Buttrey was reinstated from the restricted list and optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey announced his retirement from baseball prior to the 2021 campaign but reported to camp this spring as he attempts a comeback. He wasn't able to participate in Cactus League games while he was on the restricted list, and he'll need to prove himself in the minors if he hopes to rejoin the major-league club at some point.

Buttrey remains on the Angels' restricted list and is not currently eligible to play in Cactus League games, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to the start of last season, Buttrey announced his retirement from major-league baseball, but he has since changed his mind and recently reported to Angels' camp. However, as a player on the restricted list, he can appear only in spring-training B games -- not in big-league Cactus League games. Per Fletcher, the Angels have 30 days from his reporting date to determine whether they want to put him back on the 40-man roster.

Buttrey reported to camp with the Angels on Friday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey announced his retirement before the start of last season, but he has remained on the Angels' restricted list. While that means that he is still a member of the organization now that he has decided to resume his career, the Angels are working on figuring out his roster status, per Fletcher. Buttrey is only 28 years old and has enjoyed some solid big-league seasons, so he could contribute to the team's bullpen in 2022. However, it remains to be seen how much the year off has cost him in terms of physical readiness for the demands of a full major-league season.

Buttrey announced Sunday that he's hopeful to resume his baseball career in 2022, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shortly before Opening Day last season, Buttrey said he was planning to retire from professional baseball, citing personal reasons. After a year away from the game, the 28-year-old has apparently changed his stance. The owner of a career 4.30 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 115 appearances, Buttrey shouldn't have much trouble securing a minor-league deal, at the very least.

Buttrey announced via his personal Instagram account Saturday that he is retiring from professional baseball for personal reasons.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old indicated he initially made his decision to retire before being optioned to the minors March 28, and his mind remained unchanged after taking some additional time to contemplate the decision. Buttrey appeared in 115 games over his three major-league seasons and had a 4.30 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 122:37 K:BB over 115.0 innings.

Buttrey, who was placed on the restricted list Friday, has chosen to walk away from the game for the time being, according to manager Joe Maddon, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was optioned to minor-league camp on March 28, but apparently did not accept the assignment to the alternate training site. It sounds like Buttrey is unhappy with his current standing in the Angels organization and is contemplating his options. He should be considered out indefinitely.

Buttrey has been placed on the restricted list and didn't report to the alternate training site, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was optioned to minor-league camp on March 28, and it sounds like he might have taken issue with that demotion. Consider him away from the team until we hear otherwise.

The Angels optioned Buttrey to their minor-league camp Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

After accruing 11 saves and 34 holds across the past three seasons, Buttrey appeared in good shape to make the Opening Day roster as a high-leverage reliever for Anaheim. While he wasn't especially sharp this spring (3.86 ERA, 1.86 WHIP in seven innings), Buttrey's demotion still comes as a surprise. Offseason pickup Raisel Iglesias is locked in as the Angels' closer, but the bullpen looks quite unsettled after the top option.

Buttrey gave up three runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out two in one inning against the Padres in a Cactus League contest Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

An inning-opening error meant that only one of the runs Buttrey allowed was earned, but it was still a rough outing for the right-hander as he gave up four hits, including two doubles. Buttrey should open the season in the Angels' bullpen but isn't likely to match the five saves he snagged last season given the presence of new closer Raisel Iglesias.

Buttrey (1-3) was charged with three runs on two hits and a walk over one-third of an inning in Friday's loss to the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Buttrey got Matt Kemp to fly out to start his appearance, but he followed that with a solo home run by Ryan McMahon. Buttrey then allowed a double to Josh Fuentes and walked Daniel Murphy. Jose Quijada relieved Buttrey and the former gave up a two-out grand slam to Charlie Blackmon to complete the implosion by the Angels' bullpen. The poor outing inflated Buttrey's ERA to 6.04 with a 1.43 WHIP in 22.1 innings this year. The right-hander has five saves, but he's also blown four save chances. Felix Pena pitched a clean eighth inning prior to Buttrey's meltdown -- it might be Pena getting the nod for the Angels' next save chance.