Cordier was called up from Triple-A New Orleans on Monday, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.

The 29-year-old right-hander will take on a relief role with the big club for the first time this season, replacing David Phelps (elbow) on the active roster. Cordier managed a 1.04 ERA in 31 appearances with the Giants' Triple-A Sacramento affiliate to start the season despite walking 25 batters in 34.2 innings, mostly thanks to an 80 percent strand rate and .244 opponents' BABIP.

The Marlins signed Cordier to a minor-league deal, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Cordier made 31 appearances for the Braves' Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento, and he's already made a pair of scoreless appearances with Triple-A New Orleans in the Miami organization. With a 0.90 ERA across his stops in the minors this year, the 29-year-old could get a look in the Marlins' bullpen this September if they can find room for him on the 40-man roster.

Cordier was released by the Giants on Saturday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Cordier threw 34.2 innings for the Giants' Triple-A affiliate Sacramento and posted a 1.04 ERA, but control has been a major issue for the 29-year-old in his career, and his 43:25 K:BB ratio with Sacramento did nothing to change that notion. It's unclear where the hard-throwing right-hander might land next.

Cordier elected free agency, Chris Haft of MLB.com reports.

The 29-year-old right-hander refused an outright assignment to Triple-A and will instead test his luck on the open market. Cordier struck out 13 but also walked seven in nine innings with the Giants' Sacramento affiliate this season.

Cordier was activated from the disabled list Sunday and designated for assignment.

The 29-year-old had just finished up a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento, where he struck out 13 batters over nine innings while allowing two runs. Though he doesn't have much experience at the major-league level, Cordier's fastball easily touches the high-90s and occasionally hits triple digits, which could prompt another team to add him to their 40-man roster.

Cordier (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A San Jose on Thursday, Joe Ritzo of sjgiants.com reports.

Cordier could be an option for the big-league bullpen in late April, but it's also quite possible he'll be assigned to Triple-A Fresno. If he's with the Giants, Cordier will likely be used in medium and low-leverage situations.

Cordier (forearm) was placed on the 15-day DL, retroactive to March 27, according to MLB.com.

Cordier has started throwing off flat ground, but there's not a timetable for his return.

Cordier (forearm) threw off flat ground this week, but will start the year on the disabled list, CSN Bay Area reports.

Cordier has been shut down after experiencing forearm cramps this spring. The fact that he is throwing is a good sign that the injury isn't too serious, but he will start the year on the DL in order to save a spot on the 25-man roster. When healthy, Cordier regularly touches triple digits on the radar gun, but doesn't offer anything else other than an average - at best - slider.

Cordier made his major league debut in Wednesday's loss to the Rockies, tossing an inning while walking one and striking out one.

Cordier is an 11-year minor leaguer who got his first taste of major league action Wednesday. He routinely hit 100 MPH on the radar gun, touching 101 MPH a few times. While that is impressive, his 5.06 BB/9 career mark in the minors indicates that he needs to exhibit better control if he ever wants to be a permanent major league pitcher.

Cordier will be recalled by the Giants on Tuesday.

Cordier owned a 3.59 ERA and 1.35 WHIP over 52.2 innings in Triple-A this year, and will provide the Giants with bullpen depth down the stretch.

Giants signed RHP Erik Cordier to a one-year contract.

Cordier, 27, has a 4.29 ERA over eight minor league seasons. The right-hander reliever made 44 appearances in 2013 at Triple-A Indianapolis (Pirates), posting a 4.58 ERA and 65/28 K/BB ratio over 53 innings of work. The Giants will give him a shot at a bullpen job.

Pirates signed RHP Erik Cordier to a minor league contract.

He also gets a spring training invite. Cordier, who turns 27 in February, posted an ugly 5.85 ERA in 32 1/3 innings this past season in the Braves' minor league system.

Braves sent RHP Erik Cordier outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Cordier is now off the Braves' 40-man roster. The 26-year-old right-hander had an ugly 5.85 ERA in 32 1/3 innings this past season in the Braves' minor league system.

Braves optioned RHP Erik Cordier to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Cordier allowed two runs (one earned) over 4 1/3 innings this spring while striking out three and walking one. The 26-year-old right-hander had a 5.14 ERA and 65/51 K/BB ratio over 20 starts between Double- and Triple-A last year. There's little chance the 2004 second-round pick makes it as a starter at this point, but a move to the bullpen could give him a shot.

Braves prospect right-hander Erik Cordier recently underwent a procedure on his right elbow.

According to Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Dr. James Andrews cleaned some "debris" from Cordier's right elbow. As a result, he will be a little behind to begin spring training. Cordier, who turns 25 in February, posted a 3.82 ERA over 143 2/3 innings between Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett last season, averaging 7.3 K/9 and 4.8 BB/9. The former second-round pick has mostly been a starting pitcher in the minor leagues, but he probably profiles best as a reliever in the long-term.

Braves purchased the contract of RHP Erik Cordier and added him to the 40-man roster.

Cordier has been a starter throughout his minor league career but better profiles as a potential setup man. He can reach the mid-90s with his fastball but has a 4.8 BB/9 rate during his minor league career.