The Giants released Fletcher on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Fletcher was one of two relievers with prior MLB experience cut loose by the Giants' Triple-A affiliate on Thursday, with right-hander Trevor Hildenberger also receiving his walking papers. A waiver pickup from the Pirates last July, Fletcher was moved off the Giants' 40-man roster shortly thereafter and never saw big-league action with San Francisco. The 27-year-old southpaw surrendered eight earned runs on eight hits and seven walks across three innings over his three appearances out of the Sacramento bullpen this season.

Fletcher was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fletcher was outrighted to Triple-A after he cleared waivers. The left-hander has produced a 1.43 ERA in Triple-A this season and could see some action in the Giants' bullpen later this year.

Fletcher was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fletcher was designated for assignment by the Pirates last week but will land a spot with the Giants less than a week later. The southpaw will report to Triple-A Sacramento after he posted a 1.45 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 18.2 innings over 14 Triple-A appearances to begin the year.

Fletcher was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fletcher was demoted to the minors last weekend and has now lost his spot on the 40-man roster. He has a 1.45 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB over 18.2 innings for Triple-A Indianapolis this season.

Fletcher was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Fletcher covered three innings in Friday's blowout loss to the Brewers, and while he pitched well (no hits or runs allowed), he is going to be unavailable for a few days. With that in mind, it made sense for the Pirates to swap him out for Saturday's starter, Bryse Wilson. The left-handed Fletcher has a 6.94 ERA for the season, but after his success Friday, he seems likely to get another shot in Pittsburgh.

Fletcher was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He hasn't pitched in the majors since April 29 and gave up nine earned runs in 8.2 innings that first month of the season. Fletcher has a 2.03 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and six strikeouts in 13.1 innings over his last 10 appearances at Triple-A.

The Pirates optioned Fletcher to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Fletcher didn't make any appearances out of the Pittsburgh bullpen after he was recalled from Indianapolis last Tuesday. He was sent to the minors to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster for utility man Hoy Park.

The Pirates recalled Fletcher from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Fletcher rejoins the Pirates for the first time since early May, when he was up with the big club for just one day while serving as the 27th man for the Bucs' doubleheader with the Tigers. Since returning to the minors, Fletcher has produced an 0.82 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB in 11 innings out of the Indianapolis bullpen.

The Pirates recalled Fletcher from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Tigers, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even though Fletcher was optioned to Triple-A one day ago, he'll be eligible to rejoin the Pirates since he's being designated as the 27th man for the twin bill. Unless the Pirates lose a pitcher to an injury Wednesday or decide to option another player to the minors, Fletcher will likely be headed back to Indianapolis at the conclusion of the twin bill. He's made eight relief appearances for Pittsburgh this season, giving up nine earned runs over 8.2 innings.

The Pirates optioned Fletcher to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fletcher was sent to the minors to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Anthony Banda (illness), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Since breaking camp as a member of the Pittsburgh bullpen, Fletcher appeared in eight games and gave up nine earned runs over 8.2 innings.