Valdez (elbow) was granted his release from the Giants earlier this month, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez landed on the 10-day disabled list in late May with elbow inflammation before the Giants designated him for assignment June 1. After Valdez cleared waivers and declined to report to Triple-A Sacramento, the Giants elected to part ways with the 28-year-old right-hander. Valdez, who gave up seven runs over five innings in relief with the big club this season, could sign a minor-league pact with another organization once he's back to full health.

Valdez was designated for assignment Friday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez was bumped off the 40-man roster following the return of Mark Melancon from the 60-day disabled list. Valdez has been on the DL since May 22 with elbow inflammation. He's appeared in four games out of the bullpen for the Giants, allowing seven runs across five innings.

Valdez was placed on the 10-day disabled list with elbow inflammation Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez has allowed seven earned runs in five innings for the Giants so far this year. He last pitched Friday, so if the DL stint is backdated the maximum three days, he could be eligible to return May 30, though a precise timeline has not been announced. In a corresponding move, Josh Osich was called up from Triple-A Sacramento.

Valdez was called up from Triple-A Sacramento prior to Thursday's game against Philadelphia, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a member of the "taxi squad" Valdez won't remain with the big-league team for long, but he will provide a little extra depth to the Giants' bullpen for Thursday's series finale. Over 12 appearances with Sacramento, Valdez has logged a 3.71 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with a 26:11 K:BB in 17 innings of relief. The right-hander will be utilized as a low-leverage inning-eater while in the majors.

Valdez was cut from the Giants' spring training and reassigned to minor league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez did a fine job for San Francisco this spring, giving up just two runs over eight games (seven innings). However, coming off a 2017 season that saw him post an 8.50 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 14 games (18 innings) in the Show, which were split between the Angels and Padres, the club decided against opening the year with Valdez in the bullpen. He didn't fare much better at the Triple-A level last season either, as he combined to own a 5.31 ERA and 1.48 WHIP between Triple-A Salt Lake and Triple-A El Paso.

Valdez signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez spent time with the Angels and Padres last season, though he was ultimately designated for assignment by both teams after struggling mightily at Triple-A and in the majors. The right-hander compiled an unsightly 8.50 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 18 major-league innings last year, while his 5.31 ERA at Triple-A wasn't much better. Look for him to serve as organizational pitching depth for the Giants in 2018.

Valdez was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez, who was dropped from the Padres' 40-man roster earlier in the week to clear room for the contract selection of Rocky Gale, will report to El Paso after passing through waivers untouched. He compiled an unsightly 8.50 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 18 innings with the big club this season. Valdez should serve as organizational pitching depth moving forward.

Valdez was designated for assignment by the Padres on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez, who owns an unsightly 8.50 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 18 major-league innings this season, was dropped from the Padres' 40-man roster to clear room for the contract selection of Rocky Gale. This marks the second time Valdez was designated for assignment this season. He'll spin through waivers to determine his next destination.

Valdez was promoted by the Padres on Friday, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez recently spent a little time with the big-league team while Kirby Yates went on family leave in the middle of August, but he hasn't made many appearances in the majors this season. The 27-year-old has pitched just 13 innings between San Diego and the Angels this year, and is unlikely to see many high-leverage situations throughout his time in the bullpen with the club.

Valdez was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Valdez will return to the minors to clear room for Kirby Yates, who was reinstated from the family leave list in a corresponding move. He appeared in just one game during his most recent big-league stint, allowing one run while striking out one in two innings of work. Valdez will likely return to the Padres when another reliever is needed, but his 6.92 ERA in 13 innings this season will likely keep him in lower-leverage situations.