Moronta elected free agency Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Moronta, 30, made two appearances for the Angels this season but spent most of the year at Triple-A Salt Lake. He'll look to land a new deal this offseason and will probably have to settle for a minor-league pact.

The Angels outrighted Moronta to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-handed reliever will remain in the Angels organization after going unclaimed off waivers when he was designated for assignment Friday. Prior to being removed from the 40-man roster, Moronta made two relief appearances for the big club, recording four outs while giving up one run on four hits and three walks.

Moronta was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

This is the corresponding move for Sam Bachman, who has been selected to the major-league roster. Moronta allowed one run on four hits and three walks in 1.1 innings (two appearances) during his short stay in the Angels' bullpen.

Los Angeles selected the contract of Moronta from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Moronta didn't allow a run in his three appearances with Salt Lake in the Pacific Coast League, and he struck out nine over his four frames. The right-hander will likely work in the middle innings while he's a member of the Angels' bullpen.

Moronta signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Thursday, Steve Adams of MLBTradeRumors.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moronta had been pitching in Mexico after opting out of his minor-league deal with the Rangers late in spring training. The 30-year-old will report to Triple-A Salt Lake and hope to earn a promotion.

Moronta was released by the Rangers on Friday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moronta presumably requested his release after being told he wasn't going to make the club. The veteran reliever posted a 15.88 ERA this spring.

Moronta agreed to a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Wednesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The deal includes an invitation to big-league spring training, where Moronta will look to earn a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster. The right-hander appeared in 39 games with the Diamondbacks and Dodgers last season, producing a 4.30 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 38 strikeouts over 37.2 innings.

Moronta (2-1) earned the win Wednesday against Houston, allowing one hit and two walks over one inning while striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

Moronta entered the game in the bottom of the ninth and issued a pair of two-out walks to load the bases, but he was able to retire Jose Altuve to end the inning. The Diamondbacks followed with three runs in the top of the 10th to put Moronta in line for the win. The right-hander has not allowed a run in his last three appearances and has given up three runs through 12 outings in September.

Moronta earned the save during Saturday's 5-2 win against the Giants, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Moronta entered in the ninth to protect a three-run lead and fired 10 of 13 pitches for strikes while notching two strikeouts to earn his second save in his last three appearances. The 29-year-old has been adequate since joining Arizona on Aug. 26, surrendering four runs in 11 innings across 13 appearances, and appears to be manager Torey Lovullo's preferred option to close games for now.

Moronta struck out one over a hitless and scoreless ninth inning to record his first save in a 5-2 win over the Dodgers in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

Moronta converted his first ninth-inning save opportunity and did it against the team that DFA'd him a month ago. He's pitched well since joining Arizona and getting late-game opportunities. The Diamondbacks have been searching for stability at the back end of the bullpen, and Moronta could get more chances before the end of the season.