The Phillies released Medina (elbow) on Saturday.

Medina has been diagnosed with elbow inflammation, CSN Philadelphia reports.

Medina was removed from Tuesday's game after feeling a pop in his elbow, Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Medina (personal) pitched a scoreless inning Tuesday with a strikeout and two walks.

Medina was not present when pitchers and catchers reported to Phillies camp Wednesday due to a visa issue that could take a couple of weeks to resolve, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

Medina was traded to the Phillies on Wednesday.

Medina was designated for assignment Tuesday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburg Post-Gazette reports.

Medina was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Wednesday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Medina was designated for assignment Thursday.

Medina was called up by the Cubs on Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.