2016 American League Transactions

 

Sept. 30

The Boston Red Sox optioned Yoan Moncada to Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Carlos Carrasco on the 60-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 17, and reactivated Yan Gomes.

 

The Texas Rangers reactivated Shin-Soo Choo.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Timmy Lopes from the Seattle Mariners as the player to be named in the Aug. 6, 2016 Pat Venditte trade and assigned him to New Hampshire.

 

 

Sept. 28

The Oakland Athletics reactivated Sonny Gray.

 

 

Sept. 27

The Detroit Tigers reactivated Nick Castellanos.

 

The Toronto Blues Jays recalled Andy Burns from Buffalo and purchased the contract of Chris Smith from Buffalo.  Outrighted Brady Dragmire to Buffalo.

 

 

Sept. 26

The New York Yankees outrighted J.R. Graham to Scranton.

 

 

Sept. 23

The Texas Rangers reactivated Jeremy Jeffress from the restricted list and recalled Andrew Faulkner from Round Rock.

 

 

Sept. 22

The New York Yankees traded Phil Coke to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Steven Souza Jr. on the 60-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Juniel Querecuto from Durham.

 

 

Sept. 20

The New York Yankees reactivated Aaron Hicks.

 

 

Sept. 18

The Baltimore Orioles placed Steve Pearce on the 60-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 13.  Reactivated Darren O’Day and purchased the contract of Trey Mancini from Norfolk.

 

The Cleveland Indians purchased the contract of Adam Plutko from Columbus and outrighted T.J. House to Columbus.

 

The New York Yankees reactivated Anthony Swarzak and purchased the contract of Donovan Solano from Scranton.  Transferred Chad Green from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

Sept. 17

The Kansas City Royals reactivated and released Chien-Ming Wang.  Reactivated Jason Vargas.

 

 

Sept. 16

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Logan Morrison on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 12, and purchased the contract of Jaff Decker from Durham.

 

 

Sept. 15

The Baltimore Orioles recalled Mike Wright from Norfolk and purchased the contract of Paul Janish from Norfolk.  Recalled Chris Lee from Norfolk and placed him on the 60-day disabled list.  Lost Odrisamer Despaigne to Miami Marlins on waivers.

 

The Oakland Athletic recalled Dillon Overton from Nashville.

 

 

Sept. 14

The New York Yankees placed Aaron Judge on the 15-day disabled list.  Signed free agent Billy Butler to a one-year contract and recalled Mason Williams from Scranton.  Transferred Nathan Eovaldi from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Los Angeles Angels reactivated Cory Rasmus.  Transferred Matt Shoemaker from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Joe Wieland to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named or cash considerations.

 

 

Sept. 13

The Boston Red Sox reactivated Andrew Benintendi.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Wade LeBlanc to the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named or cash considerations.

 

 

Sept. 12

The Kansas City Royals recalled Alec Mills from Omaha.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Trevor May on the 15-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics recalled Renato Nunez from Nashville and purchased the contract of Matt Olson from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners recalled Dan Vogelbach, Mike Freeman and Cody Martin and from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays purchased the contract of Dana Eveland and outrighted Tyler Sturdevant to Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers outrighted R.J. Alvarez to Round Rock.

 

 

Sept. 11

The Baltimore Orioles reactivated Chris Tillman.

 

The Chicago White Sox released Ryan Webb from the Charlotte roster.

 

The Cleveland Indians recalled Jesus Aguilar and Ryan Merritt from Columbus.

 

The Oakland Athletics released Billy Butler.

 

The Texas Rangers reactivated Colby Lewis and outrighted Michael Roth to Round Rock.

 

 

Sept. 10

The Cleveland Indians recalled Austin Adams from Columbus.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Trevor Plouffe on the 15-day disabled list.

 

The Seattle Mariners reactivated Tom Wilhelmsen.

 

The Texas Rangers claimed R.J. Alvarez off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and optioned him to Round Rock.  Transferred Lucas Harrell from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

Sept. 9

The Boston Red Sox recalled Henry Owen.

 

The Minnesota Twins reactivated Trevor May and Tommy Millone.

 

The New York Yankees recalled Richard Bleier from Scranton.

 

 

Sept. 8

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Jayson Aquino to Norfolk.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Matt Duffy on the 60-day disabled list and signed free agent Alexei Ramirez to a one-year contract.

 

 

Sept. 7

The New York Yankees placed Chad Green on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 3.

 

The Oakland Athletics recalled Jharel Cotton from Nashville.

 

 

Sept. 6

The Chicago White Sox reactivated Miguel Gonzalez.  Recalled Jason Coats, Leury Garcia and Blake Smith from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians recalled Shawn Armstrong from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers reactivated Jordan Zimmermann.  Recalled Casey McGehee, Steven Moya and Matt Boyd from Toledo.

 

The Houston Astros recalled Brad Peacock and David Paulino from Fresno.

 

The Kansas City Royals recalled Christian Colon from Omaha.  Purchased the contracts of Daniel Nava and Kevin McCarthy from Omaha.  Released Reymond Fuentes and outrighted Nick Tepesch to Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels reactivated Shane Robinson.

 

The Minnesota Twins recalled Kennys Vargas and Tyler Duffey from Rochester.  Purchased the contract of James Beresford from Rochester.  Transferred Danny Santana from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The New York Yankees recalled James Pazos and Bryan Mitchell from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics recalled Arismendy Alcantara from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners recalled Nori Aoki from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled Richie Shaffer, Mikie Mahtook, Chase Whitley and Steve Geltz from Durham.  Purchased the contract of Justin Marks from Durham and outrighted Hank Conger to Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers reactivated Tanner Scheppers.  Recalled Joey Gallo and Jared Hoying from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled Aaron Loup and Bo Schultz from Buffalo.

 

 

Sept. 5

The Baltimore Orioles reactivated Brian Duensing and outrighted Odrisamer Despaigne to Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox reactivated Koji Uehara.  Recalled Christian Vasquez, Heath Hembree and Noe Ramirez from Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians recalled Kyle Crockett from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers reactivated Mike Pelfrey and recalled Dixon Machado from Toledo.

 

The Houston Astros recalled Max Stassi and Kevin Chapman from Fresno.

The Los Angeles Angels placed Matt Shoemaker on the 15-day disabled list and recalled A.J. Achter from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins recalled Jose Berrios from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees placed Aaron Hicks on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sept. 1.

 

The Oakland Athletics recalled Raul Alcantara from Nashville.  Claimed Donn Roach off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Nashville.

 

The Texas Rangers sent Ryan Cordell to the Milwaukee Brewers as the minor league player to be named in the Aug. 1, 2016 Jonathan Lucroy trade.

 

 

Sept. 4

The Los Angeles Angels claimed Daniel Wright off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

 

The Seattle Mariners reactivated Drew Storen and recalled David Rollins from Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers recalled Jose Leclerc from Round Rock.

 

 

Sept. 3

The Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of Joe Mantiply from Erie and designated Donn Roach for assignment.

 

The Los Angeles Angels claimed Ashur Tolliver off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and optioned him to Salt Lake.  Recalled Ji-Man Choi and Alex Meyer from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins recalled John Ryan Murphy from Rochester.

 

The Oakland Athletics recalled Daniel Mengden from Nashville.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays reactivated Darwin Barney from the family medical-emergency list.

 

 

Sept. 2

The Baltimore Orioles recalled Caleb Joseph, Jayson Aquino and Tyler Wilson from Norfolk.  Activated Michael Bourn and Drew Stubbs. 

 

The Boston Red Sox reactivated Ryan Hanigan.  Recalled Deven Marrero and Joe Kelly from Pawtucket.  Purchased the contracts of Yoan Moncada and Robby Scott from Portland.  Outrighted William Cuevas to Pawtucket.

 

The Houston Astros recalled Tyler White, James Hoyt and Jandel Gustave from Fresno.  Purchased the contract of Brady Rodgers from Fresno.

 

The Kansas City Royals reactivated Wade Davis.  Recalled Tony Cruz and Whit Merrifield from Omaha and Terrance Gore from Northwest Arkansas.  Purchased the contract of Hunter Dozier from Omaha.  Transferred Luke Hochevar from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Los Angeles Angels reactivated Yunel Escobar.  Recalled Juan Graterol and Cody Ege from Salt Lake.  Purchased the contract of Andrew Bailey from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins reactivated Buddy Boshers.

