The Nationals released Webster on Monday, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Webster, who appeared in 12 games out of the Cubs bullpen in 2019, joined Washington on a minor-league deal in late February and was expected to begin the season at Double-A Harrisburg. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic putting the 2020 minor-league season in jeopardy, the Nationals have decided to cut salary last week by releasing Webster and 39 other minor-league players. The 30-year-old is now free to join another organization either in MLB or abroad.

Webster (arm) was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Webster threw 11 innings for the Cubs early in the season, allowing six earned runs, before going down with a nerve issue in his right arm in mid-May. He never returned to the big leagues, though he did pitch six rehab innings over the final three months of the season, which would seem to bode well for his availability heading into the 2020 campaign.

Webster (arm) restarted his rehab assignment at Double-A Tennessee last week, making two appearances for the affiliate and giving up four runs on three hits and a walk over 1.2 innings.

EDGE Analysis

Webster has been stuck on the Cubs' injured list since May with the arm injury, but began a minor-league rehab assignment in early July before being shut down approximately two weeks later following a setback. The right-hander resumed pitching a month later, but he may have suffered another setback while pitching for Tennessee, as his last appearance came Aug. 19. He'll probably need to return to minor-league action within the next few days to have a realistic shot at rejoining the Cubs as a September callup.

Webster (arm) will continue his rehab assignment at Double-A Tennessee, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Webster made two appearances with the Cubs' rookie-league affiliate over the last week but now makes his way to Double-A. The 29-year-old landed on the injured list in early May with radial nerve inflammation in his right arm and will be eligible to be activated off the 60-day injured list after the All-Star break.

Webster (arm) began a rehab assignment with the Cubs' rookie-league affiliate Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Webster has been on the injured list since mid-May due to radial nerve inflammation. He's since moved to the 60-day injured list, though his 60 days will likely be up before he's ready to return to game action.

Webster (arm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Webster recorded a 4.91 ERA in 11 innings before going down with radial nerve inflammation in mid-May. The injury is evidently severe enough for him to miss at least two months, putting his return in mid-July at the earliest. He'll make way on the 40-man roster for Craig Kimbrel, who officially joined the Cubs on Friday.

Webster was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with radial nerve inflammation in his right arm, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not immediately clear how much time Webster will miss, but he will not pitch again until at least sometime late this month. Xavier Cedeno was activated from the injured list to take Webster's spot in the Cubs' bullpen.

Webster retired the only batter he faced, earning his first save in Sunday's extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Webster got Nick Ahmed to fly out to end the 15th inning, needing just two pitches to record his first career save. He was the ninth pitcher used by the Cubs and he won't be seeing many save opportunities down the road.

Webster was called up to the Cubs on Saturday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carl Edwards Jr. was sent down to the minors in a tangential move after a ghastly 32.40 ERA in just 1.2 innings of work. Formerly a starting pitcher, Webster is expected to provide bullpen depth for the Cubs. The reliever has 123.1 innings of major-league experience across four seasons, most recently throwing three innings for the Cubs last year during his first stint in the big leagues since 2015, but could find his way back in the minors if and when Edwards corrects his mechanics.

Webster was reassigned to minor-league camp Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Webster inked a minor-league deal with the Cubs in December after being non-tendered following the 2018 season. The 29-year-old righty will likely begin the year with Triple-A Iowa and serve as organizational depth.