2012 American League Transactions

 

Sept. 29

The Baltimore Orioles claimed Steve Pearce off waivers from the New York Yankees.

 

 

Sept. 28

The Minnesota Twins released Tsuyoshi Nishioka from the Rochester roster.

 

 

Sept. 26

The Baltimore Orioles placed Randy Wolf on the 60-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Bill Hall from Norfolk.

 

 

Sept. 25

The Detroit Tigers acquired Greg Ross from the Atlanta Braves as the player to be named in the Aug. 31, 2012 Jeff Baker trade.

 

The New York Yankees reactivated Brett Gardner and David Aardsma.  Outrighted Steve Pearce and Justin Thomas to Scranton.

 

 

Sept. 24

The Minnesota Twins reactivated Matt Capps.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays purchased the contracts of Shawn Hill and Bobby Korecky from Las Vegas.  Transferred J.A. Happ from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

Sept. 22

The Boston Red Sox recalled Che-Hsuan Lin from Pawtucket.

 

The Oakland Athletics purchased the contract of Jeremy Accardo from Sacramento.  Transferred Brandon Inge from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

Sept. 21

The Baltimore Orioles reactivated Jim Thome and Troy Patton.

 

The Boston Red Sox recalled Danny Valencia, Pedro Beato and Zach Stewart from Pawtucket.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays sent Theron Geith to the Houston Astros as the player to be named in the Aug. 31, 2012 Ben Francisco trade.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Yorvit Torrealba to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations.

 

 

Sept. 19

The Baltimore Orioles recalled Dylan Bundy from Bowie.

 

The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of Guillermo Quiroz from Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians reactivated Travis Hafner.

 

 

Sept. 17

The Texas Rangers signed Colby Lewis to a one-year contract extension running through 2013.

 

 

Sept. 16

The Kansas City Royals recalled Adam Moore, Irving Falu, Nate Adcock, Tommy Hottovy and Jake Odorizzi from Omaha.

 

The Texas Rangers recalled Wilmer Font and Justin Grimm from Frisco.

 

 

Sept. 15

The Minnesota Twins placed Cole DeVries on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 9.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays reactivated Sean Rodriguez.

 

The Texas Rangers reactivated Mike Napoli and Robbie Ross.

 

 

Sept. 14

The Chicago White Sox recalled Jhan Marinez from Charlotte.

 

The Kansas City Royals recalled Jason Bourgeois from Omaha.

 

The Minnesota Twins purchased the contract of Chris Hermann from New Britain.

 

 

Sept. 13

The Detroit Tigers placed Ryan Raburn on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 12.

 

 

Sept. 12

The Boston Red Sox reactivated Scott Atchison.  Transferred Franklin Morales from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Chicago White Sox reactivated Gavin Floyd.

 

The Minnesota Twins reactivated Denard Span.

 

 

Sept. 11

The Baltimore Orioles purchased the contracts of Endy Chavez and L.J. Hoes from Norfolk.  Released Kevin Gregg and outrighted Ryan Adams to Norfolk.

 

The New York Yankees recalled Melky Mesa from Scranton.

 

 

Sept. 10

The Oakland Athletics recalled Daric Barton, Jemile Weeks and Jesse Chavez from Sacramento.

 

 

Sept. 9

The Boston Red Sox reactivated Daniel Nava.

 

The Cleveland Indians reactivated Lonnie Chisenhall.  Transferred Josh Tomlin from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Ranger lost Miguel De Los Santos to the Milwaukee Brewers on waivers.

 

 

Sept. 8

The New York Yankees reactivated Ivan Nova.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays reactivated Jason Frasor.

 

 

Sept. 7

The Baltimore Orioles recalled Jake Arrieta from Norfolk.  Lost Jason Berken to the Chicago Cubs on waivers.

 

The Boston Red Sox recalled Clayton Mortenson from Pawtucket. 

 

The Oakland Athletics recalled Dan Straily from Sacramento.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Chris Archer from Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed J.A. Happ on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 4.  Reactivated J.P. Arencibia and Brett Lawrie.  Recalled Yan Gomes, David Carpenter and Joel Carreno from Las Vegas.

 

 

Sept. 6

The Oakland Athletics placed Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 2.

 

 

Sept. 5

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Stephen Vogt and Dane De La Rosa from Durham.

 

 

Sept. 4

The Baltimore Orioles recalled Zack Britton from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox acquired Guillermo Quiroz from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations.

 

The Chicago White Sox recalled Dylan Axelrod from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers recalled Luke Putkonen from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals recalled Jeremy Jeffress from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels recalled Hank Conger from Salt Lake and purchased the contract of Barry Enright from Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees recalled Casey McGehee from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics recalled Jim Miller from Sacramento.

 

The Seattle Mariners reactivated Mike Carp.  Recalled Luis Jimenez, Carlos Truinfel, Alex Liddi, Casper Wells, Hector Noesi and Shawn Kelly from Tacoma.  Outrighted Johermyn Chavez to Tacoma.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled Anthony Gose and Chad Beck from Las Vegas.

 

 

Sept. 3

The Baltimore Orioles recalled Tommy Hunter from Bowie and purchased the contract of Zach Phillips from Norfolk.  Designated Jason Berken for assignment.

 

The Cleveland Indians recalled Cord Phelps, Vinny Rottino, David Huff and Scott Maine from Columbus.

 

The Los Angeles Angels reactivated Peter Bourjos.

 

The Minnesota Twins recalled Eduardo Escobar and Luis Perdomo from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees reactivated Alex Rodriguez.  Released Kosuke Fukodome from the Scranton roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics recalled Tyson Ross from Sacramento.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled Brett Cecil from Las Vegas.

 

 

Sept. 2

The Boston Red Sox recalled Ivan De Jesus and Chris Carpenter from Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox reactivated Alejandro De Aza.

 

The Detroit Tigers recalled Al Alburquerque from Toledo.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Brandon Gomes from Durham.

 

 

Sept. 1

The Baltimore Orioles reactivated Wilson Betemit.  Recalled Luis Exposito, Steve Tolleson and Xavier Avery from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox reactivated Rich Hill.

 

The Chicago White Sox reactivated Tyler Flowers from the paternity-leave list.  Reactivated Orlando Hudson and Leyson Septimo.  Recalled Deunte Heath and Brian Omogrosso from Charlotte.  Purchased the contract of Dan Johnson form Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians recalled Russ Canzler, Scott Barnes and Frank Hermann from Columbus and Thomas Neal from Akron.

 

The Detroit Tigers reactivated Ryan Raburn.  Recalled Bryan Holaday, Luis Marte and Danny Worth from Toledo.  Purchased the contract of Don Kelly from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals recalled David Lough from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angles reactivated Scott Downs from the bereavement list.  Recalled John Hester and Andrew Romine from Salt Lake.  Purchased the contract of Andrew Taylor from Salt Lake and Nick Maronde from Arkansas.

 

The Minnesota Twins reactivated P.J. Walters and recalled Esmerling Vasquez from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees recalled Francisco Cervelli, Eduardo Nunez, Justin Thomas, Cory Wade and Adam Warren from Scranton.  Purchased the contract of Chris Dickerson from Scranton.  Outrighted Ramiro Pena to Scranton.  Lost Brandon Laird to the Houston Astros on waivers.

 

The Oakland Athletics reactivated Brandon Inge and A.J. Griffin.  Recalled Collin Cowgill and Brandon Hicks from Sacramento.

 

The Seattle Mariners recalled Carlos Peguero and Erasmo Ramirez from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays traded a player to be named to the Houston Astros for Ben Francisco and outrighted Albert Suarez to Las Vegas.  Reactivated Jeff Niemann.  Recalled Reid Brignac, Chris Gimenez, Cesar Ramos and Rich Thompson from Durham.  Outrighted Will Rhymes to Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers recalled Brandon Snyder, Leonys Martin, Martin Perez, Tanner Scheppers, Yoshinori Tateyama from Round Rock.  Purchased the contract of Jurickson Profar from Frisco.  Outrighted Miguel De Los Santos to Round Rock.

 

 

Aug. 31

The Detroit Tigers traded Jeff Baker to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named and purchased the contract of Avisail Garcia from Erie.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Jim Miller to Stockton and recalled Pedro Figuerora from Sacramento.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Sean Rodriguez from Durham and placed him on the 15-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Robbie Ross on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 30.

 

 

Aug. 30

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Zack Britton to Norfolk and signed free agent Randy Wolf to a one-year contract.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Zach Stewart to Pawtucket and recalled Daniel Bard from Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Dylan Axelrod to Birmingham and placed Tyler Flowers on the paternity-leave list.  Purchased the contracts of Hector Gimenez and Jose Lopez from Charlotte.  Transferred Brian Bruney from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.  Outrighted Daniel Moskos to Charlotte and released Gregory Infante from the Charlotte roster.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Denard Span on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 28, and recalled Matt Carson from Rochester, effective Aug. 31.

 

 

Aug. 29

The Boston Red Sox optioned Clayton Mortenson to Pawtucket and recalled Zach Stewart from Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians outrighted Shelley Duncan to Columbus and recalled Jeanmar Gomez from Columbus.  Claimed Scott Maine off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Jeff Gray to Rochester and recalled Chris Parmelee from Rochester.

 

 

Aug. 28

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Jake Arrieta to Norfolk and activated Joe Saunders.  Announced that J.C. Romero had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Franklin Morales on the 15-day disabled list and reinstated Alfredo Aceves.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Gavin Floyd on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 27, and recalled Dylan Axelrod from Charlotte.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Scott Downs on the bereavement list and recalled Kole Calhoun from Salt Lake.

 

 

Aug. 27

The Boston Red Sox placed David Ortiz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 25, and optioned Pedro Beato to Pawtucket.  Recalled Ryan Kalish from Pawtucket and reactivated Daisuke Matsuzaka.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Jeremy Jeffress to Northwest Arkansas and recalled Vin Mazzaro from Omaha.

 

The New York Yankees acquired Steve Pearce from the Houston Astros for cash considerations and optioned Casey McGehee to Scranton, effective Aug. 27.  Outrighted Brandon Laird to Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics claimed Blake Lalli off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and assigned him to Sacramento.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Casper Wells to Tacoma and reactivated Franklin Gutierrez.

 

The Texas Rangers outrighted Luis Hernandez to Round Rock and reactivated Michael Young from the paternity-leave list.

 

 

Aug. 26

The Baltimore Orioles traded Matt Lindstrom to the Arizona Diamondback for Joe Saunders and cash considerations.  Recalled Jake Arrieta from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Che-Hsuan Lin to Pawtucket and activated James Loney. 

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Jesse Chavez to Sacramento.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Tanner Scheppers to Round Rock and reactivated Koji Uehara.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Jose Bautista and David Cooper on the 15-day disabled list.  Reactivated Adam Lind and recalled Adeiny Hechavarria from Las Vegas.

 

 

Aug. 25

The Boston Red Sox traded Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford, Nick Punto, Josh Beckett and cash considerations to the Los Angeles Dodgers for James Loney, Ivan De Jesus, Allen Webster and two minor league players to be named.  Optioned Ivan De Jesus to Pawtucket.  Placed Daniel Nava on the 15-day disabled list and suspended Alfredo Aceves.  Reactivated Felix Doubront.  Recalled Jose Iglesias, Che-Hsuan Lin, Pedro Beato and Junichi Tazawa from Pawtucket.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Luke Putkonen to Toledo and recalled Drew Smyly from Toledo.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Adeiny Hechavarria and Anthony Gose to Las Vegas.  Reactivated Yunel Escobar and Brandon Morrow.

 

 

Aug. 24

The Baltimore Orioles designated J.C. Romero for assignment and optioned Tommy Hunter to Bowie.  Reactivated Ryan Flaherty and recalled Brian Matusz from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Junichi Tazawa to Pawtucket and reactivated David Ortiz. 

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Frank Hermann to Columbus and recalled Matt LaPorta from Columbus.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Matt Carson to Rochester and recalled Kyle Waldrop from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees reactivated C.C. Sabathia.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Tyson Ross to Sacramento and recalled Jim Miller from Sacramento.  Acquired Jesse Chavez from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations. 

 

The Seattle Mariners placed David Pauley, on the Tacoma roster, on the restricted list after he was suspended by Major League Baseball for 50 games for a second violation of drug abuse.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Michael Young on the paternity-leave list and purchased the contract of Luis Hernandez from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Chad Beck to Las Vegas and reactivated Jose Bautista.

 

 

Aug. 23

The Baltimore Orioles lost Miguel Socolovich to the Chicago Cubs on waivers.

 

The Detroit Tigers reactivated Al Alburquerque and optioned him to Toledo.  Lost Thad Weber to the San Diego Padres on waivers.

 

The New York Yankees placed Ivan Nova on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 22.

 

 

Aug. 22

The Los Angeles Angels placed Peter Bourjos on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Garrett Richards from Salt Lake.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Bartolo Colon on the restricted last after he was suspended by Major League Baseball for 50 games after testing positive for testosterone.  Recalled Tyson Ross from Sacramento.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Yunel Escobar on the paternity-leave list and recalled Chad Beck from Las Vegas.

 

 

Aug. 21

The Boston Red Sox placed Carl Crawford on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 20, and optioned Danny Valenica to Pawtucket.  Reactivated Daniel Nava and Vicente Padilla.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Sean Jamieson to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Stephen Drew.  Placed Jordan Norberto on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Jemile Weeks to Sacramento.  Reactivated Seth Smith.  Outrighted Graham Godfrey to Sacramento.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Sean Rodriguez to Durham and reactivated Luke Scott.

 

 

Aug. 20

The Chicago White Sox placed Alejandro De Aza on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 18, and recalled Jordan Danks from Charlotte, effective Aug. 21.

 

The Minnesota Twins outrighted Nick Blackburn to Rochester and recalled Liam Hendriks from Rochester.  Outrighted Tsuyoshi Nishioka to Rochester.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Dan Straily to Sacramento and reactivated Brett Anderson.  Outrighted Anthony Recker to Sacramento.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Leonys Martin to Round Rock and reactivated Ryan Dempster from the restricted list.

 

 

Aug. 19

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Hisanori Takahashi to Salt Lake and reactivated Jordan Walden.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Yan Gomes to Las Vegas and purchased the contract of Yorvit Torrealba from Las Vegas, effective April 21.

 

 

Aug. 18

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Joe Mahoney to Norfolk and recalled Zack Britton from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Felix Doubront on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 10, and recalled Mauro Gomez from Pawtucket.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Chris Getz on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Johnny Giavotella from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Steve Geltz to Salt Lake and reactivated Scott Downs.

 

 

Aug. 17

The Boston Red Sox released Mark Prior from the Pawtucket roster.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Leyson Septimo on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 14, and placed Orlando Hudson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 16.  Reactivated Paul Konerko and recalled Hector Santiago from Charlotte.

 

The New York Yankees outrighted Ryota Igarashi to Scranton.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Shawn Kelly to Tacoma and reactivated Charlie Furbush.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Ryan Dempster on the restricted list and recalled Leonys Martin from Round Rock.

 

 

Aug. 16

The Baltimore Orioles placed Wilson Betemit on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 12, and recalled Joe Mahoney from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox acquired Pedro Beato from the New York Mets as the player to be named in the Aug. 14 Kelly Shoppach trade and optioned Beato to Pawtucket.  Transferred Scott Atchison from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays sent Kevin Comer the Houston Astros as the player to be named in the July 20, 2012 Brandon Lyon trade.

 

 

Aug. 15

The Chicago White Sox signed Jose Lopez to a AAA contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Jeff Manship and Luis Perdomo to Rochester.  Reactivated Anthony Swarzak and purchased the contract of Matt Carson from Rochester, effective Aug. 17.  Outrighted René Tosoni to Rochester.  Signed Eric Hurley to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed Jeremy Accardo to a AAA contract.

 

 

Aug. 14

The Boston Red Sox traded Kelly Shoppach to the New York Mets for as player to be named and reactivated Andrew Bailey.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Josh Tomlin on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 13, and reactivated Roberto Hernandez from the restricted list.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Brian Dozier to Rochester and purchased the contract of Pedro Florimon from Rochester.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Josh Donaldson from Sacramento.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Mike Carp on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 13, and recalled Justin Smoak from Tacoma.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Jeff Mathis to a two-year contract extension running through 2014 with a club option for 2015.  Signed Yorvit Torrealba to a AAA contract.

 

 

Aug. 13

The Baltimore Orioles traded Carlos Rojas to the Cleveland Indians for J.C. Romero and added Romero to the 25-man roster.  Placed Troy Patton on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Steve Johnson from Norfolk, effective Aug. 14.  Outrighted Miguel Socolovich to Norfolk.

 

The Cleveland Indians traded J.C. Romero to the Baltimore Orioles for Carlos Rojas and assigned Rojas to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Duane Below to Toledo and recalled Luke Putkonen from Toledo.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Tsuyoshi Nishioka to Rochester and reactivated Trevor Plouffe.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed Tony Pena Jr. to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Ryota Igarashi to Scranton and added Derek Lowe to the 25-man roster.

 

 

Aug. 12

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Miguel Socolovich to Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Jordan Danks to Charlotte and recalled Donnie Veal from Charlotte, effective Aug. 13.

