Garner had surgery to repair a left meniscus tear in December, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if this was the cause of Garner's limited time on the field last season, but it seems like the issue has been alleviated regardless. He already threw two bullpen sessions at the Orioles' spring training complex, so it seems like he's back to his old self. The 29-year-old managed to play in the majors during the 2016 campaign, although he's not expected to be much of a factor in the bullpen competition this spring.

Garner has been invited to attend the Orioles' major-league camp.

EDGE Analysis

An undisclosed injury limited Garner to pitching just 15.2 innings over six games last season. He's been successful at the Triple-A level in the past, as he compiled a 1.63 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 18 games (27.2 innings) at Triple-A Columbus in 2016. Garner will look to return to his old form once spring training gets underway.

Garner agreed to a minor-league deal with the Orioles on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Garner put together a strong showing between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus in the Indians' organization in 2016, posting a combined 1.83 ERA over 78.2 innings pitched between the two levels. He had a chance to see some big-league action in 2017 but his season was ultimately cut short by injuries. He'll look to recreate his 2016 success in Baltimore's farm system this upcoming season.

The Indians re-signed Garner to a minor-league deal, and he'll report to Double-A Akron.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was released earlier in August while dealing with an injury but was brought back to offer depth at a more affordable rate. Garner already has done well with Akron, spinning a 3.14 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 14.1 innings, though he's walked nine batters, which negates some of that success.

Garner (undisclosed) was released by the Indians on Thursday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Garner was designated for assignment Monday to make room for reliever Joe Smith. The 28-year-old has had a rough 2017 with an undisclosed injury, making only 13 appearances (15.2 innings) between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus this season.

The Indians designated Garner (undisclosed) for assignment Monday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction clears a 40-man roster spot for reliever Joe Smith, who the Indians acquired in a trade with the Blue Jays earlier Monday. The 28-year-old Garner, who is currently on the 7-day disabled list at Double-A Akron, has been limited to six appearances in the minors this season between two levels.

For the foreseeable future, Garner is off the radar when it comes time for the Indians call up a minor-league reliever, Brian Hemminger of SB Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Garner suffered an undisclosed injury that delayed his 2017 debut for a month and a half. The setback has the righty working his way back into full-season form, thus making him an unrealistic option to join the Tribe anytime soon.

Garner was activated from the 7-day disabled list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old has yet to make an appearance this season after posting dazzling numbers in 2016, compiling a 1.83 combined ERA and 70 strikeouts over 78.2 innings with both Triple-A Columbus and Double-A Akron. Garner will likely take up a bullpen role with Akron to begin the year, but could earn himself a quick promotion if he can build upon his previous success.

Garner has yet to appear in a game this season as he remains on the minor-league DL.

EDGE Analysis

There's been no official word of an injury diagnosis, so it's likely the club is stashing the right-hander so he can work on his control -- a problem that's followed him throughout his career. Garner has yet to live up to the hype that surrounded him when the Phillies selected him in the second-round of the 2010 draft. He did pitch well in MiLB last season, compiling a 1.83 ERA over 41 relief appearances, but his awful showing at the big-league level quelled the 28-year-old's spring training hopes in 2017. Once activated, he'll rejoin the bullpen with Triple-A Columbus.

Garner was optioned to Triple-A Columbus as part of the team's first wave of cuts.

EDGE Analysis

Garner didn't allow a run over his four Cactus League appearances, but he did display the lack of consistency that's plagued him before. The former second-round pick of the Phillies sandwiched two good outings between two poor showings. Garner will likely jump between levels in 2017, but the righty needs to get command of his arsenal before becoming a mainstay in the big leagues.