The Guardians released Bolton (undisclosed) on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton went unclaimed off waivers after being DFA'd by Cleveland on Saturday, and he'll now have to look elsewhere for his next gig. The 26-year-old righty gave up three earned runs in two innings during his lone MLB appearance April 28, and he owns a 6.00 ERA through six frames in the minors.

The Guardians designated Bolton (undisclosed) for assignment Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton has been sidelined at Triple-A Columbus for several weeks due to an undisclosed injury, and he'll now be stripped of his 40-man roster spot to make room for David Fry (elbow), who returned from the 60-day IL on Saturday. It remains unknown how far away Bolton is from returning to action in the minor leagues.

Triple-A Columbus placed Bolton on its 7-day injured list Thursday due to an unspecified injury.

EDGE Analysis

The Guardians optioned Bolton to Triple-A on April 29, but he never made an appearance for Columbus before being shut down with the unspecified injury. The reliever faces an uncertain timeline for a return to action.

The Guardians optioned Bolton to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton was in the majors for just one day and yielded three runs over two innings in his lone appearance. He's being sent out in favor of fresh bullpen help.

The Guardians recalled Bolton from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton will provide a fresh relief arm after the Guardians had a doubleheader over the weekend. The 26-year-old holds a 5.40 ERA and 39:24 K:BB over 40 career frames at the big-league level.

The Guardians acquired Bolton from the Mariners on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton had been designated for assignment and is now on the move to a new 40-man roster. The 26-year-old has been assigned to Triple-A Columbus, where he will represent relief depth for Cleveland.

The Mariners designated Bolton for assignment Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton turned in a 4.34 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 18.2 innings with the Mariners last season, and he's allowed two runs over two innings in Triple-A to begin the 2025 campaign. He'll now end up as the odd man out on the 40-man roster to make room for Jesse Hahn, who was selected to the active roster Saturday.

The Mariners optioned Bolton to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton has allowed just one unearned run over 3.2 Cactus League innings but also has a 2:3 K:BB over that stretch. He'll start the season at Tacoma as relief depth.

The Mariners optioned Bolton to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton appeared in two games for the big club since being recalled June 14, allowing three runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out three over 2.1 innings. Bolton will cede his spot on the 26-man roster to southpaw Jhonathan Diaz.

The Mariners recalled Bolton from Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

He's absorbing the roster spot vacated by Emerson Hancock, who was sent back down following a spot start Thursday. Bolton has made 15 relief appearances for the Mariners this season, collecting a 4.41 ERA and 14:8 K:BB over 16.1 innings.