Maness (elbow) was activated Saturday from the 7-day disabled list at Triple-A Omaha, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maness' start to the season was delayed after he underwent elbow surgery last August, but it looks like he's finally ready to pitch in games again. The Royals will likely track his performance at Omaha over several appearances before determining if he would represent an upgrade over some of their current bullpen options in the big leagues. Over 31.2 innings with the Cardinals in 2016, Maness turned in a 3.41 ERA and 1.33 WHIP.

Maness (elbow) will open the year on the minor-league DL with Triple-A Omaha.

EDGE Analysis

While he has progressed from offseason elbow surgery to the point that he was scheduled to pitch in a spring game last week, he will get a little bit more time to get right before being deployed against Triple-A hitters.

Maness is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Wednesday, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maness has been recovering from offseason elbow surgery this spring after signing a minor league contract with the Royals in February. Regardless of how he performs in this final week of camp, expect the reliever to begin the season in the minors as he continues to build back his arm strength.

Maness signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maness' contract includes an invitation to big-league spring training, where he'll have an opportunity to audition for a bullpen spot. The right-hander, who underwent an alternative procedure to Tommy John surgery on his throwing elbow last August, is said to be at full strength, though the Royals may look to monitor his workload carefully during the spring. Maness turned in a 3.41 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 31.2 innings with the Cardinals in 2016.

Maness has recovered from offseason elbow surgery and will throw for scouts on February 6.

EDGE Analysis

Maness underwent an alternative operation to Tommy John surgery last August, allowing him to be fully recovered by this season. The 28-year-old has been a consistent force for the St. Louis bullpen over the past four years and had a 3.41 ERA through 31.2 innings last season before going on the DL. Expect a team to take a chance on him heading into spring training.

Maness' elbow injury did not require Tommy John surgery, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was reported in mid-August that Maness was scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery but apparently he avoided the reconstructive procedure. That said, he did have elbow surgery of some kind and his health is a question marking heading into 2017. He was non-tendered by the Cardinals on Friday.

Maness was non-tendered by the Cardinals on Friday, making him a free agent, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was really just a formality as Maness is set to miss most, if not all, of 2017 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in August. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a good deal of success in four major league seasons and should find work once healthy.

Maness was transferred to the 60-day DL on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Maness was slated to undergo Tommy John surgery, so it was only a matter of time before the organization elected to make this procedural move. By transferring the reliever, the Cardinals will free up a spot on the 40-man roster for the activation of Brayan Pena (knee).

Maness (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Maness's season-long elbow issues have resulted in the need for Tommy John surgery, leaving a hole in a Cardinals bullpen that ranks as one of the league's best with a 3.50 ERA. Maness will end the 2016 campaign after appearing in 29 games, during which he pitched 31.7 innings and posted a 3.41 ERA and 1.33 WHIP.

Maness was placed on the DL on Tuesday with a right elbow strain.

EDGE Analysis

This is the second elbow-related injury for Maness this season, as he missed more than a month before the All-Star break with inflammation in the same elbow. The right-hander holds a 3.41 ERA across 29 relief appearances and recently had a streak of 14.1 consecutive scoreless inning snapped. The DL stint will be backdated to August 14, meaning Maness will be eligible to return as early as August 29. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals recalled righty Sam Tuivailala from Triple-A Memphis.