Lawrie was released by the Brewers on Tuesday, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Brewers took a chance on Lawrie over the offseason, signing him to a minor-league deal despite the fact that he hadn't appeared in a game at any level since 2016. He never made it into a game this season either, spending his time working out at the team's spring training facility before the Brewers elected to cut bait.

Lawrie (undisclosed) has resumed baseball activities at the Brewers' extended spring training complex, MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lawrie needed some time to get his body back into baseball shape after signing with the Brewers in early February, but he has now reached that point, and confirmed that by posting a video on his Instagram account. Lawrie still has a ways to go in his recovery, but GM David Stearns said Lawrie is "on plan," and the Brewers are hoping to assign him to an affiliate at some point this season.

Lawrie won't take part in baseball activities this spring and will instead focus on getting in baseball shape, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lawrie was an interesting flying on a minor-league deal for the Brewers, as he's still just 29 and owns a respectable .261/.315/.419 slash line in parts of six big-league seasons. He's been out of the game altogether since being cut by the White Sox in March of 2017, and the fact that he won't even participate in baseball activities this spring indicates how far he is from returning to the majors.

Lawrie announced Saturday via his personal Instagram account that he has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Lawrie has been out of baseball since being released by the White Sox in March 2017, though likely not as a result of any lack of interest from teams. Still just 29 years old and with a career .261/.315/.419 batting line (100 wRC+) in the majors, Lawrie makes for a high-upside, low-stakes flier for the Brewers, who previously nabbed the Canadian with the 16th overall pick in the 2008 first-year player draft. It's unclear if Lawrie's deal includes an invitation to big-league camp, but he'll probably first need to prove himself in the high minors regardless after a lengthy layoff from professional baseball.

Lawrie was released by the White Sox on Friday, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The long promising but erratic 27-year-old managed a .248/.310/.413 line with 12 home runs, 36 RBI, 35 runs scored and seven stolen bases in 351 at-bats for the Pale Hose last year. Lawrie could latch on with another club looking for an infielder, so don't write him off for deep-league fantasy purposes yet. His departure opens up a door for super prospect Yoan Moncada to win the starting second base job in camp, but a less inspiring option like Tyler Saladino or someone else could fill the gap until the organization decides Moncada is ready.

Lawrie (leg) is being held out from games as he continues receiving treatment, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lawrie has been plagued by left leg pain for quite some time now, blaming faulty orthotics for cutting his 2016 campaign short. Manager Rick Renteria says the staff will continue to re-evaluate the injury situation over the next coming days. In the meantime, Tyler Saladino and Yolmer Sanchez will continue receiving plenty of playing time at second base as spring training continues.

Lawrie will be held out of Saturday's Cactus League game with left leg pain, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lawrie dealt with leg issues through the 2016 season and, just recently, discovered it was caused by his orthotics. Apparently, the leg still doesn't feel right and will hold the veteran second baseman back yet again. Matt Davidson will get the start in Lawrie's place.

Lawrie, who suffered through some puzzling injuries in his leg last season, discovered the root of the problem was with orthotics inserted into his shoes. Since removing the orthotics, Lawrie said he's feeling much better.

EDGE Analysis

Lawrie was sidelined with what was first reported to be a hamstring injury, but the pain cascaded to his knee, calf and hip, causing a premature end to his season in August. The source of his pain wasn't discovered until October, well after the time he could return to the field for Chicago. Lawrie's upbeat entering training camp and ready to resume his role as the White Sox starter at second base, though his future with Chicago is clouded by the organization's acquisition of Yoan Moncada from Boston. Moncada, the team's top prospect according to RotoWire, is expected to open the season at Triple-A Charlotte, but should reach the south side at some point during the season.

Lawrie agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the White Sox on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old took a significant pay cut ($600,000-plus) to remain with the White Sox following another disappointing campaign. Lawrie was limited to 94 games due to hamstring issues and struggled to a .248/.310/.413 line when on the field. It'll be a make-or-break season for the former top prospect.

Lawrie (hamstring) is in Arizona rehabbing and could see some tune up action in the Instructional League, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lawrie appears to be making some progress despite remaining without a defined timetable. It's unlikely the White Sox will rush the veteran back to action given that the team is out of playoff contention but there may still be a chance he returns to the field again this season.