Greene will not be on the Rangers' roster to begin the season, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene missed several days of Cactus League action due to a broken fingernail, but he still managed to pitch 5.1 spring innings, surrendering two earned runs in the process. Greene will presumably exercise the opt-out clause in his contract, but the 35-year-old likely won't receive more than a minor-league deal elsewhere.

Greene was removed from Saturday's game against the Dodgers while warming up due to a broken nail on his right middle finger, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A trainer was looking at Greene's hand and pulled him before Greene got a chance to pitch in Saturday's game, but the issue doesn't appear to be anything too serious. Greene has surrendered one earned run in four innings this spring while striking out five batters and walking one.

Greene (hand) did not pitch in Saturday's spring training game against the Dodgers, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pitching coach Mike Maddux and a trainer checked out Greene's throwing hand during warmups before they all walked back to the dugout. Diego Castillo entered the game in Greene's place.

Greene signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Greene, 35, has bounced around a lot over the last couple years, most recently tossing two scoreless frames in 2023 with the Cubs. He'll be in the mix for a bullpen spot in Texas but will most likely be assigned to Triple-A Round Rock to start off the 2024 campaign.

The Cubs selected Greene's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene was designated for assignment by Chicago in early September, but he'll rejoin the 40-man roster for the final game of the season. The veteran right-hander delivered a scoreless frame in his lone big-league appearance of the season and posted a 1.75 ERA over 25.2 innings at Triple-A.

The Cubs sent Greene outright to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene was designated for assignment Wednesday in order to clear a roster spot for Luke Little, and he'll officially remain with the Cubs after clearing waivers. The 34-year-old righty holds a 2.16 ERA and 1.30 WHIP through 16.2 innings with Iowa this season, but he will likely finish the season in the minors now that he no longer has a spot on the 40-man roster.

Greene was designated for assignment Wednesday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He tossed a scoreless inning in his one appearance with the Cubs but has lost his roster spot to Luke Little. Greene will have the opportunity to elect free agency if he wants, assuming he clears waivers.

The Cubs selected Greene's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team has not yet announced a start for the second game of Friday's doubleheader versus the Reds, but it could be Greene, whose five appearances with Iowa were starts. He reached five innings in just one of those starts, so Greene wouldn't be ready to pitch terribly deep into a game.

Greene will be called up to the Cubs on Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Greene has been working as a starter for Triple-A Iowa since the Cubs signed him to a minor-league contract in late June. He's flourished in that role, working to a 2.16 ERA with 20 strikeouts in five starts covering 20.1 innings. The 34-year-old right-hander could operate as a multi-inning relief option for Chicago or even get some rotation turns. He hasn't started a major-game since 2016.

Greene signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Greene has reported for now to the Cubs' affiliate in the Arizona Complex League and should eventually join up with Triple-A Iowa. The 34-year-old former Tigers closer holds a rough 7.09 ERA and 26:15 K:BB over his last 26.2 major-league innings dating back to the beginning of the 2021 season. He spent the majority of the 2022 campaign pitching for the Triple-A affiliates of the Dodgers and Yankees, struggling to a 5.50 ERA across 34.1 minor-league frames.