The Royals announced today that right-handed relief pitcher Kanekoa Texeira, who was designated for assignment on May 18, was claimed on Outright Waivers by the Yankees. Texeira, 25, posted a 2.84 ERA and no record in six relief appearances for Kansas City in 2011, allowing two runs on 13 hits and three walks in 6.1 innings.

The Reds have claimed left-hander Daniel Ray Herrera off waivers from the Brewers. Herrera appeared in 36 games last season for Cincinnati, posting a 3.91 ERA with a record of 1-3.