The Mariners reassigned Buchter to minor-league camp Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The demotion of outfielder Taylor Trammell to Triple-A Tacoma and reassignments of Buchter and right-hander Matt Festa leaves the Mariners with 42 players left at big-league camp as Opening Day approaches. Buchter spent the 2021 campaign in the Diamondbacks organization, appearing in 18 games for the big club and logging a 6.61 ERA over 16.1 innings.

Buchter signed a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Sunday that includes an invite to big-league camp.

EDGE Analysis

Buchter was released by Arizona in August after posting a 6.61 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 16:13 K:BB across 16.1 innings. The veteran left-hander has a career 3.16 ERA but has struggled over the past two years, as the implementation of the three-batter minimum limits his effectiveness.

Buchter was released by the Diamondbacks on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Buchter produced an ERA below 3.00 for four straight seasons from 2016 through 2019, but he's struggled to a 6.04 ERA and a 17.8 percent walk rate in a small sample of 22.1 innings at the highest level over the last two years. The 34-year-old owns a 3.38 ERA in 16 innings for Triple-A Reno this season, but his lack of recent major-league success may make it tough for him to find a new deal.

Buchter was returned to Triple-A Reno on Friday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buchter spent the last week in the Diamondbacks' bullpen while the team dealt with a COVID-19 outbreak, and he allowed three runs on five hits and no walks while striking out three in 1.2 innings across two appearances. The southpaw will head back to the minors after Joe Mantiply was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list.

Buchter's contract was selected by the Diamondbacks on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Buchter was designated for assignment in early July, but he remained in the organization and will rejoin the major-league bullpen as the Diamondbacks deal with a COVID-19 outbreak. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out six in three innings across three appearances since returning to the minors.

The Diamondbacks designated Buchter for assignment Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Buchter has been one of the Diamondbacks' higher-leverage relievers, but has struggled with a 5.52 ERA and 13:13 K:BB in 14.2 innings pitched. He is DFA'd to make room for Jordan Weems, whom the team claimed in a corresponding move.

Buchter (0-2) lost Saturday's 6-5 game at the hands of San Francisco, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks with two strikeouts over one inning.

EDGE Analysis

Buchter surrendered five straight baserunners at one point. He's now permitted runs in back-to-back appearances, and his ERA has spiked to 5.52.

Buchter's contract was selected by the Diamondbacks on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Buchter was unable to break camp with the Diamondbacks this year, but he made nine relief appearances for Triple-A Reno to to begin the season. During that time, he posted a 2.79 ERA and 0.76 WHIP in 9.2 innings. The left-hander should mainly pitch in low-leverage situations in the majors.

The Diamondbacks reassigned Buchter to their minor-league camp Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Buchter's bid for a spot in the Diamondbacks' Opening Day bullpen fell short after he gave up five runs (three earned) on four hits and three walks over four innings in Cactus League play. He'll likely remain at the minor-league camp until Triple-A Reno begins its season in May.

Buchter signed with Arizona as a non-roster invitee Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buchter will make $925,000 if he earns a roster spot. His numbers from 2016 to 2019 suggest he has a good chance to do so, as he recorded an ERA below 3.00 in all four seasons, but he was trusted to throw just six innings for the Angels last year, allowing three earned runs while posting an 8:6 K:BB.