Somsen was outrighted off the 40-man roster Sunday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers needed room to activate Brandon McCarthy from the 60-day DL, and the recently-acquired Somsen was one of the roster casualties. He likely didn't have much of a future with the Dodgers after getting DFA'd Friday, but will need to pass through waivers unclaimed before being able to elect free agency.

Somsen was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

A waiver acquisition from the Yankees, Somsen ended up spending just a little over a week on the Dodgers' 40-man roster. He's bounced between three organizations already this year and may join a fourth if another team decides to take a flier on the 27-year-old right-hander. Otherwise, he may accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Somsen was claimed by the Dodgers on Wednesday, Jon Weisman of Dodger Insider reports.

EDGE Analysis

Somsen had been designated for assignment by the Yankees on Monday, but will now join the Dodgers organization. The 27-year-old has only given up four earned runs in 25 innings at the Triple-A level but was shelled for five earned runs in just 2.1 innings of MLB action this season.

Somsen was designated for assignment on Monday to make room for Ike Davis on the 40-man roster.

EDGE Analysis

Since being claimed off waivers on May 24, Somsen has not allowed a run over six innings with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre so the move doesn't seem related to performance. The right-hander still has value as a low-level reliever and could be on the move again following the DFA.

Somsen was claimed off waivers by the Yankees on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Somsen was apparently DFA'd earlier in the day, likely to make room on the roster for Daniel Wright, who will come up to start Tuesday night against the Dodgers. Somsen, who likely would have wound up at Triple-A Louisville had he passed through waivers unclaimed, will initially head to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate. The 26-year-old made two appearances for the Reds, allowing six hits, five earned runs and three walks over 2.1 innings.

Somsen was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Somsen was tagged for five runs on five hits in just 1.1 innings Tuesday, and he'll now head back to Triple-A as the Reds bring up a pair of relievers in Jumbo Diaz and Keyvius Sampson. Utility man Jose Peraza was also optioned Wednesday to free up a roster spot.

Somsen was blasted for five runs on five hits -- including two homers -- and three walks across 1.1 innings in Monday's 15-6 loss to the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Called up a week earlier to provide assistance to the league's worst bullpen, Somsen only compounded the relief corps' struggles with Monday's appearance. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage duty as long as he sticks with the Reds.

Somsen has been recalled by the Reds, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll replace outfielder Kyle Waldrop on the 25-man roster. Somsen did not pitch for the Reds in his previous stint with the big club earlier this season. In eight appearances spanning 14 innings at Triple-A Louisville, he's posted a 1.29 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB. Given the current state of the Reds' bullpen, Somsen seemingly has a chance to stick if he proves capable of handling a low-leverage role.

Somsen was optioned to Triple-A Louisville Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Somsen was originally brought up while Jay Bruce was placed on paternity leave. He will now head back to Triple-A now that Bruce has returned. Somsen could be called back up and slotted into the bullpen if injuries occur, but his upside is limited to being a middle reliever.