Karns was released by the Orioles on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karns will hit the open market after being designated for assignment in July and subsequently passing through waivers untouched. The veteran right-hander made four appearances with Baltimore earlier in the season -- allowing seven hits while posting a 5:3 K:BB across 5.1 scoreless innings -- before landing on the IL with a forearm strain.

Karns (forearm) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and then designated for assignment Friday by the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Karns was sent to the shelf April 9 due to a right forearm strain, and even though he's finally returned to health, the Orioles have elected to send him to waivers.

Karns (forearm) tossed a 20-pitch simulated game Saturday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karns' return to the Orioles finally looks to be in sight after he's spent more than three months on the shelf with right forearm tightness. The long reliever has already completed four minor-league rehab appearances this month and expects to be ready for reinstatement from the 60-day injured list at the beginning of August, when the Orioles will have wrapped up a nine-game road trip.

Karns' (forearm) rehab has moved to Double-A Bowie, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He gave up three runs while recording just two outs in an outing for High-A Frederick on Friday but is apparently ready to face more advanced hitters. Karns is trending toward an activation in late July.

Karns (forearm) will make a rehab appearance for High-A Frederick on Friday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karns has made four appearances on his latest rehab assignment, all in rookie ball to date. He's allowed just one run on one hit in 4.1 innings of work, though his 3:3 K:BB isn't particularly encouraging. None of his appearances have been longer than two innings, as he's expected to pitch out of the bullpen when he returns to Baltimore.

Karns (forearm) began a minor-league rehab assignment last week with the Orioles' rookie-level Gulf Coast League affiliate, appearing in three games and giving up one run on one hit and three walks over 2.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Karns has been on the shelf since early April after being diagnosed with a strained forearm. The right-hander opted to treat the injury through rest and rehab rather than surgery, thereby allowing him to pitch again this season. Since he's been sidelined for almost three months, Karns will need additional time on the farm to build up his arm. If he avoids any further setbacks in his subsequent rehab outings, he'll likely return from the 60-day injured list at some point shortly after the All-Star break.

Karns (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Karns has had multiple setbacks as he works his way back from a forearm strain, though it was confirmed in early May by Dr. James Andrews that he wouldn't require surgery. The transaction has little effect on his return date, which doesn't appear to be coming any time soon.

Karns received a second opinion on his strained forearm from Dr. James Andrews on Monday which confirmed that he won't need surgery, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karns received an injection and will be shut down from throwing for 7-to-10 days. He'll then need to build his arm strength back up, so he doesn't appear to be close to returning to the field.

Karns will receive a second opinion on his strained forearm Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karns has battled the injury since early April. He's already had to put his rehab on hold twice. More clarity about his eventual return date could emerge Monday.

Karns (forearm) will resume a throwing program Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Karns was pulled off his rehab assignment earlier in the week after experiencing renewed discomfort in his forearm, but he's been cleared to pick his throwing program back up after being evaluated by team doctors Tuesday. It remains to be seen how this recent setback will alter his return timeline. Karns has been on the shelf since April 9.