Kazmir could start Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was a healthy scratch from his scheduled start at Triple-A on Friday, leading to the assumption that he could be an option to make that spot start. Nick Tropeano, whose contract was selected Friday, could piggyback with Kazmir. The veteran southpaw has a 2.84 ERA and 5:1 K:BB in 6.1 innings at Triple-A.

Kazmir gave up five runs over 3.2 innings in Saturday's spring training loss to Seattle. He has a 9.35 ERA this spring and looks set to begin the season at Triple-A, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old lefty hasn't appeared in the majors since 2016 and has been out of affiliated ball entirely the past two seasons, so he'll likely need to get his career back on track in Triple-A for a few weeks before the Giants consider calling him up.

Kazmir signed with the Giants as a non-roster invitee Tuesday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kazmir's last big-league pitch came back in 2016, when he posted a 4.56 ERA in 26 starts for the Dodgers. His fastball touched 93 mph in a recent bullpen session, above where it sat for the bulk of his career, which evidently convinced the Giants to take a chance on the 37-year-old lefty. The team probably doesn't anticipate him becoming a key piece of the pitching staff, but there's a chance he could at least win a bullpen role.

Kazmir will throw for multiple teams this week as he pursues a big-league comeback, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old lefty hasn't appeared in the majors since 2016 and has been out of affiliated ball entirely the past two seasons. Per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Kazmir said in January that his fastball clocked at just over 90 miles per hour during his workouts, which is roughly on par with the velocity he sported during his most recent MLB action. If Kazmir proves he still has something left in the tank during his throwing sessions, he could receive a minor-league deal from an organization.

Kazmir (arm) was released by the Braves on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

How quickly things can change in Major League Baseball. As of this morning, Kazmir was seen as the likely fifth starter for the Braves to begin 2018, but he left Saturday's game with arm fatigue and it turns out that issue will end his bid for a starting job along with his tenure with Atlanta. This effectively cements Anibal Sanchez into the rotation, while Kazmir's future as a major leaguer appears murky.

Kazmir left Saturday's game with arm fatigue, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Braves' medical staff will give Kazmir a long look over before the team decides on a course of action. This comes at a poor time for Kazmir, as he seemed in line to open the year in Atlanta's rotation with Luiz Gohara (ankle) sidelined. Now it seems likely that Anibal Sanchez will get the nod the first time the Braves need a fifth starter. Kazmir missed all of last season with a hip injury.

Kazmir is expected to make the big-league club as a long reliever and then take the ball when the Braves first use a fifth starter on either April 8 or April 10, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Braves could use a fifth starter on April 8 if they want to give Julio Teheran an extra day of rest between his second and third starts while keeping the rest of the rotation in order. They could also hold off until April 10 if they really want to minimize Kazmir's usage in that role. Luiz Gohara (groin) is expected to join the rotation in early May, at which point Kazmir would likely move to a full-time long-relief role. The 34-year-old southpaw hasn't impressed in spring training, sitting at 86-88 mph with his fastball while logging a 4.66 ERA and .303 batting average against in four starts. The Braves owe him $16 million, so they will give him every opportunity to prove himself useful.

Kazmir (jaw) will follow Julio Teheran on the mound in Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kazmir was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday with a jaw contusion. The injury is apparently not a serious one as he is already back on the hill. The veteran lefty is battling Anibal Sanchez, Matt Wisler, Lucas Sims, and Aaron Blair for the final spot in the Braves' rotation.

Kazmir was scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League start Sunday against the Astros due to a left jaw contusion.

EDGE Analysis

Anibal Sanchez will take the hill in Kazmir's stead. The injury doesn't sound like a serious one for Kazmir, but it's poor timing nonetheless for a pitcher who will need to make the most of his subsequent opportunities this spring in order to secure a spot in the Opening Day rotation. Kazmir is battling Sanchez, Matt Wisler, Lucas Sims and Aaron Blair for the lone opening in the rotation after Sean Newcomb officially sewed up a spot Saturday.

Kazmir gave up four runs (three earned) on four hits and two walks over 3.2 innings while striking out one in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran lefty is in the running to fill the rotation hole created by Luiz Gohara's ankle injury, but at some Kazmir will need to produce in order to win the job, and his 4:6 K:BB through 9.2 spring innings won't get it done. He should be in line for another couple of starts in camp before Opening Day, but if he can't get some outs, someone like Matt Wisler or Max Fried could deny Kazmir a spot on the 25-man roster entirely.