Hudson signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Monday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following his signing, Hudson will report to extended spring training. Hudson spent the 2017 season with the Pirates and threw to the tune of a 4.38 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 71 games (61.2 innings). Should Hudson be used in the big club's bullpen, it's unlikely that he would see much time in high-leverage situations.

Hudson was released by Tampa Bay on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hudson was recently informed that he wouldn't be included on the team's Opening Day roster and now he will look to latch on with another organization. The right-hander has appeared in over 60 games each of the past three seasons, including 71 with the Pirates in 2017. During those contests, he posted a 4.38 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with a 66:33 K:BB over 61.2 innings of relief.

Hudson was informed Sunday that he wouldn't be included on the Rays' Opening Day roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hudson still remains on the Rays' 40-man roster, but it's expected that he'll be traded or released by Tuesday. The right-hander, who the Rays picked up earlier in the offseason as part of the Corey Dickerson trade, is due $5.5 million in salary this season. There likely won't be much of a market for Hudson's services after he was roughed up for nine earned runs on eight hits and five walks over 5.1 innings during the Grapefruit League schedule.

Hudson was traded to the Rays on Friday alongside minor-league infielder Tristan Gray and cash considerations in exchange for Corey Dickerson.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays were able to find a trade partner for Dickerson less than a week after designating the 28-year-old for assignment. Hudson spent just one season in Pittsburgh, posting a 4.38 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 71 relief appearances. His 9.6 K/9 was the highest mark of his career, but so was the 4.8 BB/9, which was a giant spike from his totals the previous two seasons. The right-hander should be nearing full health after suffering a minor ankle sprain last week and will compete for a high-leverage role with the Rays upon his arrival.

Hudson (ankle) completed a scheduled bullpen session Tuesday, CBS Pittsburgh reports.

EDGE Analysis

A sprained ankle prevented Hudson from throwing during the first week of camp. The righty looks to rebound from a disastrous 2017 campaign. After signing a two-year, $11 million deal in December of 2016, Hudson compiled a 4.38 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 61.2 innings. A career-worst 4.84 BB/9 highlighted his struggles. Look for Pittsburgh to move Hudson at the trade deadline if he shows any signs of life.

Hudson was unable to throw his scheduled bullpen Wednesday after suffering a sprained ankle while jogging, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

There shouldn't be too much concern over this minor ailment, but Hudson may choose to take it easy for a few days before returning to the mound. In 2017, he posted a 4.38 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 61.2 innings of relief and is in line to continue working in high-leverage situations during this upcoming season.

Hudson currently has an ERA of 4.45 over 58.2 innings this season with the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Hudson has been exceptional of late, earning an ERA of 2.57 in the month of September. He currently sits near the top of the Pirates' bullpen, and although he hasn't recorded a hold since Sept. 3, the right-hander should get a few more higher-leverage opportunities before the season comes to a close.

Hudson (2-4) picked up his second win Monday, recording one out against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

He allowed a hit to the only batter he faced, but right fielder Gregory Polanco threw out a runner attempting to score. As a result, Hudson hasn't allowed an earned run in his last seven outings (5.1 innings). He's pitched mostly in low-leverage situations but is slowly regaining the trust of management. Hudson has compiled a 4.34 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 35:16 K:BB in 37.1 innings. It was thought in some circles that he could take over the closer's duties when Tony Watson faltered or was traded, but Felipe Rivero leap-frogged Hudson and has showed no signs of slowing down.

Hudson allowed one run on one hit and two walks Friday, retiring just one batter.

EDGE Analysis

He surrendered a solo homer to break a 2-2, seventh-inning tie and has now given up six home runs in only 31 innings. Hudson hasn't delivered the goods since Pittsburgh signed the free agent to a two-year, $11-million contract over the winter. His 4.1 BB/9 is the worst since his rookie season and a 5.23 ERA nearly mirrors that of his prior campaign (5.22). Hudson has proven to be a bust but the Bucs have few alternatives and continue to stand by him.

Hudson has allowed 23 hits and nine walks in 22 innings this season with an ERA of 6.04.

EDGE Analysis

After starting the season as the primary set-up man for manager Clint Hurdle, Hudson has watched his stock drop throughout the season as he struggles to adjust to his first season away from Arizona since 2010. Even excluding his disaster of a game in Miami when he gave up five runs and only recorded one out, his ERA is still frightfully high at 4.09. The game against Miami certainly inflated his stats, but underneath that blunder sits a pitcher who has had trouble holding his own in Pittsburgh's bullpen.