Fortier (undisclosed) was placed on waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Fortier (undisclosed) is listed on the injured non-roster list, per The Hockey News.
Fortier underwent surgery during the offseason and will be unavailable until December, per Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com on Wednesday.
Fortier signed a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Monday.
Fortier, who was set to become a restricted free agent this summer, inked a one-year, two-way contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Fortier was assigned to the minors Monday by the Lightning, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
Fortier worked in with the offensive lines through practice on Tuesday and looks set to make the Lightning as the 13th forward, reports NHL.com.
Fortier was demoted to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday.
Fortier was called up from AHL Syracuse on Monday.
Fortier agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Tampa Bay on Wednesday.