Allen announced his retirement from professional baseball Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Allen was released by the Cubs on Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Allen signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs on Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Allen was released by the Rangers on Friday.
Allen was reassigned to the Rangers' alternate training site Sunday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
Allen has made the Rangers' 60-man player pool.
Allen (elbow, forearm) is feeling good and has been throwing at Globe Life Field during the pandemic, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Allen (elbow, forearm) threw 12 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Allen was shut down over the past week due to forearm and elbow stiffness, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Allen joined the Rangers as a non-roster invitee Friday.