Bleier retired from professional baseball Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bleier made stops in New York, Baltimore, Miami and Boston during his eight-year tenure in the big leagues from 2016 to 2023. He attempted to make one last run at the majors with the Nationals in 2024, but he opted out of his minor-league deal in May and wasn't picked up by another team. He'll now end his career with a 3.27 ERA and 1.22 WHIP as well as a 187:54 K:BB over 330.1 innings.

Bleier opted out of his minor-league contract with the Nationals on Tuesday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Nationals will have two days to add Bleier to the major-league roster or give him his release. Bleier holds a 4.32 ERA and 10:2 K:BB over 16.2 innings this season with Triple-A Rochester.

Bleier signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Thursday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bleier logged a 5.28 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 30.2 innings with the Red Sox last season before being designated for assignment in August. The 36-year-old southpaw will likely head to Triple-A Rochester to begin 2024.

Bleier signed a minor-league contract Thursday with the Cubs, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bleier has quickly found a new home after being released by the Red Sox last week. The veteran lefty reliever had struggled to a 5.28 ERA in 30.2 innings this season with Boston, but his career ERA is 3.27. He'll report for now to Triple-A Iowa.

Bleier was released by the Red Sox on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bleier passed through waivers unclaimed after Boston designated him for assignment and is now free to latch on with another organization. The left-handed reliever has been shaky this season and has never missed many bats, but past success should earn him another chance somewhere.

The Red Sox designated Bleier for assignment on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old has had a rocky August, allowing four runs in four innings of relief. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox selected right-hander Dinelson Lamet from Triple-A Worcester.

Bleier (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list Monday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bleier's recovery from a shoulder issue went slower than expected, but he's ready to go now after making four scoreless rehab appearances. He'll give the Red Sox yet another lefty in the bullpen.

Bleier (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bleier's progress from left shoulder inflammation has been slow, but he's finally ready to test things out in game action. He's been out since late May, so the reliever figures to require multiple rehab appearances.

Bleier (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session Tuesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bleier suffered a setback earlier this month in his recovery from a bout of left shoulder inflammation, but he's on the right track now and could maybe return to the Red Sox around the middle of July. The lefty reliever was originally placed on the 15-day injured list May 22.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Thursday that Bleier (shoulder) is not progressing as quickly as hoped, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bleier resumed throwing early last week, but he's apparently hit a snag in his recovery from a bout of left shoulder inflammation. The veteran reliever went on the injured list May 22 and there is currently no timetable for his return.