Black signed with the New Jersey Jackals of the independent Can-Am League on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

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Black owns a 2.96 ERA in 51.2 major-league innings but last pitched in the big leagues in 2015. He has battled shoulder injuries since then and struggled to a 5.25 ERA in 36 innings in the Giants' minor-league system last year.

Black (shoulder) has not pitched the last six days due to a groin injury. Black had just been activated off the disabled list and optioned to Triple-A when hit with this injury. He finally appeared to be over the neck and shoulder woes that have plagued him the past year when beset with this latest ailment. Once he is able to get back on the mound, if his velocity is able to stay in the mid-90s range and control improves, he could make his way back up to the majors.

Black (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday. Black likely requires more time for recovery, but his time allotted for a rehab stint may be up. As a result, the team has decided to activate him and send him back to Triple-A Las Vegas for more recovery time.

Manager Terry Collins said Sunday that Black (shoulder) is a bit further off from returning to the Mets, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. Black has made 12 appearances with three different affiliates since coming out of spring training with the shoulder concern, but with his control still appearing shaky in a few of those outings, he'll have to stick around in the minors a little longer. With Jeurys Familia locking himself in as the Mets' closer, Black isn't poised to challenge for a role of much consequence once he's formally activated by the Mets.

Black retired the side in order to close out Triple-A Las Vegas' 9-4 win Saturday. Black gave up four earned runs in his first appearance for the 51s on Thursday but rebounded nicely Saturday. If he is able to go unscathed for another outing or two, he should be back with the Mets this week.

Black (shoulder) surrendered four earned runs on two hits and two walks while recording just one out Thursday at Triple-A Las Vegas. Black was just moved up to the 51s to continue his rehab after pitching well for Double-A Binghamton. He is still struggling to regain his velocity, which has only been in 93-94 rather than 96-97 mph range. Black will make several appearances for Las Vegas before he is considered for activation off the disabled list to rejoin the Mets.

Black (shoulder) threw a scoreless inning for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday. Black cleared a major hurdle last week, pitching on back-to-back days. He is inching closer to rejoining the Mets, but that won't occur while the Mets are on their current road trip which ends Sunday. In addition, Black may need to pitch at Triple-A Las Vegas before he is activated off the disabled list.

Black (shoulder) is ready to be activated from the disabled list, ESPN New York reports. Black has been on the disabled list since the beginning of the season because of the shoulder issue, but finally appears ready to rejoin the club. It's unclear when the Mets plan to activate him, but he'll likely retake a role in middle relief when he is.

Black (neck) tossed a perfect seventh, striking out one while hitting 94 mph for Double-A Binghamton on Monday. Black will make a few appearances for the B-Mets before moving up to Triple-A Las Vegas. If his velocity can sit consistently around 94, he should be back with the parent club before too long.

Black (neck) allowed two doubles and a run while recording two outs for High-A St. Lucie on Thursday but is still expected to move his rehab to Double-A Binghamton, possibly this weekend, ESPN New York reports. Black has struggled in his rehab appearances, as he works his way back from his injuries. Despite those issues, he will move up the ladder to the next minor-league level. Black likely will have several outings before advancing to Triple-A Las Vegas and then probably back to the parent club.