 

 

Aug. 11

The Boston Red Sox placed Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Danny Valencia from Pawtucket.

 

The New York Yankees placed C.C. Sabathia on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 8, and recalled Ryota Igarashi from Scranton.  Signed Derek Lowe to a one-year contract.  Released Russell Branyan from the Columbus roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned David Carpenter to Las Vegas and recalled Mike McCoy from Las Vegas.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned David Carpenter to Salt Lake and purchased the contract of Steve Geltz from Salt Lake.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Mike Napoli on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Luis Martinez from Round Rock.  Signed Robinson Diaz to a AAA contract.

 

 

Aug. 10

The Boston Red Sox optioned Ryan Kalish to Pawtucket and signed Scott Podsednik to one-year contract.  Transferred Ryan Sweeney from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Paul Konerko on the seven-day disabled list and purchased the contract of DeWayne Wise from Charlotte, effective Aug. 11.  Transferred John Danks from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Cleveland Indians released Derek Lowe.

 

The Detroit Tigers released Matt Young from the Toledo roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 7, and reactivated Brandon McCarthy.

 

The Texas Rangers outrighted Alberto Gonzalez to Round Rock and reactivated Mark Lowe.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Juan Abreu off waivers from the Houston Astros and outrighted him to Las Vegas.  Outrighted Scott Richmond to Las Vegas.

 

 

Aug. 9

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Steve Johnson to Norfolk and purchased the contract of Manny Machado from Bowie.  Transferred Brian Roberts from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Chicago White Sox traded Tyler Kuhn to the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 6, and recalled Jason Donald from Columbus.  Released Jeremy Accardo and Johnny Damon.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Brett Lawrie on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 4, and recalled David Carpenter from Las Vegas.

 

 

Aug. 8

The Baltimore Orioles placed Ryan Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 2, and optioned Zack Britton to Norfolk.  Recalled Steve Johnson and Miguel Socolovich from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Vicente Padilla on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 6, and recalled Clayton Mortenson from Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians released Jason Knapp from the Kinston roster.

 

The Los Angeles Angels released Robinson Diaz and Francisco Rodriguez from the Salt Lake roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Pedro Figueroa to Sacramento and reactivated Cliff Pennington.

 

 

Aug. 7

The Cleveland Indians released Jose Lopez and recalled Frank Hermann from Columbus.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Will Rhymes to Durham and reactivated Evan Longoria.  Outrighted Brooks Conrad to Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that Drew Carpenter had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Las Vegas.

 

 

Aug. 6

The Cleveland Indians claimed Fabio Martinez off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and optioned him to Carolina.

 

The Kansas City Royals recalled Francisley Bueno from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angles optioned Andrew Romine to Salt Lake and reactivated Erick Aybar.

 

The Seattle Mariners reactivated Erasmo Ramirez and optioned him to Tacoma.

 

 

Aug. 5

The Boston Red Sox traded Jeremias Pineda to the Minnesota Twins for Danny Valencia and optioned Valencia to Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians designated Jeremy Accardo for assignment and purchased the contract of Chris Seddon from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers traded two players to be named to the Chicago Cubs for Jeff Baker.  Placed Ryan Raburn on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 1, and recalled Danny Worth from Toledo.  Optioned Worth to Toledo.  Released Fu-Te Ni from the Toledo roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals released Yuniesky Betancourt and purchased the contract of Tony Abreu from Omaha.

 

The Minnesota Twins traded Danny Valencia to the Boston Red Sox for Jeremias Pineda and assigned Pineda to Fort Myers in the Gulf Coast League.  Recalled Tsuyoshi Nishioka from Rochester.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed A.J. Griffin on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Michael Taylor to Sacramento.  Recalled Pedro Figueroa and Evan Scribner from Sacramento.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays designated Jesse Chavez for assignment and purchased the contract of Chad Jenkins from Las Vegas.

 

 

Aug. 4

The Baltimore Orioles outrighted Endy Chavez to Norfolk and purchased the contract of Nate McLouth from Norfolk.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Vinny Rottino to Columbus and reactivated Travis Hafner.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Brett Cecil to Las Vegas and designated Drew Carpenter for assignment.  Recalled Adeiny Hechavarria and Jesse Chavez from Las Vegas.

 

 

Aug. 3

The Boston Red Sox traded Garrett Mock to the Houston Astros for future considerations.

 

The Chicago White Sox sent Chris Devenski to the Houston Astros as the player to be named in the July 21, 2012 Brett Myers trade.  Signed DeWayne Wise to a AAA contract.

 

The Cleveland Indians designated Johnny Damon for assignment and recalled Ezequiel Carrera from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers outrighted Don Kelly to Toledo reactivated Andy Dirks.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Kurt Suzuki and cash considerations to the Washington Nationals for David Freitas and assigned Freitas to Stockton.  Acquired Pat Neshek from the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations and added him to the 25-man roster.  Placed Seth Smith on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Evan Scribner to Sacramento. .  Recalled Derek Norris and Michael Taylor from Sacramento.

 

 

Aug. 2

The Chicago White Sox released Dallas McPherson from the Charlotte roster.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Garrett Richards to Salt Lake and recalled David Carpenter from Salt Lake.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Brandon Hicks and Jim Miller to Sacramento.  Recalled Adam Rosales from Sacramento and purchased the contract of Dan Straily from Sacramento.

 

 

Aug. 1

The Boston Red Sox placed Daniel Nava on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Clayton Mortenson to Pawtucket.  Recalled Ryan Lavarnway from Pawtucket and activated Craig Breslow.

 

The Chicago White Sox reactivated Brent Morel and optioned him to Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians designated Derek Lowe for assignment and placed Travis Hafner on the paternity-leave list.  Recalled Vinny Rottino and Corey Kluber from Columbus.

 

The New York Yankees released Colin Curtis and Jack Cust from the Scranton roster.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Josh Lueke to Durham and recalled Will Rhymes from Durham, effective Aug. 4.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Brandon Snyder to Round Rock and purchased the contract of Mike Olt from Frisco, effective Aug. 2.  Transferred Colby Lewis from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

July 31

The Baltimore Orioles placed Jim Thome on the 15-day disabled list and reactivated Robert Andino.

 

The Boston Red Sox traded Scott Podsednik and Matt Albers to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Craig Breslow.  Placed Ryan Sweeney on the 15-day disabled list.  Recalled Ryan Kalish and Clayton Mortenson from Pawtucket.  Reactivated Chris Carpenter and optioned him to Pawtucket.

 

The Kansas City Royals traded Jonathan Broxton to the Cincinnati Reds for Donnie Joseph and J.C. Sulbaran.  Recalled Jeremy Jeffress from Omaha, effective Aug. 1.

 

The Boston Red Sox traded Lars Anderson to the Cleveland Indians for Steven Wright and assigned Wright to Portland.

 

The Cleveland Indians traded Steven Wright to the Boston Red Sox for Lars Anderson and optioned Anderson to Columbus.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Scott Downs on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 28, and recalled Hisanori Takahashi from Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees traded Chad Qualls to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Casey McGehee and cash considerations.  Optioned Ramiro Pena to Scranton and reactivated Joba Chamberlain.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Brandon League to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Logan Bawcom and Leon Landry.  Optioned Bawcom to Jackson and Landry to High Desert.  Traded Steve Delabar to the Toronto Blue Jays for Eric Thames and recalled Thames from Tacoma.  Optioned Carlos Peguero to Tacoma.  Recalled Stephen Pryor from Tacoma and purchased the contract of Carter Capps from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Brooks Conrad to Durham and recalled Josh Lueke from Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers traded Christian Villanueva and Kyle Hendricks to the Chicago Cubs for Ryan Dempster.  Traded Jacob Brigham and a player to be named or cash considerations to the Chicago Cubs for Geovany Soto and cash considerations.   Optioned Martin Perez to Round Rock, effective Aug.1, and designated Yorvit Torrealba for assignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Travis Snider to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Brad Lincoln.  Traded Eric Thames to the Seattle Mariners for Steve Delabar.  Optioned Joel Carreno and Evan Crawford to Las Vegas and recalled Moises Sierra from Las Vegas.

 

 

July 30

The Texas Rangers optioned Leonys Martin to Round Rock and reactivated Mitch Moreland.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Adam Lind on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 26, and recalled David Cooper from Las Vegas.

 

 

July 29

The Detroit Tigers reactivated Drew Smyly and optioned him to Toledo.

 

 

July 28

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Miguel Socolovich to Norfolk and purchased the contract of Lew Ford from Norfolk.  Lost Steve Pearce to the Houston Astros on waivers.

 

The Chicago White Sox traded Eduardo Escobar and Pedro Hernandez to the Minnesota Twins for Francisco Liriano.  Optioned Hector Santiago to Charlotte, effective July 30, and purchased the contract of Ray Olmedo from Charlotte.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned John Hester to Salt Lake and reactivated Chris Iannetta.

 

The Minnesota Twins traded Francisco Liriano to the Chicago White Sox for Eduardo Escobar and Pedro Hernandez.  Optioned both Escobar and Hernandez to Rochester.  Recalled Jeff Manship from Rochester.  Transferred P.J. Walters from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Fautino De Los Santos to the Milwaukee Brewers for George Kottaras.  Optioned Derek Norris to Sacramento, effective July 30.

 

 

July 27

The Baltimore Orioles outrighted Dana Eveland to Norfolk and recalled Miguel Socolovich from Norfolk.

 

The Los Angeles Angles traded Jean Segura, Johnny Hellweg and Ariel Pena to the Milwaukee Brewers from Zack Greinke.  Placed Erick Aybar on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 22,  and optioned Hisanori Takahashi to Salt Lake.  Reactivated Vernon Wells and recalled Andrew Romine from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Trevor Plouffe on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 20, and recalled Danny Valencia from Rochester.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays sold the contract of Brandon Allen to Japan.

 

 

July 26

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Steve Tolleson to Norfolk and purchased the contract of Dana Eveland from Norfolk.

 

The Los Angeles Angels released Trevor Bell from the Salt Lake roster.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Anthony Swarzak on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 25, and purchased the contract of Luis Perdomo from Rochester.  Transferred Carl Pavano from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics released Chris Ray from the Sacramento roster.

 

 

July 25

The New York Yankees placed Alex Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Ramiro Pena from Scranton.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed J.P. Arencibia on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Chad Beck to Las Vegas.  Recalled Joel Carreno and Evan Crawford from Las Vegas.

 

 

July 24

The Boston Red Sox traded Brent Lillibridge to the Cleveland Indians for Jose De La Torre and assigned De La Torre to Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians traded Jose De La Torre to the Boston Red Sox for Brent Lillibridge.  Outrighted Aaron Cunningham to Columbus.  Transferred Lonnie Chisenhall from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Chris Parmelee to Rochester and reactivated Justin Morneau.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Justin Smoak to Tacoma and reactivated Mike Carp.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays traded Tyler Bortnick to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Ryan Roberts and released Hideki Matsui.  Transferred Evan Longoria from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

July 23

The Detroit Tigers traded Jacob Turner, Rob Brantly and Brian Flynn to the Miami Marlins for Omar Infante and Anibal Sanchez.  Optioned Danny Worth to Toledo, effective July 24 and outrighted Kelvin De La Cruz to Toledo.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned David Carpenter to Salt Lake and recalled Jean Segura from Arkansas.  Acquired Barry Enright from the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named or cash considerations and optioned Enright to Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees traded D.J. Mitchell, Danny Farquhar and cash considerations to the Seattle Mariners for Ichiro Suzuki.  Released DeWayne Wise.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Ichiro Suzuki to the New York Yankees for D.J. Mitchell, Danny Farquhar and cash considerations.  Optioned Mitchell to Tacoma and Farquhar to Jackson.  Recalled Trayvon Robinson from Tacoma, effective July 24.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Brandon Gomes to Durham and reactivated Sam Fuld, effective July 24.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Colby Lewis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 19, and recalled Martin Perez from Round Rock.

 

 

July 22

The Chicago White Sox optioned Donnie Veal to Charlotte and reactivated Gavin Floyd, effective July 23.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Cesar Ramos to Durham and recalled Brandon Gomes from Durham.

 

 

July 21

The Chicago White Sox traded Blair Walters, Matt Heidenreich and a player to be named to the Houston Astros for Brett Myers and cash considerations.  Optioned Dylan Axelrod and Brian Omogrosso to Charlotte and reactivated Jesse Crain.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed J.C. Romero to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Kole Calhoun to Salt Lake and reactivated Dan Haren.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Justin Morneau on the paternity-leave list and recalled Chris Parmelee from Rochester.

 

The Seattle Mariners reactivated Stephen Pryor and optioned him to Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Luke Scott on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Cesar Ramos from Durham.

 

 

 

July 20

The Baltimore Orioles acquired Omar Quintanilla from the New York Mets for future considerations.  Designated Steve Pearce for assignment, effective July 21.  Lost Brad Bergesen to the Arizona Diamondbacks on waivers.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Scott Barnes to Columbus and purchased the contract of Cody Allen from Columbus.

 

The Kansas City Royals traded Jonathan Sanchez to the Colorado Rockies for Jeremy Guthrie.  Optioned Francisley Bueno to Omaha, effective July 21.

 

The Los Angeles Angels announced that Eric Hurley had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Salt Lake.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Cliff Pennington on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Eric Sogard from Sacramento.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Ben Francisco, Francisco Cordero, Joe Musgrove, Carlos Perez, David Rollins, Asher Wojciechowski and a player to be named to the Houston Astros for Brandon Lyon, J.A. Happ and David Carpenter.  Optioned Carpenter to Las Vegas.  Placed Jason Frasor on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 17, and recalled Travis Snider from Las Vegas.  Transferred Robert Coello from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

July 19

The Boston Red Sox optioned Mauro Gomez to Pawtucket and reactivated Dustin Pedroia.  Traded Justin Germano to the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Pedro Hernandez to Charlotte and recalled Donnie Veal from Charlotte.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Vin Mazzaro to Omaha and recalled Will Smith from Omaha.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Sam Dyson to Las Vegas and recalled Yan Gomes from Las Vegas.  Signed Chorye Spoone to a AAA contract.

 

 

July 18

The Baltimore Orioles designated Brad Bergesen for assignment and recalled Tommy Hunter from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed David Ortiz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 17, and recalled Mauro Gomez from Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Jhan Marinez to Charlotte and recalled Pedro Hernandez from Charlotte.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Ryan Verdugo to Omaha and recalled Francisley Bueno from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed Trevor Crowe to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees optioned D.J. Mitchell to Scranton and recalled David Phelps from Scranton.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Charlie Furbush on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Steve Delabar from Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Martin Perez to Round Rock and reactivated Colby Lewis.

 

 

July 17

The Baltimore Orioles placed Robert Andino on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Miguel Socolovich to Norfolk.  Recalled Zack Britton from Norfolk and purchased the contract of Brad Bergesen from Norfolk.  Transferred Nick Johnson from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Gavin Floyd on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 8, and reactivated Philip Humber.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Luis Marte to Toledo and recalled Jacob Turner from Toledo.  Released Ryan Strieby from the Toledo roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals designated Jonathan Sanchez for assignment and optioned Jason Bourgeois to Omaha.  Recalled Vin Mazzaro and Ryan Verdugo from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Andrew Romine to Salt Lake and recalled Garrett Richards from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Matt Capps on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Nick Blackburn from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees outrighted Darnell McDonald to Scranton and reactivated C.C. Sabathia.

 

The Oakland Athletics reactivated Collin Cowgill and optioned him to Sacramento.  Released Luke Hughes from the Sacramento roster.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Steve Delabar to Tacoma and recalled Blake Beavan from Tacoma.  Transferred Franklin Gutierrez from the seven-day to the 15-day disabled list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Will Rhymes to Durham and reactivated Matt Joyce.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Jose Bautista on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Anthony Gose from Las Vegas.  Transferred Brandon Morrow from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

July 16

The Boston Red Sox designated Brent Lillibridge for assignment and reactivated Carl Crawford.  Released Chorye Spoone from the Pawtucket roster.

 

The Cleveland Indians released Trevor Crowe from the Columbus roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals reactivated Manny Pina and optioned him to Northwest Arkansas.  Transferred Felipe Paulino from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Rangers reactivated Alexi Ogando.

 

 

July 15

The Baltimore Orioles placed Jason Hammel on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Steve Johnson from Norfolk.  Optioned Johnson to Norfolk recalled Chris Tillman from Norfolk, effective July 16.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Scott Atchison on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 14, recalled Junichi Tazawa from Pawtucket.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Jordan Walden on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 9, and recalled Kole Calhoun from Salt Lake.

 

The Oakland Athletics released Eric Threets from the Sacramento roster.

 

 

July 14

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Ronny Paulino to Norfolk and outrighted Dana Eveland to Norfolk.  Reactivated Taylor Teagarden and purchased the contract of Miguel Socolovich from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Mauro Gomez to Pawtucket and reactivated Clay Buchholz.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Drew Smyly on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 7, and recalled Luis Marte from Toledo.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Yoshinori Tateyama to Round Rock and recalled Luis Martinez from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Jesse Chavez to Las Vegas and recalled Chad Beck from Las Vegas.

