Atlanta released Covey (undisclosed) on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Covey had been on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Gwinnett since May 20 and it's not clear what his current health status is. The 33-year-old had allowed just one unearned run over 7.1 innings with Gwinnett before getting hurt.

Covey signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Tuesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covey recently elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Mets and will now join a division rival. Covey spent most of last season rehabbing from a shoulder injury and last pitched in the majors in 2023, when he had a 3.77 ERA and 1.51 WHIP in 29 regular-season appearances between the Phillies and Dodgers.

Covey elected free agency Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Covey was removed from the Mets' 40-man roster last month, and he has decided to look for a job elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment. The right-hander missed much of 2024 with a shoulder issue but held a 1.20 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 15 innings with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate in Lehigh Valley.

Covey cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covey was DFA'd on Thursday to make room on the roster for Ryne Stanek, but the former will remain in the Mets organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. He posted a 1.20 ERA and 1.07 WHIP in 15 innings with Philadelphia's Triple-A affiliate last season, and he could find his way back to the big leagues if he performs similarly at Syracuse.

The Mets designated Covey for assignment Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old reliever will end up pushed off New York's 40-man roster to clear space for Ryne Stanek, who officially signed with the club Thursday. Covey spent the first several months of last season rehabbing a shoulder injury he suffered during spring training. Once healthy, he turned in a 1.20 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 15 innings with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate. His post-injury performance was enough to attract a major-league deal from the Mets this winter, so he could certainly draw attention from other organizations on the waiver wire.

Covey signed a one-year, major-league contract with the Mets on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Covey spent the first four months of last season working his way back from a shoulder injury he suffered in spring training with the Phillies. After beginning his rehab assignment in late July, he turned in a 2.66 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 20.1 innings split between three different minor-league affiliates. He was unable to make an appearance in the majors last year, but he'll immediately get a chance to contribute to the Mets' bullpen in 2025, likely as a middle reliever.

The Phillies activated Covey (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list and outrighted him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Tim Kelly of Phillies Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covey has pitched well on his rehab assignment with Lehigh Valley, allowing just one run with a 9:3 K:BB over eight innings. However, the Phillies have elected to keep him there rather than add him to the major-league roster. Covey missed the first four months of the season with a shoulder strain.

Covey (shoulder) surrendered three earned runs on two hits and two walks while pitching one-third of an inning in his first rehab appearance Sunday for Single-A Clearwater.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first appearance at any level in 2024 after having been sidelined since spring training with a right shoulder strain, Covey unsurprisingly exhibited some rust. He allowed each of the first four runners he faced to reach base, though he was able to end his first rehab appearance on a high note by recording a strikeout. Covey tossed 20 pitches Sunday and won't need to get stretched out much further beyond that, but because he's been on the injured list all season, he'll likely to make several appearances in the minors and eventually move his assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley before being activated. He'll be ticketed for a low-leverage role out of the Philadelphia bullpen upon his reinstatement from the IL.

The Phillies transferred Covey (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Covey has been on the IL since the beginning of the season due to a right shoulder strain, so his move to the 60-day IL has no effect on his return date. It does, however, open a spot on Philadelphia's 40-man roster for Freddy Tarnok, who was claimed off waivers from Oakland on Saturday.

Covey (shoulder) was cleared to resume throwing bullpen sessions at extended spring training in Florida over the weekend, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Covey was able to get back on the mound for the first time since making his final Grapefruit League appearance March 1 before being shut down with a right shoulder strain. As a reliever, Covey won't require as extensive of a buildup program as a starting pitcher would, but the right-hander is still likely at least a couple weeks away from being ready to return from the 15-day injured list.