 

The New York Yankees recalled Rob Refsnyder, Nick Goody, Kirby Yates and Luis Severino from Scranton .  Purchased the contracts of Eric Young Jr. And Jonathan Holder from Scranton.  Recalled Nick Rumbelow from Scranton and placed him on the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics reactivated Sean Doolittle.  Recalled Matt McBride from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners recalled Jesus Sucre and Ben Gamel from Tacoma.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled Devon Travis, Dalton Pompey, Darrell Ceciliani, Dan Barnes and Ryan Tepera from Buffalo and purchased the contract of Matt Dermody from Buffalo.  Outrighted Matt Dominguez to Buffalo.

 

 

Sept. 1

The Chicago White Sox recalled Kevan Smith and Juan Minaya from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians reactivated Danny Salazar from the paternity-leave list and activated Coco Crisp.  Recalled Erik Gonzalez, Cody Anderson and Joe Colon from Columbus.  Purchased the contract of Adam Moore from Columbus and outrighted Collin Cowgill to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers recalled Buck Farmer and John Hicks from Toledo.  Re-signed Jeff Ferrell to a AAA contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins recalled Byron Buxton from Rochester.

 

The Oakland Athletics reactivated Jesse Hahn and optioned him to Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners reactivated Evan Scribner.  Transferred Nate Karns from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.  Sent Jacob Brentz and Pedro Vasquez to the Pittsburgh Pirates as the two minor league players to be named in the Aug. 6 Arquimedes Caminero trade.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Tim Beckham to Durham.  Recalled Curt Casali and Ryan Garton from Durham and purchased the contract of Eddie Gamboa from Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers recalled Brett Nicholas, Hanser Alberto, Yohander Mendez and Nick Martinez from Round Rock.

 

 

Aug. 31

The Baltimore Orioles traded Zach Phillips to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Kyle Lobstein and designated Ashur Tolliver for assignment.  Outrighted Kyle Lobstein to Norfolk and claimed Drew Stubbs off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.  Traded Jason Heinrich to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Michael Bourn.  Transferred Joey Rickard from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Cleveland Indians traded Colt Hynes to the Oakland Athletics for Coco Crisp and cash considerations.  Optioned Shawn Armstrong to Buffalo and purchased the contract of Perci Garner from Buffalo.  Transferred Yan Gomes from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Chien-Ming Wang on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Christian Colon to Omaha.  Recalled Scott Alexander and Brooks Pounders from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels traded Fernando Salas to the New York Mets for Erik Manoah and assigned Manoah to Orem.

 

The New York Yankees traded Ben Gamel to the Seattle Mariners for Jio Orozco and Juan De Paula.  Assigned Orozco and De Paula to Tampa in the Gulf Coast League.  Acquired Eric Young Jr. from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations and assigned him to Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Coco Crisp and cash considerations to the Cleveland Indians for Colt Hynes and assigned Hynes to Midland.  Recalled Joey Wendle from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Jio Orozco and Juan De Paula to the New York Yankees for Ben Gamel and optioned Gamel to Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers acquired Nevin Ashley from the New York Mets for cash considerations and assigned him to Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Devon Travis and Bo Schultz to Buffalo.  Placed Darwin Barney on the family medical-emergency list.  Re-signed Josh Thole to a one-year contract.  Recalled Ryan Goins and Aaron Sanchez from Buffalo.

 

 

Aug. 30

The Detroit Tigers optioned Casey McGehee and Matt Boyd to Toledo.  Recalled Blaine Hardy from Toledo and purchased the contract of JaCoby Jones from Toledo.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Brad Peacock to Fresno and reactivated Colby Rasmus.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Kirby Yates to Scranton and recalled Chasen Shreve from Scranton.  Acquired Tim Polo and Stephen Tarpley from the Pittsburgh Pirates as the two minor league players to be named in the Aug. 1, 2016 Ivan Nova trade.  Assigned Polo and Tarpley to Tampa.

 

The Seattle Mariners outrighted Jarrett Grube to Tacoma.

 

 

Aug. 29

The Cleveland Indians placed Danny Salazar on the paternity-leave list and recalled Shawn Armstrong from Columbus.

 

The Kansas City Royals acquired Daniel Nava from the Los Angeles Angels for a player to be named or cash considerations and assigned him to Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned A.J. Achter to Salt Lake and recalled Rafael Ortega from Salt Lake.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Arismendy Alcantara to Nashville and reactivated Billy Butler.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Steve Geltz to Durham and reactivated Alex Cobb.

 

 

Aug. 28

The Baltimore Orioles optioned T.J. McFarland to Norfolk and outrighted Julio Borbon to Norfolk.  Recalled Oliver Drake from Norfolk and signed free agent Tommy Hunter to a one-year contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Danny Santana on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Logan Schafer from Rochester.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Mikie Mahtook to Durham and recalled Steve Geltz from Durham.  Reactivated and released Desmond Jennings.

 

 

Aug. 27

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Mike Wright to Norfolk and purchased the contract of Julio Borbon from Bowie.  Outrighted Logan Ondrusek to Norfolk.

 

The Detroit Tigers outrighted Alex Presley to Toledo and reactivated Jose Iglesias.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Tom Wilhelmsen on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 26.  Optioned Nori Aoki and Mike Freeman to Tacoma.  Recalled Dae-Ho Lee and Pat Venditte from Tacoma.  Purchased the contract of Dan Altavilla from Jackson.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Tyler Sturdevant to Durham and reactivated Nick Franklin.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays designated Aaron Loup for assignment and recalled Bo Schultz from Buffalo.

 

 

Aug. 26

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Logan Ondrusek to Norfolk and reactivated T.J. McFarland.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Heath Hembree to Pawtucket and reactivated Steven Wright.

 

The Chicago White Sox traded Dioner Navarro to the Toronto Blue Jays for Colton Turner and optioned Turner to Birmingham.  Reactivated Alex Avila.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Tyler Duffey and Jose Berrios to Rochester.  Purchased the contracts of Andrew Albers and Alex Wimmers from Rochester.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Jeremy Jeffress on the restricted list and recalled Dario Alvarez from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Colton Turner to the Chicago White Sox for Dioner Navarro.  Designated Josh Thole for assignment, effective Aug. 27.

 

 

Aug. 25

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Parker Bridwell to Norfolk and recalled Logan Ondrusek from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Andrew Benintendi on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Marco Hernandez from Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians reactivated and released Tommy Hunter.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Marc Rzepczynski to the Washington Nationals for Max Schrock and assigned Schrock to Stockton.  Reactivated Marcus Semien from the paternity-leave list, effective Aug. 26.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Tony Zych to Tacoma and designated Wade LeBlanc for assignment.  Reactivated James Paxton and recalled Michael Freeman from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Richie Shaffer to Durham and recalled Tyler Sturdevant from Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers designated Drew Stubbs for assignment and purchased the contract of Carlos Gomez from Round Rock.  Sent Dylan Moore to the Atlanta Braves for future considerations as part of a three-way trade with Miami Marlins acquiring Jeff Francouer from the Atlanta Braves.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Ryan Goins to Buffalo and reactivated Jose Bautista.

 


Aug. 24

The Baltimore Orioles placed Chris Tillman on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 21, and recalled Mike Wright from Norfolk.

 

The New York Yankees reactivated Bryan Mitchell and optioned him to Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Marcus Semien on the paternity-leave and recalled J.B. Wendelken from Nashville.

 

 

Aug. 23

The Chicago White Sox optioned Jason Coats to Charlotte and reactivated Avisail Garcia.

 

The New York Yankees placed Anthony Swarzak on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Ben Heller from Scranton.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Stefen Romero and Cody Martin to Tacoma,  Reactivated Tony Zych and recalled Taijuan Walker from Tacoma.  Signed Al Albuquerque to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers reactivated and released Josh Hamilton.  Recalled Shawn Tolleson from Round Rock and placed him on the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Ryan Tepera to Buffalo and reactivated Kevin Pillar.

 

 

Aug. 22

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Caleb Joseph to Norfolk and reactivated Matt Wieters from the paternity-leave list.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Henry Owens to Pawtucket and reactivated Chris Young.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Billy Butler on the seven-day disabled list and recalled Arismendy Alcantara from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Drew Storen on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 20, and recalled Guillermo Heredia from Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Nick Martinez to Round Rock and reactivated Derek Holland, effective Aug. 23.

