Carl Edwards Jr. - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nabs minors deal from Tigers Edwards signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Edwards elected free agency after being DFA'd by the Mets, and he'll now aim to carve out a role for himself in the Tigers organization. The 34-year-old righty gave up just one earned run and struck out 11 batters in six innings with the Mets, though he's posted a 5.29 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 17 frames in Triple-A.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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Outrighted to Triple-A The Mets outrighted Edwards to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Edwards cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster. He has the ability to elect free agency, though it's unclear whether he plans to exercise that right or remain in the organization. Edwards has posted a 1.50 ERA with 11 strikeouts over six frames during his time with the Mets this season.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment The Mets designated Edwards for assignment Thursday.

Impact Edwards gave the Mets exactly what they needed, saving the bullpen with a couple extended relief outings. However, he threw 50 pitches over 2.2 innings in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals, so the club is replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 26 • Associated Press

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APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Added to roster The Mets selected Edwards' contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Edwards has struggled as a member of the Syracuse rotation this season, collecting a 5.29 ERA and 13:11 K:BB over 17 innings covering four starts. However, he can provide length in the bullpen, which the Mets need after starter Christian Scott lasted only 1.1 innings Thursday versus the Twins. Edwards' stay in the big leagues will likely be brief.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Exits big-league camp The Mets reassigned Edwards to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact Edwards, who made four appearances in the big leagues last season between stops with the Angels and Rangers, had been attending camp as a non-roster invitee after signing a minor-league deal with the Mets over the winter. He was impressive in spring training with 11 strikeouts in 8.2 innings while holding hitters to a .103 average, but the Mets didn't have a spot available for him in their Opening Day bullpen.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gets NRI pact from Mets The Mets signed Edwards to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Edwards made four appearances between the Angels and Rangers in 2025, allowing three runs over six innings. The 34-year-old hasn't spent a significant amount of time in the majors since 2023, when he posted a 3.69 ERA over 32 outings with the Nationals. Edwards will likely begin the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Syracuse.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 16, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 26, 2025 • SI.COM

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APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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