Lockett agreed Monday with the Reds on a minor-league contract, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lockett will return to North America to continue his career after he spent the 2021 campaign in the Korea Baseball Organization with the Doosan Bears. Despite Lockett turning in a 2.98 ERA and striking out 112 in 124 innings last season, Doosan elected not to bring the 28-year-old back for the 2022 campaign, and he's been a free agent ever since. Lockett previously saw big-league action with the Padres, Mets and Mariners between 2018 and 2020, but the Reds will likely view him as starting depth in the upper levels of the minors. He'll first report to the team's spring training facility in Goodyear, Ariz. to build up before eventually settling at Triple-A Louisville.

The Blue Jays are expected to release Lockett after he agreed in principle on a contract with the Korea Baseball Organization's Doosan Bears, Jee-ho Yoo of the Yonhap News Agency reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lockett's deal won't be finalized until he's able to complete a physical in South Korea, and that could still take some time due to pandemic-related travel restrictions. In any case, Lockett doesn't seem to believe his deal with Doosan will fall through, as he lists himself as a member of the Bears on his official Twitter account. The 26-year-old will be heading overseas for the first time in his career after spending parts of the last three seasons in the majors with the Padres, Mets and Mariners, compiling a 7.67 ERA over 54 innings.

Lockett was claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

He logged 16.1 innings (one start) with a 4.96 ERA and 1.53 WHIP last season with the Mets and Mariners. Lockett could work as a swing man and/or long reliever this season with Toronto.

Lockett was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old was designated for assignment by the Mets on Friday. Lockett has made just two appearances (one start) in 2020, amassing a 5.63 ERA over eight innings. Since he doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, Lockett will be added to the Mariners' 28-man active roster, likely working out of the bullpen.

Lockett was designated for assignment by the Mets on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lockett tossed two scoreless innings in the first game as he earned the win in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees. However, he'll now be cast off the 40-man roster to make room for David Peterson (shoulder), who was activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The right-hander carries a 5.63 ERA over eight innings across two appearances (one start) this season.

Lockett allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings in Friday's loss to the Phillies. He didn't factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Lockett stepped in on short notice to start for the Mets on Friday since Jacob deGrom (finger) was unable to make his scheduled start. The right-hander allowed four extra-base hits, but he kept the run production contained to just two of his six innings. He should return to the bullpen for now but could be an option to fill in as a starter again as the season progresses.

Lockett is expected to start Friday's game against the Phillies in place of Jacob deGrom (finger), Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team apparently informed Lockett on Thursday night to be ready if the regular starter was unable to pitch, and deGrom was then scratched Friday afternoon. Lockett had an 8.34 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB over 22.2 innings during 2019, but the start will be his first appearance of 2020.

Lockett (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lower-back discomfort cost Lockett the early part of the season. Seven of this 13 big-league games to date have been starts, so he could certainly earn some starts in a banged-up Mets rotation at some point this year, though his career 8.84 ERA in 37.2 major-league innings means the Mets may prefer to try out other options.

Lockett was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower back discomfort Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear how much time Lockett is expected to miss. His absence won't be a significant loss for the Mets, as he struggled to an 8.34 ERA and a 1.72 WHIP in 22.2 innings last season.

Lockett gave up three hits over three scoreless innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

It was the right-hander's first start, and second appearance, this spring, and he has yet to give up a run through 4.2 frames. Lockett is out of minor-league options, but given the Mets' offseason pitching additions and his 8.84 career ERA in the majors, the best he can hope for at the end of camp is to win a long-relief spot in the bullpen.