 

 

Aug. 21

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Odrisamer Despaigne to Norfolk and recalled Parker Bridwell from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Deven Marrero to Pawtucket and recalled Henry Owens from Pawtucket.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Dixon Machado to Toledo and reactivated Cameron Maybin.  Released Bobby Parnell from the Toledo roster.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Tyler White to Fresno and recalled Yuli Gurriel from Fresno.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Ji-Man Choi to Salt Lake and recalled A.J. Achter from Salt Lake.  Outrighted Sean Coyle to Salt Lake.  Released Quintin Berry from the Salt Lake roster and signed Manny Banuelos to a AAA contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Adalberto Mejia to Rochester and recalled Pat Light from Rochester.

 

The Seattle Mariners outrighted Daniel Robertson to Tacoma.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Aaron Sanchez to Buffalo and recalled Aaron Loup from Buffalo.

 

 

Aug. 20

The Baltimore Orioles placed Matt Wieters on the paternity-leave list and optioned Tyler Wilson to Norfolk.  Recalled Francisco Pena and Odrisamer Despaigne from Norfolk.  Signed Chris Dickerson to a AAA contract.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Shawn Armstrong to Columbus and reactivated Josh Tomlin from the family medical-emergency list.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Yunel Escobar on the seven-day disabled list and outrighted Johnny Giavotella to Salt Lake.  Reactivated C.J. Cron and recalled Kaleb Cowart from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Kennys Vargas to Rochester and recalled Adalberto Mejia from Rochester.  Signed Edward Mujica to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners outrighted Joe Wieland to Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Nick Franklin on the seven-day disabled list and optioned Ryan Garton to Durham.  Reactivated Enny Romero and recalled Richie Shaffer from Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Houston Astros free agent Carlos Gomez to a AAA contract.

 

 

Aug. 19

The Cleveland Indians optioned Kyle Crockett to Columbus and recalled Shawn Armstrong from Columbus.

 

The Houston Astros optioned James Hoyt to Fresno and recalled Brad Peacock from Fresno.  Signed Eury De La Rosa to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Dae-Ho Lee to Tacoma and designated Joe Wieland for assignment.  Reactivated Steve Cishek and recalled Stefen Romero from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays reactivated Oswaldo Arcia and designated him for assignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Darrell Cecilliani to Buffalo and recalled Ryan Goins from Buffalo.  Acquired Richard Reina from the New York Mets for cash considerations and assigned me to Buffalo.

 

 

Aug. 18

The Boston Red Sox optioned Marco Hernandez to Pawtucket and reactivated Hanley Ramirez from the bereavement list.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Josh Tomlin on the family medical-emergency list and reactivated Danny Salazar.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Steven Moya to Toledo and purchased the contract of Alex Presley from Toledo.  Designated Bobby Parnell for assignment.

 

The Houston Astros released Carlos Gomez.

 

 

Aug. 17

The Chicago White Sox optioned Carson Fulmer to Charlotte and recalled Anthony Ranaudo from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Blaine Hardy to Toledo and activated Erick Aybar.  Signed Pedro Ciriaco to a AAA contract.

 

The Houston Astros released Danry Vasquez from the Corpus Christi roster.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Geovany Soto on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 8, and recalled Carlos Perez from Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Chasen Shreve to Scranton and recalled Kirby Yates from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Tyler Ladendorf on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Chad Pinder from Nashville.  Transferred Jed Lowrie from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays reactivated Chase Whitley and optioned him to Montgomery.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Lucas Harrell on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Nick Martinez from Round Rock.

 

 

Aug. 16

The Detroit Tigers traded Mike Aviles and Kade Scivicque to the Atlanta Braves for Erick Aybar.  Recalled Steven Moya from Toledo.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed James Paxton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 8, and recalled Cody Martin from Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Shin-Soo Choo on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Ryan Rua from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Junior Lake to Buffalo and reactivated Ezequiel Carrera.

 

 

Aug. 15

The Boston Red Sox placed Steven Wright on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 8, placed Hanley Ramirez on the bereavement list and optioned Roenis Elias to Pawtucket.  Recalled Marco Hernandez, Deven Marrero and Heath Hembree from Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians reactivated Joe Colon and optioned him to Columbus.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Jandel Gustave to Fresno and reactivated Ken Giles from the paternity-leave list.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Luis Severino to Scranton and recalled Chad Green from Scranton.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Luis Sardinas to the San Diego Padres for a player to be named.

 

The Tampa Bay Bays optioned Dylan Floro to Durham and reactivated Logan Morrison.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Darin Mastroianni to a AAA contract.

 

 

Aug. 14

The Detroit Tigers optioned Warwick Saupold to Toledo and recalled Dixon Machado from Toledo.

 

 

Aug. 13

The Baltimore Orioles placed Darren O’Day on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 12, and recalled Tyler Wilson from Norfolk.  Released Tom Gorzelanny from the Norfolk roster.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Jose Iglesias on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 12, and recalled Warwick Saupold from Toledo..

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Shane Robinson on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Nick Buss from Salt Lake.  Signed Andrew Bailey to a AAA contract.  Released Al Albuquerque from the Salt Lake roster and designated Sean Coyle for assignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins outrighted Andrew Albers to Rochester and purchased the contract of Ryan O’Rourke from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees released Alex Rodriguez and optioned Ben Heller to Scranton.  Purchased the contracts of Tyler Austin and Aaron Judge from Scranton.  Reactivated Chris Parmelee and outrighted him to Scranton.  Transferred Conor Mullee from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

Aug. 12

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Logan Ondrusek to Bowie and recalled Donnie Hart from Bowie.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Miguel Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Chris Beck from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Warwick Saupold to Toledo and reactivated Bruce Rondon from the paternity-leave list.

 

The Houston Astros placed Preston Tucker on the 15-day disabled list and placed Ken Giles on the paternity-leave list.  Reactivated Luke Gregerson and purchased the contract of Teoscar Hernandez from Fresno.

 

The Los Angeles Angels claimed Cody Ege off waivers from the Miami Marlins and optioned him to Salt Lake.  Transferred Nick Tropeano from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Tommy Milone on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Pat Dean from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees placed Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 11, and recalled Luis Severino from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics lost Patrick Schuster to the Philadelphia Phillies on waivers.

 

The Texas Rangers lost Kyle Kubitza to the Atlanta Braves on waivers.

 

 

Aug. 11

The Boston Red Sox optioned Bryce Brentz to Pawtucket and recalled Roenis Elias from Pawtucket.  Reactivated Sean O’Sullivan and outrighted him to Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned T.J. House to Columbus and reactivated Jeff Manship.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned A.J. Achter to Salt Lake and activated Brett Oberholtzer.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Buddy Boshers on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Andrew Albers from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Rob Refsnyder and Nick Goody to Scranton.  Recalled Luis Cessa from Scranton and purchased the contract of Ben Heller from Scranton.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Jarrett Grube to Tacoma and purchased the contract of Joe Wieland from Tacoma, effective Aug. 12.  Designated Daniel Robertson for assignment

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Richie Shaffer to Durham and reactivated Matt Duffy.

 

 

Aug. 10

The Houston Astros designated Carlos Gomez for assignment and recalled Jandel Gustave from Fresno.

 

The Kansas City Royals released Edward Mujica from the Omaha roster.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Carlos Perez to Salt Lake and reactivated Geovany Soto.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Trevor May on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 7, and recalled J.T. Chargois from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees released Ike Davis from the Scranton roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics designated Patrick Schuster for assignment and purchased the contract of Ross Detwiler from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Guillermo Heredia to Tacoma and purchased the contract of Jarrett Grube from Tacoma.  Designated Luis Sardinas for assignment.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Ryan Rua to Round Rock and reactivated Drew Stubbs.  Designated Kyle Kubitza for assignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Jose Bautista on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Dan Barnes to Buffalo.  Recalled Ryan Tepera from Buffalo and purchased the contract of Junior Lake from Buffalo.

