Pitlick hit the waiver wire Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Pitlick (lower body) will be back in the lineup Saturday against the Kings, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.
Pitlick is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
Pitlick netted his first goal of the season in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Bruins.
Pitlick (upper body) is back at practice Saturday in a regular jersey, according to Arthur Staple of The Athletic.
Pitlick won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Devils after suffering an upper-body injury.
Pitlick signed a one-year, $787,500 with the Rangers on Saturday.
Pitlick scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Vegas.
Pitlick registered two assists in a 5-2 win against Nashville on Thursday.
Pitlick found the back of the net in a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday.