The Tampa Bay Rays signed reliever Jeff Bennett to a major league contract.
Joe Nelson was optioned to Triple-A Durham in order to clear room on their 25-man roster.
James Houser was released to clear room for Bennett on the 40-man roster.
Bennett was released by the Braves on July 30th, who had a 3.18 ERA in 33 relief appearances in 2009.
Rays Sign Reliever Jeff Bennett