Cole opted out of his deal minor-league contract with the Red Sox, Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole had a 5.14 ERA and 19:2 K:BB in 28 innings for Triple-A Worcester this year. His most recent big-league action came with the Angels in 2019, when he posted a 5.23 ERA in 20.2 innings.

Cole agreed Wednesday with the Red Sox on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched in affiliated ball since 2019 while spending the past two seasons recovering from shoulder surgery. Prior to having the shoulder procedure, Cole turned in a 4.97 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 14.1 K-BB% over 88.2 career innings in the majors. He'll get a token chance to audition for a spot in Boston's Opening Day bullpen, but he'll most likely begin the 2022 campaign at Triple-A Worcester.

Cole announced Thursday via his personal Instagram account that he had shoulder surgery Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cole has been dealing with a shoulder issue since late July. After attempting to rehab through through the injury, surgery ultimately became the best option for the right-hander. Cole was already a long shot to see substantial major-league work this year, but Wednesday's surgery will almost certainly end Cole's season entirely.

Cole suffered a shoulder injury, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when the issue first cropped up for the 31-year-old, and the severity of it is also unknown. Cole seems likely to be unavailable for the start of the season, though he there's a decent chance he wouldn't have been on the Opening Day roster regardless.

Cole will be part of the Angels' 60-man roster.

EDGE Analysis

Cole, who is not on the 40-man roster, was slated to begin the season in Triple-A prior to the shutdown, but will now get another shot to break camp. The right-hander didn't fare will with the Angels in 2019, posting a 5.92 ERA in 38 games (six starts). His FIP stood at a respectable 3.29, however, so it's possible a bit of bad luck was in play. He'd likely be lined up for low-leverage situations should he get a chance to appear in the shortened season.

Cole went unclaimed on waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old was designated for assignment Sunday but will remain with the Angels after clearing waivers. Cole had 38 big-league appearances in 2019 but struggled with a 5.92 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 50:24 K:BB over 51.2 frames.

Cole was designated for assignment by the Angels on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Cole was essentially ruled out of the bullpen mix for Opening Day after being optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake last week, but his path back to the majors is now more complicated after was DFA'd. The 30-year-old struggled in 2019 with a 5.92 ERA and 1.59 WHIP across 51.2 innings for the Angels. Cole is likely ticketed for Salt Lake once the season resumes, assuming he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Cole was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Cole appeared in 38 games with the Angels last season, registering a 5.92 ERA and 1.59 WHIP over 51.2 innings. Both his strikeout rate (21.6 percent) and walk rate (10.4 percent) were worse than league average, making his chances of earning an Opening Day bullpen spot unlikely. Cole was similarly uninspiring in Cactus League play, walking five batters and allowing three earned runs over four innings, though he did strike out eight batters.

Cole was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old hasn't been very good in 43.2 big-league innings this season, posting a 6.80 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP. His numbers in 20.2 frames for Salt Lake aren't particularly encouraging either, as he owns a 5.23 ERA and a 1.73 WHIP. He'll be a low-leverage bullpen option down the stretch.

Cole was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cole owns an unimpressive 6.80 ERA and 1.67 WHIP with a 44:21 K:BB over 43.2 innings this season in the big leagues, so he'll head back to the minors following the return of Keynan Middleton (elbow) from the injured list.