Milone (0-1) took the loss during Saturday's 3-0 defeat at the hands of the Angels in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing one run on two hits with two strikeouts in four innings.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first start in over a year, Milone followed opener Penn Murfee and shut down a potent Angels offense aside from a Mike Trout solo shot in the third inning that ended up doing the 35-year-old in. The lefty navigated four successful innings on just 56 pitches and retired every batter except Trout. Milone will likely return to the minors, though the solid outing could lead to additional future opportunities.

Milone's contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma ahead of Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Milone has gone five-plus innings in each of his last five starts for Triple-A Tacoma, logging a 1.00 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 27 innings over that stretch. He is a candidate to work as the primary pitcher in the nightcap against the Angels, potentially following opener Penn Murfee, a righty.

Milone signed a minor-league deal with the Mariners on Thursday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Milone spent the majority of the 2021 season in the Blue Jays organization, including 14 innings with the big-league club. He struggled while posting a 6.43 ERA and 1.64 WHIP. Milone will almost certainly start the season in Triple-A Tacoma, though he could reach the majors and appear in low-leverage roles as the season progresses.

Milone (shoulder) passed through release waivers and became a free agent Thursday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Milone landed on the injured list in early May due to left shoulder inflammation, but he began a rehab assignment June 27. Across eight appearances (four starts) at Triple-A Buffalo, he recorded a 2.63 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 13.2 innings. The Blue Jays don't have room for him on the active roster now that he's healthy, so he'll be free to seek out other opportunities.

Milone (shoulder) worked in an inning of relief in his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday, surrendering two earned runs on one hit and three walks.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first appearance in a game setting since May 1, Milone was unsurprisingly rusty. He needed 34 pitches to record three outs and threw more balls (18) than strikes (16). Prior to landing on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation, Milone had been filling a relief role for the big club, but the Blue Jays could look to have him build up his innings count while he's out on the rehab assignment. Toronto's rotation depth has taken a hit in recent weeks with Nate Pearson getting shut down with a groin injury.

Milone (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Milone hit the injured list at the start of May with left shoulder inflammation. The injury is apparently serious enough to shut him down for at least two months, so he'll now be ineligible to return before the start of July. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Blue Jays to select Alek Manoah's contract.

The Blue Jays placed Milone on the 10-day injured list Sunday with left shoulder inflammation.

EDGE Analysis

Milone likely picked up the injury during his long-relief appearance Saturday, when he was tagged for four runs over 2.1 innings in Toronto's win over Atlanta. The Blue Jays recalled Anthony Kay from their alternate site in a corresponding move, giving the team another lefty arm capable of providing some length out of the bullpen.

Milone (1-0) earned the win in relief Tuesday against the Nationals after allowing one run on three hits and a walk across his lone inning of work.

EDGE Analysis

Milone entered the game in the third inning to replace the opener, Trent Thornton, and while he gave up a run on a solo shot from Yadiel Hernandez, he looked poised the rest of the way -- he tossed 15 of his 21 pitches for strikes despite not fanning anyone. The veteran lefty has given up runs in four of his five appearances this season, however, so he hasn't exactly been a reliable arm out of the Blue Jays' bullpen despite posting a 16:3 K:BB across 12 innings to date.

Milone didn't factor into the decision in a 3-2 loss to the Royals during the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, giving up two runs on three hits over 2.1 innings. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran southpaw didn't give the Jays much length in his spot start, getting the hook after 39 pitches (26 strikes). Milone has pitched reasonably well to begin the season, posting a 3.24 ERA and 12:2 K:BB through 8.1 innings, but he will remain in a swingman role for now.

Milone will make a spot start in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Milone has appeared as a reliever in both of his outings thus far this season, though he threw three innings both times, so he should be able to handle four or five Saturday if he works efficiently. As a starter for Atlanta and Baltimore last season, the veteran lefty struggled to a 6.69 ERA.