Eveland surrendered a hit and a walk over an inning in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Marlins. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

It was a rare quiet outing for the veteran southpaw, who's endured a tough May. Eveland had given up at least one earned run in six of his prior seven appearances, a stretch that had seen his ERA climb almost a full four runs to 8.25. Despite the struggles-- which have included control problems as well-- the 32-year-old has been able to keep the strikeouts coming, as he's whiffed multiple batters in three of his last five trips to the mound. The scoreless inning Wednesday nudged Eveland's still-bloated ERA down to 7.62, a figure that's accompanied by an equally unsightly 1.92 WHIP.

Eveland pitched a perfect ninth inning in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

After three straight days of work versus the Red Sox and Yankees last week, the veteran southpaw saw his first action since April 22. Eveland had endured a rough outing on the final day of that three-appearance stretch, giving up a pair of earned runs in less than an inning in a 6-3 loss to the Bronx Bombers. His effort Wednesday represented the fifth time in seven appearances that he's held the opposition without a run, but the first time since the opener that he turned in a perfect stat line. Eveland has generally served as an effective short-term left-handed relief option in a crowded Rays bullpen, with his elevated 4.50 ERA largely a product of his aforementioned difficulties versus the Yankees.

Eveland surrendered two hits, an earned run and a walk over an inning in Thurday's 6-0 loss to the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran southpaw made his first trip to the mound since Apr. 5, as the abundance of arms in the Rays bullpen has kept opportunities relatively spread out amongst a number of relievers. Eveland surrendered Indians prospect Tyler Naquin's first career RBI on a seventh-inning single, which represented the first run of the season he'd given up. The 32-year-old right-hander has generated a 2.70 ERA over 3.1 innings of work so far in 2016.

Eveland did not allow a baserunner in 1.2 innings of work during Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran journeyman carried over the spring success that helped him nail down a bullpen spot, breezing through one-plus innings as the final Rays pitcher of the afternoon. Eveland allowed only four hits and three unearned runs during 11.4 spring frames, while also whiffing eight and holding opposing hitters to a .105 average. That caliber of performance on a regular basis in the middle-to-late innings could help propel the Rays bullpen into one of the American League's best, particularly if Brad Boxberger (abdomen) can regain his 2015 form upon returning.

Eveland was informed Saturday that he's made the Rays' Opening Day roster, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tampa Bay has opted to keep Eveland and Danny Farquhar in the bullpen, while Andrew Bellatti was sent to Triple-A on Saturday morning. Expect to see Eveland, who's been spectacular in 11 innings of spring training action, begin the year in a middle relief role.

Eveland was designated for assignment by the Braves on Sunday, Kevin McAlpin of Sports Radio 680 The Fan reports. Eveland pitched two scoreless outings Saturday and Sunday, but his overall performance hasn't been outstanding. As a result, the team will instead give bullpen spots to David Carpenter and Arodys Vizcaino. Eveland will go through waivers and could end up in the minors if unclaimed on waivers.

Eveland had his contract purchased from Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. Eveland will take the roster spot of Trevor Cahill, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The southpaw signed a minor league deal with the Braves on Sunday, and in Eveland's only appearance for the Gwinnett Braves, he struck out three over 1.2 innings. He'll provide Atlanta with an extra left-handed arm in middle relief.

Eveland signed a minor league deal with the Braves on Sunday, Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports. Eveland owned a 2.63 ERA over 27.1 innings with the Mets in 2014, but the 31-year-old lefty has yet to catch on with a Major League club this season. Considering the Braves' need for bullpen help, he'll likely be up with the club sooner rather than later. However, Eveland will most likely be used as a lefty specialist, and should see many high-leverage situations in the short term.

Eveland opted out with his minor league deal with the Red Sox on Wednesday and has become a free agent, SB Nation's Chris Cotillo reports. In 16 appearances with Triple-A Pawtucket he has a 1.54 ERA and probably felt he could get up to the big leagues with another organization. However, he has a 4.69 ERA in 96 career relief innings in the major leagues, so it's unlikely he would ever be used in high-leverage situations even if he does make back to the majors with another team.

Eveland was reassigned to minor-league camp Thursday, ESPN Boston's Gordon Edes reports. Eveland was always a long shot to make the Opening Day roster, as Craig Breslow is the top lefty out of the Boston bullpen, while right-hander Anthony Varvaro had strong reverse platoon splits the last two seasons. Eveland could still get work in the majors at some point this season, but he's unlikely to emerge as a consistent source of saves or holds.