Foltynewicz elected free agency after clearing outright waivers Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Foltynewicz made 28 appearances (24 starts) during his first season with the Rangers and posted a 5.44 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 139 innings. However, the 30-year-old will now be free to seek out other opportunities heading into the offseason.

Foltynewicz worked out of the bullpen Sunday in his first game back from the COVID-19 injured list, tossing three innings while yielding two runs on two hits and two walks in the Rangers' 7-2 loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Texas cleared room for him on the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster by designating starting pitcher Kohei Arihara for assignment, but Foltynewicz doesn't look like he'll end up replacing Arihara in the rotation. Instead, Dane Dunning will be added to the Rangers' six-man rotation Tuesday in New York, likely leaving Foltynewicz to settle for low-leverage mop-up work out of the bullpen over the final two weeks of the season. Even after missing about a month of action while he was on the COVID-19 IL, Foltynewicz has still allowed the third-most home runs (34) of any pitcher in 2021, trailing only teammate Jordan Lyles (37) and Nationals lefty Patrick Corbin (36).

Foltynewicz (undisclosed) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Foltynewicz has been on the COVID IL since Aug. 23, but he resumed workouts last week and is now back on the active roster. The team hasn't announced the right-hander's role for the final two weeks of the season, but he could fill the vacant spot in the rotation left by Kohei Arihara, who was designated for assignment Sunday in a corresponding move.

Foltynewics (undisclosed) has returned to the Rangers but is still on the COVID-19 injured list as of Friday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander began workouts at the Rangers' spring training facility after clearing COVID protocols last week, and now he's rejoined the Rangers. It's still not entirely clear when he's expected to be added back to the major-league roster, and it remains to be seen if he finishes the season as a starter or reliever.

Foltynewicz (COVID-19 injured list) was cleared Monday to resume working out at the Rangers' spring training facility in Arizona, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Foltynewicz is in the process of building up again after completing a quarantine period following his placement on the COVID-19 IL on Aug. 23. The Rangers aren't setting a target date for Foltynewicz's return, but even once he makes it back from the IL, he may not be guaranteed a rotation spot. The 29-year-old is playing on an expiring contract and has submitted a 5.54 ERA over 130 innings while serving up 34 home runs -- tied for the second-most in the majors -- so he wouldn't seem to factor into the rebuilding Rangers' plans heading into 2022.

The Rangers placed Foltynewicz on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Foltynewicz was one of three Rangers players to land on the COVID-19 IL on Monday and the fourth to join the list in less than a week after utility man Charlie Culberson was deactivated Friday. The Rangers haven't revealed whether Foltynewicz has tested positive for the coronavirus or if he's merely been placed on the IL due to reasons related to contac tracing, but regardless, he won't join Texas for its upcoming three-game road trip in Cleveland. Foltynewicz had been on track to start Wednesday, but Spencer Howard will be pushed up a day in the pitching schedule to replace the right-hander.

Foltynewicz (2-12) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings, taking the loss to the Mariners on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

This was the third straight quality start for Foltynewicz, who has dropped his home run rate significantly during that run. The right-hander has not won since June 29, a span of eight starts, and looks to snap that winless streak next Wednesday on the road against Cleveland.

Foltynewicz (2-11) allowed three earned runs on six hits while striking out six across seven innings, taking the loss to the Mariners on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Foltynewicz had one of his best outings of the season, but was outdone by opposing pitcher Marco Gonzalez. He allowed two solo home runs to lose the lead, one by J.P. Crawford and the other by Jake Fraley. The 29-year-old has a 5.66 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, but has allowed three or less runs in his last three starts. In addition, he has a low 6.2 K/9 in 124 innings.

Foltynewicz allowed one run on two hits and three walks over six innings in Friday's loss to Oakland. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

The only time Foltynewicz really faced any danger was when he loaded the bases with no outs in the fourth inning but he managed to escape after allowing just one run. He's given up just three earned runs over his last two starts after being crushed for 16 runs in his previous two appearances. The veteran righty is sporting a 5.77 ERA and an 80:31 K:BB through 22 starts. Foltynewicz is projected to take the mound in Seattle next week.

Foltynewicz allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one over five innings for a no-decision in Sunday's 4-3 win over Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Foltynewicz wasn't very efficient, needing 93 pitches for 15 outs, but this has to be seen as a positive. He didn't give up any home runs for the first time in 11 starts after entering the contest with 20 homers allowed over the previous 50.1 innings. The right-hander, who feels like he's one more bad start away from losing a spot in the rotation, is next expected to pitch Friday on the road in Oakland.