Edwards cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old pitched eight big-league innings this season. He posted a 2.25 ERA, though his 5:6 K:BB doesn't exactly line up with that figure.
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Indians' Jon Edwards: Designated for assignment
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Edwards was designated for assignment Sunday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Edwards bounced between the big-league club and Triple-A Columbus early in the season, but he has spent the majority of the campaign in the minor leagues. Across 49 innings with Columbus, he's managed a 4.22 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 62 strikeouts.
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Indians' Jon Edwards: Optioned by Cleveland
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Edwards was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Edwards was removed from the roster to open up a spot for fellow pitcher Mike Clevinger. Edwards has had good results at the big-league level this season, giving up just two earned runs over eight innings (2.25 ERA), so the Indians figure to consider him next time they need to bring up a reliever from the minors.
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Indians' Jon Edwards: Back in big leagues
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Edwards was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Monday. Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Edwards has allowed just two runs in eight innings for Cleveland this season, though that's come with a 5:6 K:BB. Aaron Civale was optioned in a corresponding move.
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Indians' Jon Edwards: Sent down Saturday
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Edwards was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
He only made one appearance since he was called up Wednesday. In nine appearances with Cleveland this season, Edwards has a 2.25 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over eight innings. Adam Plutko was called up in a corresponding move and started against the Yankees on Saturday.
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Indians' Jon Edwards: Summoned to majors
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Edwards was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
With Carlos Carrasco landing on the IL due to a blood condition ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday, the Indians summoned Edwards to provide pitching depth ahead of what will now be a bullpen game. Edwards has made eight appearances for the Indians this season, compiling a 2.45 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 5:6 K:BB in 7.1 innings.
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Indians' Jon Edwards: Sent to Triple-A
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Edwards was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Edwards surrendered a run and struck out one over 2.1 frames in two relief appearances during his latest big-league stint. He's been shipped to the minors to make room for Jefry Rodriguez, who will start Tuesday's matchup against the White Sox.
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Indians' Jon Edwards: Recalled by Cleveland
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Edwards was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Edwards is up to replace Corey Kluber, who landed on the injured list with a broken arm in a corresponding move. He'll take Kluber's roster spot but not his rotation spot, as he's never started a game as a professional. He could wind up back in the minors when the Indians next need a fifth starter.
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Indians' Jon Edwards: Up as 26th man
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Edwards will be the 26th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Braves, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Edwards made six appearances early in the season for Cleveland, allowing just one run in five innings but posting a poor 3:5 K:BB. His stay on the roster may not last past Saturday.
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Indians' Jon Edwards: Optioned to Triple-A
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Edwards was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Edwards allowed just one run in five innings of work, but that came with a 3:5 K:BB. Cody Anderson and Jefry Rodriguez were recalled to take the place of both Edwards and Jordan Luplow.
Edwards had his contract purchased by the Indians on Saturday.
Edwards has been in the Indians system since late May and makes his return to the majors for the first time since 2015. The 30-year-old, who has a career 4.32 ERA and 1.84 WHIP over 25 innings, dealt with arm injuries in 2016 and 2017.
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Jon Edwards: Let go by Padres
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Edwards was released by the Padres on Wednesday, Tim Hagerty of Sporting News reports.
Edwards only appeared in one game this spring before sitting out with a forearm injury. The 29-year-old will look to get healthy and play elsewhere.
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Padres' Jon Edwards: Advances to bullpen sessions
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Edwards (forearm) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
The right-hander has been battling forearm tightness for a while now, but it seems like his simple throwing exercises earlier this month occurred without a hitch. It's unclear how close this puts Edwards to making his spring debut, but that should become clearer as he continues to ramp up his throwing program.
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Padres' Jon Edwards: Playing catch again
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Edwards (forearm) felt better after playing catch Monday and will play catch again Tuesday, the San Diego Union-Tribune's Jeff Sanders reports.
The Padres are opting to test out Edwards' forearm soreness via him playing catch rather than going for a formal diagnosis from a doctor. It's unlikely that he will be able to make his spring training debut anytime soon, and he could open the year on the disabled list at Triple-A.
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Padres' Jon Edwards: Debut pushed back due to forearm tightness
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Edwards (elbow) was supposed to make his spring debut Thursday, but instead was held out of action due to forearm tightness, The San Diego Union-Tribune's Dennis Lin reports.
Edwards noticed to arm discomfort in the bullpen and did not make his scheduled spring debut. He said he was feeling better after the game, but the Padres will take it easy with their reliever, especially considering he is coming off Tommy John surgery. Edwards is a high-strikeout reliever who has had mixed results at all professional levels. He will likely start the year with Triple-A El Paso if he can recover from this setback.
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Padres' Jon Edwards: Signs minor league contract with Padres
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Edwards (elbow) signed a minor league contract with the Padres on Tuesday, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Edwards was forced to miss the entirety of the 2016 season due to a flexor sprain he suffered during spring training. In 2015, the right-handed reliever posted a 4.32 ERA over 16.2 innings with the Rangers and Padres. With the offseason to rest up, the Padres hope Edwards will be effective in 2017.
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Jon Edwards: Non-tendered by Padres
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The Padres declined to tender Edwards (elbow) a contract Friday, making him a free agent, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
A flexor strain suffered in spring training put Edwards on the DL to begin the season, and an early-June setback effectively ended his year. Edwards' health is still a question mark heading into the spring and he will probably not be assured an Opening Day bullpen job no matter where he signs.
