The Athletics released McFarland on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran reliever had been removed from the Athletics' 40-man roster and is now on the free-agent market after clearing waivers. McFarland allowed 12 runs over 15.2 innings this season, but the sinkerballer held a 3.81 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 79 appearances for the Athletics in 2024, so he should be able to find a new gig in short order.

The Athletics designated McFarland for assignment on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander spent most of May on the IL due to a groin injury before being activated in early June, and he'll lose his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters after giving up six runs in nine outings after being reinstated. McFarland has a decent track record in the majors and will have the option to elect free agency if he clears waivers.

The Athletics activated McFarland (groin) from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He's been out more than three weeks with a groin injury but has been cleared to return following one rehab appearance. McFarland will fill a middle-relief role for the Athletics.

McFarland (groin) began a rehab assignment with Single-A Stockton on Tuesday, allowing one run over one inning of work.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland has been shelved for more than three weeks with a strained left groin but has been cleared to try things out in a game setting. Because his absence has been brief, his rehab stint should be a short one. McFarland had not been scored upon in 12 of his last 13 appearances before going on the 15-day injured list.

The Athletics placed McFarland on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left adductor strain, retroactive to Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland was pulled from his appearance against the Yankees on Sunday due to his injury and will now be forced to miss at least another two weeks. He'll be replaced in the Athletics' bullpen by Michel Otanez (shoulder), who was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move.

McFarland (groin) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland sustained a left groin injury while covering first base on an Austin Wells groundout in Sunday's 12-2 loss to the Yankees. The MRI should shed light on the extent of the groin issue and will likely determine whether McFarland requires a stint on the injured list. The veteran southpaw reliever has notched five holds and has turned in a 5.23 ERA and 1.74 WHIP over 18 appearances with the Athletics this season.

McFarland exited Sunday's contest against the Yankees in the top of the eighth inning with a left groin injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland entered the game with the A's trailing 12-2, suffering the groin injury while covering first base on a groundout from Austin Wells. The relief pitcher ultimately exited the game after recording the out, with Wells proving to be the only batter he'd face. Hogan Harris replaced him on the mound, and McFarland will likely be sidelined for at least a few days.

McFarland threw two-thirds of an inning with no hits or walks Thursday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland entered the game in the eighth inning after Jose Leclerc gave up two home runs and blew a one-run lead. McFarland put up a 3.81 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 56.2 innings last year and tallied 19 holds. He could be a primary setup man for the A's alongside Leclerc, at least until Michel Otanez returns from a shoulder injury and is added to the mix.

McFarland signed a one-year contract with the Athletics on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland put up a 3.81 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 56.2 innings last year and tallied 19 holds while pitching in high-leverage situations fairly often. He's likely to retain a similar role in his second year with the A's, though opportunities for saves will be limited as long as Mason Miller is still on the team.

McFarland (2-3) took the loss against the Astros on Thursday, allowing two earned runs on two hits over one-third of an inning. He did not walk or strike out a batter.

EDGE Analysis

McFarland was the next man in following Mitch Spence's seven-inning quality start, but the veteran southpaw allowed back-to-back singles after retiring Yordan Alvarez to open the frame. McFarland would get the hook at that point and see the two runners eventually cross the plate and snap a 2-2 tie, saddling him with the loss. The 35-year-old had last allowed an earned run Aug. 28 prior to Thursday, and despite the stumble, he still carries a 3.78 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across a career-high 72 appearances (52.1 innings).