Eshelman announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he's accepted a position with the Padres organization as a pitching coach.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old right-hander spent the entire 2022 season in the Friars organization, turning in a 5.76 ERA over 114 innings between stops at Triple-A El Paso and Double-A San Antonio. Rather than settling for another minor-league deal in free agency this offseason, Eshelman will bring an end to his playing career and transition into a coaching role. Eshelman previously saw big-league action in parts of three seasons with the Orioles between 2019 and 2021, accruing a 4-6 record, 5.77 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 98.1 innings.

Eshelman agreed Monday with the Padres on a minor-league contract, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The owner of a 5.77 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 4.4 K-BB% over 98.1 career innings, Eshelman has been far from effective over parts of three seasons in the big leagues. Even so, the 27-year-old right-hander at least brings value to the Padres by adding to the organization's starting pitching depth, which is no small thing after the MLB club struggled to trot out four healthy starters late in the second half of the 2021 campaign. San Diego should at least head into Opening Day with five healthy starters, so Eshelman will likely report to Triple-A El Paso before big-league camp comes to a close.

Eshelman elected free agency Monday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eshelman was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, but he'll choose to become a free agent ahead of the 2022 campaign. The right-hander made 31 appearances (14 starts) across four seasons with the Orioles and posted a 5.77 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 98.1 innings.

Eshelman was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eshelman spent most of his time in the minors during the 2021 campaign but made nine appearances (six starts) for the Orioles. He recorded a 7.16 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 27.2 innings and will now lose his spot on the 40-man roster.

Eshelman (0-3) allowed two runs on three hits in 2.2 innings, taking the loss Friday versus Toronto. He recorded no strikeouts or walks.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander wasn't stretched out for a full start, but Danny Jansen's third-inning homer was enough to stick him with the loss. Eshelman has a 7.16 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 11:10 K:BB across 27.2 innings in nine appearances (six starts). The soft-throwing 27-year-old doesn't seem likely to feature on Baltimore's major-league roster in 2022, as his 6.37 FIP indicates he only had mild bad luck in a disappointing season.

Eshelman is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Blue Jays in Toronto, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eshelman will pick up his sixth start of the season Friday after previously working out of the bullpen in his two appearances since being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Sept. 19. In his prior five starts, Eshelman has posted an 8.35 ERA in 18.1 innings.

Eshelman gave up one run over 2.2 innings in the loss Tuesday to the Phillies. He allowed two hits and struck out three while picking up a hold.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old served as the primary pitcher for the Orioles in this one with Connor Greene pitching as the opener. Eshelman came into the game in the fourth inning, his only run coming on an RBI-double by Andrew McCutchen in the sixth inning. In what was his first outing in the majors since July 28, he lowered his ERA from 8.02 to 7.50.

Eshelman had his contract selected by the Orioles on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Eshelman lost his spot on Baltimore's 40-man roster at the start of August but remained in the organization, and he'll now receive another chance in the majors. The 27-year-old has an 8.02 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 7:10 K:BB across 21.1 innings this year.

Eshelman cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eshelman was designated for assignment by Baltimore over the weekend, but he'll remain in the organization after going through waivers unclaimed. The 27-year-old has struggled in the majors with an 8.02 ERA in 21.1 innings this season, and he also has a 6.41 ERA over 19.2 frames at Triple-A.

The Orioles designated Eshelman for assignment Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Two days after being optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, Eshelman will lose his spot on the 40-man roster after the Orioles needed to clear room for lefty pitcher Keegan Akin, who was activated from the COVID-19 injured list. The 27-year-old Eshelman has posted a 8.02 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in 21.1 innings with Baltimore this season and is likely to go unclaimed off waivers.