The Minnesota Twins have signed David Murphy to a Minor League contract.

The contract carries a $1.15 million salary. Murphy will be assigned to Triple-A Rochester.

Murphy, 34, was in camp with the Boston Red Sox but didn't make the Major League roster.

James Loney has agreed to a Minor League deal with the San Diego Padres, according to a report.

Loney was recently released by the Tampa Bay Rays, who remain responsible for his $8 million salary this season less whatever he earns on another contract.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Sam LeCure to a Minor League contract.

The right-hander will join the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers.

LeCure, who will turn 32 in May, signed a minors pact with the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason but was released late in Spring Training.

The Houston Astros have signed Cuban infielder Anibal Sierra to a Minor League contract valued at $3.5 million, according to sources.

The contract will be made official after July 2, so the Astros will be able to include the deal in their budget for next year.

The total fee for Sierra will be about $7 million, including fees associated with international signing limits, sources said.

A shortstop and second baseman, Sierra played parts of three seasons with Santiago in the Cuban National Series, hitting a combined .238 in 91 games before leaving the country for the Dominican Republic eight months ago.

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to sign Miguel Gonzalez to a Minor League contract.

Gonzalez was released by the Baltimore Orioles late last week.

The Orioles made him a "competitive" offer to pitch in the minors, but he apparently felt he had a better opportunity waiting for him elsewhere.