The Cubs outrighted Simmons to Triple-A Iowa after he cleared waivers Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After inking a split contract with the Cubs over the winter, SImmons was unable to work his way back to the majors, as he has submitted a 5.56 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 21:21 K:BB across 22.2 innings at Iowa this season. Recurring injuries have derailed what once looked to be a promising career for the right-hander, who posted a 2.91 ERA and 23 strikeouts over 21.2 innings as a 23-year-old for the Braves in 2014. Over the subsequent four seasons, Simmons has been limited to just 16 big-league appearances.

Simmons (shoulder) was optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

EDGE Analysis

He was shut down early in March with shoulder tightness, so it's possible he gets placed on the 7-day DL once minor-league play opens up. Simmons will serve as organizational bullpen depth this season.

Simmons will be shut down for a couple of days after experiencing tightness in his right shoulder, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury cropped up during Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Indians, prompting Simmons to be removed before recording an out. The hope is that some time off will help the issue subside. Simmons, who signed a split contract with the Cubs earlier in the offseason, will need to get back on the field relatively soon if he wants a chance to break camp with Chicago.

Simmons exited Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Indians with tightness in his right shoulder, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons issued two walks and failed to record an out before being removed from the contest. Specifics regarding the injury should come forth after he's further evaluated Thursday.

Simmons signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons will earn $750,000 if he makes the major-league roster. In 2017, the right-hander appeared in nine games out of the Mariners' bullpen, posting a 7.04 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 7.2 innings. Simmons doesn't have a whole lot of major-league experience -- his 26 games with Atlanta in 2014 are more than he has combined in every other year of his professional career -- but he add a little more depth within the Cubs' organization.

The Mariners declined to tender Simmons a contract for 2018, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons' road back from Tommy John surgery was riddled with setbacks, with the rehab essentially taking the better part of three years. He enjoyed some initial success upon his return last season, but fell apart late with six earned runs allowed in his final three appearances (2.1 innings). The right-hander will have something to prove in spring training.

Simmons fired a scoreless eighth inning in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Rangers, striking out the side.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons has been a pleasant late-season surprise for manager Scott Servais, as he's strung together six consecutive scoreless efforts. He's allowed just one hit over that span while also racking up seven strikeouts, an impressive overall tally after he missed the majority of the season with a forearm injury.

Simmons (forearm) fired a scoreless ninth inning in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Athletics, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons made his long-awaited 2017 debut after battling through a forearm injury throughout the majority of the campaign. The 27-year-old right-hander was impressive during his two stints with the Braves in 2014 and 2016, respectively, so the Mariners will utilize September to see what he can offer and gauge his potential value as a bullpen arm for next season.

Simmons (forearm) was activated from the 60-day DL on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons has not pitched in the big leagues since 2016 with the Braves, as this forearm injury cost him most of the season. He has a chance to be a setup arm long term, but will likely be deployed in low-leverage spots in September.

Simmons (forearm, shoulder) fired a scoreless seventh inning in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Memphis on Friday, his first appearance for the Rainiers.

EDGE Analysis

As per Tacoma play-by-play man Mike Curto, Simmons hit 97 mph on the gun during his outing, certainly an encouraging indicator of the health of both his shoulder and forearm. Simmons' most recent game action had come with Double-A Arkansas on July 14 before shoulder soreness put a pause on his rehab assignment.