 

 

July 13

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Xavier Avery to Norfolk.  Reactivated Taylor Teagarden and Endy Chavez.

 

The Boston Red Sox designated Justin Germano for assignment and reactivated Jacoby Ellsbury.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Irving Falu and Nate Adcock to Omaha.  Reactivated Chris Getz and Lorenzo Cain.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Brad Mills to Salt Lake and reactivated Jerome Williams.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Kyle Waldrop to Rochester and reactivated Matt Capps.

 

The New York Yankees signed Kosuke Fukodome to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed Chris Ray to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed David Pauley to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Luis Perez on the 60-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Aaron Loup from New Hampshire.

 

 

July 12

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Edwin Encarnacion to a three-year contract extension running through 2015 with a club option for 2016.

 

 

July 11

The Chicago White Sox traded Osvaldo Martinez to the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays released Jeff Salazar from the Durham roster.

 

 

July 9

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Joe Mahoney to Norfolk and reactivated Nick Markakis, effective July 13.  Released J.C. Romero from the Norfolk roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Chris Jakubauskas to a AAA contract.

 

 

July 8

The Chicago White Sox optioned Deunte Heath to Charlotte and recalled Jhan Marinez from Charlotte, effective July 13.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Jose Ortega to Toledo and recalled Danny Worth from Toledo, effective July 13.

 

The Los Angeles Angles optioned Eric Hurley to Salt Lake and recalled Brad Mills from Salt Lake.

 

 

July 7

The Boston Red Sox optioned Ryan Kalish to Pawtucket and reactivated Ryan Sweeney.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Nick Hagadone on the disqualified list and recalled Scott Barnes from Columbus, effective July 8.  Released Chris Ray from the Columbus roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals claimed Adam Moore off waivers from the Seattle Mariners and optioned him to Omaha.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Justin Grimm to Frisco and reactivated Derek Holland.

 

 

July 6

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Jake Arrieta to Norfolk and recalled Steve Tolleson from Norfolk, effective July 7.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Dustin Pedroia on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 4, and purchased the contract of Pedro Ciriaco from Pawtucket.  Transferred Rich Hill from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.  Reactivated Scott Podsednik and optioned him to Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox claimed Daniel Moskos off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and optioned him to Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Jason Donald to Columbus and reactivated Shelley Duncan.

 

 

July 5

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Chris Tillman to Norfolk and recalled Joe Mahoney from Norfolk.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Dan Haren on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 4, and optioned Garrett Richards to Salt Lake.  Recalled Kevin Jepsen and Eric Hurley from Salt Lake, Hurley effective July 6.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Chris Parmelee to Rochester and purchased the contract of Sam Deduno from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees optioned David Phelps to Scranton and added Darnell McDonald to the 25-man roster.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Hector Noesi to Tacoma and recalled Carlos Peguero from Tacoma.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays released Jamie Moyer from the Las Vegas roster.

 

 

July 4

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Steve Johnson to Norfolk and recalled Chris Tillman from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Clayton Mortenson to Pawtucket and purchased the contract of Justin Germano from Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Jesse Crain on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 24, and recalled Deunte Crain from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Shelley Duncan on the paternity-leave list and reactivated Travis Hafner.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Vin Mazzaro to Omaha and outrighted Mitch Maier to Omaha.  Recalled Nate Adcock and Louis Coleman from Omaha.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Nick Blackburn to Rochester and purchased the contract of Casey Fien from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees claimed Darnell McDonald off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.  Lost Chris Schwinden to the New York Mets on waivers.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Scott Richmond to Las Vegas and purchased the contract of Sam Dyson from New Hampshire, effective July 5.

 

 

July 3

The Baltimore Orioles placed Brian Roberts on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 2, and recalled Xavier Avery from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Daisuke Matsuzaka on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Mauro Gomez from Pawtucket.  Reactivated and released Bobby Jenks.

 

The Chicago White Sox announced that Will Ohman had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Charlotte.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Liam Hendriks to Rochester and recalled Cole DeVries from Rochester

 

The Oakland Athletics released Brian Fuentes and reactivated Bartolo Colon.

 

 

July 2

The Baltimore Orioles placed Dontrelle Willis on the voluntary-retired list.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Danny Worth and Luis Marte to Toledo.  Recalled Jose Ortega from Toledo and purchased the contract of Darin Downs from Toledo, effective July 3.  Outrighted Matt Young to Toledo.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays released Jhonny Nunez from the Durham roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that David Pauley had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Las Vegas.  Purchased the contract of Drew Carpenter from Las Vegas.

 

 

July 1

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Xavier Avery and Brian Matusz to Norfolk.  Recalled Miguel Gonzalez and Steve Johnson from Norfolk.

 

The New York Yankees acquired Chad Qualls from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations and optioned Cory Wade to Scranton.  Released Matt Antonelli from the Scranton roster.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Erasmo Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Josh Kinney from Tacoma.  Outrighted Adam Moore to Tacoma.

 

 

June 30

The Baltimore Orioles traded Kyle Simon and Gabriel Lino to the Philadelphia Phillies for Jim Thome.  Optioned Tommy Hunter to Norfolk and outrighted Zach Phillips to Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox designated Darnell McDonald for assignment and reactivated Josh Beckett.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Lonnie Chisenhall on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Jason Donald from Columbus.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Adam Warren to Scranton and recalled D.J. Mitchell from Scranton.

 

 

June 29

The Chicago White Sox placed Brian Bruney on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 25, and purchased the contract of Brian Omogrosso from Charlotte.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Ryan Doumit to a two-year contract extension running through 2014.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Ryota Igarashi to Scranton and recalled David Phelps from Scranton.  Outrighted Danny Farquhar to Scranton and claimed Chris Schwinden off waivers from the Cleveland Indians.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Tyson Ross to Sacramento and recalled Chris Carter from Sacramento.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Franklin Gutierrez on the seven-day disabled list and recalled Steve Delabar from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Brandon Gomes and Cesar Ramos to Durham.  Reactivated Jeremy Hellickson and Kyle Farnsworth, effective June 30.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Mark Lowe on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Yoshinori Tateyama from Round Rock.

 

 

June 28

The Baltimore Orioles placed Nick Johnson on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Xavier Avery from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox signed Andy LaRoche to a AAA contract.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Scott Barnes to Columbus and recalled Zach McAllister from Columbus.

 

The New York Yankees released Adam Miller from the Scranton roster.

 

 

June 27

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Steven Tolleson to Norfolk and reactivated Matt Lindstrom. 

 

The Chicago White Sox designated Will Ohman for assignment and purchased the contract of Leyson Septimo from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians claimed Vinny Rottino off waivers from the New York Mets and optioned him to Columbus.  Outrighted Chris Schwinden to Columbus.

 

The Kansas City Royals released Humberto Quintero and optioned Francisley Bueno to Omaha.  Recalled Jason Bourgeois and Everett Teaford from Omaha.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Jeff Manship to Rochester and recalled Kyle Waldrop from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees placed Andy Pettitte on the 60-day disabled list.  Place C.C. Sabathia on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 25.  Recalled Ryota Igarashi from Scranton and purchased the contract of Adam Warren from Scranton, effective June 28.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Chris Archer to Durham and reactivated Luke Scott.

 

 

June 26

The Cleveland Indians released Andy LaRoche from the Columbus roster.

 

The New York Yankees claimed Danny Farquhar off waivers from the Oakland Athletics and optioned him to Trenton.  Transferred Brett Gardner from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Colby Lewis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 24, and recalled Martin Perez from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Robert Coello to Las Vegas and purchased the contract of Scott Richmond from Las Vegas.  Transferred Drew Hutchison from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

June 25

The Baltimore Orioles released Miguel Tejada from the Norfolk roster.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Jeanmar Gomez to Columbus and recalled Scott Barnes from Columbus.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Matt Capps on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Tyler Robertson from Rochester.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Jamie Moyer to a AAA contract.

 

 

June 24

The Boston Red Sox traded Kevin Youkilis and cash considerations to the Chicago White Sox for Brent Lillibridge and Zach Stewart.  Optioned Stewart to Pawtucket.  Placed Clay Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 20, and reactivated Aaron Cook.  Outrighted Oscar Tejeda to Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox traded Brent Lillibridge and Zach Stewart to the Boston Red Sox for Kevin Youkilis and cash considerations.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Jacob Turner to Toledo and reactivated Drew Smyly.

 

The Los Angeles Angels reactivated Ryan Langerhans and outrighted him to Salt Lake.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 20, and optioned Eric Sogard to Sacramento.  Recalled Evan Scribner from Sacramento and purchased the contract of A.J. Griffin from Sacramento.  Outrighted Danny Farquhar to Sacramento.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays lost Drew Sutton to the Pittsburgh Pirates on waivers.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned David Cooper and Mike McCoy to Las Vegas.  Reactivated Ben Francisco and purchased the contract of Adam Lind from Las Vegas.  Transferred Sergio Santos from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

June 23 

The Baltimore Orioles released Jamie Moyer from the Norfolk roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals outrighted Roman Colon to Omaha and purchased the contract of Francisley Bueno from Omaha.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Bartolo Colon and Collin Cowgill on the 15-day disabled list, Colon retroactive to June 18.  Recalled Brandon Hicks and Tyson Ross from Sacramento.

 

 

 

June 22

The Boston Red Sox reactivated Jason Repko and optioned him to Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Philip Humber on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 17, and purchased the contract of Brian Bruney from Charlotte.  Reactivated Kosuke Fukodome and released him.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Tommy Hottovy to Omaha and reactivated Salvador Perez.  Transferred Lorenzo Cain from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Matt Joyce on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 20, optioned Rich Thompson to Durham and designated Drew Sutton for assignment.  Reactivated Jeff Keppinger and recalled Brandon Gomes from Durham.  The Tampa Bay Rays claimed Brooks Conrad off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Mitch Moreland on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 20, and purchased the contract of Roy Oswalt from Round Rock.  Lost Mark Hamburger to the San Diego Padres on waivers.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays reactivated Alan Farina and optioned him to Dunedin.  Transferred Kyle Drabek from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

June 21

The Cleveland Indians traded Beau Mills to the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Bryan Holaday to Toledo and reactivated Alex Avila.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Josh Donaldson and Pedro Figueroa to Sacramento.  Reactivated Jordan Norberto recalled Derek Norris from Sacramento.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Joel Carreno to Las Vegas and claimed David Pauley off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.  Acquired Sean O'Sullivan from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations and assigned him to Las Vegas.

 

 

June 20

The Detroit Tigers optioned Luke Putkonen to Toledo and recalled Jacob Turner from Toledo, effective June 21.  Released Jeff Frazier and Eric Patterson from the Toledo roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Louis Coleman to Omaha and recalled Irving Falu from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Jerome Williams on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 19, and reactivated Jered Weaver.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Yan Gomes to Las Vegas and recalled Joel Carreno from Las Vegas. 

 

 

June 19

The Boston Red Sox placed Scott Podsednik on the 15-day disabled list and reactivated Cody Ross.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Zach Stewart to Charlotte and recalled Dylan Axelrod from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Thad Weber to Toledo and reactivated Octavio Dotel.  Sold the contract of Brad Eldred to Japan.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Jeremy Hellickson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 15, and recalled Chris Archer from Durham, effective June 20.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Willie Eyre to a AAA contract.

 

 

June 18

The Kansas City Royals placed Chris Getz on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Nate Adcock to Omaha.  Recalled Louis Coleman and Tommy Hottovy from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angles designated David Pauley for assignment and recalled Andrew Romine from Salt Lake.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Evan Crawford to Las Vegas and recalled Jesse Chavez from Las Vegas.

 

 

June 17

The Boston Red Sox placed Ryan Sweeney on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Ryan Kalish from Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians released Hector Ambriz from the Columbus roster.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Hank Conger to Salt Lake and reactivated Bobby Wilson, effective June 18.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Tyson Ross to Sacramento and recalled Pedro Figueroa from Sacramento.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Brandon Gomez to Durham and recalled Rich Thompson from Durham, effective June 18.

 

 

June 16

The Boston Red Sox placed Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 12, and recalled Clayton Mortenson from Pawtucket.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Adam Rosales and Evan Scribner to Sacramento.  Recalled Eric Sogard and Tyson Ross from Sacramento.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Steve Delabar to Tacoma and purchased the contract of Oliver Perez from Tacoma.  Outrighted Chih-Hsien Chiang to Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Yoshinori Tateyama to Round Rock and purchased the contract of Justin Grimm from Frisco.  Transferred Neftali Feliz from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Drew Hutchison on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Robert Coello from Las Vegas.

 

 

June 15

The Cleveland Indians optioned Scott Barnes to Columbus and reactivated Jack Hannahan.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Matt Young and Casey Crosby to Toledo.  Reactivated Doug Fister and recalled Thad Weber from Toledo, effective June 16.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Lester Oliveros to Rochester and recalled Liam Hendriks from Rochester, effective June 16.

 

The Oakland Athletics released Manny Ramirez from the Sacramento roster.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Koji Uehara on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 10, and recalled Leonys Martin from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Kyle Drabek on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 14, and recalled Brett Cecil from Las Vegas.

 

 

June 14

The Baltimore Orioles placed Endy Chavez on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Steven Tolleson from Norfolk.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Drew Smyly on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Ryan Raburn from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Clint Robinson to Omaha and recalled Roman Colon from Omaha.  Transferred Danny Duffy from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed P.J. Walters on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Lester Oliveros from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees optioned David Phelps to Scranton and reactivated David Robertson, effective June 15.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Luke Scott on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 9, and recalled Brandon Gomes from Durham, effective June 14.

 

 

June 13

The Chicago White Sox released Terry Doyle from the Charlotte roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Louis Coleman to Omaha and reactivated Jonathan Sanchez.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Mike Carp and Stephen Pryor on the 15-day disabled list.  Optioned Alex Liddi and Blake Beavan to Tacoma.  Reactivated Franklin Gutierrez.  Recalled Casper Wells, Steve Delabar and Erasmo Ramirez from Tacoma.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Brandon Morrow on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 12, and recalled Yan Gomes from Las Vegas.

 

 

June 12

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Steven Tolleson to Norfolk and reactivated Brian Roberts.  Transferred Nolan Reimold from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Cleveland Indians acquired Esmil Rogers from the Colorado Rockies for cash considerations and optioned Matt LaPorta to Columbus, effective June 13.  Outrighted Luke Carlin to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Octavio Dotel on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 3, and recalled Luke Putkonen from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Johnny Giavotella to Omaha and reactivated Chris Getz.  Reactivated Everett Teaford and optioned him to Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Kole Calhoun to Salt Lake and purchased the contract of David Pauley from Salt Lake.  Transferred Vernon Wells from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Alexi Ogando on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 11, and recalled Michael Kirkman from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays released Vladimir Guerrero from the Las Vegas roster.

 

 

June 11

The Baltimore Orioles released Willie Eyre from the Norfolk roster.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Hernan Perez to Lakeland and reactivated Jhonny Peralta, effective June 12.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Yan Gomes and Chad Beck to Las Vegas.  Recalled Evan Crawford and Aaron Laffey from Las Vegas.

 

 

June 10

The Boston Red Sox placed Rich Hill on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 9, and recalled Mark Melancon from Pawtucket.

 

The Kansas City Royals sent D'Andre Toney to the Houston Astros as the player to be named in the March 20, 2012 Jason Bourgeois trade.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Ryota Igarashi to Scranton and reactivated Freddy Garcia.

 

 

June 9

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Miguel Gonzalez to Norfolk and recalled Tommy Hunter from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox reactivated Ryan Kalish and optioned him to Pawtucket.  Transferred Jason Repko from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Jhonny Peralta on the paternity-leave list and optioned Jose Ortega to Toledo.  Reactivated Austin Jackson and recalled Hernan Perez from Lakeland.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Felipe Paulino on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 7, and recalled Nate Adcock from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Bobby Cassevah to Salt Lake and reactivated LaTroy Hawkins.

 

The Oakland Athletics claimed Danny Farquhar off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and optioned him to Sacramento.  Transferred Andrew Carignan from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

June 8

The Boston Red Sox released Marlon Byrd and reactivated Daisuke Matsuzaka, effective June 9.

 

 

June 7

The Chicago White Sox placed Kosuke Fukodome on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 4, and purchased the contract of Jordan Danks from Charlotte.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Ryan Verdugo to Omaha and recalled Clint Robinson from Omaha.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Cole DeVries to Rochester and recalled Chris Parmelee from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees placed Freddy Garcia on the bereavement list and recalled Ryota Igarashi from Scranton.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Derek Holland on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 6, and purchased the contract of Tanner Scheppers from Round Rock.  Lost John Gaub to the St. Louis Cardinals on waivers.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Robert Coello to Las Vegas and recalled Chad Beck from Las Vegas.

 

 

June 6

The Baltimore Orioles reactivated Zack Britton and optioned him to Norfolk.  Signed Jamie Moyer to a AAA contract.  Transferred Stuart Pomeranz from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Chicago White Sox outrighted Osvaldo Martinez to Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Luke Carlin to Columbus and reactivated Johnny Damon.  Claimed Chris Schwinden off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and optioned him to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Alex Avila on the 15-day disabled list and outrighted Omir Santos to Toledo.  Recalled Jose Ortega from Toledo and purchased the contract of Bryan Holaday from Toledo.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Andrew Carignan on the 15-day disabled list and outrighted Kila Ka'aihue to Sacramento.  Purchased the contracts of Brandon Moss and Evan Scribner from Sacramento.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays reactivated Brandon Allen and outrighted him to Durham.  Released Juan Miranda from the Durham roster.

