Olson agreed Tuesday with the Red Sox on a minor-league contract, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Olson boasts a 3.83 ERA and 9.0 K/9 across 124 MLB relief appearances with the Mariners, Yankees and Cleveland. The 31-year-old lefty was part of the Cubs' 60-man roster pool in 2020, but he never received a call-up to the big club. Olson will report to the Red Sox's alternate site in Fort Myers, Fla. before likely moving on to Triple-A Worcester when the minor-league season gets underway.

Olson signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Olson spent the last two seasons with Cleveland but hit free agency in November after refusing an outright assignment to the minors. The 30-year-old had a 4.40 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 28:16 K:BB over 30.2 innings during 2019 and likely will need a strong showing in spring training to crack the Cubs' Opening Day roster.

Olson (infection) became a free agent after refusing an outright assignment to the minors Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Olson was a fine but forgettable reliever for the Indians last season, posting a 4.40 ERA in 30.2 innings. He came down with shingles in early August and did not pitch in the big leagues the rest of the year.

Olson (infection) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Olson is battling shingles and was placed on the injured list Aug. 2. He's made two appearances with Triple-A Columbus since, throwing a total of one inning and striking out three. However, this move will end his season and free a spot on the 40-man roster for the team.

Olson (infection) is scheduled to pitch Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw has been on the shelf since Aug. 2 as he is reportedly battling shingles, but the update is encouraging as he progresses toward a potential return. If all goes well Friday, Olson could still require a few more sessions before he's ready to rejoin the big-league club.

Olson was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a non-baseball medical condition, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Olson allowed three runs over 1.1 innings during Thursday's appearance but his trip to the IL appears to be unrelated. According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, the 29-year-old is battling shingles and it's unclear how long he's expected to be on the shelf.

Olson was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Olson is up to replace Andrew Miller, who hit the disabled list with a left shoulder impingement. Olson has an ugly 6.75 ERA in 20 innings with the Indians so far this season, though his underlying numbers paint a prettier picture. His walk rate (9.0 percent) and groundball rate (39.6 percent) are close enough to average, while his 30.3 percent strikeout rate is quite good, leading to a promising 3.39 xFIP.

Olson was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

While Olson has thrown a pair of scoreless frames for Cleveland since the team recalled him Tuesday, the spot was expected to be temporary with Adam Plutko's promotion for Saturday's start pending. That's indeed the case, and Olson will return to Triple-A, where he's dominated to the tune of a 1.86 ERA and 0.54 WHIP with a 13.97 K/9 and a 0.93 BB/9 over 9.2 frames this season. He should remain at the forefront of potential promotions should another spot in the bullpen open up.

Olson was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Indians will have an extra arm in the bullpen for the next few days after Trevor Bauer hit the disabled list with a small stress fracture in his right fibula. Olson's stay could be short, as Adam Plutko is expected to be called up Saturday to take Bauer's place in the rotation. Olson's ugly 7.50 ERA in 18 innings this season suggests he's best suited for a low-leverage role.

Olson will be optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Olson has thrown 18 innings for the Indians this season, posting an ugly 7.50 ERA. He's been particularly poor since returning from from a lat strain in mid-July, appearing in five games and giving up four runs in two innings. He's no longer needed in Cleveland after the team acquired both Brad Hand and Adam Cimber from the Padres on Thursday.