 

 

Aug. 9

The Chicago White Sox placed Avisail Garcia on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 7, and recalled Jason Coats from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Cameron Maybin on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug.4, and recalled Warwick Saupold from Toledo, effective Aug. 10.  Claimed Donn Roach off waivers from the Seattle Mariners and optioned him to Toledo.  Released Jeff Ferrell from the Toledo roster.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Cam Bedrosian on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 4, and purchased the contract of A.J. Achter from Salt Lake.  Claimed Brett Oberholtzer off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies and designated Al Albuquerque for assignment.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Richard Bleier to Scranton and signed free agent Tommy Layne to a one-year contract.  Claimed Blake Parker off waivers from the Seattle Mariners and optioned Luis Severino to Scranton, effective Aug. 10.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Mike Freeman to Tacoma and reactivated Ketel Marte.

 

 

Aug. 8

The Detroit Tigers placed Bruce Rondon on the paternity-leave list and recalled Daniel Norris from Toledo.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Byron Buxton to Rochester and reactivated Trevor Plouffe.  Released Darin Mastroianni from the Rochester roster.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Taijuan Walker to Tacoma and activated Arquimedes Caminero.

 

The Texas Rangers released Craig Breslow from the Round Rock roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Kevin Pillar on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Darrell Cecilliani from Buffalo.

 

 

Aug. 7

The Baltimore Orioles lost Chaz Roe to the Atlanta Braves on waivers.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Nick Castellanos and Jordan Zimmermann on the 15-day disabled list. Zimmermann retroactive to Aug. 5.  Recalled Kyle Ryan from Toledo and purchased the contract of Casey McGehee from Toledo.

 

The Houston Astros placed Colby Rasmus on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 5, and recalled Tony Kemp from Fresno.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Sonny Gray on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Chris Smith from Nashville.  Transferred Josh Phegley from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Luis Sardinas and Cody Martin to Tacoma.  Reactivated Nick Vincent and recalled Mike Freeman from Tacoma.

 

 

Aug. 6

The Cleveland Indians optioned Shawn Morimando to Columbus and recalled T.J. House from Columbus.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Brad Peacock to Fresno and reactivated Doug Fister from the paternity-leave list.

 

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted Tim Lincecum to Salt Lake and recalled Jose Valdez from Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Johnny Barbato to Scranton and recalled Chasen Shreve from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Dillon Overton to Nashville and recalled Patrick Schuster from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners reactivated Taijuan Walker.  Traded two minor league players to be named to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Arquimedes Caminero.  Acquired Pat Venditte from the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named and optioned him to Tacoma.  Designated Blake Parker and Donn Roach for assignment.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Desmond Jennings and Enny Romero on the 15-day disabled list, Jennings retroactive to Aug. 3 and Romero to Aug. 4, Reactivated Mikie Mahtook and recalled Danny Farquhar from Durham.

 

 

Aug. 5

The Boston Red Sox placed Ryan Hanigan on the 15-day disabled list and claimed Bryan Holaday off waivers from the Texas Rangers.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Erik Gonzalez and Ryan Merritt to Columbus.  Claimed Michael Martinez off waivers from the Boston Red Sox and recalled Shawn Morimando from Columbus.  Outrighted Tyler Olson to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Kyle Ryan to Toledo and recalled Blaine Hardy from Toledo.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Jed Lowrie and Jesse Hahn on the 15-day disabled list, both retroactive to Aug. 4.  Recalled Brett Eibner and Andrew Triggs from Nashville.

 

 

Aug. 4

The Cleveland Indians optioned Cody Anderson and Shawn Armstrong to Columbus.  Recalled Mike Clevinger and Ryan Merritt from Columbus.  Signed Colt Hynes to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Dustin Molleken to Toledo and reactivated Jordan Zimmermann.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Chad Green to Scranton and recalled Johnny Barbato from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Andrew Triggs to Nashville and recalled Jesse Hahn from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Steve Cishek on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 2, and optioned Donn Roach to Tacoma.  Recalled Ariel Miranda from Tacoma and purchased the contract of Blake Parker from Tacoma.  Outrighted Mayckol Guaipe to Tacoma and lost Patrick Kivlehan to the San Diego Padres on waivers.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Curt Casali to Durham and claimed Bobby Wilson off waivers from the Texas Rangers.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Dario Alvarez to Round Rock and reactivated Shin-Soo Choo.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays lost Ben Rowen to the Milwaukee Brewers on waivers.

 

 

Aug. 3

The Chicago White Sox placed Charlie Tilson on the 15-day disabled list and recalled J.B. Shuck from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Austin Adams to Columbus and recalled Shawn Armstrong from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Mike Pelfrey on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 1, and reactivated J.D. Martinez.

 

The Houston Astros placed Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day disabled list and placed Doug Fister on the paternity-leave list.  Recalled Brad Peacock and James Hoyt from Fresno.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Brooks Pounders to Omaha and recalled Billy Burns from Omaha.  Released Lester Oliveros from the Omaha roster.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Ben Gamel to Scranton and recalled Gary Sanchez from Scranton.

 

The Seattle Mariners recalled Ariel Miranda from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Taylor Motter to Durham and recalled Richie Shaffer from Durham.

 

 

Aug. 2

The Boston Red Sox designated Michael Martinez for assignment and purchased the contract of Andrew Benintendi from Portland. 

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Danny Salazar on the 15-day disabled list.

 

The Detroit Tigers reactivated Daniel Norris and optioned him to Toledo.

 

The Houston Astros placed Luke Gregerson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 28, and recalled A.J. Reed from Fresno.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Huston Street on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 1, and recalled Mike Morin from Salt Lake.  Reactivated Cliff Pennington.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned J.B. Wendelken to Nashville and reactivated Andrew Triggs.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Ryan Goins and Bo Schultz to Buffalo and recalled Dan Barnes from Buffalo.  Released Blake McFarland and re-signed him to a minor league contract.

 

 

Aug. 1

The Baltimore Orioles traded Jonah Heim to the Tampa Bay Rays for Steve Pearce.  Optioned Tyler Wilson to Norfolk, effective Aug. 2.

 

The Boston Red Sox traded Pat Light to Minnesota Twins for Fernando Abad.  Optioned Joe Kelly to Pawtucket.  Released Tommy Layne, effective Aug. 2.  Reactivated Craig Kimbrel.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned J.B. Shuck to Charlotte and recalled Charlie Tilson from Charlotte, effective Aug. 2.

 

The Cleveland Indians traded Nathan Lukes and Jhonleider Salinas to the Tampa Bay Rays for Brandon Guyer and released Juan Uribe.

 

The Houston Astros traded Scott Feldman to the Toronto Blue Jays for Lupe Chavez and assigned Chavez to Kissimmee.  Recalled Joe Musgrove from Fresno.  Traded Josh Fields to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Yordan Alvarez.

 

The Los Angeles Angels traded Hector Santiago and Alan Busenitz to the Minnesota Twins for Ricky Nolasco, Alex Meyer and cash considerations.  Optioned Meyer to Salt Lake.  Traded Joe Smith to the Chicago Cubs for Jesus Castillo and assigned Castillo to Burlington.

 

The Minnesota Twins traded Fernando Abad to the Boston Red Sox for Pat Light and optioned Light to Rochester.  Traded Ricky Nolasco, Alex Meyer and cash considerations to the Los Angeles Angels for Hector Santiago and Alan Busenitz.  Optioned Busenitz to Rochester and recalled Jose Berrios from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees traded Carlos Beltran and cash considerations to the Texas Rangers for Dillon Tate, Erik Swanson and Nick Green  Assigned Swanson to Charleston and Green to Staten Island.  Traded Ivan Nova to the Pittsburgh Pirates for two minor league players to be named.  Recalled Ben Gamel and Nick Goody from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Josh Reddick and Rich Hill to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Frankie Montas, Jharel Cotton and Grant Holmes.  Optioned Montas and Cotton to Nashville and assigned Holmes to Stockton.  Recalled Tyler Ladendorf from Nashville, effective Aug. 2.

 

The Seattle Mariners claimed Mike Freeman off waivers from the Arizona Diamondback and optioned him to Tacoma.  Designated Patrick Kivlehan for assignment.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays traded Brandon Guyer to the Cleveland Indians for Nathan Lukes and Jhonleider Salinas.  Assigned Lukes to Port Charlotte and Salinas to Mahoning Valley.  Traded Matt Moore to the San Francisco Giants for Matt Duffy, Lucius Fox, and Michael Santos.  Placed Duffy on the 15-day disabled list.  Assigned Fox and Santos to Bowling Green.  Traded Steve Pearce to the Baltimore Orioles for Jonah Heim and assigned Heim to Port Charlotte.  Reactivated Desmond Jennings.  Recalled Ryan Garton and Taylor Motter from Durham, effective Aug. 2.

