Achter was named pitching coach for the Eastern Michigan University baseball program Monday, effectively ending his playing career.

EDGE Analysis

Achter will become just the second active coach in the Mid-American Conference with MLB playing experience after 45 appearances across three seasons with the Twins and Angels. The 29-year-old spent all of the 2017 campaign in the minors, logging 28.2 innings for Double-A Erie in the Tigers organization before moving on to the independent Atlantic League.

Achter was released by the Tigers on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was apparently a mutual parting for the two sides, as Achter didn't perform well enough with Double-A Erie to convince the Tigers to keep him around and the right-hander likely desired joining an organization that presented an easier path to the big leagues. The 28-year-old, who compiled a 3.11 ERA over 27 appearances with the Angels last season, will look to land a minor-league deal elsewhere.

Achter was assigned to the Tigers' minor-league camp Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Achter inked a minor-league contract with the Tigers in December that included an invitation to major-league camp in spring training, but his standing as a non-roster pitcher put him in an uphill battle to win a bullpen gig with the big club. The 27-year-old was able to put up a 3.11 ERA in 37.2 innings with the Angels last season, but an ugly 14:12 K:BB ratio and 93.1 percent strand rate suggests he benefited from some good fortune.

Achter signed a minor league contract with the Tigers on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Achter appeared in the major leagues each of the past three seasons, most recently posting a respectable 3.11 ERA 37.2 innings out of the Angels bullpen. That being said, he doesn't miss too many bats (as his 4.8 career K/9 suggests) and struggles with the longball (1.9 career HR/9), so his ceiling likely sits at that of a low-leverage middle reliever.

Achter elected free agency instead of accepting an assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake.

EDGE Analysis

Achter may catch on as depth somewhere else. However, his 3.11 ERA as an Angel looks like a fluke when you consider he only struck out 14 in 37.2 innings.

Achter was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Achter was designated for assignment last week and after passing through waivers unclaimed, he'll report to the Triple-A affiliate. The 28-year-old was actually fairly effective in the majors this season, working to a 3.11 ERA -- though his FIP was 5.91 and he had a dreadful 1.2 K/BB. He'll serve as organizational depth and could find his way back in the big league bullpen at some point next season.

Achter was designated for assignment Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Angels made some bullpen upgrades, claiming Blake Parker and Kirby Yates from the Yankees, so Achter lost his spot on the 40-man roster. Achter posted a 3.11 ERA last year, but his hideous 14:12 K:BB in 37.2 innings exposed him as someone who should struggle to hold a steady big league bullpen job going forward.

Achter was recalled by the Angels on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Achter will get the call on the verge of the end of Salt Lake City's minor league season. The right-hander, who has been with the club before, will likely serve in middle relief.

Achter was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Achter's latest stint with the Major League club lasted just over a week, as he pitched four innings and allowed one run over two appearances in that span. He could still come back up once the rosters are expanded, but in the meantime, he'll head back to the minors to clear a roster spot for an additional position player, as Rafael Ortega was promoted in a corresponding move.

Achter was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake City on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Angels decided they could use a bit of bullpen depth for Sunday's series finale, so they recalled the right-handed Achter for another stint in the majors. He's been back and forth from the minors all season long, and is likely one of the first names on the chopping block if the need for another roster spot arises.