Shaffer signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Thursday, Jim Goulart of Brewerfan.net reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shaffer was released by the Indians in early July after posting a .164/.216/.310 slash line in 32 games with Triple-A Columbus this season. The 27-year-old will report to Triple-A Colorado Springs to bolster the team's outfield depth, with Keon Broxton and Brett Phillips still currently with the Brewers.

Shaffer was released by the Indians on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Shaffer was hitting just .164/.216/.310 across 32 games with Triple-A Columbus prior to being let go. The 27-year-old hasn't appeared in the majors since 2016, when he hit .250/.315/.438 across 20 games for the Rays. He'll look to latch on elsewhere as organizational depth.

Shaffer was named International League Player of the Week on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Shaffer went 12-for-29 with three home runs and nine RBI over the award-winning week. In his third season with Triple-A, the outfielder is demonstrating growth that could earn him a big-league call up later in 2017. He leads the Clippers in homers (13), RBI (48) and runs (31) through 57 games.

Shaffer went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, bumping his team-high RBI total to 43, in Triple-A Columbus' victory on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Cleveland's first-round pick in 2012 posted strong power number at MiLB's lower levels, but those marks declined in recent years at Triple-A and MLB. The 26-year-old's revitalized his power stroke, though, this season with the Clippers. His .492 slugging percentage is seventh-best in the International League. Shaffer has 51 games of big-league dirt on his cleats (.213/.310/.410), but the Tribe's outfield depth leaves little room for him at the highest level.

Shaffer was reassigned to the Indians' minor-league camp Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Shaffer was hoping to win a reserve role in the corner infield, but the contact issues he displayed during Cactus League play (22 strikeouts in 57 at-bats) undermined any chance he had at breaking camp with the team. Expect him to open 2017 with Triple-A Columbus.

Shaffer is competing for an Opening Day roster spot at third base, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shaffer, the first-round pick of the Rays back in 2012, split time between the majors and Triple-A level last season for Tampa Bay. He appeared in 20 games with the big club but didn't do anything of note outside of his high strikeout percentage.

Shaffer received an invitation to attend spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Shaffer spent the 2016 season with the Rays and split the season between Triple-A Durham and the big club. However, his performance was unimpressive at both spots. Over 20 games with the big club, he hit just .250 and struck out in 33 percent of his at-bats.

The Indians designated Shaffer for assignment Monday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shaffer will depart his fifth organization of the offseason, after having previously owned 40-man roster spots with the Rays, Mariners, Phillies and Reds. The 25-year-old was a member of the Indians' 40-man roster for less than a week, but if he goes unclaimed off waivers, he'd likely stick in the organization as Triple-A depth. Shaffer has flashed solid pop during his time in the minor, but a lack of contact may prove to be his undoing as he looks to establish himself as a viable big-league option.

Shaffer was claimed off waivers by the Indians on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

This is the fifth stop so far this offseason for Shaffer, and quite possibly not the last. The Indians claimed him after the Reds waived him to make room for new signing Scott Feldman. The 25-year-old slashed .227/.329/.367 with 11 homers in 428 at-bats with the Rays Triple-A affiliate in 2017, and will likely add organizational depth at first base if he is able to break camp with the big league club.

Shaffer was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Just days removed from being designated for assignment by the Phillies, Shaffer has found a new club after being claimed by the Reds. Shaffer spent most of the 2016 season at Triple-A Durham in the Rays' organization, slashing .227/.329/.367 with 11 home runs over 428 at-bats. He'll add organizational depth at first base, but it's far from a guarantee that he'll break camp with the big league club.