Overton was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Chris Heston being recalled to start Sunday's game against the White Sox, Overton will return to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. The 25-year-old posted a 6.38 ERA over one start and eight relief appearances with the Mariners. He's a definite candidate to return to the big-league club in the future.

Overton allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits while walking one and striking out two over 3.1 innings for a no-decision against the Rangers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

With Seattle's rotation banged up right now, Overton received the call against Texas and delivered, although he didn't last very long. It was his first start after tossing 7.1 innings in relief this season, and he's unlikely to make more than just a handful of starts as a temporary rotation replacement. Overton's career numbers before this start (5.8 K/9 and 10.23 ERA in 31.2 innings) don't hint at much future success.

Manager Scott Servais said that Overton will start Sunday's game against the Rangers, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Overton was expected to fill the role unless he was used out of the bullpen in Saturday's contest, but after not appearing in that one, he'll ready himself for his first start of the season. He'll face off against Texas' right-hander Andrew Cashner.

Overton will start Sunday's game against the Rangers if he is not used out of the bullpen Saturday, the Tacoma News Tribune's Bob Dutton reports.

EDGE Analysis

Christian Bergman would be the other option if Overton is used Saturday. He logged five innings out of the bullpen on April 30, so he should be able to log four or five innings if he gets the ball Sunday, but his results in the majors leave a lot to be desired (10.23 ERA in 31.2 innings).

Overton is an option to start against the Rangers on Sunday, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

With James Paxton (forearm) set to miss his next start, Overton is one of two possible candidates (Christian Bergman being the other) to fill his spot in the rotation. Overton has only worked out of the bullpen this season, though he did see time as a starter with the A's last season. The 25-year-old currently holds a 6.14 ERA across four games (7.1 innings) with the Mariners so far.

Overton is an option to start Sunday against the Rangers after James Paxton was placed on the 10-day DL with a forearm strain, the Tacoma News Tribune's Bob Dutton reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paxton is expected to miss 1-to-2 starts, and Overton is one of two options to replace him in the rotation -- Christian Bergman being the other. Bergman is expected to be called up from Triple-A by Sunday either way, so the two will likely piggyback that start. Overton has a 6.14 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and four strikeouts in 7.1 innings of relief this season. He logged five innings in a relief appearance April 30, but the rest of his appearances have been for one inning or less.

Overton was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mariners needed more bullpen arms after sending Chris Heston and Evan Marshall to the minors, so Overton will re-emerge in the big leagues. His first stint in the majors this season was disastrous, so he'll look to be more effective this time around in a middle-relief role.

Overton was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty pitching prospect was shelled for three runs in most recent appearance out of the big-league bullpen, so the Mariners will send him back to the minors for more seasoning. Tony Zych will take Overton's spot in the bullpen for the time being, although Overton's prospect pedigree and ability to act as a starter could have him back in Seattle in no time.

Overton was activated from the paternity list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Overton has been activated and will rejoin the team. In a corresponding move, Chase De Jong has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma.

Overton's wife had a baby boy Tuesday and he's expected to rejoin the Mariners on Thursday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Overton missed the first three games of the season awaiting the birth of his child, though he should be available for game four Thursday. Chase De Jong will likely be sent back to Triple-A once Overton is activated from the paternity list.