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Joins Toronto organization The Blue Jays signed Overton to a minor-league contract Wednesday and assigned him to Triple-A Buffalo.

Impact Overton had been a free agent for nearly a month, after the Mets released him shortly after spring training concluded. The 31-year-old righty has previously made 10 starts at the big-league level from 2021 through 2023, but he's struggled to bounce back after undergoing Tommy John surgery nearly two years ago. Overton finished the 2024 season at Triple-A Louisville in the Reds organization, logging a 9.12 ERA and 1.74 WHIP over 24.2 innings.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by NYM The Mets released Overton on Thursday.

Impact Overton signed a minor-league deal with the Mets in February and allowed two runs in 5.1 innings during spring training, but he'll now have to look for his next opportunity with another club. The 31-year-old hasn't appeared in the majors since 2023 and he accumulated a 9.12 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in 24.2 innings with the Reds' Triple-A affiliate last season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

MiLB deal with NYM The Mets signed Overton to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Impact Overton, 31, struggled last season in the minors with the Reds after coming back from Tommy John surgery, posting a 7.85 ERA and 28:8 K:BB over 36.2 frames. He has experience as both a starter and reliever and it's not clear what role the Mets have planned for him, but either way he's likely to begin the season at Triple-A Syracuse.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Makes return from minor-league IL Overton (elbow) has given up five earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three over 6.1 innings in two relief appearances for Triple-A Louisville since being rein...

Impact Overton made three starts at the big-league level for the Reds last season before undergoing Tommy John surgery last May. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 14 -- less than a year after his procedure -- before being pulled off the assignment a week later. Overton returned to action in the ACL over the All-Star break, and after eventually moving up to High-A Dayton for a rehab outing on July 27, he was cleared to make his 2024 Louisville debut. The right-hander could eventually be an option for Louisville's rotation once he gets more stretched out.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to rehab assignment Overton (elbow) is going back out on a rehab assignment at the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Overton had Tommy John surgery at the end of May in the 2023 season. The right-hander pitched in three rehab games during the 2024 season back in May. In those games, the 30-year-old pitched an inning in each of them and gave up two runs total. He now returns to his rehab assignment after more than a month since his last outing.

JULY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing in Arizona Overton (elbow) began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 14 and has allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out...

Impact Overton is building his way back up from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, which he underwent May 23, 2023. The 30-year-old was outrighted off the 40-man roster in October but rejoined the Reds on a minor-league deal shortly thereafter and will eventually settle in as a member of Triple-A Louisville's pitching staff once he completes his rehab assignment and is activated from the 7-day injured list. Overton had operated as a starter last season prior to having surgery, but since he's made three one-inning appearances thus far on his rehab assignment, he could be ticketed for a bullpen role upon joining Louisville.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A Overton (elbow) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Overton had been on the 60-day injured list while recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in May. He'll remain in the organization while rehabbing.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds RHP Connor Overton has Tommy John surgery Cincinnati Reds right-hander Connor Overton is out for the season following Tommy John surgery

MAY 25, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Undergoes Tommy John surgery Overton underwent Tommy John surgery Tuesday, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact We knew Overton was set to undergo surgery and now we know it was of the Tommy John variety. He figures to be sidelined until around midseason of next year.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Needs elbow surgery Overton needs right elbow surgery after encountering a recent setback, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The exact nature of the operation isn't clear, but Overton has been sidelined since mid-April with a right elbow strain. A timetable for Overton should be available following surgery.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to 60-day IL Cincinnati transferred Overton (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.

Impact Overton is removed from the 40-man roster in order to open up a spot for several new additions to the Cincinnati bullpen. The right-hander is not expected to be ready to return from his left elbow strain until the middle of July.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out until July Manager David Bell said Sunday that Overton (elbow) isn't expected to return from the injured list until mid-July, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The right-hander was originally expected to resumed throwing a couple weeks after he landed on the shelf with a right elbow strain in mid-April, but he's now slated for a multi-month absence. Overton is working through his rehab program at the Reds' spring training facility in Arizona but isn't yet throwing off a mound.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could resume throwing soon Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Overton (elbow) could resume throwing in 7-to-10 days, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Overton was placed on the injured list Saturday after being diagnosed with a right elbow strain, but it seems to be relatively minor and he could be an option again for the Reds in May. Levi Stoudt will start in Overton's place Wednesday versus the Rays, with Luke Weaver (forearm) then returning Thursday against the Pirates.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Weaver takes Overton's spot in Reds' rotation CINCINNATI -- Luke Weaver was probably going into the Reds' rotation in Connor Overton's place after his rehab assignment ends, but the move...

