O'Rourke announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he has retired from professional baseball.

EDGE Analysis

O'Rourke accepted a volunteer assistant position with the baseball program at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts back in February, which seemingly foreshadowed his retirement. Though the COVID-19 pandemic freed him of his coaching obligations, O'Rourke made it clear Monday that he won't look to resume his playing career, which included major-league stops with the Twins (in 2015 and 2016) and the Mets (in 2019). Between those three seasons, the 32-year-old lefty reliever posted a 4.84 ERA and 49:28 over 48.1 innings spanning 56 appearances.

O'Rourke will join Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Rourke signed a minor-league deal with the Twins Friday and will officially join their highest affiliate Saturday. He most recently pitched with Triple-A Syracuse in the Mets' organization, posting a 3.27 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 47 strikeouts across 44 innings.

O'Rourke signed a minor-league contract with Minnesota on Friday, Darren Wolfson of Skor North reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Rourke has spent the majority of the 2019 campaign in the Mets' organization with Triple-A Syracuse, posting a 3.27 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 47 punchouts over 44 innings. After latching on with Minnesota, he's expected to report to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

O'Rourke was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo! Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets designated O'Rourke for assignment a few days earlier after he made only two appearances with the big club. The 31-year-old attracted limited interest after hitting the waiver wire and will stick around in the organization as bullpen depth in the high minors.

O'Rourke was designated for assignment by the Mets on Wednesday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Rourke has spent most of the season with Syracuse, compiling a 3.31 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 33:17 K:BB in 32.2 innings. This move frees up a spot on New York's 40-man roster for Chris Mazza, who had his contract purchased from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

O'Rourke was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Rourke was recalled from Triple-A prior to Thursday's game but did not pitch during his lone game in the majors. The 31-year-old returns to Syracuse where he has a 3.10 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB over 20.1 innings this season.

O'Rourke was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Mets summon a fresh arm for the bullpen in O'Rourke, who had logged a 3.10 ERA and 18:8 K:BB in 20.1 innings at Triple-A. He will work in low-leverage spots during this big-league stint.

O'Rourke was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Rourke recorded two outs while walking two batters in Saturday's 18-inning loss to the Brewers. The Mets brought in a pair of fresh arms in Tim Peterson and Tyler Bashlor, with O'Rourke and Chris Flexen sent to Syracuse.

O'Rourke's contract was purchased by the Mets on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

O'Rourke is up to replace Jeurys Familia, who landed on the injured list with shoulder soreness. O'Rourke, a lefty, has thrown 47 major-league innings, none of which have come since 2016. He owns a career 4.98 ERA at the highest level.

The Mets informed O'Rourke on Saturday that he wouldn't make the team's Opening Day roster, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With no big-league appearances since 2016, O'Rourke was facing long-shot odds to break camp with the Mets. Assuming the 30-year-old accepts a minor-league assignment, he'll likely open the campaign in the bullpen at Triple-A Syracuse.