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

EDGE Analysis

A veteran of 47 career MLB appearances (44 starts), Tepesch will look to reignite his career in independent ball after struggling mightily during stops at the Triple-A and Double-A ranks in 2018. The 30-year-old last surfaced in the big leagues in 2017, when he covered 15.2 innings as a member of the Twins and Blue Jays.

Tepesch was released by the Tigers on Monday, Emily Waldon of The Athletic Detroit reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepesch's stint with the Tigers lasted less than a month, with the right-hander accumulating a brutal 8.22 ERA across 7.2 innings with Double-A Erie before being cut loose. He's compiled a 6.59 ERA across 97 innings between Double- and Triple-A this season.

Tepesch was traded from the Blue Jays to the Tigers on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepesch will report to Double-A Erie where he'll serve as organizational starting depth for Detroit. Seeing as the Tigers are thin on starting pitching, Tepesch could find himself in the big-league rotation down the stretch should a need arise. The 29-year-old owns a 4.71 ERA across parts of four major-league campaigns.

Tepesch signed a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays earlier this month, Jacob Rosenfarb of FanRagSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The deal didn't include an invitation to the Blue Jays' major-league camp, despite the right-hander having covered 15.2 innings over four MLB outings with Minnesota and Toronto in 2017. Tepesch didn't find much success in either locale, but will return to the Blue Jays organization and presumably attempt to revive his career in the high minors. He'll likely fill a rotation spot at Triple-A Buffalo or work as a long man out of the bullpen.

Tepesch was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old righty cleared waivers and will remain with the Jays to begin the offseason. Tepesch has appeared in 47 big-league game, 44 of which he started, but only logged four outings this season with Minnesota and Buffalo.

Tepesch was designated for assignment on Saturday, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays needed to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Luis Santos, whose contract was selected from Triple-A. Tepesch logged a 5.17 ERA in four big-league starts this year and has a 4.71 ERA in 238.2 MLB innings.

Tepesch was reinstated from paternity leave and sent down to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Mike Wilner of BlueJaysTalk reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepesch seemed to be the odd man following Tom Koehler's call up Thursday, and it was made official prior to this weekend's series against the Twins. Instead of occupying a spot in the bullpen, Tepesch will journey back to Buffalo for the time being, but he could return to the big-league club as early as next week when the rosters expand. During three starts with the Blue Jays, the right-hander has posted a 5.14 ERA and 1.71 WHIP while recording just seven strikeouts in 14 innings. Following Tepesch's demotion, it appears likely that Joe Biagini will come up from Triple-A Buffalo and start for Toronto on Sunday.

Tepesch (paternity) may be an odd man out regarding Toronto's rotation moving forward, with Tom Koehler entering the fold for Thursday's game against the Rays, Mike Wilner of BlueJaysTalk reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepesch struggled during his previous outing Saturday, giving up a pair of runs on five hits and three walks in just 3.2 innings against the Cubs. He hasn't provided much in his four starts this season, posting a 5.17 ERA and 1.98 WHIP while only striking out nine over 15.2 innings. There hasn't been any official word on whether the right-hander will be replaced in the coming days, but the with JA Happ set to take the mound Friday, Tepesch will either pick up a start this weekend, or quite possibly head to the bullpen for the rest of the season.

Tepesch was placed on the paternity list Tuesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepesch will be away from the team for a maximum of three games while he awaits the birth of his child. Due to the Blue Jays' off day Monday, the team wouldn't have needed Tepesch until their games either Friday or Saturday against the Rays, so the right-hander's absence for a few days won't force manager John Gibbons to alter his rotation. The Blue Jays called up Tim Mayza from Triple-A Buffalo to provide some extra depth in the meantime.

Tepesch didn't factor into the decision after giving up two runs on five hits and three walks over 3.2 innings Saturday against the Cubs. He struck out three batters.

EDGE Analysis

Tepesch struggled Saturday -- throwing just 67 pitches and registering his shortest outing as a Blue Jay -- after tossing a quality start and earning his first win of the season last week. He now owns an unimpressive 5.17 ERA and 9:9 K:BB through four big-league starts, and he may be in jeopardy of losing his spot in the rotation with Joe Biagini nearing a promotion. Even if he is given another start, which would likely come Friday against the Twins, he isn't a viable fantasy option.