 

 

June 5

The Baltimore Orioles signed Nate McLouth to a AAA contract.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Daniel Bard to Pawtucket and reactivated Darnell McDonald.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Juan Diaz to Columbus and reactivated Carlos Santana.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Will Smith to Omaha and recalled Ryan Verdugo from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Bobby Wilson on the seven-day disabled list and recalled Hank Conger from Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees signed Ricky Orta to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners released Sean Henn from the Tacoma roster.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Rich Thompson to Durham and reactivated Desmond Jennings.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Jesse Chavez to Las Vegas and recalled Yan Gomes from Las Vegas, effective June 6.  Traded Ruben Gotay to the Atlanta Braves to cash considerations.

 

 

June 4

The Minnesota Twins placed Carl Pavano on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 2, and reactivated Nick Blackburn.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Jordan Norberto on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 31, and recalled Sean Doolittle from Sacramento.  Released Jason Pridie from the Sacramento roster.

 

The Texas Rangers released Sean Green from the Round Rock roster.

 

 

June 3

The Baltimore Oriole added Steve Johnson to the 40-man roster and transferred Zack Britton from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Johnny Damon on the paternity-leave list and recalled Matt LaPorta from Columbus.

 

 

June 2

The Baltimore Orioles acquired Steve Pearce from the New York Yankees for cash considerations and outrighted Bill Hall to Norfolk.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Andy Dirks on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30, and purchased the contract of Matt Young from Toledo.  Transferred Daniel Schlereth from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Daric Barton to Sacramento and reactivated Brandon McCarthy.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Chris Schwinden off waivers from the New York Mets and assigned him to Las Vegas.  Outrighted Danny Farquhar to Las Vegas.

 

 

June 1

The Baltimore Orioles placed Nick Markakis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30, and purchased the contract of Bill Hall from Norfolk.  Transferred Brian Roberts from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Irving Falu to Omaha and reactivated Yuniesky Betancourt.

 

The Minnesota Twins reactivated Kyle Waldrop and optioned him to Rochester.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Steve Delabar to Tacoma and purchased the contract of Stephen Pryor from Tacoma.  Transferred George Sherrill from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

May 31

The Oakland Athletics optioned Tyson Ross to Sacramento and reactivated Yoenis Cespedes, effective June 1.

 

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Aaron Laffey to Las Vegas and purchased the contract of Robert Coello from Las Vegas.  Outrighted Adam Lind to Las Vegas.

 

 

May 30

The Cleveland Indians placed Travis Hafner on the 15-disabled list, retroactive to May 24, and recalled Scott Barnes from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Doug Fister on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 29, and optioned Ryan Raburn to Toledo.  Recalled Casey Crosby from Toledo, effective May 31, and purchased the contract of Omir Santos from Toledo.

 

 

May 29

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Xavier Avery and Tommy Hunter to Norfolk.  Reactivated Endy Chavez and purchased the contract of Miguel Gonzalez from Norfolk.

 

The Los Angeles Angles placed Jered Weaver on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Andrew Romine to Salt Lake.  Reactivated Torii Hunter and recalled Garrett Richards from Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees claimed Ryota Igarashi off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and assigned him to Scranton.  Transferred Brad Meyers from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Stephen Vogt to Durham and purchased the contract of Hideki Matsui from Durham.  Transferred Brandon Guyer from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Rangers signed free agent Roy Oswalt to a one-year contract and assigned him to Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Eric Thames to Las Vegas and recalled Mike McCoy from Las Vegas.

 

 

May 28

The Baltimore Orioles placed Stuart Pomeranz on the 15-day disabled list and reactivated Mark Reynolds.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Che-Hsuan Lin to Pawtucket and reactivated Ryan Sweeney.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Jack Hannahan on the 15-day disabled list and outrighted Jairo Asencio to Columbus.  Reactivated Josh Tomlin and recalled Lonnie Chisenhall from Columbus.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Nate Adcock to Omaha and recalled Vin Mazzaro from Omaha.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Anthony Recker to Sacramento and reactivated Brandon Inge.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Chris Gimenez to Durham and reactivated Jose Lobaton.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Chad Beck to Las Vegas and recalled Aaron Laffey from Las Vegas.

 

 

May 27

The Baltimore Orioles signed Adam Jones to a six-year contract extension running through 2018.

 

The Minnesota Twins outrighted Erik Komatsu to Rochester and recalled Jeff Manship from Rochester.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Graham Godfrey to Sacramento and recalled Andrew Carignan from Sacramento.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Yan Gomes to Las Vegas and outrighted Ryota Igarashi to Las Vegas.  Recalled Chad Beck from Las Vegas and purchased the contract of Jesse Chavez from Las Vegas.

 

 

May 26

The Cleveland Indians placed Carlos Santana on the seven-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Luke Carlin from Columbus.  Transferred Rafael Perez from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Ben Francisco on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, optioned Evan Crawford to Las Vegas.  Recalled David Cooper from Las Vegas and purchased the contract of Ryota Igarashi from Las Vegas.  Transferred Dustin McGowan from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

May 25

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Luis Exposito to Norfolk and outrighted Bill Hall to Norfolk.  Recalled Ronny Paulino and Stuart Pomeranz from Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed John Danks on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 20, and recalled Jose Quintana from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Zach McAllister to Columbus and recalled Juan Diaz from Akron.

 

The New York Yankees signed John Maine to a AAA contract.

 

 

May 24

The Baltimore Orioles signed J.C. Romero to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Austin Jackson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 17 and optioned Luke Putkonen to Toledo.  Reactivated Ryan Raburn and Luis Marte.

 

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted David Pauley to Salt Lake and recalled Andrew Romine from Salt Lake.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Casper Wells to Tacoma and reactivated Miguel Olivo.

 

The Texas Rangers claimed John Gaub off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays and optioned him to Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Paul Philips from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations and assigned him to Las Vegas.

 

 

May 23

The Detroit Tigers outrighted Collin Balester to Toledo and purchased the contract of Quintin Berry from Toledo.

 

 

May 22

The Boston Red Sox placed Cody Ross on the 15-day disabled list.  Placed Ryan Sweeney on the seven-day disabled list, retroactive to May 20.  Reactivated Kevin Youkilis.  Purchased the contract of Scott Podsednik from Pawtucket.  Transferred Daisuke Matsuzaka from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Chicago White Sox signed Orlando Hudson ton a one-year contract and placed Brent Morel on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 18.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Ryan Raburn on the bereavement list and recalled Danny Worth from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Chris Getz on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Will Smith from Omaha.  Transferred Blake Wood from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Minnesota Twins released Jason Marquis and purchased the contract of Cole DeVries from Rochester.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Pedro Figueroa to Sacramento and recalled Graham Godfrey from Sacramento.

 

 

May 21

The Los Angeles Angels placed Vernon Wells and Ryan Langerhans on the 15-day disabled list.  Recalled Bobby Cassevah from Salt Lake and purchased the contract of Kole Calhoun from Salt Lake.  Transferred Michael Kohn from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Eric Sogard to Sacramento and reactivated Coco Crisp.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Jeff Keppinger on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 19.  Acquired Drew Sutton from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named and added him to the 25-man roster.  Outrighted John Gaub to Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Neftali Feliz on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Yoshinori Tateyama from Round Rock.

 

 

May 20

The Boston Red Sox optioned Mauro Gomez to Pawtucket and recalled Che-Hsuan Lin from Pawtucket.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Brandon McCarthy on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 18, and recalled Jim Miller from Sacramento.

 

 

May 19

The Kansas City Royals placed Everett Teaford on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Nate Adcock from Omaha.

 

 

May 18

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Josh Lueke to Durham and recalled Alex Cobb from Durham.

 

 

May 17

The Chicago White Sox lost Eric Stults to the San Diego Padres on waivers.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Nate Adcock and Vin Mazzaro to Omaha.  Recalled Louis Coleman and Everett Teaford from Omaha.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Nick Blackburn on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Ben Revere from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees claimed Matt Antonelli off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and optioned him to Scranton.  Transferred Cesar Cabral from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 13, and recalled Adam Rosales from Sacramento.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Adam Lind to Las Vegas and purchased the contract of Yan Gomes from Las Vegas.

 

 

May 16

The Cleveland Indians released Robinson Tejeda from the Columbus roster.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Danny Worth to Toledo and recalled Brayan Villareal from Toledo.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Chris Parmelee to Rochester and reactivated Justin Morneau.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays traded Kyle Hudson to the Philadelphia Phillies for Rich Thompson and purchased Thompson's contract from Durham.  Placed Brandon Guyer on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 13.  Transferred Jeff Niemann from 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.  Signed Ryan Garko to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Trystan Magnuson to Dunedin.

 

 

May 15

The Chicago White Sox outrighted Eric Stults to Charlotte and reactivated Jesse Crain.

 

The Minnesota Twins released Aaron Bates from the Rochester roster.

 

The New York Yankees placed David Robertson on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Cody Eppley from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics claimed Travis Blackley off waivers from the San Francisco Giants and optioned Andrew Carignan to Sacramento, effective May 16.  Transferred Joey Devine from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Jeff Niemann on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Josh Lueke from Durham.

 

 

May 14

The Kansas City Royals placed Danny Duffy on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Nate Adcock from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Torii Hunter on the restricted list and purchased the contract of Ryan Langerhans from Salt Lake.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Desmond Jennings on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, and recalled Stephen Vogt from Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Joel Carreno to Las Vegas and recalled Evan Crawford from Las Vegas.

 

 

May 13

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Stuart Pomeranz to Norfolk and purchased the contract of Xavier Avery from Norfolk.  Outrighted Matt Antonelli to Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Darnell McDonald on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12, and purchased the contract of Mauro Gomez from Pawtucket.  Transferred Jacoby Ellsbury from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Cleveland Indians outrighted Dan Wheeler to Columbus and purchased the contract of Jeremy Accardo from Columbus.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Cody Eppley to Scranton and purchased the contract of Andy Pettitte from Scranton.  Transferred Mariano Rivera from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

May 12

The Baltimore Orioles placed Mark Reynolds on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Bill Hall from Norfolk.  Outrighted Brad Bergesen to Norfolk.  Acquired Mike Belifore from the Arizona Diamondbacks as the player to be named in the April 21 Josh Bell trade and assigned Belifore to Bowie.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Josh Tomlin on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Jason Donald to Columbus.  Recalled Zach McAllister from Columbus and purchased the contract of Jose Lopez from Columbus.  Outrighted Nick Weglarz to Columbus.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Nate Adcock to Omaha and reactivated Greg Holland.  Signed Doug Davis to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees claimed Justin Thomas off waivers from the Boston Red Sox and assigned him to Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Yoenis Cespedes on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 7, and recalled Josh Donaldson from Sacramento.

 

 

May 11

The Baltimore Orioles placed Matt Lindstrom on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Dana Eveland from Norfolk.  Outrighted Zelous Wheeler to Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox acquired Scott Podsednik from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations and assigned him to Pawtucket.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Chris Iannetta on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 9, and purchased the contract of John Hester from Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Eduardo Nunez to Scranton and reactivated Eric Chavez.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Michael Taylor and Jim Miller to Sacramento.  Recalled Collin Cowgill and Andrew Carignan from Sacramento.

 

 

May 10

The Baltimore Orioles placed Endy Chavez on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Tommy Hunter from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Clayton Mortensen to Pawtucket and purchased the contract of Daniel Nava from Pawtucket.. Outrighted Justin Thomas to Pawtucket and released John Maine from the Pawtucket roster.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Brandon Allen on the 15-day disabled list and removed Jeff Keppinger from the restricted list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Vladimir Guerrero to a AAA contract.

 

 

May 9

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Zach Phillips to Norfolk and purchased the contract of Steven Tolleson from Norfolk.  Transferred Taylor Teagarden from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Jonathan Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 8, and recalled Johnny Giavotella from Omaha.

           

The Minnesota Twins optioned Danny Valencia to Rochester and outrighted Matt Maloney to Rochester.  Recalled Darin Mastroianni and purchased the contract of P.J. Walters from Rochester.

 

 

May 8

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Jason Berken to Norfolk and recalled Zach Phillips from Norfolk.  Signed Miguel Tejada to a AAA contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Tommy Hottovy to Omaha and recalled Vin Mazzaro from Omaha.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Jeff Keppinger on the restricted list and recalled Brandon Guyer from Durham.

 

 

May 7

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Tommy Hunter to Norfolk and recalled Jason Berken from Norfolk.

 

The Detroit Tigers recalled Daniel Schlereth from Toledo and placed him on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 21.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed LaTroy Hawkins on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of David Pauley from Salt Lake.

 

 

May 6

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Ronny Paulino to Norfolk purchased the contract of Stuart Pomeranz from Norfolk.  Transferred

 

Tsuyoshi Wada from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Dylan Axelrod to Charlotte and purchased the contract of Eric Stults from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Brayan Villareal to Toledo and reactivated Doug Fister.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Aaron Cook on the 15-day disabled list and reactivated Andrew Miller.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Justin Morneau on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 1, and optioned Liam Hendriks to Rochester.  Recalled Scott Diamond from Rochester and purchased the contract of Brian Dozier from Rochester.

 

 

May 5

The Cleveland Indians acquired Loek Van Mil from the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations and optioned him to Akron.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Louis Coleman to Omaha and reactivated Felipe Paulino.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Erasmo Ramirez to Tacoma and recalled Shawn Kelly from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Brandon Gomes to Durham and recalled Cesar Ramos from Durham, effective May 6.

 

 

May 4

The Baltimore Orioles placed Nolan Reimold on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Luis Exposito from Norfolk.

 

The Detroit Tigers outrighted Brad Eldred to Toledo and reinstated Delmon Young.

 

The Minnesota Twins claimed Eric Komatsu off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals and outrighted Clete Thomas to Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees placed Mariano Rivera on the 15-day disabled list and optioned D.J. Mitchell to Scranton.  Recalled Cody Eppley from Scranton and purchased the contract of Dewayne Wise from Scranton.  Transferred Michale Pineda from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Coco Crisp on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 3, and recalled Michael Taylor from Sacramento.

 

The Texas Rangers acquired Ryan Spilborghs from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations and optioned him to Round Rock.

 

 

May 3

The Boston Red Sox optioned Jose Iglesias to Pawtucket and purchased the contract of Aaron Cook from Pawtucket.  Transferred Carl Crawford from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. 

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Yuniesky Betancourt on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 2, and purchased the contract of Irving Falu from Omaha.  Transferred Joakim Soria from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Los Angeles Angels traded Alexi Amarista and Donn Roach to the San Diego Padres for Ernesto Frieri.  Optioned Kevin Jepsen to Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees placed Eric Chavez on the seven-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Jayson Nix from Scranton.  Transferred Joba Chamberlain from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

May 2

The Boston Red Sox placed Kevin Youkilis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 29, and recalled Will Middlebrooks from Pawtucket.  Signed Mark Prior to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Evan Crawford to Las Vegas and recalled Joel Carreno from Las Vegas.

 

 

May 1

The Boston Red Sox optioned Lars Anderson and Junichi Tazawa to Pawtucket.  Recalled Jose Iglesias and Clayton Mortenson from Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians outrighted Jose Lopez to Columbus and activated Johnny Damon.

 

The Minnesota Twins outrighted Sean Burroughs to Rochester recalled Drew Butera from Rochester.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Miguel Olivo on the 15-day disabled list and reactivated Mike Carp.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Evan Longoria on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Will Rhymes from Durham.  Transferred Kyle Farnsworth from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

April 30

The Oakland Athletics signed Brandon Inge to a one-year contract and outrighted Luke Hughes to Sacramento.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Hideki Matsui to a AAA contract.

 

 

April 29

The New York Yankees optioned Cody Eppley to Scranton and recalled D.J. Mitchell from Scranton.

 

The Texas Rangers re-signed Justin Miller to a AAA contract.

 

 

April 28

The Detroit Tigers placed Delmon Young on the restricted list and recalled Danny Worth from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Everett Teaford to Omaha and recalled Nate Adcock from Omaha.

 

 

April 27

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Jason Berken to Norfolk and reactivated Robert Andino from the paternity-leave list.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Justin Thomas to Pawtucket and reactivated Rich Hill.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Jesse Crain on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 21, and recalled Dylan Axelrod from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Rafael Perez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 26, and recalled Nick Hagadone from Columbus.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Jason Bourgeois to Omaha and recalled Jarrod Dyson from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels released Bobby Abreu and recalled Mike Trout from Salt Lake.  Reactivated Bobby Cassevah and optioned him to Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Ben Revere to Rochester and reactivated Josh Willingham from the paternity-leave list, effective April 28.

 

 

April 26

The Detroit Tigers released Brandon Inge and optioned Thad Weber to Toledo.  Purchased the contracts of Brad Eldred and Luke Putkonen from Toledo.

