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

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old was designated for assignment by the Orioles earlier this week but will stick in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Pennington spent just over a week in the big leagues but didn't see action for Baltimore.

The Orioles designated Pennington for assignment Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pennington has made two appearances in the minors this season, during which he's given up five earned runs in one combined inning between High-A Aberdeen and Triple-A Norfolk. While he continues to work on his mechanics in the minors, he'll give up his spot on the Orioles' 40-man roster for Luis F. Castillo, who was acquired from the Mariners on Wednesday.

The Orioles claimed Pennington off waivers Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pennington hasn't pitched this season, but he was working on his mechanics with Triple-A Round Rock before the Rangers designated him for assignment this past Wednesday, per Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. Pennington will report to Triple-A Norfolk and could be called up to the majors should Baltimore need to bolster its bullpen depth with a southpaw.

The Rangers released Pennington on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pennington cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster, but the Rangers have decided to cut him loose. The left-hander has not pitched this season, but he could draw interest due to his career 28.4 percent strikeout rate at the Triple-A level.

The Rangers designated Pennington for assignment Wednesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers selected Nick Ahmed to the active roster Wednesday to make up for Corey Seager's (hamstring) move to the IL, leaving Pennington as the odd man out of a spot on the 40-man. The 27-year-old southpaw hasn't appeared in a minor-league game yet this season, though other teams may be willing to pick him up off waivers based on his career 2.83 ERA and 1.17 WHIP at the Triple-A level.

The Rangers optioned Pennington to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pennington was one of three candidates for the Opening Day bullpen sent back to the minors Sunday, with lefty Jacob Latz and righty Cole Winn also getting optioned to Round Rock. The 26-year-old Pennington reached the majors for the first time in 2024 and made 16 appearances between the Royals and Rangers while turning in a 3.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 17:11 K:BB over 18 innings.

Texas recalled Pennington from the Arizona Complex League Rangers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Pennington takes the spot in the Rangers' bullpen vacated by right-hander Josh Sborz, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right shoulder fatigue. Pennington made his last appearance Sept. 21 against the Mariners, during which he allowed three runs on two hits while striking out two across 0.2 frames. Across 15 major-league outings with the Rangers this season (including one start), Pennington has a 3.12 ERA and 1.73 WHIP across 17.1 innings.

The Rangers optioned Pennington to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Pennington has been solid out of the bullpen since joining the Rangers in August, posting a 2.76 ERA and 1.59 WHIP through 16.1 frames. However, he gave up three earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning during his most recent appearance, which will ultimately cost him his spot on the active roster. Josh Sborz (shoulder) returned from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move to take Pennington's place.

Pennington will draw the start for Sunday's series finale against Athletics, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite having just four minor-league starts under his belt over the past three seasons, Pennington will get his first major-league start Sunday. He's pitched more than one inning twice across his seven outings with the Rangers this season, with the last instance coming Aug. 23 against the Guardians when he threw three innings and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out three. Jose Urena and Chase Anderson are the top candidates to serve in bulk relief, though the former tossed four scoreless innings Wednesday against the White Sox.

The Rangers recalled Pennington from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pennington will replace fellow left-hander Brock Burke in the Texas bullpen after the Rangers designated Burke for assignment. Acquired from the Royals on July 29 in the deal that sent right-hander Michael Lorenzen to Kansas City, Pennington previously made his Rangers debut last Sunday against the Red Sox, working one inning while giving up an earned run on one hit and three walks. He'll likely occupy a low-leverage role during his upcoming stint with Texas.