 

The Texas Rangers traded Dillon Tate, Erik Swanson and Nick Green to the New York Yankees for Carlos Beltran.  Traded Lewis Brinson, Luis Ortiz and a minor league player to be named to the Milwaukee Brewers for Jonathan Lucroy and Jeremy Jeffress.  Optioned Hanser Alberto and Joey Gallo to Round Rock and designated Bobby Wilson for assignment.  Transferred Prince Fielder from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.  Reactivated Bryan Holaday and designated him for assignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays Drew Hutchison and cash considerations to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Francisco Liriano, Harold Ramirez and Reese McGuire.  Optioned Ramirez and McGuire to New Hampshire.  Traded Jesse Chavez and cash considerations to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Mike Bolsinger and optioned Bolsinger to Buffalo  Traded Lupe Chavez to the Houston Astros for Scott Feldman.  Released Franklin Morales and placed Ezequiel Carrera on the 15-day disabled list.  Reactivated Ryan Goins and recalled Bo Schultz from Buffalo.  Designated Ben Rowen for assignment. 

 

 

July 31

The Baltimore Orioles traded Ariel Miranda to the Seattle Mariners for Wade Miley.  Optioned Odrisamer Despaigne, effective Aug. 2.

 

The Chicago White Sox traded Zach Duke to the St. Louis Cardinals for Charlie Tilson and optioned Tilson to Charlotte.  Reactivated Carlos Rodon.

 

The Cleveland Indians traded Clint Frazier, Justus Sheffield, Ben Heller and J.P. Feyereisen to the New York Yankees for Andrew Miller.  Outrighted Joey Butler to Columbus.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Wade Davis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 27, and recalled Matt Strahm from Northwest Arkansas.

 

The New York Yankees traded Andrew Miller to the Cleveland Indians for Clint Frazier, Justus Sheffield, Ben Heller and J.P. Feyereisen.  Traded Vicente Campos to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Tyler Clippard.  Optioned Clint Frazier and Ben Heller to Scranton, J.P. Feyereisen to Trenton and Justus Sheffield to Tampa.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Wade Miley to the Baltimore Orioles for Ariel Miranda and optioned Miranda to Tacoma.  Recalled Donn Roach from Tacoma, effective Aug. 1.

 

 

July 30

The Kansas City Royals traded Brett Eibner to the Oakland Athletics for Billy Burns and optioned Burns to Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted Daniel Nava to Salt Lake and reactivated Shane Robinson.  Reactivated and released Craig Gentry.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Rich Hill, retroactive to July 20, and recalled Dillon Overton from Nashville.  Traded Billy Burns to the Kansas City Royals for Brett Eibner and optioned Eibner to Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Nate Karns on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Cody Martin from Tacoma.

 

 

July 29

The Baltimore Orioles designated Chaz Roe for assignment and signed Japanese free agent Logan Ondrusek to a one-year contract.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Jeff Manship on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 27, and reactivated Zach McAllister.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed Cedar Ramos to a AAA contract.

 

The Houston Astros placed Luis Valbuena on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 27, and recalled Tyler White from Fresno.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Brett Eibner to Omaha and reactivated Lorenzo Cain.

 

The Minnesota Twins traded Eduardo Nunez to the San Francisco Giants for Adalberto Mejia and optioned Mejia to Rochester.  Recalled Jorge Polanco from Rochester.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned David Rollins to Tacoma and recalled Guillermo Heredia from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Oswaldo Arcia and Logan Morrison on the 15-day disabled list, Arcia retroactive to July 27 and Morrison to July 28.  Reactivated Brad Boxberger and recalled Nick Franklin from Durham.

 

 

July 28

The Chicago White Sox optioned Anthony Ranaudo to Charlotte and removed Chris Sale from the restricted list.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Luke Hochevar on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 25, and recalled Brooks Pounders from Omaha.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays released Tony Sanchez from the Buffalo roster and signed Erik Kratz to a AAA contract.

 

 

July 27

The Chicago White Sox placed Brett Lawrie on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 22, and recalled Carlos Sanchez from Charlotte.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Joaquin Benoit to the Toronto Blue Jays for Drew Storen and cash considerations.

 

The Texas Rangers traded Travis Demeritte to the Atlanta Braves for Lucas Harrell and Dario Alvarez.  Optioned Nick Martinez and Shawn Tolleson to Round Rock, Martinez effective July 28 and Tolleson effective July 29.  Outrighted Matt Duffy to Round Rock. 

 

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Drew Storen to the Seattle Mariners for Joaquin Benoit.  Optioned Bo Schultz to Buffalo.

 

 

July 26

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Dariel Alvarez to Norfolk and outrighted Julio Borbon to Norfolk.  Reactivated Ubaldo Jimenez from the paternity-leave list and reactivated Hyun-Soo Kim.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Whit Merrifield to Omaha and purchased the contract of Adalberto Mondesi from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels Todd Cunningham to Salt Lake and reactivated Tyler Skaggs.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Chasen Shreve to Scranton and recalled Luis Severino from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Matt McBride and Daniel Mengden to Nashville.  Reactivated Stephen Vogt from the family medical-emergency list and recalled J.B. Wendelken from Nashville.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Jared Hoying to Round Rock and announced that Kyle Lohse had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Round Rock.  Recalled Joey Gallo and Nick Martinez from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Hansel Rodriguez to the San Diego Padres for Melvin Upton and cash considerations.  Optioned Ryan Tepera to Buffalo.

 

 

July 25

The Houston Astros outrighted Danny Worth to Fresno and purchased the contract of Alex Bregman from Fresno.

 

The Kansas City Royals re-acquired Rule 5 player Daniel Stumpf from the Philadelphia Phillies and optioned him to Omaha.

 

The New York Yankees traded Aroldis Chapman to the Chicago Cubs for Adam Warren, Billy McKinney, Gleyber Torres, and Rashad Crawford.  Optioned McKinney to Trenton.  Assigned Torres and Crawford to Tampa. 

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Jesse Hahn to Nashville and recalled Max Muncy from Nashville.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Junior Lake to Buffalo and reactivated Jose Bautista.

 

 

July 24

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Donnie Hart to Bowie and reactivated Darren O’Day.  Signed Tom Gorzelanny to a AAA contract.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Heath Hembree to Pawtucket and recalled Joe Kelly from Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Chris Sale on the restricted list and recalled Anthony Ranaudo from Charlotte.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Arismendy Alcantara to Nashville and recalled Jesse Hahn from Nashville.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Craig Breslow to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays designated Drew Storen for assignment and recalled Ryan Tepera from Buffalo.  Signed Scott Copeland to a AAA contract.

 

 

July 23

The Baltimore Orioles placed Ubaldo Jimenez on the paternity-leave list and recalled Tyler Wilson from Norfolk.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Joe Thatcher to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Juan Graterol to Salt Lake and recalled Carlos Perez from Salt Lake.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Stephen Vogt on the family medical-emergency list and purchased the contract of Bruce Maxwell from Nashville.  Transferred Fernando Rodriguez from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Ketel Marte on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 20, and recalled David Rollins from Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers claimed Matt Duffy off waivers from the Houston Astros and optioned him to Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays removed Chris Colabello from the restricted list and optioned him to Buffalo.  Transferred Gavin Floyd from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

July 22

The Baltimore Orioles placed Joey Rickard on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 21, and recalled Dariel Alvarez from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red sox optioned Noe Ramirez to Pawtucket and reactivated Junichi Tazawa.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Joe Colon on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 19, and recalled Cody Anderson from Columbus.

 

The Houston Astros optioned A.J. Reed to Fresno and recalled Preston Tucker from Fresno.

 

The Texas Rangers outrighted Cesar Ramos to Round Rock and reactivated Jake Diekman,

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Andy Burns and Aaron Loup to Buffalo.  Reactivated Marco Estrada and Franklin Morales.  Outrighted Dustin Antolin to Buffalo.

