Littell signed with the Giants on Wednesday as a non-roster invitee, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Littell spent the start of the 2020 season with the Twins but battled various injuries before being outrighted to the team's alternate training site. The right-hander has made 35 relief appearances in the majors over the past two seasons, recording a 3.74 ERA and 35:12 K:BB over 43.1 innings. He'll now compete for a spot in the Giants' bullpen during spring training.

Littell cleared waivers and was outrighted to the alternate training site Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old last saw game action Aug. 21 before spending some time on the injured list with elbow inflammation, and he's now been removed from the 40-man roster. Littell had a 2.68 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 29 outings for the Twins last year, but he struggled in brief action during 2020 with seven runs allowed over 6.1 innings.

Littell (elbow) was activated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to the Twins' alternate site Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apparently Littell has turned the page after a bout of elbow inflammation, though he will have to wait a while yet before he gets another big-league opportunity. He didn't exactly make a strong case for a regular role in the Minnesota bullpen, posting a 9.95 ERA and 2.37 WHIP in his first six appearances this season.

Littell (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Littell left Friday's loss to the Royals with right elbow inflammation. While manager Rocco Baldelli initially said that he didn't believe the injury was serious, Littell will be sidelined for at least 10 days. Sean Poppen and Daniel Coulombe were added to the active roster Saturday.

Littell was diagnosed with right elbow inflammation after Friday's loss to the Royals, Audra Martin of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Littell felt something in his arm after throwing a pitch in the sixth inning and was forced out of the game afterward. It's unclear how much time the right-hander will miss as a result of the elbow issue, but manager Rocco Baldelli said after the game that he doesn't believe the injury is very serious, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Littell left Friday's game against the Royals in the sixth inning with an apparent arm injury.

EDGE Analysis

Littell left after feeling something in his arm after throwing a pitch. He gave up two runs and a home run in one-third of an inning. After giving up just four home runs in 37 innings last season, he's giving up five home runs in 6.1 innings this season.

Littell was recalled from the Twins' alternate training site Thursday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Littell was optioned to alternate camp Wednesday to make room for Rich Hill with the Twins' pitching staff, but he'll return to the 28-man roster after Lewis Thorpe was optioned to the alternate training site in a corresponding move. Littell had a rough season debut, but he's been effective since then, allowing just one run on four hits and three walks over four innings.

Littell was optioned to Minnesota's alternate camp Wednesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This move frees up a spot on the roster for Wednesday's starter, Rich Hill, who was activated from the IL. Littell made two appearances during his most recent stay with the big club, allowing one run while recording two strikeouts in two innings.

Littell (hamstring) was activated from the injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Littell has been cleared to return after a brief stay on the IL with a left hamstring strain. Prior to landing on the shelf, the right-hander allowed four runs on six hits and three walks in three innings. Cody Stashak (back) was sent to the IL in a corresponding move.

Littell (hamstring) is expected to return from the injured list prior to Friday's game, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Littell has been sidelined since the beginning of August due to a left hamstring strain. However, he'll return after spending just over the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. The right-hander made two appearances prior to his injury, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over three innings. He should continue to play a middle relief role once he returns.