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CARL EDWARDS JR. #58 - PITCHER - TEXAS RANGERS
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Former Blue Jays Trevor Richards and Carl Edwards Jr. elect free agency Two former
Chooses free agency Edwards elected free agency Monday, per MLB's transactions log.
Impact Edwards was exiled from the 40-man roster shortly before the completion of the regular season, and he's since chosen to test the open market. He struggled to find opportunities in the major leagues this season across stops with the Angels and Rangers, surrendering three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out six across 6.0 innings (four appearances).
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment The Rangers designated Edwards for assignment Friday.
Impact Edwards will surrender his spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Tyler Mahle (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day IL on Friday. Edwards, 34, has given up three earned runs in six MLB innings this season and carries a 5.31 ERA through 39 frames at Triple-A Round Rock.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Joining big-league club The Rangers selected Edwards' contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Edwards inked a minor-league deal with the Rangers on July 22, and after posting a 5.31 ERA in eight appearances (seven starts) at Round Rock, he'll join the active roster. The 34-year-old started the season in the Angels' organization and logged a 1.54 ERA in 11.2 innings with their Triple-A affiliate before electing free agency in May.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Joining big-league club The Rangers selected Edwards' contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Edwards inked a minor-league deal with the Rangers on July 22, and after posting a 5.31 ERA in eight appearances (seven starts) at Round Rock, he'll join the active roster. The 34-year-old started the season in the Angels' organization and logged a 1.54 ERA in 11.2 innings with their Triple-A affiliate before electing free agency in May.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Inks MiLB pact with Rangers The Rangers signed Edwards to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Edwards elected free agency in early May after being removed from the Angels' 40-man roster and had been pitching for the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League since then. He will report to Triple-A Round Rock, where he will give the Rangers some veteran bullpen depth.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Opts for free agency Edwards elected free agency Wednesday.
Impact Edwards cleared waivers Monday after being removed from the Angels' 40-man roster, and he'll now look to latch on with another organization that might provide a clearer path to major-league playing time. The 33-year-old allowed three earned runs in three innings while with the Angels but owns a 3.59 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 283 innings in his MLB career.
MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Triple-A Edwards was sent outright to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, per MLB's transaction log.
Impact Edwards was designated for assignment Saturday after struggling out of the Angels' bullpen to begin the 2025 campaign. He'll now report to the club's Triple-A affiliate after failing to draw interest on the waiver wire.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment The Angels designated Edwards for assignment Saturday.
Impact The 33-year-old journeyman had a 9.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP through two appearances. Edwards will be replaced in the bullpen by promising relief prospect Jose Fermin.
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Selected from Salt Lake The Angels selected Edwards' contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.
Impact The 33-year-old righty will join the active roster to replace Ian Anderson, who was designated for assignment Wednesday. Edwards has been a strong bullpen option for Salt Lake this year, logging a 1.54 ERA through 11.2 innings alongside a 13:3 K:BB. He'll likely be used in middle relief while with the Angels, and he's also capable of working multiple innings out of the bullpen.
APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE
Signs minor-league deal with LAA Edwards and the Angels agreed on a minor-league contract Sunday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.
Impact Edwards and the Angels' deal comes just 13 days after the right-hander committed to playing for the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League on March 10. It's unclear why Edwards never reported to the Mexican League, but he will now stick around the United States, likely reporting to Triple-A Salt Lake to open the 2025 campaign. The 33-year-old spent the majority of the 2024 season with Triple-A Iowa, producing a 1.85 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 24.1 innings in 20 appearances out of the bullpen.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to Mexico Edwards signed a contract with the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League on Monday.
Impact Edwards spent most of last season in Triple-A, finishing with a 4.02 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across 65 innings between the Cubs' and Padres' affiliates. No team was willing to bring him in on a minor-league deal ahead of the 2025 campaign, so he'll look to prolong his career abroad.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Back with San Diego on MiLB deal The Padres re-signed Edwards to a minor-league contact Monday.
Impact Edwards elected free agency after being outrighted off the Padres' 40-man roster earlier this month, but he's ultimately returned on a new deal. The righty failed to retire a batter in his lone appearance for San Diego and holds a 1.85 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 24.1 innings with Triple-A El Paso this season.
AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Becomes free agent Edwards elected free agency Wednesday.
Impact Edwards was scrubbed from the Padres' 40-man roster after just one appearance and has decided to look for a job elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment. The righty was used as a starter at Triple-A El Paso but is likely to shift back to relief for whichever team signs him.
AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Padres pregame: Manny Machado rests, Carl Edwards Jr. DFA'd to make room for Joe Musgrove Veteran third baseman out of the Padres lineup for the first time in 50 games
AUGUST 12, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
DFA'd by San Diego The Padres designated Edwards for assignment Monday.
Impact The move makes room on the 40-man roster for the reinstatement of right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow) from the 60-day injured list. Edwards was called up from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday, and in his lone outing against the Pirates that same day, he allowed two walks and one hit without recording an out. He has a 1.85 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 24.1 innings in El Paso this season, and should he clear waivers, the 32-year-old will look to join an organization in need of right-handed depth out of the bullpen.
AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets call to big leagues The Padres selected Edwards' contract from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
Impact Edwards has worked exclusively as a reliever over parts of nine seasons in the big leagues, but he's been operating as a starter since catching on with the Padres in July on a minor-league deal. Over his four starts with El Paso, Edwards compiled a 4.76 ERA, 1.82 WHIP and 18:12 K:BB in 17 innings. Though he could get the chance to make his first MLB start later on in the campaign if injuries test the Padres' rotation depth, Edwards is expected to serve as a long-relief option during his first stint in the majors of 2024.
AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Latches on with San Diego The Padres signed Edwards to a minor-league contract Thursday.
Impact Edwards had been with Triple-A Iowa in the Cubs organization before being released last month. Given that he posted a 1.85 ERA over 24.1 innings (albeit with 15 walks), it could have been an opt-out situation. Edwards has already made one appearance with the Padres' Arizona Complex League affiliate, striking out four over 2.1 perfect frames. He should soon be assigned to Triple-A El Paso, where he will provide veteran relief depth.
JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Cubs release reliever Carl Edwards Jr. and infielder Dominic Smith
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Edwards trying to make the Cubs again after helping the team win the 2016 World Series
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Moved to 60-day IL The Nationals transferred Edwards (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
Impact Edwards had been on the 15-day IL since June 21, so his move to the 60-day IL won't affect his timeline for a return but will open up a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher Drew Millas, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester. Though Edwards began began a rehab assignment two weeks ago, he made three appearances before suffering a setback with his right shoulder. He's since been diagnosed with a stress fracture, and it's unclear if he'll be able to pitch again at any point in 2023.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with stress fracture Edwards (shoulder) was shut down indefinitely Wednesday after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right scapula, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Impact The right-hander was already on the shelf with shoulder inflammation and apparently didn't feel right after his minor-league rehab outing over the weekend. It's unclear how long Edwards will be shut down from throwing, but the injury could end his campaign if he's unable to get back to throwing within the next couple weeks.
AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Begins rehab assignment Edwards (shoulder) started a rehab assignment with the Nationals' Florida Complex League on Monday.
Impact Edwards' first appearance with the FCL Nationals didn't go well, as he allowed three runs while recording just two outs. The veteran reliever has been sidelined since late June with right shoulder inflammation, so he figures to need a few more outings before rejoining the big club.
AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
