Weaver was optioned to minor league camp Saturday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander pitched his way out of contention for a rotation spot, issuing four free passes during Friday's outing to bring his total to eight walks in five Grapefruit League innings (only one strikeout). Weaver walked 12 batters in 36.1 innings with the big club last year. With Weaver out of the picture for the time being, Lance Lynn and Michael Wacha are left as the favorites to round out the Opening Day rotation.