Schlitter was released by the Athletics on Monday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlitter began the 2021 campaign with Triple-A Las Vegas and posted a 9.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP in seven innings across five relief appearances. However, the 35-year-old will now seek out another opportunity going forward.

The Athletics reassigned Schlitter to their minor-league camp Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlitter was one of eight non-roster invitees dismissed from big-league camp in Oakland's first round of cuts. The 35-year-old right-hander previously made six appearances out of the Athletics bullpen in 2019, but he'll face an uphill battle to make it back to the majors at any point this season.

Schlitter signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics, which includes an invitation to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Schlitter appeared in six games during the 2019 campaign with Oakland, finishing with a 3.72 ERA and 1.66 WHIP with six strikeouts over 9.2 frames. He'll open spring training with the big club, though he'll likely open the 2020 season with Triple-A Las Vegas.

Schlitter cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Schlitter recorded a solid 3.72 ERA in 9.2 innings for Oakland before being designated for assignment. It's not terribly surprising that he went unclaimed on waivers, as he's a 33-year-old with a career 5.20 ERA at the big-league level.

Schlitter was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Monday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schlitter compiled a 3.72 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 6:4 K:BB in 9.2 innings (six appearances) with the Athletics before being removed from their 40-man roster. Jake Diekman will take his spot on the active roster, while Jharel Cotton (elbow) -- who was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday -- will replace him on the 40-man roster.

Schlitter's contract was selected by the Athletics on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old owns an unimpressive 5.40 ERA in 71.2 career big-league innings, none of which has come since 2015. He threw 34.2 innings for Triple-A Las Vegas prior to earning the callup, posting a 3.89 ERA. Blake Treinen (shoulder) landed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Schlitter was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Bruce Levine of 670 The Score reports. The move comes in response to the Cubs calling up yet another top prospect Tuesday in Kyle Schwarber. With Schwarber only expected to stick around for about a week, Schlitter's stint with the Triple-A club could be short-lived.

Schlitter got the final two outs in the 11th inning Sunday against the Reds to earn his first win of the season. After being recalled prior to Sunday's game, Schlitter started his latest stint with the big league club off on the right foot, but still owns a 7.36 ERA on the season and carries very little value at the bottom of the Cubs' jumbled bullpen hierarchy.

Schlitter was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. Schlitter was optioned to Triple-A in mid-May after allowing six runs over 6.2 innings early in the season. He'll now receive a second chance in the Cubs' bullpen, but will likely pitch mostly in low-leverage situations.

Schlitter was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports. Schlitter was swapped out Tuesday for outfielder Junior Lake, ending his second stint with the big club this season after just three days. The 29-year-old Schlitter has given up six runs on 12 hits -- including two home runs -- and two walks in 6.2 innings with Chicago so far in 2015.