The Diamondbacks signed Brown (elbow) to a minor-league contract Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Brown was released by the Athletics on June 26 and had been without an organization since. The veteran outfielder posted a woeful .565 OPS with only one homer and three RBI over 38 big-league games before being let go, though he batted .500 (21-for-42) with seven home runs in just nine contests in the minors following a late-May demotion to Triple-A. Brown had been on the major-league 10-day injured list due to a left elbow injury at the time of his release, and it's not yet clear if he needs more time to recover from the issue.

Brown (elbow) was waived by the Athletics on Wednesday and elected free agency Thursday, Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brown is dealing with a left elbow injury and hasn't played since June 11. The veteran outfielder has struggled mightily in the majors this season, slashing .185/.303/.262 with one homer, three RBI and one stolen base over 76 plate appearances, though he's crushed Triple-A pitching to the tune of a 1.583 OPS with seven home runs across nine contests. The Athletics elected to waive Brown on Wednesday, and he has enough MLB service time to have the right to choose to become a free agent. The next team Brown plays for will be new to him, as he was drafted by the Athletics in 2015 and spent his entire MLB career in the organization until Thursday.

The Athletics placed Brown on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with left elbow lateral epicondylitis, retroactive to Friday.

EDGE Analysis

More commonly known as "tennis elbow," Brown's injury has kept him sidelined for the Athletics' past four games and will officially cost him at least another week. He'll be replaced on the active roster by Gio Urshela (hamstring), who was activated off the injured list Tuesday.

The Athletics selected Brown's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Since being pushed off the Athletics' 40-man roster two weeks ago, Brown has slashed an incredible .500/.512/1.071 with seven homers, 13 RBI and 10 runs scored across 43 plate appearances at Las Vegas. Eager to capitalize on his hot bat, the Athletics will bring him back onto their big-league roster to replace Drew Avans, who was DFA'd in a corresponding move.

The Athletics are expected to add Brown to the major-league roster Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran outfielder was designated for assignment by the A's last week but remained in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Brown played in 33 games before losing his roster spot and had a .212/.328/.308 slash line in 61 plate appearances.

Brown cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Brown was designated for assignment by the A's on Friday but will stick in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 32-year-old had a .212/.328/.308 slash line and 27.9 percent strikeout rate in 61 plate appearances before being removed from the 40-man roster.

Brown was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Athletics are shaking up their outfield mix Friday. In addition to DFA'ing Brown, the Athletics optioned JJ Bleday to Triple-A Las Vegas and recalled Denzel Clarke. Across 61 plate appearances this season, Brown slashed .192/.311/.288 with one home run, three RBI, six runs scored, one stolen base and a 7:17 BB:K.

Brown went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 6-1 win over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

It was Brown's first extra-base hit and steal since April 24, when he also doubled a swiped a bag, and he submitted his first multi-hit game of the campaign. The outfielder's playing time has been sporadic -- Friday marked his first start in his last six appearances -- but he's been effective at the plate when given the opportunity. Over his last 10 outings, Brown is batting .333 (4-for-12) with one home run, two doubles, two RBI and four runs scored.

Brown went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 14-1 loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Brown provided the only tally on the scoreboard for the A's, launching a solo home run off Logan Henderson in the top of the fifth inning. The long ball was his first of the year, and the 32-year-old is now batting .167 with a home run and four walks while striking out eight times over 24 at-bats in 13 games this season.

Brown is starting in left field and batting sixth in Friday's contest versus the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

After Miguel Andujar drew the start in left field for Thursday's opener, the Athletics are turning to Brown for the second game of the series. Brown is expected to operate predominately in a reserve role this season.