Blazek cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Fresno on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blazek was designated for assignment as the Nationals made three deadline-day additions to their bullpen Wednesday. He's allowed four runs in five big-league innings this season, striking out zero batters while walking five.

Blazek's contract was selected by the Nationals on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old has thrown 123 career big-league innings, recording a respectable 4.39 ERA. He's been out of the league since 2017. In 26 frames for Triple-A Fresno this season, he owns a poor 5.54 ERA.

Blazek will not be called up for Sunday's contest as originally reported, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dougherty's report suggests Blazek is still likely to join the team, though after Sunday's contest so the team can more easily make space on the 25-man roster. Blazek has posted a 5.54 ERA with Triple-A Fresno this season, though his 28:10 K:BB across 26 innings suggests he's deserved better results.

Blazek will have his contract selected by the Nationals on Sunday, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blazek signed with the Nationals on May 13 but has not pitched in the majors since 2017. His results at Triple-A Fresno have been mixed, as he has a 5.54 ERA but a 28:10 K:BB across 26 innings. He is not currently on the 40-man roster.

Blazek had his contract purchased by the Nationals on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Blazek had been playing independent ball in the American Association, but he'll head to Triple-A Fresno after the Nationals bought out his contract. He last surfaced in the big leagues with Milwaukee during the 2017 season.

Blazek signed a contract Thursday with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blazek will look to restart his career in the independent ranks after he was unable to secure a minor-league deal heading into 2019. The 30-year-old has appeared in 109 career games at the MLB level but pitched exclusively in the minors in the Diamondbacks organization last season, accruing a 4.05 ERA and 18:5 K:BB in 13.1 innings between three affiliates.

The Diamondbacks reassigned Blazek to their minor-league camp Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blazek stuck around in big-league camp to the bitter end, but he was unable to usurp lefty T.J. McFarland for the final opening in the Arizona bullpen. The 29-year-old Blazek worked as a swingman in the minors with the Brewers organization last season, but it's expected that he'll work in relief on a full-time basis at Triple-A Reno in 2018.

Blazek signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Monday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blazek split time with Triple-A Colorado Springs and the Brewers in 2017, compiling a respectable 3.71 ERA across 85 innings with the Sky Sox but struggling to an 8.31 ERA in 8.1 innings with the big club. He should get a chance to compete for a spot in the Diamondbacks' bullpen in spring training, though even if he breaks camp with the big club, he likely won't be tabbed for anything other than low leverage work.

Blazek will become a free agent and hit the open market following the conclusion of the 2017 season.

EDGE Analysis

Blazek made five appearances with the Brewers this season, allowing eight earned runs in 8.2 innings, including a disastrous start against the Nationals in late July, which ended up being his last big-league outing of the year. The 28-year-old was a solid contributor at the Triple-A level for Colorado Springs, and will likely latch on with an organization in the hopes of making the 25-man roster next year.

Blazek was outrighted to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The reliever was designated for assignment by the Brewers on Sunday, and after passing through waivers, will remain with Colorado Springs moving forward. Throughout the course of the 2017 season in the big league, Blazek has accumulated a 8.31 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 8.2 innings of work, including a disastrous appearance as a starter in Washington on July 27.