (Bos) was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox on Friday.

2:44 PM - Roman Mendez (Tex) was designated for assignment on Tuesday.

1:55 PM - Roman Mendez (Tex) was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

12:20 PM - Roman Mendez (Tex) recalled RHP Roman Mendez from Triple-A Round Rock.

8:48 AM - Roman Mendez (Tex) optioned RHP Roman Mendez to Double-A Frisco.

1:27 PM - Roman Mendez (Tex) prospect right-hander Roman Mendez will miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his elbow.