6:05 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Tuesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training.

11:19 AM - David Buchanan (PHI) was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Friday.

3:40 AM - David Buchanan (PHI) or Adam Morgan are the likely options to replace Zach Eflin in the Phillies' rotation, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

12:25 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) had his start skipped at Triple-Aon Tuesday and is a strong candidate to start Thursday at Colorado, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

12:37 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) and Alec Asher were optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

4:32 AM - David Buchanan (PHI) will compete for the fifth spot in the Phillies' rotation this spring, the team's official site reports.

2:04 AM - David Buchanan (PHI) allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits over 6.2 innings Sunday against the Marlins. He struck out seven and walked one.

6:26 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) gave up six hits, an earned run and two walks over 4.2 innings on Tuesday against the Mets. He struck out three but did not factor into the decision.

7:25 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) gave up two runs (one earned) on seven hits in five innings against Miami on Wednesday. He struck out three and didn't factor into the decision.

6:55 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) (2-9) yielded five hits, two earned runs and two walks in a 4-0 loss to the Nationals on Tuesday. He struck out five.

3:13 AM - David Buchanan (PHI) will remain in the rotation and make his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Nationals, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

1:53 AM - David Buchanan (PHI) manager Pete Mackanin indicated Buchanan's rotation spot is at risk after his poor outing Wednesday, CSN Philadelphia reports. "We're going to reassess that and evaluate the whole thing," Mackanin said.

7:35 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) (2-8) was rocked for 10 hits, three walks and four runs over just 3.1 innings against Atlanta on Wednesday.

10:55 AM - David Buchanan (PHI) will start Wednesday's game for the Phillies, Jim Salisbury of CSN reports.

12:51 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) type="short">RP</name></position><salary currency="usd">947100</salary></season-details><years-of-experience>3</years-of-experience><snalysis><![CDATA[Buchanan has struggled in 10 starts for the Phillies this season, posting a 9.00 ERA while allowing 75 hits over 49 innings. He's had much better results at the Triple-A level - 2.54 ERA, 12 starts - and it's now unclear whether he'll be used as a starter or reliever upon his return to Philadelphia.

1:48 AM - David Buchanan (PHI) manager Pete Mackanin said Buchanan was optioned to Triple-A so he can remain on a normal pitching schedule, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

7:02 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley following Monday's game, Stephen Gross of The Morning Call reports.

6:04 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) earned the win Monday, allowing just three runs in 6.1 innings against the Rays.

10:11 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) (0-5) allowed one run on eight hits over five innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Saturday.

4:02 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) is a "good bet" to start for the Phillies on Saturday, the team's official site reports.

2:25 AM - David Buchanan (PHI) allowed one run on seven hits over 6.1 innings in a win for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday. He struck out four and walked three.

3:57 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) starter David Buchanan has thrown four straight quality starts.

4:46 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) optioned RHP David Buchanan to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

1:47 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) Buchanan limited the Brewers to one run over seven innings Thursday in the Phillies' 9-1 victory.

1:07 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) Buchanan fell to 4-4, allowing three runs over five innings in Sunday's loss to the Braves.

7:31 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) Buchanan improved to 4-3, allowing two runs over five innings as the Phillies defeated the Marlins 7-4 on Tuesday.

7:14 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) Buchanan improved to 3-3, allowing one run over 7 2/3 innings in Thursday's win over the Cardinals.

12:01 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) Buchanan allowed four runs on six hits over six innings in a loss to the Reds on Sunday.

6:01 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) Buchanan took the loss, allowing seven runs in six innings as the Phillies lost to the Nationals 7-0 on Tuesday.

6:06 PM - David Buchanan (PHI) Buchanan got the loss, allowing four runs (three earned) in 6 2/3 innings as the Phillies fell to the Mets on Thursday.