 

 

April 25

The Detroit Tigers optioned Adam Wilk to Toledo and recalled Brayan Villareal from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Jeremy Jeffress to Omaha and purchased the contract of Tommy Hottovy from Omaha.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Josh Willingham on the paternity-leave list and recalled Ben Revere from Rochester.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Fautino De Los Santos to Sacramento and outrighted Rich Thomspon to Sacramento.  Recalled Jarrod Parker from Sacramento and purchased the contract of Jim Miller from Sacramento.

 

 

April 24

The Baltimore Orioles placed Robert Andino on the paternity-leave list and recalled Jason Berken from Norfolk.  Released Chris George from the Norfolk roster.

 

 

April 23

The Baltimore Orioles signed Bill Hall to a AAA contract.  Placed Dontrelle Willis on Norfolk's restricted list.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Nick Hagadone to Columbus and reactivated Asdrubal Cabrera from the bereavement list.

 

The Detroit Tigers transferred Al Alburquerque from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Boston Red Sox signed Mike Rivera to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed John Hester to AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers released Justin Miller from the Round Rock roster.

 

 

April 22

The Boston Red sox placed Jason Repko on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Lars Anderson from Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians reactivated David Huff and optioned him to Columbus.

 

The Oakland Athletics claimed Luke Hughes off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and optioned Josh Donaldson to Sacramento.  Transferred Dallas Braden from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Sergio Santos on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Evan Crawford from Las Vegas.

 

 

April 21

The Baltimore Orioles traded Josh Bell to the Arizona Diamondback for a player to be named.

 

The Boston Red Sox traded Michael Bowden and a player to be named to the Chicago Cubs for Marlon Byrd and cash considerations.  Outrighted Nate Spears to Pawtucket.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Daniel Schlereth to Toledo and purchased the contract of Thad Weber from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Greg Holland on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Jeremy Jeffress from Omaha.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Graham Godfrey to Sacramento and recalled Pedro Figueroa from Sacramento.

 

 

April 20

The Detroit Tigers acquired Zach Miner from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations and optioned him to Erie.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Chris Pettit to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Neil Wagner to Sacramento and claimed Rich Thompson off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Reid Brignac and Stephen Vogt to Durham.  Claimed Brandon Allen off waivers from the Oakland Athletics and reactivated B.J. Upton.  Transferred Robinson Chirinos from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

April 19

The Los Angeles Angels signed Erick Aybar to a four-year contract extension running through 2016.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Evan Crawford to Las Vegas and purchased the contract of Drew Hutchison from New Hampshire.  Transferred Jesse Litsch from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

April 18

The Boston Red Sox optioned Mark Melancon to Pawtucket and recalled Junichi Tazawa from Pawtucket.

 

The Minnesota Twins designated Luke Hughes for assignment and recalled Jason Marquis from New Britain.

 

The New York Yankees placed Brett Gardner on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Cody Eppley from Scranton.

 

 

April 17

The Baltimore Orioles claimed Luis Exposito off waivers from the Boston Red Sox and optioned him to Norfolk.  Released John Hester from the Norfolk roster and designated Josh Bell for assignment and released Winston Abreu from the Norfolk roster.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Asdrubal Cabrera on the bereavement list and recalled Nick Hagadone from Columbus.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Collin Cowgill and Andrew Carignan to Sacramento.  Recalled Tyson Ross and Neil Wagner from Sacramento.

 

 

April 16

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Alex Cobb to Durham and recalled Brandon Gomes from Durham.

 

 

April 15

The Boston Red Sox optioned Che-Hsuan Lin to Pawtucket and outrighted Michael Bowden to Pawtucket.  Recalled Nate Spears from Pawtucket and purchased the contract of Jason Repko from Pawtucket.  Designated Luis Exposito for assignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Jarrod Dyson to Omaha and recalled Louis Coleman from Omaha.

 

 

April 14

The Boston Red Sox placed Jacoby Ellsbury on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Che-Hsuan Lin from Pawtucket.

 

The Los Angeles Angels designated Rich Thompson for assignment and recalled Brad Mills from Salt Lake.  Optioned Mills to Salt Lake and reactivated Jerome Williams.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Ben Revere to Rochester and claimed Clete Thomas off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.  Transferred Scott Baker from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Jose Lobaton on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Dane De La Rosa to Durham.  Recalled Chris Gimenez and Alex Cobb from Durham.  Transferred Sam Fuld from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Rangers reactivated Yoshinori Tateyama and optioned him to Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Aaron Laffey to Las Vegas and reactivated Sergio Santos from the paternity-leave list, effective April 15.

 

 

April 13

The Cleveland Indians signed Tampa Bay Rays free agent Johnny Damon to a one-year contract and assigned him to extended spring training.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Danny Worth and Brayan Villareal to Toledo.  Reactivated Brandon Inge and recalled Adam Wilk from Toledo.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Alexi Amarista to Salt Lake and purchased the contract of David Carpenter from Salt Lake.  Transferred Jeremy Moore from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed George Sherrill on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 10, and recalled Charlie Furbush from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Josh Lueke to Durham and recalled Dane De La Rosa from Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Sergio Santos on the paternity-leave list and recalled Evan Crawford from Las Vegas.

 

 

April 12

The Detroit Tigers designated Clete Thomas for assignment and purchased the contract of Drew Smyly from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Lorenzo Cain on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Jarrod Dyson from Omaha.

 

 

April 11

The Baltimore Orioles signed Joel Pineiro to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners reactivated Adam Moore and optioned him to Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Ian Kinsler to a five-year contract extension running through 2017 with a club option for 2018.

 

 

April 10

The Chicago White Sox acquired Jose Castro from the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations and optioned him to Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Carlos Santana to a four-year contract extension running through 2016 with a club option for 2017.

 

 

April 9

The Oakland Athletics designated Brandon Allen for assignment and reactivated Daric Barton.

 

 

April 8

The Detroit Tigers placed Doug Fister on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Brayan Villareal from Toledo.

 

The New York Yankees lost Justin Maxwell to the Houston Astros on waivers.

 

The Texas Rangers released Mason Tobin from the Round Rock roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Joel Carreno to Las Vegas and purchased the contract of Aaron Laffey from Las Vegas.

 

 

April 5

The Baltimore Orioles added Ronny Paulino and Nick Johnson to the 25-man roster.

 

The Boston Red Sox added Scott Atchison, Vicente Padilla and Justin Thomas to the 25-man roster.

 

The Chicago White Sox added Nate Jones to the 25-man roster.

 

The Cleveland Indians added Jairo Asencio, Jose Lopez and Dan Wheeler to the 25-man roster.  Outrighted Thomas Neal to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Al Alburquerque and Luis Marte on the 15-day disabled list.  Recalled Duane Below from Toledo.  Sent non-roster player Drew Smyly to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Felipe Paulino, Joakim Soria and Blake Wood on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26.

 

The Los Angeles Angels added Jason Isringhausen and Kevin Jepsen to the 25-man roster.

 

The Minnesota Twins added Jared Burton and Sean Burroughs to the 25-man roster.

 

The New York Yankees recalled David Phelps from Scranton and added Clay Rapada to the 25-man roster.  Claimed Cody Eppley off waivers from the Texas Rangers and optioned him to Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics added Jordan Norberto to the 25-man roster.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Kyle Farnsworth on the 15-day disabled list.  Recalled Stephen Vogt and Josh Lueke from Durham.  Claimed John Gaub off waivers from the Chicago Cubs  and optioned him to Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers added Alberto Gonzalez and Robbie Ross to the 25-man roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled Joel Carreno from New Hampshire.  Added Omar Vizquel to the 25-man roster.

 

 

April 4

The Baltimore Orioles placed Taylor Teagarden and Tsuyoshi Wada on the 15-day disabled list, Teagarden retroactive to March 26 and Wada to March 28, and optioned Zach Phillips to Norfolk

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Ryan Kalish, Andrew Bailey and Chris Carpenter on the 60-day disabled list.  Placed Carl Crawford, Rich Hill, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Andrew Miller on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26.  Optioned Jason Repko and Nate Spears to Pawtucket.  Optioned Daniel Butler to Portland.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Grady Sizemore on the 60-day disabled list.  Placed David Huff on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30.  Signed Asdrubal Cabrera to a two-year contract extension running through 2013.  Released non-roster player Felix Pie.

 

The Kansas City Royals outrighted Sean O'Sullivan to Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angles placed Michael Kohn, Bobby Cassevah and Jerome Williams on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, and optioned Hank Conger to Salt Lake.  Sent non-roster players Jorge Cantu and Ryan Langerhans to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Scott Baker on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 27, and optioned Jason Marquis to New Britain.

 

The New York Yankees traded George Kontos to the San Francisco Giants for Chris Stewart.  Placed Austin Romine, Joba Chamberlain and Brad Meyers on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26.  Optioned Francisco Cervelli to Scranton and outrighted Justin Maxwell to Scranton.  Released non-roster player Bill Hall.  Signed Ramon Ortiz to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Tyson Ross to Sacramento.  Lost Cedric Hunter to the St. Louis Cardinals on waivers.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Carlos Peguero and Charlie Furbush to Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Robinson Chirinos and B.J. Upton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26.  Placed Sam Fuld on the 15-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Rangers place Yoshinori Tateyama on the 15-day disabled list and outrighted Cody Eppley to Round Rock.  Sent non-roster players Neal Cotts and Luis Hernandez to their minor league camp for reassignment.  Signed Aaron Heilman to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Jesse Litsch on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26.

 

 

April 3

The Baltimore Orioles lost Alfredo Simon to the Cincinnati Reds on waivers.  Outrighted Jai Miller to Norfolk.  Sent non-roster player Pat Neshek to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Brandon Inge on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30.

 

The Boston Red Sox sent non-roster players Aaron Cook and Ross Ohlendorf to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The New York Yankees released non-roster player Jorge Vazquez.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Daric Barton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 24.  Released non-roster player Edgar Gonzalez.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Shawn Kelly to Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays sent non-roster player Jeff Salazar to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Dustin McGowan on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26.  Optioned Brett Cecil to New Hampshire.  Lost Luis Valbuena to the Chicago Cubs on waivers.  Sent non-roster player Aaron Laffey to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

April 2

The Cleveland Indians released non-roster player Fred Lewis.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Adam Rosales to Sacramento.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Julio Borbon to Round Rock.

 

 

April 1

The Boston Red Sox optioned Ryan Lavarnway to Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians sent non-roster players Jeremy Accardo, Matt Pagnozzi, Gregorio Petit and Ryan Spilborghs and to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The New York Yankees signed Jason Bulger to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners released non-roster player Aaron Heilman.

 

 

March 31

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Chris Tillman to Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Dylan Axelrod to Charlotte.  Sent non-roster players Brian Bruney, Hector Gimenez, Ray Olmedo, Leyson Septimo and Eric Stults to their minor league camp for reassignment.  Signed Conor Jackson to a AAA contract.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Frank Hermann and Kevin Slowey to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Duane Below and Brayan Villareal to Toledo.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Trevor Bell and Garrett Richards to Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Scott Baker on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 27.  Sent non-roster players Brian Dinkelman, Brian Dozier, Casey Fien and J.R. Towles to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The New York Yankees placed Michael Pineda and Cesar Cabral on the 15-day disabled list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Kyle Hudson from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations and assigned him to Durham.  Sent non-roster players Jose Feliciano and Will Rhymes to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Michael Kirkman to Round Rock.

 

 

March 30

The Baltimore Orioles signed Jamie Hoffman to a AAA contract.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Anthony Ranaudo and Bryce Brentz to Portland.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Russ Canzler and Nick Hagadone to Columbus.  Sent non-roster players Luke Carlin, Andy LaRoche, Matt Pagnozzi, Gregorio Petit, Felix Pie, Chris Ray and Chris Seddon to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Detroit Tigers sent non-roster player Omir Santos to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Alex Gordon to a four-year contract extension running through 2015 with a club option for 2016.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Mike Trout and Brad Mills to Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins acquired Matt Rizzotti from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations and optioned him to Rochester.  Placed Kyle Waldrop on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26.  Optioned Drew Butera to Rochester.  Sent non-roster player Michael Hollimon to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The New York Yankees outrighted Craig Tatum to Scranton.  Sent non-roster player Russell Branyan to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Matt Bush on the restricted list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Ryota Igarashi from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations and assigned him to Las Vegas.

 

 

March 29

The Baltimore Orioles claimed Zelous Wheeler off waivers from the Atlanta Braves and optioned him to Norfolk.  Outrighted Dana Eveland to Norfolk.

 

The Cleveland Indians announced that Rick VandenHurk had field for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Columbus.  Acquired Jairo Asencio from the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Andrew Oliver to Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Louis Coleman and Jeremy Jeffress to Omaha.  Sent non-roster players Francisco Bueno, Tommy Hottovy, Kevin Kouzmanoff and Max Ramirez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Los Angeles Angels sent non-roster player Francisco Rodriguez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Mike Carp on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Carlos Peguero from Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers released non-roster player Brad Hawpe.

 

 

March 28

The Cleveland Indians sent non-roster player Fred Lewis to their minor league camp for reassignment.  Released Cristian Guzman from the Columbus roster.

 

The New York Yankees claimed Craig Tatum off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks and optioned him to Scranton.  Signed Jack Cust to a AAA contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Brandon Gomes to Durham and sent non-roster player Chris Gimenez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Mike McCoy to Las Vegas.

 

 

March 27

The Boston Red Sox optioned Lars Anderson and Jose Iglesias to Pawtucket.  Sent non-roster players Justin Germano, Josh Kroeger and Doug Mathis to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Chicago White Sox sent non-roster players Jordan Danks, Jim Gallagher, Dan Johnson, Dallas McPherson, Josh Phegley and Tyler Saladino to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Lonnie Chisenhall and Matt LaPorta to Columbus.  Sent non-roster player Chad Huffman to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins released Joel Zumaya.  Optioned Joe Benson and Jeff Manship to Rochester.  Sent non-roster players Pedro Florimon and René Rivera to their minor league camp for reassignment.  Released non-roster players Jason Bulger and Steve Pearce.

 

The New York Yankees sent non-roster player Jorge Vazquez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Dallas Braden on the 15-day disabled list.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Adam Moore and Franklin Gutierrez on the 15-day disabled list.

 

 

March 26

The Baltimore Orioles placed Zack Britton and Brian Roberts on the 15-day disabled list.  Optioned Matt Antonelli, Brad Bergesen and Jason Berken to Norfolk.  Sent non-roster players Scott Beeerer, Armando Galarraga, John Hester, Steve Tolleson and Dontrelle Willis to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Jacob Turner to Toledo.  Sent non-roster players Quintin Berry, Chris Bootcheck, Audy Ciriaco, Argenis Diaz and Ryan Strieby to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Andrew Romine to Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins sent non-roster player Brendan Wise to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Oakland Athletics sent non-roster players Travis Schlichting, Evan Scribner and West Timmons to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners added Munenori Kawasaki, Kevin Millwood and Erasmo Ramirez to the 25-man roster.  Optioned Carlos Peguero and Chance Ruffin to Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Mark Hamburger to Round Rock.  Released non-roster players Joe Beimel, Conor Jackson and Mitch Stetter.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Dustin McGowan to a two-year contract extension running through 2014 with a club option for 2015.

 

 

March 25

The Chicago White Sox acquired Greg Golson from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Jarrod Dyson, Johnny Giavotella and Vin Mazzaro to Omaha.  Sent non-roster players Tony Abreu, Cody Clark, Irving Falu and Zach Miner to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Ramiro Pena to Scranton.  Sent non-roster players Colin Curtis, Manny Delcarmen, Cole Garner, Jose Gil and Kevin Whelan to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays sent non-roster players Craig Albernaz, Brad Coon, Matt Mangini, Jhonny Nunez and Romulo Sanchez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned David Cooper and Travis Snider to Las Vegas.  Sent non-roster players Jonathan Diaz, Yan Gomes and Chris Woodward to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 24

The Boston Red Sox optioned Junichi Tazawa to Pawtucket.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Adam Wilk to Toledo.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Dellin Betances to Scranton.  Sent non-roster players Juan Cedeno, Mike O'Connor and Adam Warren to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Leonys Martin to Round Rock and Engel Beltre to Frisco.  Sent non-roster players Sean Green, Greg Micalt, Mike Olt, Chris Robinson and Ben Snyder to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays sent non-roster players Drew Carpenter, Jesse Chavez, Robert Coello, Anthony Gose and Drew Hutchison, to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 23

The Boston Red Sox optioned Luis Exposito, Clayton Mortenson and Junichi Tazawa to Pawtucket.  Sent non-roster players Jesse Carlson, Brandon Duckworth, Alex Hassan and Max St. Pierre to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Detroit Tigers claimed Kelvin De La Cruz off waivers from the Cleveland Indians and optioned him to Erie.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Jeremy Moore on the 60-day disabled list and signed David Pauley to a AAA contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Josh Lueke and Cesar Ramos to Durham.

 

 

 

March 22

The Cleveland Indians optioned Cord Phelps and Zach McAllister to Columbus.  Sent non-roster players Trevor Crowe and Chen-Chang Lee to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins sent non-roster players Matt Carson, Ray Chang, Sam Denudo, Phil Dumatrait and Danny Lehmann to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners outrighted Cesar Jimenez to Tacoma.

