Cronin (elbow) signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cronin is slated to miss the entire 2026 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery at the end of September, so the Rangers will bring him in on a two-year deal with the hope of having him contribute to the organization in 2027. When healthy, the 28-year-old reliever turned in a 4.91 ERA and 1.64 WHIP across 22 innings at Triple-A in 2025.

Cronin underwent Tommy John surgery Monday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cronin had been on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Jacksonville since mid-August and was released by the Marlins earlier this month. He'll be a free agent while he rehabs and is unlikely to be ready to pitch in a game until 2027.

The Marlins released Cronin (undisclosed) on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Cronin has been shut down at Triple-A since mid-August with an undisclosed injury, and he'll now end up in free agency to make room on Miami's 40-man roster for Christian Roa. Cronin sports a 4.91 ERA and 1.64 WHIP through 22 innings at Jacksonville but should be able to attract a minor-league deal on the open market.

Triple-A Jacksonville placed Cronin on the 7-day injured list Aug. 17 due to an undisclosed injury.

EDGE Analysis

Cronin made 56 appearances out of the Miami bullpen in 2024, but he's pitched exclusively in the minors this season. Before getting shut down at Triple-A, Cronin had submitted a 4.91 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 21:16 K:BB in 22 innings.

The Marlins reinstated Cronin (hip) from the injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville.

EDGE Analysis

A hip strain has kept Cronin on the injured list all season, and although he's given up just two earned runs in eight innings during his rehab assignment, the Marlins are going to keep him in the minors now that he's fully healthy. Miami doesn't have a particularly deep bullpen, however, so Cronin could definitely work his way back into the majors if he continues to perform well in Jacksonville.

Cronin (hip) is set to make rehab appearances with Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday and Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

That schedule could set the right-hander up to come off the injured list this weekend. Cronin has yet to pitch in the majors this season while recovering from a left hip strain that cropped up toward the end of spring training, and he should slot into a lower-leverage role for the Marlins once activated after posting a 4.35 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 72:25 K:BB through 70.1 innings in 2024.

Cronin (hip) will resume a rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cronin made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Jacksonville in mid-April before being pulled off the rehab assignment, presumably after experiencing a setback. He looks to be back on track with recovery now, though. Cronin has been out all season with a left hip strain.

Cronin (hip) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cronin has been shelved since late March with a left hip strain but has been cleared for game appearances. It's not clear how many rehab outings the Marlins will ask him to make, but Cronin should eventually return to high-leverage work in the Miami bullpen.

The Marlins announced Monday that Cronin (hip) has resumed throwing, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cronin sustained a left hip strain late in spring training, resulting in him opening the season on the injured list. While the fact that he's no longer shut down from activity is encouraging, he'll likely need at least a few more weeks to complete his throwing progression, which will eventually include some minor-league rehab appearances.

The Marlins placed Cronin on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left hip strain.

EDGE Analysis

Cronin will be eligible to return in mid-April, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready at that time. He will fill a setup role once healthy.