Webster signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Wednesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Webster has linked back up with the Cubs on a minor-league deal after being non-tendered following the 2018 campaign. He appeared in three games for Chicago, allowing two runs in three innings of work. He figures to serve as organizational pitching depth.

Webster wasn't tendered a contract by the Cubs, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Webster appeared in his first big-league action since the 2015 season with the Cubs in 2018, allowing two runs while striking out three over three innings of work.

Webster (1-0) retired two batters out of the bullpen and recorded the win in Sunday's 10-5 victory over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Webster picked a good time to pick up his first win of the season, as the victory propelled the Cubs to a one-game playoff with the Brewers for the NL Central crown on Monday. The 28-year-old provided bullpen depth for the Cubs down the stretch but likely won't factor into their playoff plans.

Webster had his contract selected from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Webster will provide additional bullpen depth over the final few weeks of the season after Brandon Morrow (biceps) was ruled out for the remainder of the season. The 28-year-old owns a career 6.13 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 76:66 K:BB across 120.1 innings over parts of three major-league seasons. He most recently pitched for the Diamondbacks in 2015.

Webster signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Friday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Webster lasted played in the majors in 2015. The 28-year-old owns a 6.13 ERA in 120.1 innings over parts of three seasons. His strikeout rate (13.9 percent) and walk rate (12.1 percent) are both poor. He spent the 2016 season in Korea and the 2017 season at Triple-A Round Rock with high ERAs at both stops (5.70 and 6.79, respectively). It's unlikely that he'll be anything more than minor-league filler for the Cubs.

Webster was reassigned to minor league camp Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

He has an opt out in his contract, so he may decide to look for a more promising opportunity elsewhere now that he knows he would open the year at Triple-A if he sticks with the Rangers. His days as a starter are likely over, but he has some potential if he embraces a relief role.

Webster signed a minor league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday that includes an invite to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander wasn't exactly good in the KBO in 2016 (5.70 ERA, 1.68 WHIP), but the Rangers will give Webster a look, presumably as part of the competition for the final rotation spot. Webster's still just 26 but his body of work at the major league level suggests he's a long shot to earn a significant major league role in 2017.

Webster has won two of three starts for Samsung in the KBO, compiling a 4.26 ERA in 19 innings.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old righty has struck out 22 batters while walking nine. Webster was released by Pittsburgh in December after being acquired from the Diamondbacks for cash considerations.

The Pirates are looking for pitching coach Ray Searage to work his magic with Webster, most likely as a right-handed arm out of the bullpen, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

"If we can help him get back on track, he can help our team in a variety of roles," GM Neal Huntington said. The Pirates have spots available in both the rotation and bullpen, but Webster is out of minor league options, meaning he could be lost to waivers if he doesn't make the club out of spring training.

Webster was dealt to the Pirates on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, Travis Sawchik of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

Webster, who was DFA'd by the Diamondbacks in November, dealt with shoulder fatigue early in the 2015 season, but he was given an opportunity to make a few starts in June. However, he allowed 15 earned runs over four starts, earning a trip back to the minors before returning to the big league club as a bullpen option later in the year. The 25-year-old will join Pittsburgh's 40-man roster, which is now at capacity.