Collins (elbow) signed a minor league deal with the Nationals on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has had two Tommy John surgeries and has not pitched since 2014. Collins is listed at 5-foot-7, yet the stuff was good enough that he was once a notable pitching prospect. If he comes into camp healthy, he could serve as organizational bullpen depth.

Collins (elbow) declined his outright assignment to Triple-A, electing free agency.

EDGE Analysis

He will be about a year removed from his second Tommy John surgery when the 2017 regular season rolls around. Collins is still just 27 and has had a fair amount of success in the majors, so he should be able to find work once healthy.

Collins (elbow) will have his second Tommy John surgery on Friday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Collins tore a ligament in his elbow, causing this season-ending Tommy John surgery. He had his first surgery in the spring of 2015, and missed the entire season to recover. Given his age, he may make a full recovery and be able to come back around mid-2017.

Collins (elbow) was placed on the 60-day DL on Sunday, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Collins was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his throwing elbow last week that will require season-ending Tommy John surgery, the second procedure he's required during his career. He missed the entire 2015 campaign while recovering from the first procedure.

Collins (elbow) will need a second Tommy John surgery, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Collins had the first operation last spring and was hoping to return at some point during the upcoming season. He'll now miss a second straight campaign, with a return in mid-2017 likely to be the new goal. Danny Duffy will likely be the top lefty in Kansas City's bullpen.

The Royals agreed to a contract with Collins on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Collins torn the UCL early in spring training 2015 and underwent Tommy John surgery shortly thereafter. Although the 26-year-old southpaw missed the entire season and will likely miss a good portion of the upcoming campaign, he could factor into the Royals' bullpen, once he regains his health. In the wake of the signing, it was revealed that Collins inked a one-year, $1.475 million deal.

Collins was transferred to the 60-day DL on Thursday, the Kansas City Star's Andy McCullough reports. The Royals just needed to open up a roster spot for recently acquired Drew Butera, and with Collins set to miss the entire 2015 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery he was an obvious candidate.

Collins (elbow) was placed on the 15-day DL Sunday. Collins has already underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery, so the move to the disabled list is merely a formality at this point. Look for the Royals to soon transfer him to the 60-day DL to free up an extra 40-man roster spot. In the meantime, the 25-year-old reliever will begin an arduous rehab process with the hopes of pitching in the majors by the summer of 2016.

Collins (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the season, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports. Collins' MRI earlier indicated ligament damage in his throwing elbow, so it comes as no surprise that he will undergo the season-ending procedure. It's possible he could be available for the beginning of the 2016 season, but that will become clearer as that time approaches.

Collins' MRI revealed ligament damage in his elbow, Randy Covitz of the Kansas City Star reports. Even though the team is getting a second opinion it's hard to see Collins pitching in the coming months. There's no word yet on if the right-hander needs Tommy John surgery, so check back for more updates as Collins' prognosis is further revealed.