Jenkins was released by the Padres on Friday, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Jenkins was outrighted to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday, Dennis Lin of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Jenkins was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

Jenkins is no longer in the running for one of the final rotation spots in San Diego. He will compete for a long relief role this spring, The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Jenkins had a rough outing Saturday, giving up three runs (two earned) on two hits while walking four and striking out none in 1.1 innings of work.

Jenkins (elbow) will compete for one of the Padres' final two starter spots, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Jenkins (elbow) was claimed off waivers by the Padres on Tuesday, the San Diego Union Tribune reports.

Jenkins (elbow) was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Friday.

Jenkins was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Wednesday.

The Braves traded Jenkins (elbow) and Brady Feigl to the Rangers on Thursday in exchange for Luke Jackson, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.