The Diamondbacks signed Owens to a minor-league contract Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Owens, who was optioned to the organization's minor-league camp a day earlier, would be developed as a reliever going forward, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

The Dodgers optioned Owens to their minor-league camp Saturday, Daren Smith of MiLB.com reports.

Owens was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers on Friday, Bill Shaikin of The Los Angeles Times reports.

Owens will make his first start for Double-A Portland on Monday, Mark Chiarelli of MassLive.com reports.

Owens was demoted to Double-A Portland on Monday, Evan Drellich of CSN New England reports.

Owens allowed one run (unearned) on two hits and four walks while striking out 10 over six innings for Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.

Owens walked just three batters over 12 innings in his final two spring outings, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Owens is simplifying his delivery that starts with a smaller step, Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Owens was optioned to minor-league camp Tuesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.