The Padres re-signed Edwards to a minor-league contact Monday.
Edwards elected free agency Wednesday.
The Padres designated Edwards for assignment Monday.
The Padres selected Edwards' contract from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
The Padres signed Edwards to a minor-league contract Thursday.
Edwards signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday, per the MLB transaction log.
The Cubs released Edwards on Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Edwards, who tossed a scoreless inning of relief with a strikeout in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, has a 0.00 ERA across four spring appearances.
The Nationals transferred Edwards (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
Edwards (shoulder) was shut down indefinitely Wednesday after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right scapula, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.