Waites signed a minor-league deal with the Tigers, which includes an invitation to spring training, on Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Waites has spent his entire pro career in the Giants' organization, and he briefly reached the majors in both 2022 and 2023. He's likely to remain organizational depth with Detroit, but he will have the chance to earn a roster spot during spring training.

Waites (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Waites made his first appearance since July 17 after missing time on the injured list, tossing a scoreless frame while allowing one hit and one walk Friday against Triple-A Oklahoma City. He'll aim to build some momentum down the stretch after missing all of 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery and now most of 2025 with an undisclosed issue.

The Giants reassigned Waites to minor-league camp Wednesday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Waites is healthy again after missing the entire 2024 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he'll need to prove himself at the Triple-A level before potentially getting another look in San Francisco's bullpen. The 26-year-old righty previously made 10 appearances out of the big-league bullpen between the 2022 and 2023 seasons, logging a 6.75 ERA and 2.25 WHIP over eight innings.

Waites (elbow) completed his recovery from Tommy John surgery and is now preparing for spring training, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old underwent the procedure in September of 2023, and it appears his absence won't extend into 2025. Waites has just 10 big-league appearances under his belt and will likely need a strong showing in spring training to have a chance of cracking the Opening Day roster.

The Giants re-signed Waites (elbow) to a minor-league contract Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Waites was non-tendered by San Francisco earlier this month but is now back in the organization. The 25-year-old had Tommy John surgery in September and will be sidelined until at least spring training in 2025. He'll now get to conduct his rehab in familiar surroundings.

Waites (elbow) was non-tendered by the Giants on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Waites is recovering from Tommy John surgery that will keep him out for the entire 2024 season. The hard-throwing righty reliever had a down year in 2023, logging a 6.16 ERA at Triple-A and struggling in a brief look in the majors.

Waites (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Waites was diagnosed with a right elbow sprain back in mid-July and apparently didn't respond very well to a period of rest and rehab. Giving the unfortunate timing of his UCL reconstruction procedure, the 25-year-old can probably be ruled out through all of next season. He's facing a 12-to-15 month recovery process.

Waites was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Sacramento and placed on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction is largely a procedural move to clear out a 40-man roster spot for Heliot Ramos (oblique), who was reinstated from the 60-day IL and optioned to Triple-A. Waites will likely be optioned back to Sacramento once he returns to full health.

Waites was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento by the Giants on Thursday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move happened after San Francisco's victory over Arizona on Thursday. It clears room for Alex Wood with Wood coming off the 15-day injured list Friday. Waites will likely be an up-and-down option for the Giants throughout the 2023 campaign.

Waites was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Sacramento, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Waites had surrendered 10 earned runs on 11 hits and 12 walks through 9.2 innings this season at the Triple-A level, but the Giants need a fresh bullpen arm leading into the second of three games at Houston. The 24-year-old right-hander figures to operate in a low-leverage role.