Sweeney signed a contract Wednesday with the Kansas City Monarchs of the independent American Association.

EDGE Analysis

Sweeney will stick around with the Monarchs for a second straight season after he slashed .262/.354/.484 with 19 home runs and 22 stolen bases across 444 plate appearances in 2021. The 31-year-old switch-hitting utility man previously appeared in 39 games in the majors with the Phillies and Blue Jays, but he's been out of affiliated ball since 2019. He'll likely first need to earn a minor-league contract and prove his worth at the Triple-A level before getting another look in the majors.

Sweeney signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Saturday and was assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.

EDGE Analysis

Sweeney appeared in two games for the Blue Jays in 2018 but wasn't tendered a contract over the winter and attracted limited interest from clubs on the open market. After ultimately settling for an offer from the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, Sweeney performed well enough to pop up on the Pirates' radar. The 28-year-old has primarily played the outfield during his professional career, but his experience at second base, third base and shortstop will make him a versatile bench piece for Indianapolis.

The Blue Jays outrighted Sweeney to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

As anticipated, Sweeney went unclaimed off waivers when he was designated for assignment last week and will remain in the Blue Jays' system as a depth outfielder in the minors. Sweeney has seen action in two games with the big club this season, marking his first appearances in the majors since the 2015 campaign.

Sweeney was designated for assignment prior to Thursday's matchup against Seattle, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sweeney went 0-for-2 with two walks in one game since being called up to the Blue Jays on Tuesday. He'll head to the waiver wire to make room for the additions of Ken Giles and Mike Hauschild.

Sweeney was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Sweeney was removed from the 40-man roster in early July after a brief stint in the majors, and now makes his return to the Blue Jays following the trades of John Axford and Aaron Loup. Sweeney should serve a utility role for Toronto and is unlikely to garner consistent opportunities.

Sweeney was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sweeney returned to the minors following Sunday's loss to the Tigers and is now off the 40-man roster to make room for Thomas Pannone's return from suspension. Sweeney has a .228/.309/.430 slash line with six home runs and 62 strikeouts in 158 at-bats with the Bisons this season.

Sweeney was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo following Sunday's 9-1 loss to the Tigers, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sweeney was summoned from the bench as a defensive replacement late in the blowout loss Sunday, representing his first big-league action since 2015. The 27-year-old's potential return to Toronto will get a little easier after he was added to the 40-man roster Friday, but he's unlikely to be anything more than a lightly used bench bat the next time he receives a cup of coffee.

Sweeney's contract was selected by the Blue Jays on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Sweeney hasn't appeared in the majors since an unimpressive 37-game stint for the Phillies back in 2015, when he hit just .176/.286/.353. The 27-year-old has hit a mediocre .232/.314/.439 in 47 games for Triple-A Buffalo this season, receiving starts at four different positions. He'll fill a utility role for the Blue Jays.

Sweeney was released by Cincinnati on Saturday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sweeney was in camp as a non-roster invitee but had previously been reassigned to the minors earlier this month. The 27-year-old will look to latch on with another organization after playing at the Triple-A level the past two seasons.

Sweeney was traded to the Reds on Sunday in exchange for future considerations, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The utility man hasn't seen any big-league action in 2017 or 2016 after hitting just .176 across 85 at-bats with Philadelphia in 2015. Sweeney will likely report to Triple-A Louisville, where he'll be looking to improve upon the .227 average, 15 RBI and seven stolen bases he put up in 38 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season.