Deichmann signed a minor-league contract Thursday with the Athletics, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Deichmann was selected by the A's in the second round of the 2017 MLB Draft before getting shipped to the Cubs in 2021 as part of the Andrew Chafin trade. He batted just .214/.271/.335 with seven home runs and eight stolen bases in 78 games last summer at Triple-A Iowa.

The Cubs released Deichmann on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Deichmann appeared in 14 games for the Cubs in the second half of the 2021 campaign, but he's played exclusively at Triple-A Iowa this season after losing his spot on the 40-man roster in late April. The 27-year-old posted a mediocre .606 OPS over 282 plate appearances in the International League, prompting the Cubs to move on from him.

Deichmann cleared waivers and was ourgithed to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Deichmann was cast off the 40-man roster Saturday, but he'll remain in the organization. In eight appearances in Iowa this year, he's hit .207 with a double, three RBI, a run and a steal.

Deichmann was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Saturday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move clears space on the 40-man roster for the Cubs to add Locke St. John. Deichmann has gotten off to a slow start for Triple-A Iowa this season, hitting .207 with a 44.8 percent strikeout rate through eight games.

Deichmann was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Deichmann was fighting for a bench spot at best and won't win one to open the year. He grabbed just four hits while striking out 14 times in 31 plate appearances in his brief debut last season but posted a .274/.388/.435 line at the Triple-A level.

Deichmann could see some playing time this season as a left-handed bench option in the outfield, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Deichmann made his MLB debut last season, posting a .133/.161/.133 line across 14 games. The 26-year-old might not carve out a huge role with the Cubs, but with Ian Happ (elbow) recovering from February surgery, there's at least a potential path to some playing time in the early going.

Deichmann was recalled by the Cubs on Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Deichmann made his big-league debut in early August but failed to impress in a small sample of seven games, going 4-for-23 with eight strikeouts. He owns a modest .714 OPS for Triple-A Iowa in the 27 games since his demotion, so expectations shouldn't be too high for him over the final three series of the season.

Deichmann was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs activated Jason Heyward (finger) from the injured list Sunday, so Deichmann is getting sent down to make room on the roster. The 26-year-old went 4-for-23 with an RBI in seven games at the MLB level and will serve as organizational depth the rest of the season.

Deichmann is starting in right field and batting fifth in Monday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Deichmann made his MLB debut Friday and will now be starting for the third time in the team's last four games. The 26-year-old is off to a 2-for-9 start with an RBI. Deichmann may continue to see semi-regular playing time with Jason Heyward (finger) on the injured list and the Cubs turning their focus toward 2022. While he's not considered an elite prospect by any means, Deichmann does offer some power potential and might be worth a flier if he shows some signs of life at the plate.

Deichmann isn't starting Saturday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Deichman made his major-league debut in Friday's loss to the White Sox and went 1-for-5. Ian Happ will shift to right field while Frank Schwindel enters the lineup at first base.