 

 

July 21

The Minnesota Twins outrighted Neil Ramirez to Rochester and recalled Buddy Boshers from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Nick Goody to Scranton and recalled Chad Green from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Patrick Schuster to Nashville and recalled Zach Neal from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Mike Montgomery and Jordan Pries to the Chicago Cubs for Dan Vogelbach and Paul Blackburn.  Optioned Vogelbach to Tacoma and Blackburn to Jackson.  Recalled Luis Sardinas from Tacoma, effective July 22.

 

 

July 20

The Boston Red Sox placed Koji Uehara on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Noe Ramirez from Pawtucket.  Released Wesley Wright from the Pawtucket roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Dillon Overton to Nashville and recalled Arismendy Alcantara from Nashville.  Released Carson Blair from the Midland roster.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Jesus Sucre, Daniel Robertson and David Rollins to Tacoma.  Reactivated Felix Hernandez.  Recalled Mike Zunino and Nori Aoki from Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Prince Fielder and Shin-Soo Choo on the 15-day disabled list.  Recalled Hanser Alberto and Delino DeShields Jr. from Round Rock.  Acquired Scott Carroll from the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations and assigned him to Round Rock.

 

 

July 19

The Baltimore Orioles placed Hyun-Soo Kim on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 11, and purchased the contract of Julio Borbon from Norfolk.  Outrighted Henry Urrutia to Norfolk.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Nick Tropeano on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Jose Alvarez from Salt Lake.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Andrew Triggs on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Tyler Ladendorf to Nashville.  Recalled Daniel Coulombe and Dillon Overton from Nashville.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Nick Franklin to Durham and reactivated Steve Pearce.

 

 

July 18

The Cleveland Indians placed Yan Gomes on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Cody Anderson to Columbus.  Reactivated Roberto Perez and recalled Kyle Crockett from Columbus.

 

The Kansas City Royals claimed Nick Tepesch off waivers from the Oakland Athletics and optioned him to Omaha.  Transferred Kris Medlen from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Los Angeles Angles placed Geovany Soto on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 17, and purchased the contract of Juan Graterol from Salt Lake.  Transferred Cliff Pennington from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.  Claimed Sean Coyle off waivers from the Boston Red Sox and optioned him to Salt Lake.  Outrighted A.J. Achter to Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees reactivated Mason Williams and optioned him to Scranton.

 

 

July 17

The Chicago White Sox optioned Carlos Sanchez to Charlotte and purchased the contract of Jacob Turner from Charlotte.  Transferred Matt Davidson from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Tommy Hunter on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 10, and recalled Cody Anderson from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Steven Moya to Toledo and reactivated Justin Upton from the bereavement list.  Reactivated Warwick Saupold and optioned him to Toledo.

 

The Oakland Athletics acquired Ross Detwiler from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations and assigned him to Nashville.

 

 

July 16

The Boston Red Sox optioned William Cuevas to Pawtucket and activated Drew Pomeranz.

 

The Houston Astros signed Yuli Gurriel to a five-year contract running thru 2020 and optioned him to Corpus Christi.  Outrighted Matt Duffy to Fresno.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Brooks Pounders to Omaha and reactivated Wade Davis.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Jose Leclerc to Round Rock and reactivated Yu Darvish.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Justin Smoak to a two-year contract extension running through 2018 with a club option for 2019.

 

 

July 15

The Boston Red Sox traded Anderson Espinoza to the San Diego Padres for Drew Pomeranz.  Placed Junichi Tazawa on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 4, and recalled William Cuevas from Pawtucket.  Transferred Josh Rutledge from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Jason Coats to Charlotte and reactivated Justin Morneau.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned T.J. House to Columbus and recalled Erik Gonzalez from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Justin Upton on the bereavement list and recalled Tyler Collins from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals released Joe Beimel from the Omaha roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Billy Burns to Nashville and purchased the contract of Ryon Healy from Nashville.  Outrighted Nick Tepesch to Nashville.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Ryan Garton and Tyler Sturdevant to Durham.  Reactivated Kevin Kiermaier and signed free agent Kevin Jepsen to a one-year contract.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Jake Diekman on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 5, and reactivated Keone Kela.  Transferred Derek Holland from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

July 11

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Jason Garcia to Bowie and purchased the contract of Donnie Hart from Bowie, effective July 15.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Noe Ramirez to Pawtucket and recalled Eduardo Rodriguez from Pawtucket, effective July 15.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Chris Beck to Charlotte and purchased the contract of Carson Fulmer from Birmingham, effective July 15.  Designated Scott Carroll for assignment.

 

The New York Yankees released Vinnie Pestano from the Scranton roster.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Hank Conger to Durham and recalled Luke Maile from Durham, effective July 15.

 

 

July 10

The Baltimore Orioles outrighted David Hale to Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Sean O’Sullivan on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 6, and activated Brad Ziegler.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Jaye Chapman from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations and assigned him to Durham.

 

 

July 9

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Mike Wright to Norfolk and recalled Jason Garcia from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 7.  Traded Jose Almonte and Luis Basabe to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Brad Ziegler.  Optioned Marco Hernandez to Pawtucket.  Recalled Noe Ramirez from Pawtucket and purchased the contract of Michael Martinez from Pawtucket.  Transferred Blake Swihart from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Carlos Rodon on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 6, and recalled Tommy Kahnle from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians claimed Tyler Olson off waivers from the Kansas City Royals and optioned him to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Bobby Parnell to Toledo and recalled Matt Boyd from Toledo.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed C.J. Cron on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Carlos Perez to Salt Lake.  Reactivated Geovany Soto and purchased the contract of Ji-Man Choi from Salt Lake.  Transferred Cory Rasmus from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Chad Green to Scranton and recalled Nick Goody from Scranton.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Nick Martinez to Round Rock and purchased the contract of Kyle Lohse from Round Rock.

 

 

July 8

The Boston Red Sox acquired Michael Martinez from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations and assigned him to Pawtucket.  Outrighted Sean Coyle to Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox signed Ryan Webb to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed David Martinez to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels released David Huff from the Salt Lake roster.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Chi Chi Gonzalez to Round Rock and recalled Alex Claudio from Round Rock.  Traded Pedro Ciriaco to the Miami Marlins for Eric Jokisch and assigned Jokisch to Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Drew Hutchison to Buffalo and recalled Andy Burns from Buffalo.

 

 

July 7

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Dariel Alvarez to Norfolk and Jayson Aquino to Bowie.  Reactivated Pedro Alvarez from the bereavement list and recalled Mike Wright from Norfolk, effective July 8.

 

The Boston Red Sox traded Wendell Rijo and Aaron Wilkerson to the Milwaukee Brewers for Aaron Hill and cash considerations.  Outrighted Ryan LaMarre to Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Zach McAllister on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Mike Clevinger to Columbus.  Recalled Austin Adams purchased the contract of Joe Colon from Columbus.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Casey Coleman to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers released Eric Surkamp from the Round Rock roster.

 

 

July 6

The Boston Red Sox released Justin Maxwell from the Pawtucket roster.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Alex Avila on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Omar Narvaez from Charlotte.  Transferred Jake Petricka from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Buck Farmer to Toledo and recalled Bobby Parnell from Toledo.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Shane Robinson on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Todd Cunningham from Salt Lake.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Taijuan Walker on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Mike Zunino to Tacoma.  Reactivated Jesus Sucre and recalled David Rollins from Tacoma.  Transferred Steve Clevenger from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays outrighted Dana Eveland to Durham and purchased the contract of Dylan Floro from Round Rock.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Bryan Holaday on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 5, and recalled Jared Hoying from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Marco Estrada on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 3, and recalled Bo Schultz from Buffalo.

 

 

July 5

The Boston Red Sox optioned Christian Vazquez to Pawtucket and reactivated Ryan Hanigan.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Daniel Norris on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Buck Farmer from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Wade Davis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 1, and purchased the contract of Brooks Pounders from Omaha.  Designated Tyler Olson to for assignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Buddy Boshers to Rochester and reactivated Trevor May.  Reactivated Darin Mastroianni and outrighted him to Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Luis Cessa to Scranton and recalled Chasen Shreve from Scranton.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned David Rollins to Tacoma and purchased the contract of Daniel Robertson from Tacoma.  Transferred Adrian Sampson from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.  Acquired Ryan Strausborger from the Texas Rangers for future considerations and optioned him to Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Danny Farquhar to Durham and reactivated Alex Colome.

