Transactions

Brian Bass has been signed by the Astros and is reporting to AAA OKC, according to Brian McTaggart via Twitter. Here's a brief background.

• Born January 6th, 1982 in Pinehurst, North Carolina
• Attended Robert E Lee HS in Montgomery, Alabama
• Drafted in the 6th Round by the Royals in 2000
• Spent 7 seasons in the Royals system, before becoming a FA and signing with the Twins
• Pitched a season in the minors for the Twins
• Made his ML Debut April 1st, 2008 with the Twins
• Traded to Orioles late in 2008
• Spent about a season in the Majors for the Orioles
• Released after 2009 season
• Signed with Pirates, appeared in 4 games before being DFA
• After being released, signed Minor League Contract with the Phillies in 2011
• Played in Korea in 2012
• Career Major League Stat Line: 9-7, 1 save, 5.16 ERA, 104 Ks in 183 IP

In another transaction, Brandon Barnes has been called up to Oklahoma City from Corpus Christi, according to CampbellChron via Twitter. OKC had an extra roster spot, after Justin Ruggiano was traded to the Marlins yesterday.