3:54 PM - Brandon Maurer (Pit) (knee) has not pitched at any level since June 21.

2:15 PM - Brandon Maurer (Pit) who has been sidelined since late April after undergoing knee surgery, made a rehab appearance for short-season West Virginia on Tuesday. He struck out a batter as part of a perfect nine-pitch frame.

4:31 PM - Brandon Maurer (Pit) was reassigned to minor-league camp Tuesday.

10:01 AM - Brandon Maurer (Pit) (knee) is listed among the Pirates' pitchers scheduled to take the hill in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

10:15 AM - Brandon Maurer (Pit) has been dealing with a sore right knee and hasn't pitched since Feb. 26, John Perrotto of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

8:32 PM - Brandon Maurer (KC) allowed three earned runs on three hits to blow the save Monday against the Tigers.

9:14 PM - Brandon Maurer (KC) got a one-out save against the Twins on Friday, working around a hit and a walk to close out Kansas City's 6-5 victory.

7:45 PM - Brandon Maurer (KC) blew a save chance Saturday, allowing one run on two hits and a walk in an inning against the Astros.

11:41 AM - Brandon Maurer (KC) was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

3:00 PM - Brandon Maurer (KC) was outrighted off the Royals' 40-man roster Thursday.

1:13 PM - Brandon Maurer (KC) will get an opportunity to earn saves in the closer's role with Mike Minor and Scott Alexander following Kelvin Herrera's removal from the ninth-inning perch, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

3:25 PM - Brandon Maurer (KC) pitched a scoreless ninth inning to collect his 21st save of the season -- his first as a Royal -- during Sunday's win over Minnesota.

7:47 AM - Brandon Maurer (KC) is combating his recent struggles by making an adjustment to the positioning of his feet on the rubber, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

11:12 PM - Brandon Maurer (KC) (0-1) ended up on the hook for Wednesday's loss after being charged with two runs on a hit and a walk; he didn't record an out.

8:08 PM - Brandon Maurer (KC) will be used to spell Royals closer Kelvin Herrera, but will function mainly from a setup role with his new team, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

2:40 PM - Brandon Maurer (KC) was traded to the Royals on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports.

9:34 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) pitched a scoreless ninth inning to collect his 20th save of the season during Thursday's win over San Francisco. He did allow two hits and walk.

9:56 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) picked up the win in a non-save situation during Saturday's walk-off victory over the Giants.

2:43 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) allowed one hit in a shutout inning to earn his 19th save Saturday against the Phillies.

7:00 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) struck out the side in his only inning of work to earn his 18th save of the season Friday against the Phillies.

7:07 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to pick up his 17th save of the season in a 1-0 win over Cleveland.

5:55 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) earned his 16th save of the year Sunday in a 5-3 win over the visiting Dodgers.

4:26 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) pitched a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a baserunner and striking out two batters to earn his 15th save during Wednesday's win over Atlanta.

10:36 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) struck out a batter and threw a scoreless ninth to record his 14th save Friday against the Tigers.

1:44 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) recorded the final two outs of Wednesday's game against the Cubs for his 13th save of the season.

8:01 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) allowed two runs on two hits over 1.1 innings during Saturday's win over San Diego.

2:42 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) pitched a scoreless inning, with a strikeout, to get the save in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Cincinnati.

9:10 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) picked up his 11th save of the season by retiring the final batter of Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Reds.

10:39 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) picked up his 10th save of the season Friday, tossing a clean inning in a 6-3 win over the Royals.

10:41 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) gave up four runs without recording an out in Thursday's blowout loss to the Diamondbacks.

4:59 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to notch his ninth save of the season in an 8-5 win over the Rockies.

3:43 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) tossed a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to pick up his eighth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Cubs.

11:10 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) struck out one in a perfect ninth inning for his seventh save of the season in Monday's 5-2 victory over the Cubs.

6:24 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) pitched a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a baserunner to collect his sixth save of the season during Sunday's win over Washington.

11:16 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) -- who was used in the eighth inning Wednesday -- is still in the mix for save opportunities despite Brad Hand getting the nod in the ninth inning of a 6-5 win over the Mets, MLB.com's AJ Cassavell reports.

9:21 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) (0-3) gave up two runs on four hits to take the loss Wednesday against the Brewers.

9:33 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) recorded his fifth save of the season in a 6-3 win over the White Sox Friday. He allowed one hit and struck out one.

7:19 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) blew the save chance Thursday, recording only one out while allowing four earned runs in a loss to Texas.

8:06 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) recorded his fourth save of the season in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Diamondbacks, pitching a clean ninth inning and recording two strikeouts.

8:47 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) collected his third save Thursday against the Diamondbacks by fanning two in a perfect ninth inning.

10:00 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) picked up his second save of the season Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, allowing a hit and fanning two in a scoreless ninth.

8:28 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) allowed two runs on two hits (one home run) while striking out two in an inning of work in a non-save situation in Monday's 5-3 win against Colorado.

7:11 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) pitched a perfect ninth inning with a pair of strikeouts to earn his first save of the season.

10:36 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) Carter Capps (elbow) beginning the year on the disabled list, Maurer will officially begin the season as the club's closer, The San Diego Union-Tribune's Dennis Lin reports.

9:36 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) threw a perfect inning in Wednesday's spring training loss to the Royals.

9:37 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) made his 2017 spring training debut Friday, giving up one run (zero earned) on one hit over his lone inning of work.

12:47 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) -- who is going to make his spring training debut Friday -- will compete with Carter Capps for the closer role in San Diego.

