The Blue Jays signed Overton to a minor-league contract Wednesday and assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

Overton had been a free agent for nearly a month, after the Mets released him shortly after spring training concluded. The 31-year-old righty has previously made 10 starts at the big-league level from 2021 through 2023, but he's struggled to bounce back after undergoing Tommy John surgery nearly two years ago. Overton finished the 2024 season at Triple-A Louisville in the Reds organization, logging a 9.12 ERA and 1.74 WHIP over 24.2 innings.

The Mets released Overton on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Overton signed a minor-league deal with the Mets in February and allowed two runs in 5.1 innings during spring training, but he'll now have to look for his next opportunity with another club. The 31-year-old hasn't appeared in the majors since 2023, and he accumulated a 9.12 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in 24.2 innings with the Reds' Triple-A affiliate last season.

The Mets signed Overton to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Overton, 31, struggled last season in the minors with the Reds after coming back from Tommy John surgery, posting a 7.85 ERA and 28:8 K:BB over 36.2 frames. He has experience as both a starter and reliever and it's not clear what role the Mets have planned for him, but either way he's likely to begin the season at Triple-A Syracuse.

Overton (elbow) has given up five earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three over 6.1 innings in two relief appearances for Triple-A Louisville since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Overton made three starts at the big-league level for the Reds last season before undergoing Tommy John surgery last May. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 14 -- less than a year after his procedure -- before being pulled off the assignment a week later. Overton returned to action in the ACL over the All-Star break, and after eventually moving up to High-A Dayton for a rehab outing July 27, he was cleared to make his 2024 Louisville debut. The right-hander could eventually be an option for Louisville's rotation once he gets more stretched out.

Overton (elbow) is going back out on a rehab assignment at the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander completed three rehab appearances in May a year after Tommy John surgery, giving up two runs over three total innings in that span. His assignment was paused for undisclosed reasons following a May 21 appearance, so Overton may be close to starting from scratch in terms of building his arm back up.

Overton (elbow) began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 14 and has allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out three across three innings over three rehab appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Overton is building his way back up from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, which he underwent May 23, 2023. The 30-year-old was outrighted off the 40-man roster in October but rejoined the Reds on a minor-league deal shortly thereafter and will eventually settle in as a member of Triple-A Louisville's pitching staff once he completes his rehab assignment and is activated from the 7-day injured list. Overton had operated as a starter last season prior to having surgery, but since he's made three one-inning appearances thus far on his rehab assignment, he could be ticketed for a bullpen role upon joining Louisville.

Overton (elbow) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Overton had been on the 60-day injured list while recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in May. He'll remain in the organization while rehabbing.

Overton underwent Tommy John surgery Tuesday, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

News of Overton's surgery was reported earlier this week, but it wasn't previously specified as Tommy John surgery. He figures to be sidelined until around midseason of next year, at least.

Overton will undergo right elbow surgery Tuesday after encountering a recent setback, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The exact nature of the operation isn't clear, but it is expected to end his season. Overton has been sidelined since mid-April with what had been called a right elbow strain. He also missed most of last season with a back injury.

Cincinnati transferred Overton (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Overton was removed from the 40-man roster in order to open up a spot for several new additions to the Cincinnati bullpen. The right-hander is not expected to be ready to return from his left elbow strain until the middle of July.