Leathersich agreed to a minor-league contract with Texas on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Leathersich spent the past season at the Triple-A level within Cleveland's organization, logging a 3.98 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 34 strikeouts in 31.2 innings of work. He will provide additional depth for the Rangers' bullpen in 2019.

Leathersich was given his unconditional release from Cleveland's organization Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Leathersich had appeared in 35 games for Triple-A Columbus this year, posting a 3.98 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 31.2 innings of relief. He's pitched in a total of 24 big-league contests, including seven split between the Pirates and Cubs last season. Look for him to find a home within the next couple weeks as a depth piece.

Leathersich cleared waivers Monday and was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

After being designated for assignment Thursday, Leathersich garnered no interest on the waiver wire. With that procedure out of the way, he'll resume his role as an organizational depth piece for Cleveland.

Leathersich was designated for assignment by the Indians on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Cleveland needed a 40-man roster spot to call up Jeff Beliveau to the big leagues, and Leathersich wound up being the roster casualty. The 27-year-old Leathersich was claimed off waivers from the Twins just before the start of the season, but he's allowed six runs in five innings pitched for Triple-A Columbus. He'll now be exposed to waivers, though he profiles as little more than an organizational depth piece wherever he may wind up.

Leathersich was claimed off waivers by the Indians on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Leathersich was immediately optioned to Triple-A Columbus upon being claimed by Cleveland. He spent most of the 2017 season with Triple-A Iowa, posting a respectable 2.84 ERA and 72:28 K:BB across 44.1 innings of relief. The 27-year-old also saw some time in the majors, notching a 3.60 ERA and seven strikeouts across 5.0 innings. He should serve as organizational bullpen depth for the Indians in 2018. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Leathersich, Rob Refsnyder was traded to the Rays for cash considerations.

The Pirates optioned Leathersich to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Leathersich's demotion leaves Josh Smoker and Kevin Siegrist as the lone left-handed relief candidates in big-league camp beyond closer Felipe Rivero, though southpaws Tyler Glasnow (illness) and Steven Brault could bolster the bullpen once both are eliminated from contention for rotation spots. Unlike most lefties, Leathersich has displayed the ability to put away hitters from both sides of the plate, as he held opposing righties to a .130 average in 29.1 innings at Indianapolis last season while racking up 49 strikeouts. If he gets an extended opportunity in the big leagues at some point this season, Leathersich could be someone to keep an eye on in NL-only settings.

Leathersich was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Before being acquired by the Pirates on Sept. 4, Leathersich had been a member of the Cubs organization. He spent most of the season at Triple-A Iowa, where he threw 44.1 innings over 41 games. In that time he posted a 2.84 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. Leathersich could be a decent source of strikeouts if he gets enough use in the majors, as he fanned 72 batters with Iowa this season.

Leathersich was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leathersich will report to Triple-A Indianapolis, where he'll serve as organizational pitching depth down the stretch. The 27-year-old has compiled an impressive 2.84 ERA and 72:28 K:BB in 44.1 innings with Triple-A Iowa this season, so he could see a cup of coffee with the Pirates in September.

Leathersich was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Saturday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leathersich was sent off the 40-man roster in order to make room for the recently-acquired Leonys Martin, who will join the major-league club Saturday. The left-hander has only appeared in one game for the Cubs this season, and has spent the majority of the year with Triple-A Iowa, posting a 2.84 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 44.1 innings of relief.

Leathersich was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander appeared just once for the Cubs, giving up two runs in two-thirds of an inning. Leathersich has just 12.1 major-league innings to his name but carries a decent 3.65 ERA. Whenever he returns to the bigs, however, he'll occupy a low-leverage role.