Bass (lat) gave up one run on three hits in 0.2 innings Monday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bass has been struggling to recover from a strained lat, but he was able to take the mound Monday for the first time since March 5. He's in the mix for one of the final spots in the Cubs' bullpen, so he'll have to pitch well down the stretch of spring training for a shot at making the Opening Day roster.

Bass has been sidelined recently with a strained right lat but expects to get into a Grapefruit League game on Monday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bass downplayed the injury, saying it was simply something that "flared up" and shouldn't keep him sidelined long. The 30-year-old non-roster invitee is in the mix for the team's final bullpen spot, so he could really benefit from getting back in there soon and pitching well.

Bass is in the running for the Cubs' final bullpen spot, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bass is in camp with the Cubs on a minor-league contract. He's pitched just 5.2 major-league innings over the past two years and owns a career 4.60 ERA and a 15.4 percent strikeout rate. Eddie Butler appears to be the favorite for the final bullpen job, but Bass could be up at some point during the season if not at the start.

Bass announced that he signed with the Cubs on Thursday, via his personal Twitter account.

EDGE Analysis

Bass likely agreed to a minor-league contract with the team, which comes after he was designated for assignment at the tail-end of the season by the Rangers. He only appeared in a pair of big-league games last year -- and played the previous season in Japan with the Nippon Ham Fighters -- after being a solid contributor for the club's bullpen in 2015. But he spent a majority of his time at Triple-A Round Rock in 2017, posting a 4.18 ERA and 1.42 WHIP while holding an 87:28 K:BB over 75.1 innings. Looking ahead, he will provide organizational depth for the Cubs next year, but may not see much time at the major-league level barring some injuries.

Bass was outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander cleared waivers after being designated for assignment Thursday and will stick around as organizational pitching depth. Bass had previously made two appearances with the big club this season in long relief, serving up nine runs on 14 hits over 5.2 innings.

Bass was designated for assignment Thursday, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers needed to clear a spot on the 40-man for Miguel Gonzalez, whom they acquired in a deadline deal Thursday. Bass was the casualty and will now be subject to waivers before potentially returning to the Rangers' organization. Over 75.1 innings at Triple-A Round Rock this season, Bass posted a 4.18 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP.

Bass was recalled Wednesday from Triple-A Round Rock.

EDGE Analysis

Bass, who has operated on the majors-to-minors shuttle this week, is back with the big-league club following the injury to Cole Hamels (oblique). The 29-year-old will likely be seldom-used in high-leverage situations, and in his one appearance this season, he gave up six runs over three innings.

Bass was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

He gave up four earned runs in three innings with the big-league club, and is essentially an up-and-down bullpen arm at this point in his career. The move was to open up a roster spot for Sam Dyson, who was activated from the DL.

Bass coughed up six runs (four earned) and surrendered nine hits in three innings of long relief during Tuesday's 8-1 loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't an auspicious season debut for Bass, who entered the game in the fifth inning after starter Andrew Cashner surrendered a homer to open the frame. Bass did little to clot the bleeding, giving up five hits and throwing a wild pitch before recording the first out of the inning. Don't expect on the Rangers to count on the veteran for high-leverage work out of the bullpen anytime soon.

Bass had his contract purchased from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bass will likely head to the bullpen where he could serve as a long relief option if needed. The 29-year-old put up impressive numbers at Round Rock before earning the promotion, allowing just two hits through 8.1 scoreless innings while striking out an astonishing 16 batters.