Cessa signed a minor-league contract with the Pirates on Tuesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cessa spent the first portion of the season with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate, posting a 3.89 ERA and 1.53 WHIP through 39.1 innings across 11 appearances (10 starts) before being released June 1. The 32-year-old righty will report to Triple-A Indianapolis upon joining the Pirates organization, and minor-league success could warrant a return to the majors if a spot opens up in Pittsburgh's pitching staff.

Cessa signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Cessa appeared in seven games at the major-league level with the Reds early last season, posting a hefty 9.00 ERA and 2.23 WHIP over 26 innings. He also spent time with the Rockies' and Nationals' Triple-A affiliates, but he was released after putting up similar numbers. Cessa will now get another chance with the Royals, but he will likely have to prove himself in the minors before potentially returning to the big leagues.

Cessa was released by the Nationals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cessa inked a minor-league deal with the Nats in early July but posted an 8.71 ERA over 16 appearances. He'll now look to latch on in another organization.

Cessa signed a minor-league deal with the Nationals, per the team's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Cessa began the season in the Reds rotation and was crushed to the tune of a 9.00 ERA and 2.23 WHIP before being cut loose. He'll join his second team since and could make his way to the big leagues as a spot starter or long reliever.

Cessa was released by the Rockies on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Cessa inked a minor-league pact with the Rockies last month after being cut loose by the Reds but held an 8.44 ERA across six starts with Triple-A Albuquerque to earn his walking papers. The right-hander will now seek another deal elsewhere.

Cessa agreed to a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Sunday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cessa was let go by the Reds earlier this month but will now receive a chance with the Rockies. The right-hander had a 9.00 ERA, 2.23 WHIP and 11:12 K:BB across 26 innings before being cut loose by Cincinnati, and he'll likely need to pitch better for Triple-A Albuquerque in order for Colorado to consider giving him another big-league opportunity.

Cessa was released by the Reds on Sunday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old was designated for assignment last week and won't stick around the organization. Cessa had a horrible start to the campaign with a 9.00 ERA, 2.23 WHIP and 11:12 K:BB across 26 innings prior to being dumped from the 40-man roster.

The Reds designated Cessa for assignment Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cessa lost his rotation spot last week and has now also been removed from the 40-man roster. He had been lit up for 26 earned runs in 26 innings this season with Cincinnati. Ben Lively has been called up in a corresponding move and will presumably jump into the Reds' rotation this week.

Cessa will be skipped on his next turn in the Reds' rotation, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Using a couple of recent off days to their advantage, the Reds will deploy their four best rotation options -- Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Graham Ashcraft and Luke Weaver -- next time through. Cessa stands 1-4 with a 9.36 ERA, 2.20 WHIP and 11:12 K:BB through 25 innings (six starts) this season.

Cessa (1-4) took the loss Wednesday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over 3.1 innings in a 7-1 loss to San Diego. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

Cessa failed to make it out of the fourth inning Wednesday. He'd eventually be charged with three runs while taking his fourth loss in his last five starts. While Cessa figures to remain in the rotation while Connor Overton (elbow) is out, he doesn't offer much from a fantasy perspective. Cessa's ERA is up to 9.36 with a 2.20 WHIP and 11:12 K:BB through 25 innings this season.