 

The Texas Rangers outrighted Michael Roth to Round Rock and recalled Jose Leclerc from Round Rock.

 

 

July 4

The Baltimore Orioles placed Pedro Alvarez on the bereavement list and optioned Angel Miranda to Norfolk.  Recalled Dariel Alvarez and Jayson Aquino from Norfolk.

 

The Cleveland Indians announced that Joba Chamberlain and Tom Gorzelanny had both filed for minor league free agency after declining outright assignments to Columbus.  Recalled Mike Clevinger and T.J. House from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Jordan Zimmermann on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 1, and recalled Dustin Molleken from Toledo.

 

The Los Angeles Angles optioned Jose Alvarez to Salt Lake and recalled Nick Tropeano from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Trevor Plouffe on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 1, and recalled Kennys Vargas from Rochester.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Fernando Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Daniel Coulombe to Nashville.  Recalled Andrew Triggs from Nashville and purchased the contract of Patrick Schuster from Nashville.  Recalled Andrew Lambo from Nashville and placed him on the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Desmond Jennings on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 1, and recalled Tyler Sturdevant from Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays released Roberto Hernandez from the Buffalo roster.

 

 

July 3

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Tyler Wilson to Norfolk and purchased the contract of Ariel Miranda from Norfolk.  Transferred Brian Duensing from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Pat Light to Pawtucket and purchased the contract of Sean O’Sullivan from Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Shawn Morimando to Columbus and removed Abraham Almonte from the restricted list.  Transferred Michael Brantley from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Minnesota Twins released Kevin Jepsen and recalled Eddie Rosario from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees placed Conor Mullee on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 2, and recalled Chad Green from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Josh Phegley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 2, and recalled Matt McBride from Nashville.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Luke Jackson to Round Rock and purchased the contract of Michael Roth from Round Rock.  Transferred Colby Lewis from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

July 2

The Chicago White Sox acquired Alfredo Gonzalez from the Houston Astros for cash considerations and optioned him to Birmingham.  Transferred Daniel Webb from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Cleveland Indians designated Michael Martinez for assignment and recalled Shawn Morimando from Akron.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Andrew Triggs to Nashville and reactivated Rich Hill.

 

The New York Yankees released Nick Swisher from the Scranton roster.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Taylor Motter to Durham and reactivated Steven Souza Jr.  Outrighted Jaff Decker to Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Ryan Goins on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Bo Schultz to Buffalo.  Recalled Drew Hutchison and Aaron Loup from Buffalo.

 

 

July 1

The Boston Red Sox outrighted Mike Miller to Pawtucket and reactivated Brock Holt.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Matt Davidson on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Carlos Sanchez from Charlotte.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Mike Morin to Salt Lake and reactivated Joe Smith.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Byung-Ho Park to Rochester and reactivated Miguel Sano.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Dillon Overton to Nashville and recalled Tyler Ladendorf from Nashville.

 

 

June 30

The Baltimore Orioles placed T.J. McFarland on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 29.  Optioned Francisco Pena and Oliver Drake to Norfolk.  Reactivated Caleb Joseph and Vance Worley.  Purchased the contract of Chaz Roe from Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Matt Purke to Charlotte and recalled Matt Davidson from Charlotte.  Signed Tony Campana and Danny Muno to AAA contracts.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Sean Doolittle on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 26, and optioned Zach Neal to Nashville.  Recalled Daniel Coulombe and Andrew Triggs from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Steve Clevenger on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Donn Roach to Tacoma.  Recalled Mike Zunino and Tom Wilhelmsen from Tacoma.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Ryan Tepera to a Buffalo and reactivated Brett Cecil.

 

 

June 29

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

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Arismendy Alcantara to Nashville and reactivated Sean Manaea.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Nick Vincent on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 27, and reactivated Wade Miley.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Jaff Decker to Durham and reactivated Brandon Guyer.

 

The Texas Rangers claimed Eric Surkamp off waivers from the Oakland Athletics and optioned him to Round Rock.  Transferred Drew Stubbs from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

June 28

The Boston Red Sox optioned Eduardo Rodriguez to Pawtucket and recalled Pat Light from Pawtucket.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Kirby Yates to Scranton and recalled Conor Mullee from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Max Muncy to Nashville and reactivated Josh Reddick.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Alex Colome on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 19, and purchased the contract of Dana Eveland from Durham.

 

 

June 27

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Ashur Tolliver to Norfolk and recalled T.J. McFarland from Norfolk, effective June 28.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned William Cuevas to Pawtucket and purchased the contract of Mike Miller from Pawtucket.

 

The Oakland Athletics claimed Nick Tepesch off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and optioned him to Nashville.  Designated Eric Surkamp for assignment.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Alex Claudio to Round Rock and recalled Chi Chi Gonzalez from Round Rock

 

The Tampa Bay Rays released Ryan Webb and recalled Danny Farquhar from Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Chad Girodo to Buffalo and recalled Ryan Tepera from Buffalo.

 

 

June 26

The Los Angeles Angels claimed J.C. Ramirez off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds and optioned A.J. Achter to Salt Lake, effective June 27.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Nick Goody to Scranton and recalled Luis Cessa from Scranton.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Tyler Sturdevant to Durham and reactivated Ryan Webb.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Gavin Floyd on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Bo Schultz from Buffalo.

 

 

June 25

The Boston Red Sox optioned Deven Marrero to Pawtucket and recalled William Cuevas from Pawtucket.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Tony Kemp to Fresno and purchased the contract of A.J. Reed from Fresno.  Designated Alfredo Gonzalez for assignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Brett Eibner to Omaha and reactivated Alex Gordon.

 

The New York Yankees outrighted Ike Davis to Scranton and reactivated Mark Teixeira.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Eric Surkamp to Nashville and purchased the contract of Dillon Overton from Nashville.  Transferred Henderson Alvarez 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 22, and reactivated A.J. Griffin.

 

 

June 24

The Los Angeles Angels reactivated Nick Tropeano and optioned him to Salt Lake.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Adrian Sampson on the 15-day disabled list.  Optioned Nori Aoki and Tom Wilhelmsen to Tacoma.  Recalled David Rollins from Tacoma and purchased the contract of Donn Roach from Tacoma.  Transferred Tony Zych from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Oswaldo Arcia from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named or cash considerations.  Optioned Steve Geltz to Durham, effective June 25.  Outrighted Andrew Bellatti to Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Darrell Ceciliani to Buffalo and purchased the contract of Junior Lake from Buffalo.

 

 

June 23

The Boston Red Sox placed Chris Young on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Bryce Brentz from Pawtucket, effective June 24.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Dustin Molleken to Toledo and recalled Daniel Norris from Toledo.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Eury Perez from the Houston Astros for cash considerations and assigned him to Durham.

 

 

June 22

The Baltimore Orioles placed Brian Duensing on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 20, and recalled Ashur Tolliver from Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox claimed Juan Minaya off waivers from the Houston Astros and optioned him to Charlotte.

 

The Minnesota Twins released Dan Runzler from the Rochester roster.

 

The New York Yankees lost Layne Somsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers on waivers.

 

The Seattle Mariners acquired Wade LeBlanc from the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named or cash considerations.  Signed free agent Tom Wilhelmsen to a one-year contract.  Optioned Jonathan Aro to Tacoma.  Transferred Charlie Furbush from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Derek Holland on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 21, and recalled Luke Jackson from Round Rock.

 

 

June 21

The Baltimore Orioles outrighted Paul Janish to Norfolk and recalled Oliver Drake from Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Zach Putnam on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Chris Beck from Charlotte.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Daniel Coulombe to Nashville and recalled Arismendy Alcantara from Nashville.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Mikie Mahtook and Steve Pearce on the 15-day disabled list.  Recalled Nick Franklin and Ryan Garton from Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers acquired Kyle Kubitza from the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations and optioned him to Round Rock.

 

 

June 20

The Boston Red Sox outrighted Rusney Castillo to Pawtucket.

 

The Detroit Tigers outrighted Casey McGehee to Toledo and purchased the contract of Dustin Molleken from Toledo.  Transferred Drew VerHagen from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Chris Taylor to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Zach Lee.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Neal Cotts to a AAA contract.

