Brian

Simmons

Simmons played in 10 games for Triple-A Portland last month, going 2-for-20. He’ll replace Lyle Mouton for the Red Barons.

Simmons, who has appeared in the majors with the White Sox and the Blue Jays, had been playing in the Atlantic League. He’ll help fill in for the injured Kory DeHaan.

Simmons was batting .224/.270/.355 in 82 games.

Simmons, who spent half-seasons in the majors with the White Sox in 1999 and the Blue Jays in 2001, bounced around last year, playing in 42 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 10 games for Triple-A Portland and nine games for the Atlantic City Surf of the Atlantic League. He’ll contend for a spot on Triple-A Rochester’s roster.