The Oilers placed Manning on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manning has been a healthy scratch for 18 consecutive contests, so this move hardly comes as a surprise. It wouldn't be shocking to see the 29-year-old blueliner back with the big club later this season, but he won't have any fantasy value in 2019-20.

Manning has not made an appearance in December.

EDGE Analysis

Manning has been unable to unseat Caleb Jones for playing time on the third pairing. Jones, a prospect, will likely continue to hold down the job, while Manning figures to serve as defensive depth. The 29-year-old has just one goal and 17 PIM in nine appearances this year.

Manning has not appeared in seven games since returning from a hand injury.

EDGE Analysis

Manning has one goal, 17 PIM and 10 hits in nine games this season. He is typically the Oilers' seventh defenseman, although he could occasionally draw in for the recently recalled Joel Persson. Manning would likely step into the lineup if injuries struck on the blue line.

The Oilers activated Manning (hand) off injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It isn't clear if Manning will be in the lineup for Thursday's game against L.A., but he'll be available if needed. The 29-year-old has potted one goal while averaging just 11:03 of ice time in nine games this campaign.

Manning (hand) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Manning was lauded for dropping the mitts against Barclay Goodrow during Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks, but it appears he'll miss time due to the bout. The 29-year-old will be eligible to return from IR against the Sharks on Nov. 19. They recalled 22-year-old Caleb Jones from AHL Bakersfield to fill the void.

Manning racked up 15 PIM in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Manning fought Sharks forward Barclay Goodrow in the second period, but it was the former who earned a game misconduct penalty. Manning was appearing for just the second time in the Oilers' last seven games, as Joel Persson took a turn as a healthy scratch. Manning is likely to serve as defensive depth when Adam Larsson (lower leg) returns within the next couple of weeks.

Manning was a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The defenseman had appeared in the previous seven games, but he found himself out of the lineup with Joel Persson returning from a concussion. Manning may find playing time harder to come by going forward -- the Oilers have eight healthy defensemen on the roster. William Lagesson seems most likely to be sent down to AHL Bakersfield, while Manning would watch most games from the press box.

Manning scored a goal on two shots Wednesday in a 6-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old defenseman drew into the Edmonton lineup since last February, and it happened to be against the team that had traded him to the Oilers. Manning powered home a one-timer from long range early in the third period, his first goal since Jan. 20, 2018. It was a nice moment for Manning, but he remains a depth player at best for the Oilers.

Manning has yet to appear for the Oilers in 2019-20.

EDGE Analysis

Such is life for a seventh defenseman. Manning would only make an appearance if another blueliner is unavailable. He produced only four points in 39 games between the Oilers and Blackhawks last season.

Manning cleared waivers but will remain with the Oilers to start the season.

EDGE Analysis

Manning's stay with the Oilers will likely come down to how long Joel Persson (shoulder) is sidelined. Since Manning has already cleared waivers, he will not need to do so again before being sent down. It is likely the 29-year-old will be a healthy scratch more often than not at the start of the year.