The Orioles signed Paredes to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Monday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paredes spent all of the 2025 season at Triple-A Gwinnett in the Atlanta organization, holding a 4.40 ERA and 72:30 K:BB over 57.1 frames. The 30-year-old has a career 3.00 ERA and 53:41 K:BB over 54 innings covering parts of four seasons at the big-league level. Paredes will compete for a spot in the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen but will likely begin the year at Triple-A Norfolk.

Atlanta reassigned Paredes to minor-league camp Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Paredes appeared in one spring training game before being reassigned, giving up one run on three hits over one inning. However, he posted a 1.66 ERA over 21.2 regular-season frames between the Cubs and Brewers last year, so there's still a solid chance he'll pitch for Atlanta in 2025 if his performance holds up in the minors.

Paredes agreed to a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Monday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paredes returned to the big leagues in 2024 after spending the entire 2023 campaign at Triple-A. He made stops with the Cubs and Brewers, posting a 1.66 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with a 16:10 K:BB over 18 regular-season relief appearances (21.2 innings). Paredes will get the opportunity to make the Opening Day roster with his new club, who is looking for bullpen help following the news that Joe Jimenez is out for the next 8-to-12 months while recovering from knee surgery.

Paredes elected free agency Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paredes made just one appearance with the Cubs in September after being claimed off waivers and is now a free agent after declining an outright assignment. The righty reliever posted a 1.66 ERA but an underwhelming 16:10 K:BB across 21.2 innings at the major-league level in 2024.

The Cubs claimed Paredes off waivers from the Brewers on Monday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paredes will remain in the division after the Brewers booted him from their 40-man roster after he posted a 1.74 ERA and 14:10 K:BB over 20.2 innings in the big leagues. The 28-year-old does not have any minor-league options remaining, so he will be added to the Cubs' 28-man active roster.

The Brewers designated Paredes for assignment Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Paredes has posted a 1.74 ERA this season out of the Brewers' bullpen, but that's come with a 14:10 K:BB over 20.2 innings. The 28-year-old could draw some interest via trade or waivers.

Paredes (forearm) was reinstated from the injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Paredes has been sidelined since July 2 with a forearm issue. Prior to the injury, he was excellent out of the Brewers bullpen, maintaining a 1.08 ERA and 1.02 WHIP across 16.2 innings, albeit with a more mediocre 12:8 K:BB. Paredes will likely pitch low-leverage roles initially, though he may have the chance to pick up some holds as he gets back into form.

Paredes (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Paredes has been out since early July due to right forearm tendinitis but is ready for game action after completing a throwing progression. The reliever is on the 60-day injured list and is not eligible for activation until early September, so his rehab assignment will last multiple weeks.

The Brewers transferred Paredes (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction clears room on the 40-man roster for southpaw DL Hall (knee), who was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday versus the Reds. Paredes was initially placed on the IL on July 3 due to right forearm tendinitis and won't be eligible to rejoin the Milwaukee bullpen until early September.

The Brewers placed Paredes on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right forearm tendinitis.

EDGE Analysis

Paredes has been effective in middle relief for the Brewers this season, posting a 1.08 ERA in 16.2 innings. However, he allowed a hit and two walks in just one-third of an inning during his latest outing Tuesday and appears to have come away from the appearance with an injury. As a result, he'll now be forced to sit out at least through the All-Star break. Janson Junk will come up from Triple-A Nashville to fill the opening in Milwaukee's bullpen.