Payano signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Feb. 1.

EDGE Analysis

Cincinnati has since assigned Payano to Double-A Chattanooga, where he'll likely open the 2022 campaign. The 27-year-old right-hander previously made six appearances (four starts) for the Rangers during the 2020 season, but he spent all of 2021 in the minors while he was a member of Detroit's organization. Between stops at Triple-A Toledo and Double-A Erie, Payano submitted a 4.65 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 124 innings.

Payano signed a minor-league deal with the Tigers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-yeat-old spent a chunk of 2020 at the Mets' alternate training site but was released in early September without making a big-league appearance. Payano made his major-league debut with the Rangers in 2019 and had a 5.73 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 17:15 K:BB across 22 innings.

Payano was released by the Mets on Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Payano didn't spend any time on the Mets' big-league roster this season after signing a minor-league deal over the winter. His only major-league experience thus far came last season for the Rangers, where he posting a 5.73 ERA and a 17:15 K:BB over 22 innings.

Payano was added to the Mets' 60-player pool Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old signed with the Mets on a minor-league deal in December and will now get a chance to showcase himself during the shortened season. Payano made his major-league debut with the Rangers last season and had a 5.73 ERA and 1.86 WHIP in six outings (four starts).

Payano signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Thursday, Andersen Pickard of MLB Daily Dish reports.

EDGE Analysis

Payano made his major-league debut for the majors in 2019, where he posted a 5.73 ERA with a 1.86 WHIP over six appearances (four starts). The report doesn't explicitly say so, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the right-hander report to big-league camp for spring training given his past experience.

Payano cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Payano posted a 5.73 ERA and 1.86 WHIP in 22 innings for the Rangers this season. He'll likely be stuck waiting until next year for his next big-league opportunity.

The Rangers designated Payano for assignment Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Payano joined the Texas rotation shortly after the All-Star break and was serviceable in his first three turns, giving up seven runs (six earned) in 14.2 innings while striking out 13. Things fell part in his subsequent two turns, as he failed to get through four innings in either start and yielded 10 earned runs. With Payano's numbers at Triple-A Nashville this season (5.44 ERA, 1.70 WHIP in 41.1 innings), the Rangers determined the 24-year-old was no longer worthy of a spot on the 40-man roster. Reliever Edinson Volquez (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Payano (1-2) was hit with the loss after surrendering eight runs (five earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out three over 3.1 innings Thursday against the Twins. He was optioned to Triple-A Nashville following the game, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Payano was tasked with making a spot start Thursday, though he didn't fare well. The 24-year-old gave up five runs in the second inning, one in the third and two in the fourth prior to departing. The Twins have yet to make a corresponding move following Payno's demotion.

Payano will make his next start Thursday against the Twins, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Payano has struggled while part of the Rangers' rotation, pitching to a 4.97 ERA and 2.132 WHIP over three starts. In his previous start Saturday, he lasted just three innings with nine of the 17 batters he faced reaching base. He'll get at least two more outings as a starter -- Thursday's start and as part of a doubleheader Aug. 20 against the Angels. The Rangers are expected to bring up left-hander Joe Palumbo following his next start at Triple-A Nashville.

Payano allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks over 4.1 innings Sunday, striking out two batters in a no-decision during the win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Payano cruised through three scoreless innings to start the game before yielding a run in the fourth. He then coughed up a two-run double to Niko Goodrum in the fifth and walked the following batter, putting an end to his afternoon. The rookie right-hander owns a 3.45 ERA alongside a pedestrian 13:9 K:BB in 15.2 innings at the MLB level. Payano will face a tough test in Milwaukee on Saturday.