Molleken has signed a minor league contract with the Tigers that includes an invite to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Molleken finally broke through to the majors in 2016 after being stuck at the Triple-A level for five-plus seasons, making four appearances out of the Tigers' bullpen. He will attempt to work his way into the discussion for a major league role again in spring training, but it's likely Molleken begins the year back at Toledo.

Molleken elected free agency after being sent outright to Triple-A Toledo.

EDGE Analysis

Molleken's career stagnated at Triple-A over the past few years, and even though he broke through to the big leagues in 2016 for a brief period of time, his performance was less than impressive. At 32 years old, he'll command very little on the free agent market and will likely act as organizational depth going forward.

Molleken was optioned to Triple-A Toledo Wednesday, Matthew B. Mowery of The Oakland Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Molleken was called up from Toledo on July 4, and pitched in four games for the Tigers. He posted a 4.32 ERA in 8.1 innings. Jordan Zimmermann was subsequently recalled to replace him.

Molleken was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After Jordan Zimmermann landed on the DL due to a strained neck Monday, the Tigers bumped Anibal Sanchez back into the rotation. Thus, Molleken will enter the bullpen, likely in a low-leverage role. If he indeed makes an appearance during this stay in the majors, the first one would mark his MLB debut.

Molleken was optioned back to Triple-A following Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Molleken didn't see any action in his short stint with the Tigers, but he was the roster casualty for the team's recall of Daniel Norris for Thursday's start. The 31-year-old Molleken will continue his work at Triple-A still in search of his first major league appearance.

Molleken signed a minor league deal with the Indians on Tuesday, which includes a spring training invitation, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Molleken, 30, has bounced around the minor leagues for the duration of his career, most recently making 54 appearances at Triple-A Nashville, an affiliate of the Brewers, last season. He posted a 4.84 ERA, going 5-2 in 74.1 cumulative innings.