 

 

March 21

The Baltimore Orioles sent non-roster players Willie Eyre, Jon Link, Miguel Socolovich and Oscar Villareal to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Chicago White Sox re-acquired Rule 5 player Terry Doyle from the Minnesota Twins and optioned him to Charlotte.  Sent non-roster players Ryan Buch, Nicholas Ciolli, Kevin Dubler and Dan Remenowsky to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Los Angeles Angels sent non-roster players Ryan Brasier, Kole Calhoun and Efren Navarro to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners released non-roster player Shawn Camp.

 

The Cleveland Indians claimed Rick VandenHurk off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and outrighted Kelvin De La Cruz to Columbus.

 

 

March 20

The Baltimore Orioles signed Dontrelle Willis to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers sent non-roster players Jerad Head, Brayan Holaday, Eric Patterson and Matt Young to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals traded Kevin Chapman and a player to be named to the Houston Astros for Jason Bourgeois and Humberto Quintero.  Placed Salvador Perez and Manny Pina on the 60-day disabled list.

 

The New York Yankees optioned George Contos, Brandon Laird, D.J. Mitchell and David Phelps to Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Pedro Figueroa and Brad Peacock to Sacramento.

 

The Texas Rangers re-signed Derek Holland to a five-year contract extension running through 2016 with club options for 2017 and 2018.  Sent non-roster players Kyle Hudson, Tommy Mendonca and Yangervis Solarte to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 19

The Chicago White Sox optioned Anthony Carter, Simon Castro, Deunte Heath, Pedro Hernandez, Charlie Leesman, Jhan Marinez, Ozzie Martinez and Donnie Veal to Charlotte.  Optioned Nestor Molina and Jose Quintana to Birmingham.  Sent non-roster players Jared Mitchell and Trayce Thompson to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Cleveland Indians acquired David Stoneburner from the Texas Rangers as the player to be named in the March 15, 2012 Kelvin De La Cruz trade.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Matt Hoffman to Toledo.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Carlos Gutierrez, Tsuyoshi Nishioka and René Tosoni to Rochester.  Sent non-roster players Aaron Bates, Jason Bulger, Chris Hermann, Luis Perdomo, Dan Rohlfing, Daryl Thompson, Esmerling Vasquez, P.J. Walters and Wilkin Ramirez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Derek Norris and Jarrod Parker to Sacramento.  Sent non-roster players Jeff Fiorentino, Brandon Moss and Ryan Ortiz to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners released Hong-Chih Kuo.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Martin Perez, Neil Ramirez, Cody Eppley and Justin Miller to Round Rock.  Optioned Miguel De Los Santos and Jacob Brigham to Frisco.  Optioned Roman Mendez to Myrtle Beach.

 

 

March 18

The Boston Red Sox optioned Stolmy Pimentel to Portland.  Sent non-roster players Juan Carlos Linares Tony Pena Jr., Chorye Spoone and Alex Wilson to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Ezequiel Carrera, Juan Diaz and Corey Kluber to Columbus.  Sent non-roster players Hector Ambriz and Michel Hernandez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned David Lough, Cliff Robinson and Derrick Robinson to Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Jean Segura to Arkansas and sent non-roster player Eric Hurley to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Joey Devine on the 15-day disabled list.  Optioned Chris Carter, Michael Taylor and Neil Wagner to Sacramento.  Sent non-roster player Erick Threets to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Tim Beckham, Matt Bush, Dane De La Rosa, Brandon Guyer and Stephen Vogt to Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Travis D’Arnaud and Mike McDade to Las Vegas.

 

 

March 17

The Boston Red Sox released non-roster player Carlos Silva.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Trayvon Robinson to Tacoma.  Sent non-roster players Matt Fox, Aaron Heilman, Sean Henn, Josh Kinney, Jeff Marquez and Oliver Perez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 16

The Boston Red Sox optioned Will Middlebrooks and Che-Hsuan Lin to Pawtucket.  Optioned Drake Britton and Oscar Tejada to Portland.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Melky Mesa and Corban Joseph to Scranton.  Optioned Zoilo Almonte and David Adams to Trenton.  Sent non-roster players Manny Banuelos, Daniel Burawa, Kyle Higashioka, Brett Marshall, Adam Miller, J.R. Murphy, Jayson Nix, Ryan Pope, Gary Sanchez, Graham Stoneburner and Chase Whitely to their minor league camp for reassignment.  Signed Andy Pettitte to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Evan Crawford and Joel Carreno to New Hampshire.

 

 

March 15

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Oliver Drake to Bowie.  Sent non-roster player Caleb Joseph to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Boston Red Sox acquired Aaron Kurcz from the Chicago Cubs as the player to be named in the Feb. 21 compensation package for Theo Epstein leaving as general manager.

 

The Cleveland Indians re-acquired Kelvin De La Cruz from the Texas Rangers for a player to be named or cash considerations and optioned him to Akron.  Placed Carlos Carrasco on the 60-day disabled list.  Optioned Scott Barnes, Thomas Neal and Nick Weglarz to Columbus and Danny Salazar to Carolina.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Casey Crosby to Toledo and Tyler Stohr to Erie.  Sent non-roster player Darin Downs to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Alcides Escobar to a four-year contract extension running through 2015 with club options for 2016 and 2017.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Luis Jimenez to Salt Lake.  Optioned Johnny Hellweg and Ariel Pena to Arkansas and Fabio Martinez to Inland Empire.  Sent non-roster players Doug Deeds, Robinson Diaz, Matt Meyer, Matt Shoemaker and Daniel Tillman to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Scott Diamond, Deolis Guerra, Darin Mastroianni, Lester Oliveros and Tyler Robertson to Rochester.  Optioned Oswaldo Arcia to Fort Myers.  Sent non-roster players Steve Pearce, Danny Rams and Aaron Thompson to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Brandon Hicks to Sacramento.

 

The Texas Rangers returned non-roster player Kelvin De La Cruz to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.  Optioned Wilmer Font and Matt West to Myrtle Beach.  Sent non-roster player Fabio Castillo to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Chad Beck and Danny Farquhar to Las Vegas.

 

 

March 14

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Joe Mahoney to Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Gregory Infante to Charlotte.  Sent non-roster players Damaso Espino, Brian Omogrosso, Jacob Petricka, Brandon Short and Delwyn Young to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Nate Adcock and Ryan Verdugo to Omaha.  Sent non-roster players Chris Dwyer, Mike Montgomery, Wil Myers, Jake Odorizzi, Paulo Orlando, Julio Rodriguez, Brandon Sisk and Will smith to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Hak-Ju Lee and Alex Colome to Montgomery and Wilking Rodriguez to Port Charlotte.  Sent non-roster player Bryan Augenstein to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Adeiny Hechavarria, Moises Sierra and Trystan Magnuson to Las Vegas.  Signed Ruben Gotay to a AAA contract.

 

 

March 13

The Los Angeles Angles sent non-roster player Loek Van Mil to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Brett Anderson on the 60-day disabled list.  Claimed Brandon Hicks off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.

 

 

March 12

The Detroit Tigers released David Pauley and placed Victor Martinez on the 60-day disabled list.  Optioned Avisail Garcia to Erie and Hernan Perez to Lakeland.  Sent non-roster players Rob Brantly, Curt Casali, Nick Castellanos, Justin Henry, Bryan Holaday, Patrick Leyland  and James McCann to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Chris Archer, Alex Cobb and Alex Torres to Durham.  Sent non-roster players Nevin Ashley, Juan Miranda, Ricky Orta and Mark Thomas to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays sent non-roster players Nelson Figueroa, Jim Hoey and Ryan Goins to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 11

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Ryan Adams and Josh Bell to Norfolk and Dylan Bundy to Norfolk.  Sent non-roster players Xavier Avery, L.J. Hoes, Steve Johnson, Michael Ohlman and Brian Ward to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Cleveland Indians sent non-roster players Austin Adams, Chun Chen and Tyler Sturdevant to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Los Angeles Angles sent non-roster players Taylor Lindsey, Alberto Rosario and Darwin Perez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Sean Doolittle and Jermaine Mitchell to Sacramento.  Sent non-roster players Fabio Castro, Michael Choice, Edgar Gonzalez, Sonny Gray, Grant Green, Cedric Hunter, Jim Miller, Jason Pridie and Merkin Valdez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Danny Hultzen, Francisco Martinez, Mauricio Robles and Carlos Triunfel to Tacoma.  Optioned Johermyn Chavez, Chih-Hsien Chiang and Yoervis Medina to Jackson.  Sent non-roster players Steve Garrison, Jarrett Grube, James Paxton, Guillermo Quiroz, Philippe Valiquette and Taijuan Walker to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 10

The Toronto Blue Jays sent non-roster players Brian Bocock, Brian Jerolman, Ricardo Nanita, Carlos Perez, Scott Richmond and Ryan Tepera to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 8

The Minnesota Twins signed Glen Perkins to a three-year contract extension running through 2015.

 

The Oakland Athletics released Landon Powell from the Sacramento roster.

 

 

March 6

The Seattle Mariners released non-roster player Carlos Guillen, who announced his retirement.

 

 

March 4

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted Ysmael Carmona to Salt Lake.

 

 

March 3

The Oakland Athletics signed Cuban free agent Yoenis Cespedes to a four-year contract running through 2015.  Placed Scott Sizemore on the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

March 1

The Boston Red Sox placed Jason Varitek on the voluntary-retired list.

 

 

Feb. 27

The Kansas City Royals signed Salvador Perez to a five-year contract extension running through 2016 and club options for 2017-19.

 

The New York Yankees re-signed free agent Eric Chavez to a one-year contract and placed David Aardsma on the 60-day disabled list.  Outrighted Chris Dickerson to Scranton.

 

 

Feb. 22

The Baltimore Orioles lost Matt Angle to the Los Angeles Dodgers on waivers.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed New York Mets free agent Jason Isringhausen to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees signed Seattle Mariners free agent David Aardsma to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013.  Placed Pedro Feliciano on the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Rick VandenHurk to a one-year contract.  Placed Alan Farina on the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

Feb. 21

The Baltimore Orioles released Dane Sardinha.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed John Lackey and Bobby Jenks on the 60-day disabled list and added Rich Hill to the 40-man roster.  Acquired Chris Carpenter and a player to be named from the Chicago Cubs as compensation for Theo Epstein leaving as general manager.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Cristian Guzman to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees signed Philadelphia Phillies free agent Raul Ibanez to a one-year contract.

 

The Texas Rangers acquired Kelvin De La Cruz from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.

 

 

Feb. 20

The Oakland Athletics signed Manny Ramirez to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 17

The Boston Red Sox placed Tim Wakefield on the voluntary-retired list.

 

The New York Yankees traded A.J. Burnett to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Diego Moreno, Exicardo Cayones and cash considerations.  Voided the AAA contract for Hideki Okajima.

 

 

Feb. 16

The Baltimore Orioles invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Scott Beerer, Ryan Erdell, Willie Eyre, Armando Galarraga, John Hester, Nick Johnson, Steve Johnson, Jon Link, Pat Neshek, Ronnie Paulino, Dennys Reyes, Miguel Socolovich, Steve Tolleson and Oscar Villareal.

 

The Boston Red Sox invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Scott Atchison, Jesse Carlson, Pedro Ciriaco, Brandon Duckworth, Charlie Haeger, Rich Hill, Will Inman, John Maine, Doug Mathis, Vicente Padilla, Tony Pena Jr., Carlos Silva, Ross Ohlendorf, Nate Spears, Chorye Spoone and Justin Thomas.

 

The Chicago White Sox invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Michael Blanke, Brian Bruney, Jordan Danks, Damaso Espino, Jim Gallagher, Hector Gimenez, Dan Johnson, Tyler Kuhn, Dallas McPherson, Jared Mitchell, Ray Olmedo, Brian Omogrosso, Jake Petricka, Josh Phegley, Tyler Saladino, Leyson Septimo, Brandon Short, Eric Stults, Trayce Thompson and Delwyn Young.

 

The Cleveland Indians invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Jeremy Accardo, Austin Adams, Hector Ambriz, Luke Carlin, Chun-Hsiu Chen, Trevor Crowe, Michel Hernandez, Chad Huffman, Andy LaRoche, Chen Lee, Fred Lewis, Jose Lopez, Matt Pagnozzi, Gregorio Petit, Felix Pie, Chris Ray, Chris Seddon, Ryan Spilborghs, Tyler Sturdevant, Robinson Tejeda and Dan Wheeler.

 

The Detroit Tigers invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Chris Bootcheck, Quintin Berry, Rob Brantly, Curt Casali, Nick Castellanos, Audy Ciriaco, Argenis Diaz, Darin Downs, Jerad Head, Justin Henry, Bryan Holaday, Patrick Leyland, James McCann, Eric Patterson, Omir Santos, Drew Smyly, Ryan Strieby and Matt Young.

 

The Kansas City Royals invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Tony Abreu, Francisley Bueno, Cody Clark, Chris Dwyer, Irving Falu, Greg Golson, Tommy Hottovy, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Zach Miner, Mike Montgomery, Wil Myers, Jake Odroizzi, Paulo Orlando, Max Ramirez, Julio Rodriguez and Will Smith.

 

The Los Angeles Angels invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Jeff Bandy, Ryan Brasier, Kole Calhoun, Jorge Cantu, David Carpenter, Doug Deeds, Robinson Diaz, Eric Hurley, Jason Isringhausen, Ryan Langerhans, Taylor Lindsey, Matt Long, Matt Meyer, Efren Navarro, Darwin Perez, Carlos Ramirez, Francisco Rodriguez, Alberto Rosario, Matt Shoemaker, Daniel Tillman and Loek Van Mil.

 

The Minnesota Twins invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Aaron Bates, Jason Bulger, Sean Burroughs, Jared Burton, Matt Carson, Ray Chang, Sam Deduno, Brian Dinkelman, Brian Dozier, Phil Dumatrait, Casey Fien, Pedro Florimon, Chris Hermann, Mike Hollimon, Danny Lehmann, Steve Pearce, Luis Perdomo, Wilkin Ramirez, René Rivera, Dan Rohlfing, Aaron Thompson, Daryl Thompson, J.R. Towles, P.J. Walters and Brendan Wise

 

The New York Yankees invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Manny Banuelos, Doug Bernier, Russell Branyan, Dan Burawa, Juan Cedeno, Colin Curtis, Matt Daley, Manny Delcarmen, Cole Garner, Jose Gil, Bill Hall, Kyle Higashioka, Brett Marshall, Adam Miller, Gustavo Molina, J.R. Murphy, Jayson Nix, Michael O’Connor, Hideki Okajima, Ryan Pope, Clay Rapada, Gary Sanchez, Graham Stoneburner, Jorge Vazquez, Adam Warren, Kevin Whelan, Chase Whitely and Dewayne Wise.

 

The Oakland Athletics invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Fabio Castro, Michael Choice, Jeff Fiorentino, Edgar Gonzalez, Sonny Gray, Grant Green, Cedric Hunter, Jim Miller, Brandon Moss, Ryan Ortiz, Jason Pridie, Travis Schlichting, Evan Scribner, Max Stassi, Erick Threets and Wes Timmons.

 

The Seattle Mariners invited the following non-roster players to spring training: Vinnie Catricala, Darren Ford, Matt Fox, Nick Franklin, Steve Garrison, Jarrett Grube, Carlos Guillen, Aaron Heilman, Sean Henn, Ralph Henriquez, Luis Antonio Jimenez, Munenori Kawasaki, Josh Kinney, Jeff Marquez, Kevin Millwood, Scott Patterson, James Paxton, Oliver Perez, Stephen Pryor, Guillermo Quiroz, Erasmo Ramirez, Luis Rodriguez, Forrest Snow, Jesus Sucre, Philippe Valiquette and Taijuan Walker.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Bryan Augenstein, Brad Coon, Jesus Feliciano, Chris Gimenez, Matt Mangini, Juan Miranda, Jhonny Nunez, Ricky Orta, Will Rhymes, Jeff Salazar, Romulo Sanchez and Matt Torra.

 

The Texas Rangers invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Joe Beimel, Dusty Brown, Fabio Castillo, Neal Cotts, Alberto Gonzalez, Sean Green, Brad Hawpe, Luis Hernandez, Kyle Hudson, Conor Jackson, Tommy Mendonca, Greg Miclat, Mike Olt, Greg Reynolds, Chris Robinson, Robbie Ross, Tanner Scheppers, Ben Snyder, Mitch Stetter

 

The Toronto Blue Jays invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Andrew Carpenter, Brian Bocock, Jesse Chavez, Robert Coello, Jonathan Diaz, Nelson Figueroa, Jerry Gil, Ryan Goins, Yan Gomes, Anthony Gose, Jim Hoey, Drew Hutchison, Chad Jenkins, Brian Jerolman, A.J. Jimenez, Aaron Laffey, Deck McGuire, Garrett Mock, Ricardo Nanita, Carlos Perez, Scott Richmond, Yangervis Solarte, Ryan Tepera, Omar Vizquel and Chris Woodward.

 

 

Feb. 15

The New York Yankees signed Clay Rapada to a AAA contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Colorado Rockies minor league free agent Jeff Salazar, Los Angeles Angels minor league free agent Brad Coon and Seattle Mariners minor league free agent Chris Gimenez AAA contracts.

