Niese was released by the Mariners on Monday, Mike Curto of the Tacoma Rainiers broadcast booth reports.

Niese signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Niese has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, Jordan Lauterbach of Newsday reports.

Niese (shoulder) was released by the Rangers on Friday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Niese is dealing with a strained muscle in his left shoulder and will be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks as a result, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Niese signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday which includes an invitation to spring training, Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reports.

Niese is returning to the Yankees on a minor league contract, George A. King III of the New York Post reports.

Niese was released Sunday by the Yankees.

Niese (knee) made his spring training debut Monday, tossing a scoreless inning in a 13-1 loss to the Pirates.

Niese (knee) will compete for a spot in the Yankees bullpen during spring training, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.