Gomez was released by the Rangers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Gomez unsurprisingly went unclaimed after opening the season with an 8.22 ERA in 15.1 innings. He hasn't recorded an ERA below 4.68 since 2015, so he's likely to be stuck looking for a minor-league contract.

Gomez was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The move hardly comes as a surprise, as Gomez recorded an 8.22 ERA and a 1.89 WHIP in 15.1 innings of relief this season. He'll make room on the roster for Kyle Bird.

Gomez allowed three runs on four hits while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning in Friday's 7-2 loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Gomez has been a reasonably serviceable arm out of the Rangers' bullpen until he had to face the hottest hitting team in baseball. The Astros pummeled starter Drew Smyly, who lasted just 3.2 innings, setting the stage for a line of Texas relievers. Gomez squelched a threat in the fourth inning but was tattooed for three consecutive doubles and a single in the fifth inning before being pulled. The 31-year-old will continue in a middle-relief role for now.

The Rangers selected Gomez's contract Thursday and will include him on the Opening Day roster.

EDGE Analysis

Gomez was one of three non-roster invitees to break camp with the Rangers, joining infielder Logan Forsythe and outfielder Hunter Pence. The 31-year-old right-hander is expected to work in middle relief for Texas to begin the season.

General manager Jon Daniels said Saturday that Gomez would be included on the Rangers' Opening Day roster, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers will select Gomez's contract after the veteran right-hander yielded only two runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out nine over 10.1 innings in Cactus League play. The 31-year-old is expected to fill a middle-relief role out of the Texas bullpen.

Gomez agreed to a minor-league contract with Texas on Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gomez will provide additional bullpen depth to the Rangers' system after spending the 2018 campaign with the White Sox. He appeared in 26 big-league games last season, logging a pedestrian 4.68 ERA and 1.56 WHIP with 27 strikeouts in 25 innings of relief.

Gomez had his contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move to make room for Gomez on the 40-man roster, Bruce Rondon was designated for assignment. Across 30 appearances with Charlotte this year, Gomez has logged a 2.03 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with a 35:13 K:BB in 40 innings of relief. He will likely be deployed as a middle-inning reliever during his time with the team.

Gomez (shoulder) was reassigned to minor-league camp, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gomez battled through a shoulder injury and hadn't pitched since March 7 until getting back on the mount Friday against the Mariners. He finished one run allowed on six hits and two walks while striking out eight over 8.1 innings.

Gomez (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch Friday against the Mariners, James Fegan of The Athletic Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gomez has been dealing with a sore shoulder for the past ten days. After flaming out with the Phillies last season to the tune of a 7.25 ERA in 22.1 innings, he has a shot to make Chicago's bullpen this year, though he'll need to prove he's healthy for that to happen. He's pitched well so far this spring, allowing no runs in 7.2 innings.

White Sox manager Rick Renteria said Sunday that Gomez has been temporarily shut down with a sore shoulder, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. "A little sore. Nothing of concern," Renteria said, regarding Gomez's status.

EDGE Analysis

Gomez is expected to play catch Monday and could be cleared to return to spring action later in the week if he endures no setbacks in his recovery. The veteran opened last season as the Phillies' closer before quickly surrendering that role, then was released by the team after failing to find his footing in middle relief. After inking a minor-league deal with the White Sox in January, Gomez has put himself in the mix for a bullpen gig by rattling off five scoreless appearances to kick off the spring.