Thorpe signed a one-year contract Thursday with the Kansas City Monarchs of the independent American Association of Professional Baseball.

EDGE Analysis

After being released by the Twins in April, the 26-year-old lefty will head to the independent ranks to continue his career. He saw big-league action with Minnesota in parts of each of the last three seasons, logging a 5.76 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 47:27 K:BB across 59.1 innings.

Thorpe was released by the Twins on Thursday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins

EDGE Analysis

Thorpe began the season at Triple-A St. Paul and gave up eight runs in 1.2 innings. He was once regarded as a strong prospect in the Twins' system, and he made 24 appearances (seven starts) for Minnesota in the last three seasons. However, he'll now be free to seek out other opportunities.

The Twins outrighted Thorpe to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thorpe was attempting to secure a spot in Minnesota's Opening Day bullpen, but he didn't end up making the cut. The move makes room on the Opening Day roster for Chris Archer, who signed a one-year deal Monday. Thorpe was limited to 38 innings between the majors and minors last season due to shoulder issues, but the move to the bullpen could help with his availability.

Thorpe (shoulder) will move to the bullpen and work as a reliever this season, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thorpe appeared in just 11 games last season between Triple-A and the majors (32.1 innings combined) mostly due to a shoulder injury. However, he is healthy as spring training begins. Given his injury concerns, he may work better in shorter outings. He has some upside despite his struggles the past two seasons, as he showed promise at Triple-A in 2019 by striking out 29.5% of batters while walking just 6.2%.

Thorpe (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thorpe has been out since mid-August with a strained left shoulder. The transaction confirms that he won't return this season, so he'll end the year with a 4.70 ERA in four starts and one relief appearance at the big-league level.

Thorpe was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left shoulder strain, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thorpe will miss at least one start and presumably more after exiting Wednesday's game against Cleveland. Entering his start, the lefty had posted a 3.86 ERA and 5:4 K:BB in 14 innings with the Twins this season. The team has yet to announce a corresponding move.

Thorpe was removed from his start Wednesday against Cleveland due to left shoulder soreness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thorpe made his first major-league appearance since mid-May as the starter in Wednesday's matchup, but he was visited by a trainer and exited the game in the top of the second inning. The southpaw allowed two runs on a hit and three walks while striking out one in 1.1 innings prior to his departure, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.

Thorpe was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of Wednesday's start against Cleveland, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thorpe hasn't pitched in the majors since mid-May, and he missed two months due to a shoulder strain before he rejoined the rotation at Triple-A St. Paul on Aug. 8. He allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six in 8.1 innings during his two most recent starts in the minors, but he has a chance to maintain a spot in the rotation if Michael Pineda (oblique) misses extended time.

Thorpe will be promoted from Triple-A St. Paul to start Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thorpe spent two months on the minor-league injured list with a shoulder strain before returning to St. Paul's rotation Aug. 8, and he'll make his way back to the majors after giving up one run over 5.2 innings during his most recent outing. The 25-year-old started four contests for Minnesota during April and May and pitched well with a 3.86 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 5:4 K:BB across 14 innings. He should receive a look down the stretch with the Twins not in playoff contention.

Thorpe (shoulder) is scheduled to start Sunday's game at Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thorpe has been on the injured list for just over a month due to a left shoulder strain, but he recently made two rehab appearances for the rookie-league Florida Coast League affiliate. During those outings, he allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out seven in 5.2 innings.