8:49 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) and the Padres avoided arbitration with a $1.9 million settlement, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

11:45 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) tossed a clean ninth inning for his 12th save Tuesday against Arizona.

11:46 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) picked up his 11th save behind three strikeouts in a scoreless ninth Monday against the Diamondbacks.

6:33 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) struck out two in a perfect inning of work en route to his seventh save of the season Friday versus the Dodgers.

12:51 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) notched his sixth save Thursday against Arizona, but not before allowing a hit, a walk and an unearned run.

10:40 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) notched his fourth save with 1.1 innings of scoreless ball in Friday's 5-3 victory over the Nationals. He issued one walk and struck out two.

5:18 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) earned his third save of the season Sunday versus the Giants, working around a hit in a scoreless inning of work.

10:21 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) struck out one during a perfect ninth inning to earn his second save of the season Friday versus the Giants.

5:34 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) should be in line for saves with Fernando Rodney out, the San Diego Union Tribune reports.

3:28 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) had a Memorial Day to forget, allowing five runs in a third of an inning in the Padres' loss to the Mariners. He allowed three hits and walked two in the outing.

11:34 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) allowed a run on a solo homer to Howie Kendrick in the Padres' win over the Dodgers on Sunday.

2:45 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) gave up two hits and one earned run in the eighth inning of the Padres' 5-4 victory over the Pirates on Tuesday.

12:08 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) Andy Green said that Maurer will handle a good chunk of the eighth-inning duties for the Padres this season, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

4:08 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) will be on the Padres' Opening Day roster, Jeff Sanders of the Union-Tribune reports.

9:13 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) Andy Green said Tuesday that Maurer will move back to a bullpen role, Dennis Lin of the Union-Tribune reports.

9:37 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) (illness) will likely have his next turn in the rotation skipped in favor of Drew Pomeranz, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

3:46 PM - Brandon Maurer (SD) (shoulder) will go for more treatment and may not be able to return to the mound for the Padres this season, MLB.com's Corey Brock reports.

5:02 AM - Brandon Maurer (SD) improved his record to 6-2 after recording a lone out to close out the seventh inning of Saturday's victory over the Rockies.

2:26 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) recalled RHP Brandon Maurer from Triple-A Tacoma.

3:13 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer will be used as a reliever at Triple-A Tacoma.

4:47 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) optioned RHP Brandon Maurer to Triple-A Tacoma.

3:08 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) manager Lloyd McClendon confirmed Friday that Brandon Maurer was heading for an MRI exam on his ailing back.

9:34 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer was roughed up to the tune of five runs in four innings in Thursday night's game against the Angels.

9:49 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer was tagged for six runs in 4 1/3 innings by the Astros on Saturday night.

9:41 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Johns of MLB.com reports that the Mariners plan to skip Brandon Maurer the next time through the rotation.

4:08 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer had another abbreviated start on Wednesday, allowing two runs while walking four over 3 2/3 innings in a loss to the Rays.

9:36 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer gave up 14 hits -- all of them singles -- and allowed six runs -- four earned -- in 7 1/3 innings Friday against the Royals.

2:54 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer allowed four runs on six hits over five innings in a win over the Astros on Sunday.

4:58 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer allowed five runs on seven hits over 3 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Rangers on Sunday.

5:29 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) recalled RHP Brandon Maurer from Triple-A Tacoma.

11:50 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) manager Lloyd McClendon confirmed Friday that Brandon Maurer will be recalled to start on Sunday in Miami.

7:51 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer is the most likely candidate to start for the Mariners on Sunday in Miami.

3:31 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) manager Lloyd McClendon announced Friday that Brandon Maurer will be shifted to the starting rotation at Triple-A Tacoma in order to build up his arm strength.

4:43 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) optioned RHP Brandon Maurer to Triple-A Tacoma.

7:22 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer (back, neck) is scheduled to pitch one inning in a minor league game on Tuesday.

2:45 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer (back, neck) played catch from 75 feet Tuesday.

7:29 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) manager Lloyd McClendon said Saturday that Brandon Maurer continues to have back problems and will be shut down for the next 6-7 days.

2:18 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer surrendered four runs in 2 2/3 innings in Monday's start against the Royals.

5:18 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer (back) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Tuesday.

5:28 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer (back) has returned to his normal throwing schedule following a successful bullpen session Thursday.

5:43 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer (back) will likely throw on flat ground Wednesday.

9:31 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer's bullpen session Sunday was scratched due to back tightness.

6:25 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) manager Lloyd McClendon said Saturday that Brandon Maurer's back felt "100% better" on Saturday.

9:31 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer was held out of a live batting practice session after his back locked up on him.

6:24 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) manager Lloyd McClendon announced Saturday that Brandon Maurer and Hector Noesi are among candidates to compete for a spot in the Opening Day rotation.

5:10 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer pitched well in Saturday's victory over the Athletics, allowing just two runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings.

10:29 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer allowed two runs -- one earned -- on four hits over seven frames in a no-decision against the Royals on Monday.

6:59 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer allowed two runs over five innings in a no-decision against the Tigers on Tuesday.

9:25 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer was blasted for five runs on seven hits over just three innings Wednesday against the Astros.

4:06 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer will return to the Mariners rotation next week after Taijuan Walker is shut down for the season.

9:46 AM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) recalled RHP Brandon Maurer from Triple-A Tacoma.

12:30 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) optioned RHP Brandon Maurer to Triple-A Tacoma.

9:13 PM - Brandon Maurer (Sea) Maurer dropped to 2-7 after allowing six runs -- five earned -- in 5 2/3 innings Tuesday against the Padres.