APRIL 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Lands on IL with elbow strain Overton was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right elbow strain.

Impact Overton apparently suffered the injury while surrendering five earned runs over just three innings in his third start of the season Friday night against the Phillies. Luke Weaver (forearm) could fill the vacant spot in the Reds' rotation next week.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chased early in loss Overton (0-1) took the loss Friday as the Reds fell 8-3 to the Phillies, coughing up five runs on five hits and three walks over three innings. He failed to strike out a batter.

Impact The 29-year-old right-hander tossed only 28 of 55 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, and four of the five hits off Overton went for extra-bases, including a second-inning solo shot by light-hitting Edmundo Sosa. Overton has made three starts this year and failed to work past four innings in any of them, stumbling to a 11.45 ERA and 9:7 K:BB through 11 frames. If he remains in the rotation -- no sure thing -- his next start lines up for a tough home matchup against the red-hot Rays.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans four in no-decision Overton did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over four innings during a 6-4 win over Philadelphia. He struck out four.

Impact Overton gave up five runs during his season debut last week, and he wasn't particularly sharp during Sunday's matchup. However, he was able to settle for a second consecutive no-decisions since the Reds put together a comeback victory over the final two innings of the game. The right-hander was slightly encouraging over a limited sample last year, posting a 2.73 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 33 innings over six appearances (four starts), but he's struggled mightily early in 2023. Assuming he maintains his starting role, Overton tentatively lines up for a rematch against the Phillies at home Friday.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Overton will start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 29-year-old lined up to start Monday in Atlanta, but the Reds opted to flip Overton's and Graham Ashcraft's spots in the rotation. Overton struggled in his season debut against the Cubs on April 3, giving up five runs on eight hits with five strikeouts and a walk over four innings.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows five runs in no-decision Overton did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk over four innings in a 7-6 win over the Cubs. He struck out five.

Impact Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson hit back-to-back singles against Overton to start the game, and Cody Bellinger cashed in with a three-run long ball shortly thereafter. The right-hander settled in from there and showed more swing-and-miss than he usually does (career 5.4 K/9). Overton will need to show a more consistent strikeout punch before he can be considered for mixed leagues.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens as fourth starter Overton will begin the season as the Reds' fourth starter, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Overton started well for the Reds last season before a back injury shut him down for multiple months, but his 2.73 ERA in 33 innings was fueled by a .204 BABIP and supported by a mere 11.3 percent strikeout rate. Regression and opposing hitters could both hit him very hard in 2023.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Enquirer Connor Overton felt 'ten times better' against the Cubs than he had this spring.

MARCH 16, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Makes return in relief role Overton came on in relief during Saturday's 10-1 loss to the Brewers and struck out one while allowing five earned runs on four hits and three walks.

Impact Overton, who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday after having not pitched for the Reds since May 17 due to a stress reaction in his lower back, essentially piggybacked starter Graham Ashcraft (biceps), who covered four innings in his own return from the IL. Prior to landing on the shelf, Overton had produced a 1.82 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 24.2 innings over his four starts with the big club, but the underlying numbers (4.72 xFIP, 3.4 K-BB%) offered little hope that he would be able to maintain that level of run prevention. Regression came hard Saturday for Overton, who may work out of the bullpen for the remaining week and a half of the season if the Reds avoid losing any more starting pitchers to injuries.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Overton completes his long road back to the Reds Connor Overton was the best pitcher on the Reds at the point he got hurt. Four months later, he's back.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Activated by Cincinnati Overton (back) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Overton was on the injured list since late May but has been cleared to return for the final week and a half of the regular season. The right-hander recently made a pair of rehab starts at Triple-A Louisville and posted a 2.35 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 7.2 innings. The team had him build up as a starter in the minors, and he'll likely have a chance to start for the Reds early next week if he isn't used as a long reliever during the team's weekend series against Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another rehab start on tap Overton (back) is scheduled to make his second rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Even though Overton has resided on the injured list since late April and the season is nearing its end, manager David Bell said that the Reds' initial plan is to have the right-hander build up for a starting role. In his first rehab start Tuesday with Louisville, Overton struck out four while allowing three unearned runs on two hits and two walks. Considering that he tossed 61 pitches in that outing, Overton could be cleared to rejoin the Reds as soon as the back end of next week if he build up to the 70-to-80-pitch range during his upcoming start with Louisville on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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