Ross has been hired as a special assistant for the Dodgers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move would seem to signal that Ross's playing career is over. The 35-year-old right-handed hurler last pitched in the majors in 2019 with the Tigers, and in his 10-year career, he registered a 4.04 ERA while playing for the Athletics, Padres, Rangers and Cardinals along with Detroit.

Ross was released from his minor-league contract by the Rangers on Tuesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ross opted out of last season and struggled to a 6.11 ERA in seven starts for the Tigers in 2019. At age 34, he may have a tough time finding a suitor on the open market.

Ross was invited to big-league camp Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ross joined the Rangers on a minor-league deal in February but had spent the start of camp working out with the team's minor-league rehab group as he built himself back up to speed after opting out of last season. He could factor into the Rangers' rotation picture at some point this season but is unlikely to be an exciting fantasy option, as he's now 33 and has posted just one season with an ERA under 6.00 in the last five years.

Ross signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Friday which does not include an invitation to big-league camp.

EDGE Analysis

Ross spent 2017 as a Ranger but didn't have much success, posting a 7.71 ERA in 49 innings of work. After recording a 3.57 ERA in his first six years in the league, he now owns a 5.34 ERA over his last four. He opted out of the 2020 season, so he may have some work to do to get back into game shape.

Ross is expected to sit out the 2020 season, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander -- who is still a free agent -- will join his brother, Joe Ross, in sitting out in 2020 due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The 33-year-old Ross made seven starts for the Tigers in 2019 before injuries derailed his season. He finished with a 6.11 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 25:18 K:BB in 35.1 innings.

Ross was released by the Giants on Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ross has battled several significant injuries since 2016, but the Giants signed him as a non-roster invitee during the offseason. The right-hander allowed three earned runs over 3.2 innings in Cactus League play before spring training was suspended, but he'll be left searching for a new club ahead of the 2020 season.

Ross (elbow) could earn a roster spot as a reliever, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ross allowed three earned runs through 3.2 innings in Cactus League action before play was suspended. However, he remained healthy, a big step considering he has battled multiple serious injuries since the 2016 season. Due to his lack of durability and the team's desire to evaluate younger players, Ross' most likely role would be as a multi-inning reliever if he were to win a roster spot with the Giants.

Ross (elbow) felt good after throwing an inning Friday against Colorado, Evan Webeck of The Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Friday's outing was Ross' first game action since being shut down due to ulnar neuritis back in May. He's in camp with the Giants as a non-roster invitee and has a shot at a rotation spot if healthy, but expectations should probably be low for an oft-injured veteran who has just one season with an ERA below 6.00 in the last four years.

Ross (elbow) signed a one year, $1.75 million minor-league contract with the Giants on Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ross spent the 2019 season with the Tigers, but elbow and neck injuries sidelined him for most of the season. He made seven starts, accruing a 6.11 ERA and 1.67 WHIP with a 25:18 K:BB over 35.1 frames. He began throwing off a mound in August, though it remains to be seen if he'll be ready for the start of spring training. If healthy, Ross figures to begin the 2020 campaign in the minors, though he could certainly work his way into the big-league rotation if he performs well at Triple-A Sacramento.

Ross (elbow) has begun throwing off the mound, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

There is still a lot for Ross to accomplish during his rehab before he could return to the majors, and the clock is ticking on him getting back before the end of the season. He will likely continue to ramp up before beginning a lengthy rehab assignment.