Slegers announced his retirement from baseball Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Slegers noted that a nagging shoulder injury -- which limited him to just two rehab appearances in 2022 -- is the reason behind his decision. The 30-year-old finishes his career with a 5.46 ERA over 49 appearances -- six starts -- across parts of five major-league seasons.

The Rays reassigned Slegers to minor-league camp Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Slegers was one of 11 players optioned or reassigned Monday as the Rays pare down their big-league camp group ahead of Opening Day. Before inking a two-year, minor-league deal with Tampa Bay last August, the 29-year-old made 29 relief appearances for the Angels in 2021. Over 31 innings at the big-league level, he posted a 6.97 ERA and 1.87 WHIP.

Slegers signed a two-year minor-league contract with the Rays on Tuesday which includes an invitation to next year's spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Multi-year minor-league deals are rare, but this one makes sense given the timing. Slegers finds himself back with an organization where he's had success in the past, as he produced a 3.41 ERA in 29 innings for the Rays in 2019 and 2020. He owns a poor 5.46 career ERA and had a 6.97 ERA in 31 innings for the Angels earlier this year, however, so he'll head to the minors to sort things out for now.

Slegers elected to become a free agent after clearing waivers and being outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander struggled with the Angels this season, posting a 6.97 ERA and 1.87 WHIP across 31 innings. He enjoyed a much stronger campaign with Tampa Bay in 2020, so he could draw some interest from an organization that believes it can help turn Slegers back around.

Slegers cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Slegers was designated for assignment by the Halos last week, but he'll stick around the organization after going through waivers unclaimed. The 28-year-old has a 6.97 ERA in 29 big-league appearances and a 6.43 ERA in 16 outings at Triple-A this season.

Slegers was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Slegers was hit hard as a long reliever Thursday, as he allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out two in 3.1 innings. The right-hander will now head back to the minors after right-hander Jose Marte's contract was selected by the Angels on Friday.

Slegers allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two batters versus the Tigers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Starter Jose Quintana was pummeled for six runs (five earned) over 1.1 innings of work, so Slegers was called upon in the second frame to try to restore order. The right-hander didn't fare much better, yielding four runs of his own and serving up a pair of long balls, though the Angels would rally from an eight-run deficit to pull out a wild win. Slegers' appearance was his first since being recalled from the minors Wednesday. He has struggled in his first campaign with the Angels, posting a 6.97 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and poor 25:15 K:BB across 31 innings.

Slegers was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Slegers was sent down to Triple-A last week and will quickly rejoin the Angels with Patrick Sandoval (back) landing on the injured list. The right-hander has a 6.51 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 23:14 K:BB over 27.2 innings this season and should fill a low-leverage bullpen role.

Slegers was optioned by the Angels to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Slegers was recalled Aug. 8 to take the place of Steve Cishek, who was placed on the bereavement list. With Cishek back on the roster, Slegers has been optioned to the minors. In his four days with the team, Slegers made one appearance and allowed three earned runs across four innings while striking out four.

Slegers was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Slegers will rejoin the Angels on Sunday after spending the past month in the minors. The right-hander has a 6.46 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 19:13 K:BB across 23.2 major-league innings this season.