Shipley signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Jan. 14, Baseball America reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shipley has been in the Mariners organization the last two seasons but didn't make an appearance in 2023, most recently posting a 3.79 ERA and 58:36 K:BB over 54.2 relief innings at Double-A Arkansas in 2022. Slated to turn 32 later this month, Shipley hasn't reached the big leagues since 2018.

Shipley re-signed April 6 with the Mariners on a minor-league contract.

EDGE Analysis

Shipley has yet to report to an affiliate, as he's likely building up at the Mariners' facility in Arizona after he had remained unsigned throughout spring training. Once he's deemed ready for game action, Shipley could settle at Double-A Arkansas, where he spent his entire first season in the Seattle organization and pitched to a 3.79 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 54.2 innings. The 31-year-old right-hander has previously seen action in the majors in parts of three seasons, though he hasn't made an appearance at baseball's top level since 2018.

The Reds reassigned Shipley to their minor-league camp Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Shipley, a 2013 first-round pick of the Diamondbacks, hasn't appeared in the majors since 2018. He'll likely report to Triple-A Louisville when the minor-league season begins in May.

Shipley signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Wednesday as a non-roster invitee.

EDGE Analysis

Shipley will get the chance to compete for a major-league roster spot during spring training after being let go by the Royals at the beginning of September. The right-handed swingman hasn't appeared in the big leagues in either of the past two seasons but posted a 5.95 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 95.1 innings with Triple-A Reno in 2019.

The Royals released Shipley on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Shipley's release will open up a spot in the Royals' 60-man roster pool. The right-hander had been working out at the Royals' alternate training site since the conclusion of summer camp.

Shipley will be a part of the Royals' 60-man player pool this season, Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shipley was in camp on a minor-league deal prior to the shutdown. He was once a top prospect in the Diamondbacks' system, but he has been languishing with earned run averages north of 5.00 at Triple-A over the last few seasons.

Shipley agreed to a minor-league contract with the Royals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Shipley has thrown 100 innings in the majors, all for the Diamondbacks. The 2013 first-round pick hasn't shown much in those innings, posting a 5.49 ERA and a 14.3 percent strikeout rate. He spent all of 2019 with Triple-A Reno, struggling to a 5.95 ERA in 95.1 innings of work. He'll make $600,000 if he makes the big-league roster, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Shipley was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old, formerly a top pitching prospect, has fallen off the map due to poor command (4.1 career BB/9) and an inability to keep the ball in the yard (1.7 career HR/9). Shipley's pitch repertoire is decent, but the Diamondbacks ultimately decided he wasn't worth keeping on the 40-man roster over other prospects in the organization. He figures to act as an organizational depth piece, though his former prospect shine could attract other teams if they think he has potential to correct his aforementioned shortcomings.

Shipley was optioned to Triple-A Reno prior to the Diamondbacks' 5-3 win over the Marlins on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Shipley's latest stint in the majors lasted just two games, with the right-hander receiving the demotion after giving up four runs on four hits and two walks over two innings Monday in Arizona's loss in the series opener. The Diamondbacks had been developing Shipley as a starter since selecting him in the first round of the 2013 first-year player draft, but after finding limited success in that capacity in recent seasons, it appears he has transitioned to a full-time bullpen role.

Shipley was called up to the majors Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Shipley tossed three scoreless innings for Arizona earlier in the month. He's up to replace Jake Barrett, who was optioned to Triple-A Reno.