Garrett was granted his release from the Guardians on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Garrett signed a minor-league deal with Cleveland in late July and will now once again enter the open market. The 31-year-old lefty surrendered three runs over 4.2 innings with Triple-A Columbus and should be able to secure another minor-league deal elsewhere.

Garrett signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Garrett was cut loose by the Royals earlier this month but will remain in the American League Central. The veteran left-hander has posted a 3.33 ERA but also an ugly 1.73 WHIP with 20 walks over 24.1 innings this season at the big-league level. He'll attempt to get back on track in the minors and earn another shot in Cleveland.

Garrett was released by the Royals on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

No team wanted to claim Garrett and his $2.65 salary off waivers, but he'll now be free to seek out a minor-league or minimum-salary contract. His 3.33 ERA in 24.1 innings this season looks strong, but his 5.58 FIP and 5.05 SIERA tell a different story. His control has never been a strong point, but his walk rate rose to an untenable 17.9 percent this season.

The Royals designated Garrett for assignment Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Garrett will surrender his spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster to left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (head), who was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday in Cleveland. Though Garrett posted a respectable 3.33 ERA over his 24.1 innings out of the Kansas City bullpen this season, most of his other ratios (1.73 WHIP, career-worst 7.1 K-BB%, 85.2 percent strand rate) suggested he was due for a correction in terms of run prevention. Garrett will now be exposed to waivers, though it's unclear if any of MLB's other 29 teams will be willing to put in a claim for a veteran reliever who has struggled in recent seasons and is on a $2.65 million salary for 2023.

Garrett (0-1) took the loss Thursday versus the Guardians, allowing four runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk while striking out one in one-third of an inning.

EDGE Analysis

Garrett gave up solo home runs to Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor on consecutive pitches and ran into more trouble after that. Collin Snider also allowed an inherited runner to score. Garrett had pitched three consecutive scoreless innings since coming back from a month-long absence with an elbow injury. The southpaw has a decent 3.33 ERA, but his 1.73 WHIP and 28:20 K:BB through 24.1 innings suggest he could be in for more poor performances if he can't trim the walk rate. His 7.4 BB/9 is the worst mark of his career.

The Royals reinstated Garrett (elbow) from the injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Garrett put up a 3.00 ERA and 1.76 WHIP through 21 innings before landing on the injured list in early June. Now that he's healthy again, he could be used more often in high-leverage situations after the Royals traded Aroldis Chapman to Texas on Friday.

Garrett (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Garrett was given a timeline of 4-to-6 weeks after landing on the injured list June 2 with an elbow injury, and he appears to be trending toward the shorter end of that range. The 30-year-old lefty will presumably make a handful of appearances in the minors before returning to the Royals' bullpen in early July.

Garrett (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Monday marks the first time Garrett has thrown since an elbow injury forced him onto the 15-day injured list June 2. The 31-year-old lefty is scheduled to face hitters in a live batting practice Thursday, but it will be another few weeks before he returns to the Royals' bullpen.

Garrett (elbow) is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Garrett was placed on the injured list Friday after being diagnosed with left elbow valgus extension overload. He underwent an injection to help reduce the irritation and will be completely shut down from throwing for at least the next week. Jackson Kowar is up from Triple-A Omaha to provide much-needed depth for the Royals' bullpen.

Garrett was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 29, with left elbow valgus extension overload.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear what exactly that diagnosis entails as far as a recovery timetable. Garrett has struggled with his command this year, issuing 17 walks through 21 innings of relief, but he's still managed to produce a respectable 3.00 ERA. Jackson Kowar will fill the vacant spot in the Kansas City bullpen.