Tepera has elected to become a free agent.

EDGE Analysis

He was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays earlier this week and preferred to hit the open market rather than remain as a non-roster player in the organization. The 32-year-old reliever had a 4.98 ERA in 21.2 innings last season.

Tepera was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera will head to waivers after posting a 4.98 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 14 punchouts over 21.2 innings this season with the Blue Jays.

Tepera will serve as the Blue Jays' opening pitcher in Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera hasn't worked more than an inning in any of his 17 appearances this season, so he'll likely just pitch the bottom of the first before his night comes to an end. Trent Thornton is in line to enter the contest behind Tepera and is the Toronto pitcher most likely to factor into any decision.

The Blue Jays reinstated Tepera (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He'll be up with the big club for the first time since late May after the right elbow injury kept him on the shelf for more than three months. Tepera looked sharp during his five-outing minor-league rehab assignment, giving up two unearned runs on two hits and two walks over five innings. The 31-year-old could quickly claim a key setup role in front of closer Ken Giles.

Tepera (elbow) is expected to be activated Sunday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera has been out of action due to an elbow issue since late May. He's back with the Blue Jays and finished with his rehab assignment, but the team has little reason not to wait two more days until rosters expand so that no corresponding move is required.

Tepera (elbow) moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Buffalo on Friday and tossed a scoreless inning in relief in the affiliate's 4-2 loss to Pawtucket.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera made two appearances with High-A Dunedin over the past week before the Blue Jays determined he was ready for a stiffer level of competition. Since he's been on the injured list since late May, Tepera will likely require multiple appearances with the Triple-A club before he's reinstated by the Blue Jays.

Tepera (elbow) made his first minor-league rehab appearance with High-A Tampa on Saturday, striking out a batter over a scoreless inning in relief.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera retired the side on just eight pitches, generating two groundball outs in addition to the punchout. Since he's been on the shelf since late May with the right elbow issue, Tepera will likely require at least a few more appearances in the minors before returning from the 60-day injured list. The Blue Jays are presumably counting on having him back when the roster expands Sept. 1.

Tepera (elbow) will throw live batting practice next week, Alexis Brudnicki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has been throwing bullpen sessions and is ready to advance to the next step in his rehab. It sounds like he could return in late August or early September.

Tepera (elbow) has ben a throwing program and will soon begin long tossing, Alexis Brudnicki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera had been shut down since undergoing elbow surgery in late May. Given the length of his absence, it will likely still be several weeks until he's back in Toronto.

Tepera (elbow) was shifted to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera won't be eligible to return until at least July 21 following this move, though he'll likely be sidelined beyond that date as he's still weeks away from throwing after undergoing surgery on his sore right elbow at the end of May. Nick Kingham was acquired from the Pirates for cash considerations Thursday and will take Tepera's spot on the 40-man roster.