 

 

Feb. 14

The Chicago White Sox signed Cleveland Indians free agent Kosuke Fukodome to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013.

 

 

Feb. 13

The Toronto Blue Jays re-signed Casey Janssen to a two-year contract running through 2013 with a club option for 2014.

 

 

Feb. 11

The Cleveland Indians signed Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Jon Garland to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 10

The Baltimore Orioles signed New York Yankees free agent Luis Ayala to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013 and designated Matt Angle for assignment.

 

The Boston Red Sox signed Colorado Rockies minor league free agent Sean White to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 9

The Baltimore Orioles signed Cleveland Indians minor league free agent Nick Johnson to a AAA contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins claimed Darin Mastroianni off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and outrighted Esmerling Vasquez to Rochester.

 

The Texas Rangers re-signed Nelson Cruz to a two-year contract running through 2013.

 

 

Feb. 8

The New York Yankees signed Los Angeles Angels free agent Russell Branyan to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers re-signed Elvis Andrus to a three-year contract running through 2014.

 

 

Feb. 7

The New York Yankees signed San Francisco Giants free agent Bill Hall to a AAA contract.

 

Seattle Mariners free agent Jamey Wright signed AAA contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

 

Feb. 6

The Baltimore Orioles traded Jeremy Guthrie to the Colorado Rockies for Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom.  Released Clay Rapada.

 

The Oakland Athletics lost Adrian Cardenas to the Chicago Cubs on waivers.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Hong-Chih Kuo and Toronto Blue Jays free agent Shawn Camp to one-year contracts.  Outrighted Mike Wilson to Tacoma and announced that Chris Gimenez had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Boston Red Sox free agent Conor Jackson and Joe Beimel and to AAA contracts.

 

 

Feb. 4

Detroit Tigers free agent Brad Penny signed a one-year contract with Japan.

 

 

Feb. 3

The Cleveland Indians signed Tampa Bay Rays free agent Casey Kotchman to a one-year contract designated outrighted Kelvin De La Cruz for assignment.

 

 

Feb. 2

The Boston Red Sox signed Atlanta Braves minor league free agent Mauro Gomez to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 1

The Chicago White Sox signed Tampa Bay Rays minor league free agent Dan Johnson to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted Angel Sanchez to Salt Lake.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Detroit Tigers free agent Carlos Guillen to a AAA contract.

 

Tampa Bay Rays free agent Juan Cruz signed a AAA contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Cincinnati Reds free agent Francisco Cordero to a one-year contract and designated Darin Mastroianni for assignment.

 

 

Jan. 31

The Cleveland Indians acquired Russ Canzler from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations.

 

 

Jan. 30

The Baltimore Orioles signed New York Mets non-tendered free agent Ronny Paulino and San Diego Padres free agent Pat Neshek to AAA contracts.

 

The New York Yankees signed Texas Rangers minor league free agent Manny Delcarmen to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 28

The Baltimore Orioles signed Cory Aldridge to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Kyle Hudson to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 27

Chicago White Sox free agent Juan Pierre signed a AAA contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Seattle Mariners minor league free agent Luke French to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed New York Mets minor league free agent Brian Sweeney to a AAA contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Houston Astros free agent Jeff Keppinger to a one-year contract and designated Russ Canzler for assignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed San Diego Padres minor league free agent Kyle Phillips to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 26

The Boston Red Sox signed San Francisco Giants free agent Cody Ross to a one-year contract and outrighted Scott Atchison to Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Roberto Hernandez on the restricted list.  Signed Boston Red Sox free agent Dan Wheeler to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed Milwaukee Brewers free agent Prince Fielder to a nine-year contract running through 2020.

 

The New York Yankees signed Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year contract and outrighted Kevin Whelan to Scranton.

 

 

Jan. 25

The Chicago White Sox signed Scott Olsen to a AAA contract with a major league club option for 2013.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Los Angeles Dodgers minor league free agent Roman Colon to a AAA contract.  Free agent Jeff Francis signed a AAA contract with the Cincinnati Reds.

 

 

Jan. 24

The Chicago White Sox placed Donny Lucy on the voluntary-retired list.

 

The New York Yankees placed Jorge Posada on the voluntary-retired list.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed New York Yankees free agent Bartolo Colon to a one-year contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Chicago Cubs free agent Carlos Pena to a one-year contract.  Announced that Justin Ruggiano had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Brandon Morrow to a three-year contract extension running through 2014 with a club option for 2015.

 

 

Jan. 23

The Baltimore Orioles signed Detroit Tigers free agent Wilson Betemit to a two-year contract running through 2013 with a vesting option for 2014.  Announced that Rick VandenHurk had field for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox signed Philadelphia Phillies minor league free agent Delwyn Young to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees traded Hector Noesi and Jesus Montero to the Seattle Mariners for Michael Pineda and Jose Campos. 

 

The Texas Rangers signed Milwaukee Brewers free agent Mitch Stetter and Milwaukee Brewers minor league free agent Sean Green to AAA contracts.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Chicago White Sox free agent Omar Vizquel to a one-year contract.

 

 

Jan. 22

The Seattle Mariners signed Colorado Rockies free agent Kevin Millwood to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 21

The Boston Red Sox traded Marcus Scutaro to the Colorado Rockies for Clayton Mortenson.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Julio Lugo to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 20

The Baltimore Orioles signed Toronto Blue Jays minor league free agent Winston Abreu to a AAA contract.

 

The Boston Red Sox signed Denny Reyes to a AAA contract.

 

The Cleveland Indians traded Zach Putnam to the Colorado Rockies for Kevin Slowey and cash considerations.  Signed Colorado Rockies non-tendered free agent Ryan Spilborghs to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels released Chris Pettit from the Salt Lake roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed Washington Nationals free agent Jonny Gomes to a one-year contract and designated Adrian Cardenas for assignment.

 

The Texas Rangers signed San Diego Padres free agent Brad Hawpe to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 19

The Cleveland Indians signed Cincinnati Reds free agent Fred Lewis, Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Jeremy Accardo and San Diego Padres minor league free agent Gregorio Petit to AAA contracts.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Brad Thompson to a AAA contract.

 

The Tama Bay Rays signed Detroit Tigers non-tendered free agent Will Rhymes, New York Mets minor league free agent Jesus Feliciano and Japanese free agent Romulo Sanchez to AAA contracts.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Nelson Figueroa to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 18

The Minnesota Twins signed Detroit Tigers free agent Joel Zumaya to a one-year contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed New York Mets minor league free agent Oliver Perez to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Japanese free agent Yu Darvish to a six-year contract running through 2017.

 

 

Jan. 17

The Baltimore Orioles signed Arizona Diamondbacks free agent Armando Galarraga to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 16

The Boston Red Sox signed Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Vicente Padilla to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Guillermo Moscoso and Josh Outman to the Colorado Rockies for Seth Smith.

 

 

Jan. 15

The Baltimore Orioles signed Japanese free agent Yoshihiro Doi and Francis Beltran to AAA contracts.

 

The Chicago White Sox signed Los Angeles Dodgers minor league free agent Hector Gimenez to a AAA contract.

 

Los Angeles Angels free agent Joel Pineiro signed a AAA contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

 

 

Jan. 13

The Chicago White Sox signed Los Angeles Dodgers minor league free agent Damaso Espino to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 12

The Cleveland Indians signed Chris Ray to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 11

The Boston Red Sox acquired Brad Emaus from the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named or cash considerations.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed Arizona Diamondbacks minor league free agent Drew Macias to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Aaron Heilman to a AAA contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Baltimore Orioles non-tendered free agent Luke Scott to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013.  Outrighted Nevin Ashley to Durham.

 

 

Jan. 10

The Baltimore Orioles signed Japanese free agent Wei-Yin Chen to a three-year contract running through 2014 with a club option for 2015.  Released Kyle Hudson from the Norfolk roster.  Re-signed non-tendered free agent Willie Eyre to a AAA contract.

 

The Boston Red Sox signed Colorado Rockies free agent Aaron Cook and Korean free agent Justin Germano to AAA contracts.

 

 

Jan. 7

The Cleveland Indians signed Seattle Mariners minor league free agent Chris Seddon to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Texas Rangers free agent Darren Oliver to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013.  Released Mark Teahen.  Signed Pittsburgh Pirates minor league free agent Brian Bocock to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 6

The Los Angeles Angels signed Howie Kendrick to a four-year contract extension running through 2015.  Signed San Diego Padres free agent Jorge Cantu to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed Los Angeles Dodgers minor league free agent Travis Schlichting, San Francisco Giants minor league free agent Merkin Valdez and Seattle Mariners minor league free agent Fabio Castro to AAA contracts.

 

 

Jan. 5

The Oakland Athletics re-signed free agent Coco Crisp to a two-year contract running through 2013 with a club option for 2014. 

 

The Seattle Mariners singed Japanese free agent Hisashi Iwakuma to a one-year contract.

 

The Texas Rangers traded Chad Tracy to the Colorado Rockies for Greg Reynolds.

 

 

Jan. 4

The Detroit Tigers signed Eric Patterson to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees signed Colorado Rockies non-tendered free agent Cole Garner, Cleveland Indians minor league free agent Adam Miller and Florida Marlins minor league free agent DeWayne Wise to AAA contracts.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Los Angeles Angels free agent Fernando Rodney to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Atlanta Braves minor league free agent Stephen Marek to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 3

The Baltimore Orioles traded Brandon Snyder to the Texas Rangers for cash considerations.

 

The Boston Red Sox signed Pittsburgh Pirates minor league free agent Pedro Ciriaco, Philadelphia Phillies minor league free agent Brandon Duckworth, New York Yankees minor league free agent Carlos Silva and Pittsburgh Pirates minor league free agent Justin Thomas to AAA contracts.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Kansas City Royals minor league free agent Robinson Tejeda to a AAA contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Boston Red Sox minor league free agent Aaron Bates and Casey Fien to AAA contracts.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Jai Miller to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations.

 

 

Jan. 1

The Chicago White Sox traded Jason Frasor to the Toronto Blue Jays for Myles Jaye and Daniel Webb.

 

 

Dec. 31

The Chicago White Sox traded Carlos Quentin to the San Diego Padres for Simon Castro and Pedro Hernandez.

 

 

Dec. 30

The Boston Red Sox re-signed non-tendered free agent Rich Hill to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees re-signed free agent Andruw Jones to a one-year contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Atlanta Braves free agent George Sherrill to a one-year contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Kansas City Royals non-tendered free agent Aaron Laffey to a one-year contract.

 

 

Dec. 29

The Chicago White Sox signed John Danks for a five-year contract extension running through 2016.

 

 

Dec. 28

The Oakland Athletics traded Andrew Bailey and Ryan Sweeney to the Boston Red Sox for Josh Reddick, Raul Alcantara and Miles Head.

 

 

Dec. 27

The New York Yankees signed Boston Red Sox minor league free agent Hideki Okajima to a AAA contract.

 

 

Dec. 26

Tampa Bay Rays non-tendered free agent Andy Sonnanstine signed a AAA contract with the Chicago Cubs.

 

 

Dec. 23

The Cleveland Indians lost Josh Judy to Cincinnati Reds on waivers.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed Arizona Diamondbacks minor league free agent Ryan Langerhans and Texas Rangers minor league free agents Robinson Diaz and Eric Hurley to AAA contracts.

 

 

Dec. 22

The Minnesota Twins signed Arizona Diamondbacks free agent Jason Marquis to a one-year contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Gio Gonzalez and Robert Gilliam to the Washington Nationals for Brad Peacock, Derek Norris, A.J. Cole and Tommy Milone.  Outrighted Jai Miller and Landon Powell to Sacramento.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Houston Astros minor league free agent Matt Kata to a AAA contract.

 

 

Dec. 21

Baltimore Orioles free agent Cesar Izturis signed a AAA contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Oakland Athletics minor league free agent Andy LaRoche to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers traded Ryan Kelly to the San Diego Padres for Luis Martinez and optioned him to Round Rock.

 

 

Dec. 20

The Kansas City Royals signed Milwaukee Brewers free agent Yuniesky Betancourt to a one-year contract.

 

Minnesota Twins free agent Michael Cuddyer signed a three-year contract with the Colorado Rockies.

 

 

Dec. 19

Minnesota Twins free agent Jason Kubel signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks running through 2013 with a club option for 2014.

 

 

Dec. 18

The Baltimore Orioles signed Texas Rangers free agent Endy Chavez to a one-year contract.

 

 

Dec. 16

The Baltimore Oriole signed Arizona Diamondbacks minor league free agent Kyler Newby, Atlanta Braves minor league free agent Antoan Richardson and Los Angeles Dodgers minor league free agent Jon Link to AAA contracts.

 

The Cleveland Indians traded Cory Burns to the San Diego Padres for Aaron Cunningham.  Signed Florida Marlins free agent Jose Lopez to a AAA contract.  Outrighted Josh Judy to Columbus.

 

The New York Yankees re-signed minor league free agent Gustavo Nunez to a AAA contract.

 

 

Dec. 15

The Minnesota Twins signed Oakland Athletics free agent Josh Willingham to a three-year contract running through 2014.  Signed Houston Astros minor league free agent J.R. Towles and Pittsburgh Pirates minor league free agents Steve Pearce and Aaron Thompson to AAA contracts.

 

The Texas Rangers re-signed non-tendered free agent Fabio Castillo to a AAA contract.

 

 

Dec. 14

The Boston Red Sox traded Jed Lowrie and Kyle Weiland to the Houston Astros for Mark Melancon.  Signed St. Louis Cardinals free agent Nick Punto to a two-year contract running through 2013.

 

The Minnesota Twins re-signed minor league free agent René Rivera to a AAA contract.  Signed Arizona Diamondbacks minor league free agent Sean Burroughs, Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Pedro Florimon and Toronto Blue Jays minor league free agent P.J. Walters to AAA contracts.

 

The Seattle Mariners re-signed non-tendered free agent Chris Gimenez to a AAA contract.

 

 

Dec. 13

The Boston Red Sox signed Toronto Blue Jays free agent Kelly Shoppach to a one-year contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Greg Golson, San Francisco Giants minor league free agent Max Ramirez and Arizona Diamondbacks minor league free agent Juan Gutierrez  to AAA contracts.

 

The Seattle Mariners re-signed free agent Luis Rodriguez to a AAA contract.  Signed Chicago White Sox minor league free agent Josh Kinney and Toronto Blue Jays minor league free agent Sean Henn to AAA contracts.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays sent cash considerations to the St. Louis Cardinals to complete the July 27, 2011 Colby Rasmus trade.

 

 

Dec. 12

The Baltimore Orioles signed Japanese free agent Tsuyoshi Wada to a two-year contract running through 2013 with a club option for 2014.  Declined to offer  2012 contracts to Willie Eyre, Jo-Jo Reyes or Luke Scott.

 

The Boston Red Sox declined to offer Rich Hill a 2012 contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers declined to offer Will Rhymes a 2012 contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals declined to offer Aaron Laffey a 2012 contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins declined to offer Jose Mijares a 2012 contract.  Announced that Pedro Florimon had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Rochester.

 

The Seattle Mariners declined to offer 2012 contracts to Dan Cortes or Chris Gimenez.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays declined to offer Andy Sonnanstine a 2012 contract.  Traded Jacob Jeffries to the Florida Marlins for Burke Badenhop.

 

The Texas Rangers declined to offer Fabio Castillo a 2012 contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Frank Gailey to the Philadelphia Phillies for Ben Francisco.  Claimed Jim Hoey off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and outrighted Jesse Chavez to Las Vegas.

 

 

Dec. 11

The Boston Red Sox signed Korean free agent Doug Mathis to a AAA contract.

 

The Chicago White Sox signed Colorado Rockies minor league free agent Eric Stults to a AAA contract.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Felix Pie to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed Korean free agent Chris Bootcheck to a AAA contract.

 

 

Dec. 9

Chicago White Sox free agent Mark Buehrle signed a four-year contract with the Florida Marlins running through 2015.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed St. Louis Cardinals free agent Octavio Dotel to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013.  Traded Ryan Perry to the Washington Nationals for Collin Balestar.

 

The Kansas City Royals lost Jeff Bianchi to the Chicago Cubs on waivers.

 

The New York Yankees re-signed free agent Freddy Garcia to a one-year contract and outrighted Colin Curtis to Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Trevor Cahill, Craig Breslow and cash considerations to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Jarrod Parker, Collin Cowgill and a player to be named.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed San Diego Padres minor league free agent Guillermo Quiroz to a AAA contract.  Re-signed Scott Patterson to a AAA contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Matt Moore to a five-year contract running through 2015 with club options for 2016-18.

 

The Texas Rangers signed San Diego Padres minor league free agent Alberto Gonzalez to a AAA contract.

 

 

Dec. 8

The Baltimore Orioles traded Tyler Henson and Jarret Martin to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Dana Eveland.  Selected Ryan Flaherty from the Chicago Cubs in the Rule 5 draft.  Outrighted Willie Eyre to Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox selected Marwin Gonzalez from the Chicago Cubs in the Rule 5 draft and traded him to the Houston Astros for Marco Duarte and cash considerations.  Signed Toronto Blue Jays minor league free agent Jesse Carlson to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers lost Gustavo Nunez to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Rule 5 draft.

