Beeler agreed Sunday with the Royals on a minor-league contract, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beeler hasn't made an appearance in affiliated ball since the 2016 campaign, instead electing to pitch in the independent ranks the past two seasons. His performance with the Atlantic League's Sugar Land Skeeters must have captured the attention of the Royals, who will assign the right-hander to Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Beeler will look to impress in the Texas League with the hope of parlaying the minors stint into an opportunity in the big leagues.

Beeler (elbow) logged 2.2 innings so far this spring, allowing one unearned run on one hit, one walk, and two hit batsmen.

EDGE Analysis

It's good to see Beeler healthy again, although his lack of control is a bit concerning. Given that he doesn't strike out very many batters, he relies on commanding his offerings heavily, although plunking two hitters and walking another hardly portrays command. He'll need to shore up his performance if he wants to be anything more than organizational depth this season.

Beeler (elbow) was activated off the 60-day disabled list and subsequently sent outright to Triple-A Iowa, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beeler only managed to appear in eight games with Triple-A Iowa this past season, so the Cubs felt that they had other pieces more worthy of a 40-man roster spot. The right-hander is only 27 years old, so if he maintains his health, he still could latch onto the big league roster at some point if they are in need of bullpen depth or a spot starter.

Beeler (elbow) was placed on the 60-day DL on Friday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

From June 3 to June 27, Beeler threw in eight separate games while rehabbing his elbow. Over that time, he built a 4.16 ERA and 1.15 WHIP. The Cubs have yet to indicate how much longer Beeler will be away from action or how they'll proceed with getting the 27-year-old righty healthy.

Beeler (elbow) has made four rehab appearances for Triple-A Iowa this month, giving up three hits and three runs in five innings. He has walked one and has not struck out a batter.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs do not appear to be in any hurry to move Beeler up to the majors, so he'll probably continue to pitch for Iowa for the time being.

Beeler (shoulder) made his first appearance of the season Friday, throwing two innings for Triple-A Iowa.

EDGE Analysis

Beeler has been on the DL all season with inflammation in his shoulder, but he's currently rehabbing with Iowa. There's no guarantee he'll be brought up to Chicago when he's ready, which could be a couple of weeks from now.

Beeler (shoulder) threw an inning in extended spring training Wednesday, John Arguello of ChicagoNow.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beeler has been sidelined since the end of spring training with a shoulder issue, but it appears that he is making some progress on the road to recovery. It's unclear when he'll return to game action, but that should become clearer as he racks up more innings in extended spring training.

Beeler was placed on the DL with inflammation in his right shoulder, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beeler's injury had previously been undisclosed by the Cubs. He did not pitch at all this spring and will likely be ticketed for Triple-A Iowa when his shoulder has improved.

Beeler (undisclosed) has been placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to March 25, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beeler is dealing with an undisclosed ailment, but even when healthy, is expected to spend the majority of 2016 in the minors.

Beeler (arm) is expected to start the year on the DL, the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beeler has started five games for the Cubs in the last two years, but he's spent most of that time in the minors. He's 0-3 with a 6.05 in 19.1 innings in his career.