Uceta signed a minor-league deal with the Rays on Sunday, freelance reporter Francys Romero reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old righty has been operating almost exclusively as a reliever since the pandemic, most recently seeing time at Triple-A for the Cubs and Mets this past season while also making a three-inning relief appearance in the majors for the Mets. He has a career 5.80 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and a 41:21 K:BB in 40.1 big-league innings.
Edwin Uceta Cut loose by Cubs
The Cubs released Uceta on Tuesday.
Analysis: Uceta was removed from the Cubs' 40-man roster last month and will now part ways with the organization altogether. The reliever allowed nine runs over five innings during his brief time with Triple-A Iowa.
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