Buss was cut loose by Minnesota on Thursday, Brandon Warne of Zone Coverage reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buss was unable to sustain his high level of play from 2017, where he hit .348/.395/.541with 11 home runs and 55 RBI for Triple-A El Paso within the Padres' system. Though that was to be expected, his .239 batting average and .649 OPS have been significant drop-offs for Rochester, and the organization elected to let go of the 31-year-old.

Buss was cut from major-league spring training and was assigned to minor-league camp Sunday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic Minnesota reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buss had a great year at Triple-A El Paso as a member of the Padres last season. He slashed .438/.395/.541 and recorded 55 RBI over 114 games. Although he'll likely open the year at Triple-A Rochester, Buss could see time in the Show if he has another impressive showing at the plate. The 31-year-old appeared in 17 games for Minnesota this spring, during which he went 6-for-25 (.240) with two doubles.

Buss signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Wednesday, Brandon Warne of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buss delivered the best year of his professional career in 2017, slashing .348/.295/.541 with 11 home runs and 55 RBI in 114 games with Triple-A El Paso in the Padres' system. The Pacific Coast League batting champ will likely begin the upcoming season with the Twins' Triple-A affiliate, but should have the opportunity to get big-league action at some point, especially if he continues his scorching numbers with Rochester.

Buss signed a minor league contract with the Padres, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old struggled in the 36 big league appearances he made for the Angels in 2016, slashing just .198/.247/.346 across 90 plate appearances. He will likely start the year at Triple-A, where his numbers were more promising last year, slashing .290/.345/.462 across 372 plate appearances.

Buss opted to become a free agent rather than accept an assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Buss underwhelmed with the big club this season, as he hit just .198/.247/.346 over 36 games. However, he had a solid showing with Salt Lake, where he played 87 games and had 37 extra-base hits to go along with a .296 batting average. If a club decides to sign Buss, he could be a solid contributor in the minors, but has yet to show the ability to perform in the show.

Buss was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday

EDGE Analysis

Buss went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment last week, and he'll now report to the Triple-A club. The 29-year-old appeared in the big leagues this season for the first time in three years, but he struggled to the tune of a .198 average and 24 strikeouts in just 81 at-bats.

Buss was designated for assignment Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Angels claimed a couple Yankees relievers (Blake Parker and Kirby Yates), so they needed to clear room on the 40-man roster, and Buss was a casualty. A 29-year-old outfielder with just 110 MLB plate appearances under his belt, Buss has yet to show he's anything more than a Quadruple-A hitter.

Buss is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners, according to Angels VP of Comm. Tim Mead reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buss had a lengthy run as the Angels' regular left fielder during the back half of last month, but the team has given several players a shot there over the last few days, including Jefry Marte, who will man left field Friday.

Buss went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a stolen base in a loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The first homer of Buss' big league career came off an unlikely source, as he tracked a low knuckleball from R.A Dickey in the second inning. Buss now has five extra-base hits in 34 at-bats, but has yet to draw a walk and holds just a 23 percent hard contact rate. While he could end up seeing regular time in the outfield for the foreseeable future, Buss is likely best left on the wire in all but the deepest of leagues.

Buss was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and is starting in center field Saturday against the Indians, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old hasn't played in the majors since 2013, but he's put together a strong year at Salt Lake, slashing .290/.345/.462 with 23 doubles and 46 RBI across 87 games. Buss will immediately factor into the lineup in center field, while Mike Trout serves as the DH and Albert Pujols gets the night off.