The Cardinals released Hampson on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hampson passed through waivers after being designated for assignment and is now a free agent. The utility player has slashed just .143/.250/.169 over 91 plate appearances between the Diamondbacks, Reds and Cardinals this season.

The Cardinals designated Hampson for assignment Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hampson was claimed off waivers from the Reds in late June but received only five starts and 35 plate appearances during his time in St. Louis. He'll now go through the waivers process again after losing his spot on the Cardinals' 40-man roster.

Hampson is expected to be designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Monday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hampson will be dropped from the team's 40-man roster as Alec Burleson (wrist) makes his return from the 10-day injured list Monday. Hampson went 3-for-29 with a double, an RBI, nine runs scored and a stolen base after the team claimed him off waivers June 24.

Hampson will start in center field and bat ninth in Thursday's game versus the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

A waiver claim earlier this week, Hampson has now started back-to-back games in center field against left-handed pitching. It appears the utility player will form the short side of a platoon at the position with Victor Scott.

The Cardinals claimed Hampson off waivers from the Reds on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The utility player will offer protection all over the field for the Cardinals but is unlikely to play much. Hampson, 30, is a career .238/.301/.357 hitter over parts of eight major-league seasons.

The Reds designated Hampson for assignment Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Hampson doesn't have minor-league options remaining, so the Reds needed to move him off the 40-man roster in order to recall outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville. If he clears waivers, Hampson could remain in the organization and report to Louisville, or he could elect for free agency. Though he brings speed and defensive versatility to the table, Hampson may struggle to land a big-league deal with another club after slashing .167/.310/.188 over 60 plate appearances in the majors with Arizona and Cincinnati this season.

Hampson started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 11-2 loss to the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

With left-hander Logan Allen on the bump for Cleveland, manager Terry Francona replaced his lefty-batting outfielders, including Hampson in left field for Will Benson. The news that Austin Hays (foot) has stalled in his recovery opens the door for continued outfield opportunities for Hampson against southpaws. Francona typically sits Benson and Jake Fraley when the Reds face southpaws.

The Reds signed Hampson to a one-year contract Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Hampson was cut loose by the Diamondbacks earlier this week after slashing only .167/.359/.167 over 41 plate appearances, but he has quickly landed on his feet with a new big-league contract. The 30-year-old will serve in a utility role for Cincinnati.

The Diamondbacks released Hampson on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

After Arizona designated him for assignment last Monday, Hampson ended up clearing waivers, but he won't stick around in the organization and will explore his options on the open market. The 30-year-old utility player saw action in 18 games with the Diamondbacks prior to being removed from the 40-man roster, slashing .167/.359/.167 with two stolen bases, 10 runs and zero RBI over 41 plate appearances.

The Diamondbacks designated Hampson for assignment Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hampson will lose his spot on the Arizona roster with the Diamondbacks calling up top prospect Jordan Lawlar from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. After attending spring training with the Diamondbacks as a non-roster invitee, Hampson was able to secure a utility role with the big club heading into Opening Day. He saw limited action over the first month and a half of the season, appearing in 18 games and slashing .167/.359/.167 with two steals across 41 plate appearances. Hampson's speed and defensive versatility could entice another team to put in a waiver claim for him and bring him aboard as a bench bat.