Erlin was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin allowed two runs on five hits through his first 3.1 innings of the season, leading the Pirates to remove him from the 40-man roster. Tyler Bashlor was acquired from the Mets to fill the roster spot.

The Pirates selected Erlin's contract and added him to the 40-man roster Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The move means that Erlin has officially clinched a spot in the Pirates' Opening Day bullpen, where he'll likely profile as one of the team's top left-handed options. Erlin was roughed up to the tune of a 5.37 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 55.1 innings with San Diego in 2019, but both figures were inflated by a .373 BABIP.

Pittsburgh added Erlin to its 60-man player pool.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin could take advantage of the team's lack of left-handed relieving options. He struggled with San Diego in 2019, compiling a 5.37 ERA in 55.1 relief innings. The southpaw then gave up two homers and four earned runs in six frames this spring.

Erlin signed a minor-league deal Tuesday with the Pirates that includes an invitation to major-league camp, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A by the Padres in October, and he potentially found his new home for 2020. The left-hander struggled with a 5.37 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 52:15 K:BB over 55.1 innings during 2019, primarily working as a reliever. Erlin will earn $1.5 million if he makes the Opening Day roster and has an opt-out clause if not on the roster by that point.

Erlin was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso and elected free agency, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old recorded a career-worst 5.37 ERA in 37 appearances (one start) for the Padres in 2019, so it's not entirely surprising to see him clear waivers. Erlin will be able to sign with a new team this offseason, but he's unlikely to hold much fantasy value as a middle reliever with a lackluster ERA and a below-average strikeout rate.

Erlin pitched two relief innings, allowing five runs on eight hits in Friday's 8-3 loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

He entered the game with the Padres trailing 3-1, but the Giants rallied twice off Erlin to put the game well out of reach. Since his recall from Triple-A El Paso on Aug. 13, the southpaw has allowed eight runs (seven earned) on 15 hits across nine innings while striking out only three batters. He owns a 5.26 ERA and 1.59 WHIP in 49.2 big-league innings this season.

Erlin was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin was sent to El Paso at the end of July but will return to the Friars with Carl Edwards (shoulder) heading to the injured list. Erlin has a 4.87 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 44:12 K:BB over 40.2 major-league innings this season.

Erlin was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin was recalled from El Paso over the weekend and returns there after allowing two runs on six hits in his two appearances, covering four innings. Fellow reliever Trey Wingenter joins the Friars in a corresponding move.

Erlin was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin will provide the Padres with bullpen coverage after the team deployed five different relievers during Friday's extra-innings loss. Across 27 big-league appearances this season, Erlin owns a 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 39:10 K:BB in 36.2 innings. Logan Allen was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

Erlin was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin made three appearances during his most recent run with the Padres, compiling a 1.80 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 5:1 K:BB across five innings. Eric Lauer, who is scheduled to start Friday against the Cubs, was reinstated from the bereavement list in a corresponding move.