Shaw signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Tuesday and was assigned to Triple-A Tacoma.

EDGE Analysis

He made his organizational debut Tuesday, recording one out while allowing one earned run on one hit and three walks in Tacoma's 5-4 loss to Las Vegas. The 37-year-old right-hander has a long track record of success as a setup man in the big leagues, but he made just five appearances in the majors in 2024 and struggled with the Reds in spring training and during the early part of the minor-league season at Triple-A Louisville before Cincinnati released him earlier this month.

The Reds optioned Shaw to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shaw signed an NRI deal with the Reds in December after appearing in five games for the White Sox during the 2024 regular season, during which he allowed four earned runs across four frames. He logged a 4.05 ERA in spring training, but he allowed eight walks while striking out seven and will begin the 2025 campaign in Triple-A, though he could return to the Majors if the Reds need to bolster their bullpen.

The Reds signed Shaw to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll be reunited with manager Terry Francona, who called Shaw's name a total of 519 times during their seven seasons together in Cleveland. The 37-year-old Shaw has split the last two seasons between the majors and minors, holds a 4.53 ERA and 44:21 K:BB over 49.2 frames during his time with the White Sox amidst that stretch.

The Angels released Shaw on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

A veteran of 796 career MLB appearances with five teams over 14 seasons, Shaw didn't get the chance to debut with the Angels after signing with the organization on a minor-league deal in April. The 36-year-old right-hander pitched exclusively at Triple-A Salt Lake, registering a 4.14 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 41.1 innings. Given the timing of his release, Shaw is unlikely to catch on with another organization before the end of the 2024 season, but he should be able to land a minor-league deal on the open market over the winter if he wants to keep his career going.

Shaw signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

He can earn a prorated $1.1 million if he's in the majors, per Fletcher. Shaw allowed five runs (four earned) over four innings for the White Sox this season before getting removed from their 40-man roster and later electing free agency. The 36-year-old reliever will presumably head to Triple-A Salt Lake for now but could get a look when the Angels need a fresh bullpen arm.

Shaw elected to become a free agent Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Shaw went unclaimed off waivers after being designated for assignment Friday, and he will exercise his right to refuse an outright assignment in order to become a free agent. The 36-year-old righty posted a 4.53 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 49.2 innings during his time with the White Sox, though he got off to a slow start with the team this year before being DFA'd, giving up four runs over four frames.

Shaw was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Shaw allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits and four walks over four innings of work to earn a trip off the 40-man roster. The veteran reliever should pass through waivers unclaimed and would have the opportunity to elect free agency if he does.

The White Sox selected Shaw's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shaw re-signed with the White Sox on a minor-league pact after holding a 4.14 ERA and 40:17 K:BB in 45.2 innings last season and he'll be back on their bullpen to start 2024. The veteran reliever could even find himself in the late-inning mix as manager Pedro Grifol tries to make sense of a patchwork bullpen.

Shaw is expected to be included on the White Sox's Opening Day roster, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shaw is attending spring training as a non-roster invitee, so the White Sox will still have to clear a spot for him on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster before he's officially a part of the Opening Day bullpen. The 36-year-old right-hander is heading into his second season in Chicago after posting a 4.14 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 40:17 K:BB in 45.2 innings over his 36 appearances. As the most battle-tested reliever in a White Sox bullpen lacking in experienced arms, Shaw could factor into the mix for saves, though younger pitchers such as Michael Kopech and Jordan Leasure boast more powerful arsenals and fit the closer archetype better.

Shaw is a candidate to earn saves for the White Sox this season, Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shaw is in camp on a minor-league deal, but he pitched fairly effectively for the White Sox last season by maintaining a 4.14 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with a 40:17 K:BB across 45.2 innings. He also logged four saves and four holds, showing some ability to pitch in high-leverage situations. Shaw's role remains far from certain however, as Chicago's bullpen is wide open, and general manager Chris Getz specifically declined to name a closer early in spring training.