The Royals signed Lamet to a minor-league contract Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Lamet had remained a free agent since opting out of his minor-league contract with the Dodgers back in early June, but he's finally latched on with another organization. The veteran right-hander had been pitching mostly as a starter with Triple-A Oklahoma City, but it's not clear whether the Royals are planning on a starting or relief role for Lamet at Triple-A Omaha.

Lamet elected free agency Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

After a brief stint in the majors with the Dodgers earlier in the season in which he made three appearances out of the bullpen, Lamet was pushed off the 40-man roster April 6 but stuck around in the organization after accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Lamet had gotten stretched out as a starter at Oklahoma City, but a promotion wasn't imminent after he had produced a 4.82 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 40:23 K:BB across 37.1 innings in the Pacific Coast League. The right-hander will look to find an opportunity in another organization and will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal.

The Dodgers outrighted Lamet to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday after he cleared waivers.

EDGE Analysis

Lamet was removed from the 40-man roster after making three appearances for the Dodgers, but he will remain in the organization. The righty will presumably be used in relief at OKC.

The Dodgers designated Lamet for assignment Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamet earned the first save of his career Wednesday against the Giants, but he will now be jettisoned off the Dodgers' 40-man roster. His spot will be given to Gus Varland, who was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

Lamet picked up a save against San Francisco on Wednesday, striking out two batters in a perfect inning of work.

EDGE Analysis

Usual closer Evan Phillips was unavailable after pitching three times over the previous four days, but it still seemed surprising for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to call upon Lamet to close the contest given that he had never saved a game in 119 previous MLB appearances. The move paid off, however, as the right-hander mowed down the side on just 11 pitches, with two of his outs coming via strikeout. Phillips has a secure hold on the closer role for Los Angeles, so Lamet is unlikely to get many more save opportunities, though he does have closer-like stuff and could be a candidate to shut things down on occasion when Phillips is unavailable.

The Dodgers selected Lamet's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamet will provide the Dodgers' bullpen with a fresh arm. He had not yet pitched with Oklahoma City but had a nice spring training, striking out five while two runs (one earned) over 3.2 frames. Nabil Crismatt was designated for assignment to make room for Lamet.

The Dodgers are expected to call up Lamet from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Monday's game against the Giant, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamet doesn't currently have a spot on the 40-man roster, so the Dodgers will likely need to make a corresponding transaction to facilitate his move to the big club. The right-hander was unable to win a spot in the Dodgers' Opening Day bullpen, but he impressed in the Cactus League with five strikeouts over 3.2 innings while allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk.

Lamet (visa issues) is scheduled to pitch in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamet was a late arrival to spring training due to visa issues, but he's now in camp and will make his Cactus League debut Sunday. The 31-year-old had an 11.71 ERA in 17 appearances (four starts) between the Red Sox and Rockies last season, and he'll need an impressive showing during spring training to have a chance of making the Dodgers' roster.

Lamet has yet to report to Dodgers camp because of a visa issue, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pitchers and catchers reported last week for the Dodgers since they begin their season early. While Lamet still has time to get up to speed, a late start won't help his chances at winning a job as a non-roster invitee. The right-hander held an 11.71 ERA across 27.2 innings with the Rockies and Red Sox last season.

Lamet signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers on Saturday and received an invitation to major-league spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lamet accumulated an awful 11.71 ERA and 2.35 WHIP across 27.2 innings in the majors last season. However, his numbers improved dramatically in the minors with a 2.70 ERA and 1.00 WHIP between the Rockies' and Red Sox's Triple-A affiliates. Lamet will certainly have to show more success before getting another shot in the majors, but the Dodgers organization has developed a reputation for reviving pitchers' careers.