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Misses Opening Day roster Greene will not be on the Rangers' roster to begin the season, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Impact Greene missed several days of Cactus League action due to a broken fingernail, but he still managed to pitch 5.1 spring innings, surrendering two earned runs in the process. Greene will presumably exercise the opt-out clause in his contract, but the 35-year-old likely won't receive more than a minor-league deal elsewhere.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed due to broken nail Greene was removed from Saturday's game against the Dodgers while warming up due to a broken nail on his right middle finger, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact A trainer was looking at Greene's hand and pulled him before Greene got a chance to pitch in Saturday's game, but the issue doesn't appear to be anything too serious. Greene has surrendered one earned run in four innings this spring while striking out five batters and walking one.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former All-Star reliever Shane Greene among 3 more RHPs that Rangers sign to minor deals

Former All-Star reliever Shane Greene is among three more right-handers who have been signed by the Texas Rangers to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training

JANUARY 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Gets NRI from Rangers Greene signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Greene, 35, has bounced around a lot over the last couple years, most recently tossing two scoreless frames in 2023 with the Cubs. He'll be in the mix for a bullpen spot in Texas but will most likely be assigned to Triple-A Round Rock to start off the 2024 campaign.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Cubs selected Greene's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Greene was designated for assignment by Chicago in early September, but he'll rejoin the 40-man roster for the final game of the season. The veteran right-hander delivered a scoreless frame in his lone big-league appearance of the season and posted a 1.75 ERA over 25.2 innings at Triple-A.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in organization The Cubs sent Greene outright to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Greene was designated for assignment Wednesday in order to clear a roster spot for Luke Little, and he'll officially remain with the Cubs after clearing waivers. The 34-year-old righty holds a 2.16 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 16.2 innings with Iowa this season, but he will likely finish the season in the minors now that he no longer has a spot on the 40-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Greene was designated for assignment Wednesday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact He tossed a scoreless inning in his one appearance with the Cubs but has lost his roster spot to Luke Little. Greene will have the opportunity to elect free agency if he wants, assuming he clears waivers.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to big-league roster The Cubs selected Greene's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The team has not yet announced a start for the second game of Friday's doubleheader versus the Reds, but it could be Greene, whose five appearances with Iowa were starts. He reached five innings in just one of those starts, so Greene wouldn't be ready to pitch terribly deep into a game.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting call from Iowa Greene will be called up to the Cubs on Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Greene has been working as a starter for Triple-A Iowa since the Cubs signed him to a minor-league contract in late June. He's flourished in that role, working to a 2.16 ERA with 20 strikeouts in five starts covering 20.1 innings. The 34-year-old right-hander could operate as a multi-inning relief option for Chicago or even get some rotation turns. He hasn't started a major-game since 2016.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Cubs Greene signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Sunday.

Impact Greene has reported for now to the Cubs' affiliate in the Arizona Complex League and should eventually join up with Triple-A Iowa. The 34-year-old former Tigers closer holds a rough 7.09 ERA and 26:15 K:BB over his last 26.2 major-league innings dating back to the beginning of the 2021 season. He spent the majority of the 2022 campaign pitching for the Triple-A affiliates of the Dodgers and Yankees, struggling to a 5.50 ERA across 34.1 minor-league frames.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Yankees on MiLB deal Greene agreed to a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Friday, Matt Kardos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Greene elected free agency earlier in the week after being DFA'd by the Yankees, but he'll return to the organization via a minor-league deal. The 33-year-old will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he has a 3.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB across 21 innings.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Greene cleared waivers and elected free agency Wednesday.

Impact Greene was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Sunday and will choose to become a free agent rather than heading back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The right-hander has made two relief appearances in the majors this year, allowing two runs while striking out two in three innings.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reunions Haven't Panned Out For Yankees From Shane Greene to Manny Bañuelos and Greg Bird, familiar faces returning to the Yankees haven’t been able to stick around

JULY 25, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Designated for assignment Greene was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Sunday.

Impact Greene had his contract selected by the team on Saturday and he pitched one inning, surrendering two runs on a Ramon Urias home run. He will now either return to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, get claimed by another team or be released outright.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees call up Shane Greene, Clarke Schmidt to address Michael King season-ending injury The Yankees changed up their prior to Saturday night's game in Baltimore.

JULY 23, 2022 • NJ.COM

Contract purchased by Yankees Greene's contract was selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Impact The veteran righty has a 0.75 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 10 strikeouts over his last 12 innings (nine appearances) at Triple-A. Greene will operate in a low-leverage role out of the big-league bullpen.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Boone Explains Why Yankees Signed Shane Greene New York’s manager was asked about the familiar face returning to the organization where he began his professional career

MAY 27, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Needing bullpen insurance, Yankees bring back Shane Greene on minor-league deal A day after promoting one-time top prospect Manny Banuelos, the Bombers signed Shane Greene to a minor league deal on Thursday.

MAY 27, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Yankees Bring Back Shane Greene on Minor League Deal The ex-Yankee reliever is back in New York’s organization, joining the RailRiders in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

MAY 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joins Yankees on MiLB deal Greene agreed to a minor-league deal with the Yankees on Thursday, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Dodgers in mid-May, and he'll now latch on with the Yankees. Greene covered two scoreless frames in his lone appearance for Los Angeles but struggled in the minors with a 5.87 ERA. He'll head to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for his new organization.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses spot on 40-man roster Greene was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Tuesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Greene had his contract selected by Los Angeles over the weekend and he picked up the win Sunday against the Phillies after delivering two scoreless innings, but it wasn't enough to stick on the big-league roster. David Price (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 IL in a corresponding move.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in 2022 debut Greene (1-0) was credited with the win against Philadelphia on Sunday, pitching two scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and struck out one batter.

Impact Greene was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday and was asked to cover the final two innings on his first day with the big club. The right-hander kept the Phillies off the scoreboard and earned the win as a result of the Dodgers scoring three runs over the eighth and ninth frames. Greene will likely work in mostly low-leverage situations while he remains in the majors, though he has had plenty of past success in the big leagues and could work his way up the pecking order if he pitches well.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big-league club Greene had his contract selected by the Dodgers on Sunday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Greene joined the Dodgers on a minor-league deal in mid-March and will now make his way to the big-league roster. The veteran right-hander struggled with a 7.23 ERA over 28 appearances last year but had a 2.39 ERA over the previous two seasons.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Greene ready to take on Braves' closer role

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Shane Greene: Being in 2019 All-Star Game was an ‘I made it’ moment | Flippin’ Bats

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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Former All-Star reliever Shane Greene among 3 more RHPs that Rangers sign to minor deals

Shane Greene ready to take on Braves' closer role

Shane Greene: Being in 2019 All-Star Game was an ‘I made it’ moment | Flippin’ Bats