Maile (hamstring) reported to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday to start a rehab assignment.

EDGE Analysis

Maile opened the season on the injured list with a hamstring injury but appears to be nearing full health. The 31-year-old signed a split deal with the Guardians this offseason and could serve as the backup catcher to Austin Hedges once activated.

Maile (hamstring) will open the season on the injured list, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maile was in camp on a minor-league deal and seemed to have a shot at the backup catcher job, but the hamstring injury he suffered while running the bases in late March put those plans on hold for now. Sandy Leon has also failed to make the team, leaving rookie Bryan Lavastida as the backup behind Austin Hedges.

Maile (hamstring) is expected to begin the season on the injured list, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maile suffered the injury while running from first to third base in an early spring training contest. He has yet to retake the field. Austin Hedges and Sandy Leon will likely split time behind the dish in Maile's absence.

Maile was removed Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers with left hamstring tightness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maile pulled up while running from first to third base during the second inning, and he was unable to put pressure on his left leg while leaving the field. It's unclear when the 31-year-old will be able to return to action.

Maile exited Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers with an apparent leg injury, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maile came up limping while running from first to third base in the second inning on Gabriel Arias' base hit. He wasn't able to put pressure on the injured leg while walking off the field with the assistance of trainers, so Maile could be dealing with more than a day-to-day concern. Expect the Guardians to provide an update on the backstop's condition after sending him in for diagnostic tests.

Maile signed a minor-league deal with the Guardians on Saturday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The contract pays Maile $900,000 if he makes the major-league roster. The 31-year-old hasn't done much at the plate over the course of his career, hitting .203/.258/.310, though he did post an .816 OPS in 15 games for the Brewers last season.

Maile refused his outright assignment to Triple-A Nashville by the Brewers on Friday and elected free agency, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maile spent most of 2021 at Nashville and posted a .663 OPS, but he also appeared in 15 games for the Brewers and went 9-for-30 with four doubles and three RBI. The 30-year-old may need to settle for a minor-league this offseason.

Maile has been included on the Brewers' roster for the NLDS against Atlanta, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Top catcher Omar Narvaez and Manny Pina stayed relateivly healthy all season, so Maile spent most of 2021 at Triple-A Nashville, where he had a .663 OPS in 155 plate appearances. However, Maile took advantage of his 15-game stint in the majors, hitting .300/.382/.433 with four doubles, three RBI and six runs in 34 plate appearances. He should operate as Milwaukee's No. 3 catcher for the NLDS.

Maile was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Maile had served as the team's third catcher since being recalled Sept. 12. He made only one appearance in that span, collecting one hit in two at-bats and scoring two runs. With Avisail Garcia (back) out of the lineup for the last few days, the team called up Tim Lopes to serve as a versatile bench option.

Maile was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Maile was optioned Friday but returns just two days later. He's unlikely to see too much playing time this time around, as he'll be merely the third-string catcher, with Rowdy Tellez (kneecap) hitting the injured list in a corresponding move.