Stout is drawing interest from major-league teams after finishing the 2023 season pitching for the CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stout began the year with Triple-A Tacoma in the Mariners organization before posting a 3.28 ERA and 79:13 K:BB over 68.2 frames for the CTBC Brothers. The 30-year-old left-hander has also piqued interest from clubs in Japan and Korea. If he returns to the States, he seems likely to have to settle for a minor-league contract.

Stout signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Stout had just been released from his minor-league deal with the Cubs, although he had yet to make an appearance this season. He posted a 5.64 ERA over 20 appearances in the majors in 2022 and will give Seattle some left-handed relief depth in the minors.

Stout was released by the Cubs on Thursday, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stout pitched 22.1 innings in the majors last season, logging a 5.64 ERA and 1.84 ERA in the process. He had much more success in Triple-A (2.95 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 42.2 IP) but has yet to make an appearance in 2023. His release allows room for Javier Assad to join Triple-A Iowa's roster after Assad was optioned down Monday.

Stout (back) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Stout split time with the Cubs and Pirates in 2022, combining to throw 22.1 innings in the majors. He maintained a 5.64 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in that span while pitching in relief, and he could fill in a similar role in 2023.

Stout (back) rejected an outright assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis and elected free agency Thursday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stout was acquired by the Pirates from the Cubs in June but won't remain with Pittsburgh through the offseason. He appeared in 20 games between the two clubs and had a 5.64 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 25:16 K:BB across 22.1 innings, and he finished the season on the injured list with lower-back discomfort.

Stout was placed on the 15-day injured list with lower back discomfort Thursday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stout was hit hard during Wednesday's relief appearance against the Yankees, allowing four runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one in one inning. It's possible that the southpaw's back injury contributed to his struggles, and he'll be forced to miss the remainder of the year after landing on the IL. Over 20 relief appearances between the Cubs and Pirates this year, Stout posted a 5.64 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in 22.1 innings.

Stout was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Stout made 13 relief appearances for the Pirates between August and early September, and he posted a 4.73 ERA and 2.03 WHIP in 13.1 innings across that span. He should serve mainly as a low-leverage reliever for Pittsburgh after Tyler Beede was designated for assignment Thursday.

The Pirates returned Stout to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Stout is back in the minors after Pittsburgh designated him as its 29th man for Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets. He appeared in relief in the Pirates' 10-0 loss in Game 2 of the twin bill, striking out one while working around two hits in 1.1 scoreless innings.

Stout was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to serve as the 29th man for Wednesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stout has spent the last week in the minors but will rejoin the Pirates' bullpen to provide additional depth for Wednesday's twin bill. He's posted a 4.67 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in 17.1 innings over 16 major-league appearances this year and will likely head back to Indianapolis following the doubleheader.

The Pirates optioned Stout to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Stout was sent out to Triple-A to clear a spot on the active roster for right-hander JT Brubaker (personal), who was reinstated from the paternity list and should be plugged back into the rotation this weekend against the Blue Jays. During his four-week stay in the big leagues, Stout posted a 5.25 ERA and 2.08 WHIP over 12 innings out of the bullpen while notching a save and a hold.