Erlin was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Wednesday, but he cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. The southpaw will start Saturday's game at Oklahoma City.

The Dodgers designated Erlin for assignment Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin's stay with the big club lasted just four days after the Dodgers summoned him from Triple-A Oklahoma City in advance of Saturday's doubleheader with the Cubs. He made two appearances out of the bullpen for Los Angeles, giving up two earned runs across two innings. If Erlin is able to clear waivers, he'll likely slot back into the rotation at Oklahoma City.

Erlin's contract was selected by the Dodgers to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin joined the Dodgers on a minor-league deal in February and posted a 5.82 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 21.2 innings over five appearances (three starts) at Triple-A Oklahoma City to begin the year. He'll provide additional bullpen depth in Saturday's twin bill before presumably heading back to the minors.

Erlin signed last week with the Dodgers on a minor-league contract, Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old lefty will make his return to affiliated ball after spending the 2021 campaign in Japan with the Nippon-Ham Fighters, with whom he appeared in 11 games while submitting a 3.32 ERA and 20.5 percent strikeout rate over 38 innings. Erlin previously saw big-league action over parts of seven seasons from 2013 through 2020 with San Diego, Atlanta and Pittsburgh, compiling a lifetime 4.85 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 14.4 K-BB% across 339.2 innings. Though he has experience both starting and relieving at the MLB level, Erlin is expected to serve as organizational bullpen depth at Triple-A Oklahoma City for the Dodgers.

Erlin has agreed to a one-year contract with the Nippon-Ham Fighters of Japan's Pacific League, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old lefty spent last season with the Pirates and Braves and has a 4.85 ERA in 339.2 MLB innings. He could conceivably re-establish himself as a capable starter while pitching in NPB, which could set him up to return stateside in a year or two.

Erlin was released by the Braves on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin has made five starts and four relief appearances for the Pirates and Braves this season, but things haven't gone particularly well for him. He's struggled to an 8.10 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 26.2 innings of work.

Erlin was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin had a rough outing Thursday while starting in place of Max Fried (back), and he'll be cast off the 40-man roster as a result. Sean Newcomb was recalled in a corresponding move, but it's unclear who could take Erlin's place in the rotation going forward.

Erlin allowed five runs on six hits, while striking out one across 1.2 innings in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Nationals. He did not issue a walk and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin was starting in place of Max Fried (back). The Nats jumped on the southpaw for three runs in the first and added two more to chase him in the second. Erlin's rough outing brought his ERA up to an ugly 8.10 on the campaign, though Atlanta rallied back to keep a loss off his record. If the Braves decide to give the swingman another start, it will likely come Tuesday in Baltimore.

Erlin will start Thursday's game against the Nationals, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin will fill the rotation spot vacated by Max Fried, who landed on the injured list with a back injury. Erlin has a 7.06 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB in 21.2 innings over six outings since being acquired by the Braves. He worked three innings of long relief Monday and is unlikely to have the workload of a traditional starter in his return to the rotation.

Erlin could return to the rotation Thursday in Washington, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Erlin has made four starts and four relief appearances this season, struggling to a 6.84 ERA. He could be needed in the rotation again after Max Fried (back) landed on the injured list Tuesday, though he likely won't pitch deep into Thursday's game if he does get a call, as he threw three innings of relief Monday against Miami.