 

The Kansas City Royals selected Cesar Cabral from the Boston Red Sox in the Rule 5 draft and traded him to the New York Yankees for cash considerations.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed St. Louis Cardinals free agent Albert Pujols to a 10-year contract running through 2021.  Signed Texas Rangers free agent C.J. Wilson to a five-year contract running through 2016.  Signed Milwaukee Brewers free agent LaTroy Hawkins to a one-year contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins acquired Daniel Turpen from the Colorado Rockies as the player to be named in the Dec. 6 Kevin Slowey trade.  Selected Terry Doyle from the Chicago White Sox in the Rule 5 draft.

 

The New York Yankees acquired Rule 5 player Cesar Cabral from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations.  Selected Brad Meyers from the Washington Nationals in the Rule 5 draft.  Released Greg Golson.  Lost Robert Fish to the Atlanta Braves in the Rule 5 draft.

 

The Seattle Mariners selected Lucas Luetge from the Milwaukee Brewers in the Rule 5 draft.

 

The Texas Rangers acquired Greg Miclat from the Baltimore Orioles as the player to be named in the Dec. 1 Taylor Teagarden trade.

 

 

Dec. 7

The Boston Red announced that David Ortiz accepted 2012 salary arbitration but Dan Wheeler declined 2012 arbitration.  Free agent Erik Bedard signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

 

The Kansas City Royals traded Yamaico Navarro for Brooks Pounders and Diego Goris.

 

The Oakland Athletics announced that Josh Willingham declined 2012 salary arbitration.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that Kelly Johnson accepted 2012 salary arbitration.  Outrighted Andrew Carpenter and Brian Jerolman to Las Vegas.

 

 

Dec. 6

The Chicago White Sox traded Sergio Santos to the Toronto Blue Jays for Nestor Molina.

 

The Cleveland Indians outrighted Hector Rondon to Columbus.

 

The Minnesota Twins traded Kevin Slowey to the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named.

 

Seattle Mariners free agent Josh Bard signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Arizona Diamondbacks minor league free agent Juan Miranda and Seattle Mariners minor league free agent Matt Mangini to AAA contracts.

 

Toronto Blue Jays free agent Frank Francisco signed a two-year contract with the New York Mets and free agent Jon Rauch signed a one-year contract with the Mets.

 

 

Dec. 5

The Baltimore Orioles outrighted Pedro Viola to Norfolk.

 

The Detroit Tigers outrighted Ryan Strieby to Toledo.

 

The Minnesota Twins re-signed free agent Matt Capps to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013.  Claimed Pedro Florimon off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.

 

 

Dec. 3

The Los Angeles Angels traded Jeff Mathis to the Toronto Blue Jays for Brad Mills.

 

 

Dec. 2

The Chicago White Sox signed Tampa Bay Rays minor league free agent Ray Olmedo to a AAA contract.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Pittsburgh Pirates minor league free agent Matt Pagnozzi to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed San Francisco Giants minor league free agent Darren Ford to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Minnesota Twins minor league free agent Yangervis Solarte, New York Mets minor league free agent Luis Hernandez and Pittsburgh Pirates minor league free agent Dusty Brown to AAA contracts.

 

 

Dec. 1

The Baltimore Orioles traded Randy Henry and a player to be named to the Texas Rangers for Taylor Teagarden and outrighted Pedro Viola to Norfolk.

 

The Kansas City Royals re-signed minor league free agent Zach Miner to a AAA contract.  Signed Arizona Diamondback minor league free agent Tony Abreu to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed Philadelphia Phillies minor league free agent Brandon Moss to a AAA contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Chicago White Sox minor league free agent Jhonny Nunez to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers traded Taylor Teagarden to the Baltimore Orioles for Randy Henry and a player to be named.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Washington Nationals minor league free agent Garrett Mock to a AAA contract.

 

 

Nov. 30

The Detroit Tigers re-signed free agent Ramon Santiago to a two-year contract running through 2013.

 

Kansas City Royals free agent David DeJesus signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Cubs with a club option for 2014.

 

The Los Angeles Angels traded Tyler Chatwood to the Colorado Rockies for Chris Iannetta.

 

Seattle Mariners free agent Adam Kennedy signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

 

Nov. 29

The Boston Red Sox signed Tony Pena Jr. to a AAA contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Jonathan Broxton to a one-year contract and outrighted Jeff Bianchi to Omaha.

 

 

Nov. 28

The Detroit Tigers re-signed minor league free agent Omir Santos to a AAA contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Toronto Blue Jays free agent Jose Molina to a one-year contract with a club option for 2013.  Traded John Jaso to the Seattle Mariners for Josh Lueke and a player to be named or cash considerations.

 

 

Nov. 26

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Luis Valbuena from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.

 

 

Nov. 23

The Baltimore Orioles declined to offer 2012 contract arbitration to Vladimir Guerrero.

 

The Boston Red Sox offered 2012 contract arbitration to David Ortiz and Dan Wheeler.

 

The Chicago White Sox offered 2012 contract arbitration to Marl Buehrle.  Declined to offer contract arbitration to Juan Pierre.

 

The Cleveland Indians re-signed free agent Grady Sizemore to a one-year contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals re-signed free agent Bruce Chen to a two-year contract running through 2013.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Pittsburgh Pirates free agent Ryan Doumit to a one-year contract.  Offered 2012 contract arbitration to Michael Cuddyer and Jason Kubel.  Declined to offer contract arbitration to Matt Capps.

 

The New York Yankees offered 2012 contract arbitration to Freddy Garcia.  Signed Toronto Blue Jays minor league free agent Jayson Nix to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics offered 2012 contract arbitration to David DeJesus and Josh Willingham.

 

The Texas Rangers offered 2012 contract arbitration to C.J. Wilson.  Declined to offer contract arbitration to Darren Oliver.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays offered 2012 contract arbitration to Frank Francisco, Kelly Johnson, Jose Molina and Jon Rauch.  Declined to offer contract arbitration to Shawn Camp.  Claimed Brian Jerolman off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

 

 

Nov. 22

The Seattle Mariners signed New York Yankees minor league free agent Steve Garrison to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Minnesota Twins free agent Joe Nathan to a two-year contract running through 2013 with a club option for 2014.

 

 

Nov. 21

The Baltimore Orioles signed Oakland Athletics minor league free agent Steven Tolleson and Washington Nationals minor league free agent Matt Antonelli to AAA contracts.

 

The Boston Red Sox signed Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Chorye Spoone and San Diego Padres minor league free agent Will Inman to AAA contracts.

 

 

Nov. 19

The Chicago White Sox outrighted Jordan Danks and Terry Doyle and Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians designated Luis Valbuena for assignment.  Added Scott Barnes, Juan Diaz and Danny Salazar to the 40-man roster.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Cincinnati Reds minor league free agent Daryl Thompson and Los Angeles Angels minor league free agent Jason Bulger to AAA contracts.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed Colorado Rockies minor league free agent Jim Miller and Japanese free agent Jeff Fiorentino to AAA contracts.

 

The Texas Rangers added Jacob Brigham, Roman Mendez, Justin Miller, Martin Perez, Neil Ramirez and Matt West to the 40-man roster.

 

 

Nov. 18

The Baltimore Orioles added Oliver Drake to the 40-man roster.

 

The Boston Red Sox added Drake Britton, Che-Hsuan Lin and Will Middlebrooks to the 40-man roster.

 

The Chicago White Sox added Deunte Heath and Charlie Leesman to the 40-man roster.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed St. Louis Cardinals free agent Gerald Laird to a one-year contract.  Outrighted Cale Iorg to Toledo.  Added Casey Crosby, Avisail Garcia, Matt Hoffman, Hernan Perez and Tyler Stohr to the 40-man roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals added Ryan Verdugo to the 40-man roster.

 

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted Loek Van Mil and Francisco Rodriguez to Salt Lake.  Added Johnny Hellweg, Fabio Martinez, Ariel Pena and Jean Segura to the 40-man roster.

 

The Minnesota Twins outrighted David Bromberg to Rochester.  Added Oswaldo Arcia, Carlos Gutierrez and Tyler Robertson to the 40-man roster.  Signed Oakland Athletics minor league free agent Matt Carson to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees added David Adams, Zoilo Almonte, Corban Joseph, D.J. Mitchell David Phelps to the 40-man roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics outrighted Cedric Hunter and Evan Scribner to Sacramento.  Added Jermaine Mitchell to the 40-man roster.

 

The Seattle Mariners added Chih-Hsien Chiang, Francisco Martinez and Carlos Triunfel to the 40-man roster.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays added Alex Colome, Evan Crawford, Wilking Rodriguez and Stephen Vogt to the 40-man roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Andrew Carpenter off waivers from the San Diego Padres.  Added Travis D’Arnaud, Michael McDade and Nestor Molina to the 40-man roster.  Lost Brian Jerolman to the Pittsburgh Pirates on waivers.

 

 

Nov. 17

The Minnesota Twins signed San Diego Padres minor leagues free agents Sam Deduno and Luis Perdomo and Atlanta Braves minor league free agent Wilkin Ramirez to AAA contracts.

 

 

Nov. 16

The Kansas City Royals signed St. Louis Cardinals minor league free agent Eric Duncan to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels released Anthony Ortega from the Salt Lake roster.

 

The New York Yankees signed New York Mets minor league free agent Mike O’Connor to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Cole Kimball off waivers from the Washington Nationals.

 

 

Nov. 15

The Minnesota Twins signed Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Jamey Carroll to a two-year contract running through 2013.  Re-signed minor league free agent Phil Dumatrait to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed New York Mets minor league free agent Jason Pridie to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed New York Yankees minor league free agent Jeff Marquez to a AAA contract.

 

 

Nov. 12

The Seattle Mariners signed Chicago White Sox minor league free agent Matt Fox to a AAA contract.

 

 

Nov. 11

The Detroit Tigers exercised their 2012 contract option on Jose Valverde.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Cincinnati Reds minor league free agent Jared Burton to a AAA contract.

 

Boston Red Sox free agent Jonathan Papelbon signed a four-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

 

 

Nov. 10

The Chicago White Sox signed New York Yankees minor league free agent Jose Quintana and Pittsburgh Pirates minor league free agent Donnie Veal to AAA contracts and added them to the 40-man roster.

 

The Minnesota Twins re-signed minor league free agent Brian Dinkelman to a AAA contract.

 

 

Nov. 8

The Chicago White Sox re-signed minor league free agent Dallas McPherson to a AAA contract.

 

 

Nov. 7

The Kansas City Royals traded Melky Cabrera to the San Francisco Giants for Jonathan Sanchez and Ryan Verdugo.

 

 

Nov. 4

The Texas Rangers outrighted Mason Tobin to Round Rock.

 

 

Nov. 3

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted Efren Navarro, Chris Pettit and Gil Velasquez to Salt Lake.  Added Luis Jimenez to the 40-man roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed Edgar Gonzalez to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays announced that Rommie Lewis, Jayson Nix and Adam Loewen had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Las Vegas.  Outrighted Jesse Carlson to Las Vegas.

 

 

Nov. 3 Free Agent Filings:

Baltimore:  Vladimir Guerrero, Cesar Izturis

 

Boston:  Scott Atchison, Erik Bedard, J.D. Drew, Conor Jackson, Trever Miller, David Ortiz, Jonathan Papelbon, Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield and Dan Wheeler.

 

Chicago:  Mark Buehrle, Ramon Castro, Juan Pierre and Omar Vizquel.

 

Cleveland:  Chad Durbin, Kosuke Fukodome, Grady Sizemore and Jim Thome.

 

Detroit:  Wilson Betemit, Carlos Guillen, Magglio Ordonez, Brad Penny, Ramon Santiago and Joel Zumaya.

 

Kansas City:  Bruce Chen, Jeff Francis and Jason Kendall.

 

Los Angeles:  Russell Branyan, Joel Pineiro, Horacio Ramirez and Fernando Rodney.

 

Minnesota:  Matt Capps, Michael Cuddyer, Jason Kubel and Joe Nathan.

 

New York:  Luis Ayala, Eric Chavez, Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia, Andruw Jones, Damaso Marte, Sergio Mitre and Jorge Posada.

 

Oakland:  Coco Crisp, David DeJesus, Rich Harden, Hideki Matsui and Josh Willingham.

 

Seattle:  David Aardsma, Josh Bard, Adam Kennedy, Wily Mo Pena, Luis Rodriguez and Jamey Wright.

 

Tampa Bay:  Juan Cruz, Johnny Damon, Casey Kotchman and Kelly Shoppach.

 

Texas:  Endy Chavez, Mike Gonzalez, Darren Oliver, Matt Treanor, Brandon Webb and C.J. Wilson.

 

Toronto:  Shawn Camp, Frank Francisco, Kelly Johnson, Jose Molina and Jon Rauch.

 

 

Nov. 2

The Baltimore Orioles claimed Darren O’Day off waivers from the Texas Rangers.

 

The Cleveland Indians outrighted Trevor Crowe to Columbus.

 

The Oakland Athletics outrighted Trystan Magnuson to Sacramento.

 

The Seattle Mariners announced that Luis Rodriguez had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays announced that Dan Johnson had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers announced that Robinson Diaz and Eric Hurley has filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Round Rock.  Outrighted Omar Beltre, Andres Blanco, Esteban German and Merkin Valdez to Round Rock.

 

 

Oct. 31

The Baltimore Orioles announced that Jake Fox and Chris Jakubauskas had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox exercised their 2012 contract option on Marcus Scutaro.  Declined to exercise 2012 options on and Scott Atchison or Dan Wheeler.

 

The Chicago White Sox exercised their 2012 contract option on Jason Frasor.

 

The Cleveland Indians traded Chris Jones to the Atlanta Braves for Derek Lowe and cash considerations.  Exercised their 2012 contract option on Fausto Carmona.  Declined to exercise their 2012 option on Grady Sizemore.

 

The Detroit Tigers exercised their 2012 contract option on Jose Valverde.  Outrighted Omir Santos and Brad Thomas to Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals exercised their 2012 contract option of Joakim Soria.

 

The Minnesota Twins claimed Jeff Gray off waivers from the Seattle Mariners and Matt Maloney off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

 

The New York Yankees exercised their 2012 contract options on Robinson Cano and Nick Swisher.  Decline to exercise their 2012 option on Andrew Brackman and released him.  Signed C.C. Sabathia to a one-year contract extension for 2016 with a vesting option for 2017.

 

The Seattle Mariners announced that David Aardsma, Fabio Castro and Scott Patterson had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays exercised their 2012 contract options on James Shields and Kyle Farnsworth.  Declined to exercise their 2012 option on Kelly Shoppach.

 

The Texas Rangers exercised their 2012 contract options on Colby Lewis and Yoshinori Tateyama.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays exercised their 2012 contract option on Edwin Encarnacion.  Declined to exercise their 2012 option on Jon Rauch.

 

 

Oct. 25

The Minnesota  Twins declined to exercise their 2012 contract option on Joe Nathan.

 

The Oakland Athletics released Michael Wuertz.  Claimed Cedric Hunter and Evan Scribner off waivers from the San Diego Padres.

 

 

Oct. 22

The Boston Red Sox announced that Aaron Bates and Hideki Okajima had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Pawtucket.  Outrighted Joey Gathright to Pawtucket.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Jesse Chavez off waivers from the Kansas City Royals.

 

 

Oct. 20

The Minnesota Twins announced that Brian Dinkelman and Phil Dumatrait had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Rochester.

 

 

Oct. 19

The Cleveland Indians outrighted Jerad Head and Mitch Talbot to Columbus.

 

The New York Yankees declined to exercise their 2012 contract option on Damaso Marte.

 

 

Oct. 14

The Chicago White Sox released Tony Pena Jr.  Announced that Matt Fox, Josh Kinney and Dallas McPherson had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Charlotte.  Outrighted Kyle Cofield, Shane Lindsay and Leyson Septimo to Charlotte.

 

The Minnesota Twins announced that René Rivera had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Rochester.  Outrighted Jason Repko, Anthony Slama and Matt Tolbert to Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees outrighted Reegie Corona to Scranton.

 

 

Oct. 11

The Baltimore Orioles announced that Jeremy Accardo and Chorye Spoone had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Norfolk.

 

The Kansas City Royals claimed Aaron Laffey off waivers from the New York Yankees.  Announced that Jesse Chavez, Zach Miner and Robinson Tejeda had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels announced that Jason Bulger has filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees announced that Steve Garrison, Gustavo Nunez, Scott Proctor, Carlos Silva and Raul Valdes had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics announced that Matt Carson and Andy LaRoche had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Sacramento.

 

 

Oct. 3

The Cleveland Indians announced that Travis Buck and Adam Miller had filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Columbus.

 

 

Sept. 30

The Chicago White Sox re-signed Sergio Santos to a three-year contract running through 2014 with club options for 2015-17.

 

The Oakland Athletics acquired Eliezer Mesa from the Colorado Rockies as the player to be named in the June 30, 2011 Mark Ellis trade.