 

 

June 19

The Detroit Tigers optioned Matt Boyd and Blaine Hardy to Toledo.  Recalled Bruce Rondon and Kyle Ryan from Toledo.

 

The Minnesota Twins re-acquired Rule 5 player Zack Jones from the Milwaukee Brewers and optioned him to Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees reactivated Chasen Shreve and optioned him to Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Andrew Triggs to Nashville and reactivated Liam Hendriks.

 

The Texas Rangers lost Phil Klein to the Philadelphia Phillies on waivers.

 

 

June 18

The Baltimore Orioles optioned T.J. McFarland and Mike Wright to Norfolk and Reactivated J. J Hardy and Yovani Gallardo.  Re-signed Andy Oliver to a AAA contract.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Rusney Castillo and Roenis Elias to Pawtucket.  Recalled Deven Marrero from Pawtucket and purchased the contract of Ryan LaMarre from Pawtucket.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Buck Farmer to Toledo and purchased the contract of Casey McGehee from Toledo.  Outrighted Wynton Bernard to Toledo.

 

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted Todd Cunningham to Salt Lake and recalled Tim Lincecum from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Pat Dean to Rochester and purchased the contract of Tommy Milone from Rochester.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Tyler Ladendorf to Nashville and recalled Andrew Triggs from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned David Rollins to Tacoma and purchased the contract of Adrian Sampson from Tacoma.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Andy Burns to Buffalo and reactivated Troy Tulowitzki.

 

 

June 17

The Boston Red Sox placed Josh Rutledge on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 15, and recalled Roenis Elias from Pawtucket.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed J.D. Martinez on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Steven Moya from Toledo.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Tyler White to Fresno and reactivated Luke Gregerson from the family medical-emergency list.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Al Albuquerque to Salt Lake and reactivated Daniel Nava.

 

The Minnesota Twins designated Oswaldo Arcia for assignment and reactivated Danny Santana.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Wade Miley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 13, and outrighted Steve Johnson to Tacoma.  Recalled Jonathan Aro and David Rollins from Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers announced that Tom Wilhelmsen had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Jose Bautista on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Darrell Ceciliani from Buffalo.

 

 

June 16

The Kansas City Royals optioned Reymond Fuentes to Omaha and reactivated Brett Eibner.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Steven Souza Jr. on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 15, and optioned Ryan Garton to Durham.  Recalled Blake Snell from Durham and recalled Steve Geltz from Durham, the latter effective June 17.

 

 

June 15

The Boston Red Sox signed Casey Janssen to a AAA contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals released Omar Infante and recalled Brian Flynn from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted Brendan Ryan to Salt Lake and reactivated Andrelton Simmons.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays outrighted Dana Eveland to Durham and purchased the contract of Jaff Decker from Durham.

 

 

June 14

The Baltimore Orioles placed Vance Worley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 13, and recalled Odrisamer Despaigne from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox signed Cody Decker to a AAA contract.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Tyler Danish to Charlotte and recalled Michael Ynoa from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Bobby Parnell to Toledo and recalled Buck Farmer from Toledo.

 

The Houston Astros placed Luke Gregerson on the family medical-emergency list and purchased the contract of Danny Worth from Fresno.  Designated Juan Minaya for assignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals claimed Tyler Olson off waivers from the New York Yankees and optioned him to Omaha.  Transferred Mike Moustakas from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Sean Manaea on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Eric Surkamp from Nashville.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Tom Wilhelmsen to Round Rock and recalled Nick Martinez from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Scott Diamond to Buffalo and optioned Aaron Loup to Buffalo.  Recalled Andy Burns and Chad Girodo from Buffalo, effective June 15.

 

 

June 13

The Los Angeles Angles placed Cory Rasmus on the 15-day disabled list and outrighted David Huff to Salt Lake.  Purchased the contract of A.J. Achter and Al Albuquerque from Salt Lake.  Designated Kyle Kubitza for assignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned J.T. Chargois to Rochester and claimed Neil Ramirez off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.  Transferred Phil Hughes from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Chad Green to Scranton and signed free agent Ike Davis to a one-year contract.  Designated Layne Somsen for assignment.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Yu Darvish on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 9, and optioned Jared Hoying to Round Rock.  Reactivated Shin-Soo Choo and recalled Alex Claudio from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Pat Venditte to Buffalo and purchased the contract of Scott Diamond from Buffalo.  Transferred Franklin Morales from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

June 12

The Oakland Athletics lost R.J. Alvarez to the Chicago Cubs on waivers.

 

The Texas Rangers released Ike Davis from the Round Rock roster.

 

 

June 11

The Kansas City Royals optioned Scott Alexander to Omaha and recalled Dillon Gee from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Rafael Ortega to Salt Lake and purchased the contract of Todd Cunningham from Salt Lake.  Transferred Craig Gentry from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.  Traded Erik Kratz to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.

 

The Texas Rangers acquired Justin De Fratus from the Seattle Mariners as the player to be named in the May 29 Patrick Kivlehan trade.

 

 

June 10

The Chicago White Sox released Jimmy Rollins and placed Austin Jackson on the 15-day disabled list.  Recalled Jason Coats from Charlotte and purchased the contract of Tim Anderson from Charlotte.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Phil Hughes and Trevor May on the 15-day disabled list.  Reactivated Kyle Gibson and recalled J.T. Chargois from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees placed Chris Parmelee on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Chad Green from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Jesse Hahn to Nashville and recalled Zach Neal from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Luis Sardinas to Tacoma and reactivated Leonys Martin.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Nick Franklin to Durham and reactivated Logan Forsythe.

 

 

June 9

The Chicago White Sox released Mat Latos and purchased the contract of Tyler Danish from Charlotte.  Signed free agent Justin Morneau to a one-year contract and placed him on the 15-day disabled list.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Greg Mahle to Salt Lake and reactivated Cory Rasmus.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Chris Coghlan to the Chicago Cubs for Arismendy Alcantara and optioned Alcantara to Nashville.  Placed Rich Hill on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30.  Recalled Max Muncy from Nashville, effective June 10, and purchased the contract of Daniel Mengden from Nashville, effective June 11.  Transferred Mark Canha from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Jarrett Grube to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Luke Jackson to Round Rock and reactivated Robinson Chirinos.  Designated Phil Klein for assignment.

 

 

June 8

The Baltimore Orioles released Wandy Rodriguez from the Norfolk roster.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Cody Anderson to Columbus and reactivated Joba Chamberlain.  Released Jarrett Grube from the Columbus roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Tony Cruz to Omaha and recalled Christian Colon from Omaha.

 

 

June 7

The Chicago White Sox optioned Jason Coats to Charlotte and outrighted Jerry Sands to Charlotte.  Reactivated Melky Cabrera from the family-emergency list and activated James Shields.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Austin Adams to Columbus and recalled Cody Anderson from Columbus.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Joe Beimel to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Joe Smith on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 5, and outrighted Javy Guerra to Salt Lake.  Recalled Mike Morin from Salt Lake and purchased the contract of David Huff from Salt Lake.  Acquired Jose Valdez from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations and optioned him to Salt Lake.  Outrighted Chris Jones to Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Luis Cessa to Scranton and purchased the contract of Anthony Swarzak from Scranton.  Designated Tyler Olson for assignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Matt Dominguez to Buffalo and recalled Pat Venditte from Buffalo.

 

 

June 6

The Seattle Mariners optioned Stefen Romero to Tacoma and reactivated Ketel Marte.

 

 

June 5

The Boston Red Sox placed Ryan Hanigan and Blake Swihart on the 15-day disabled list.  Optioned Noe Ramirez to Pawtucket.  Recalled Rusney Castillo and Heath Hembree from Pawtucket and purchased the contract of Sandy Leon from Pawtucket.  Transferred Carson Smith from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Irving Falu to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned J.B. Wendelken to Nashville and reactivated Sonny Gray.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Brandon Guyer on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 4, and recalled Nick Franklin from Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Ryan Tepera to Buffalo and recalled Matt Dominguez from Buffalo.

 

 

June 4

The Chicago White Sox optioned Tommy Kahnle to Charlotte and purchased the contract of Jason Coats from Charlotte.  Traded Erik Johnson and Fernando Tatis Jr. to the San Diego Padres for James Shields and cash considerations. 

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Buck Farmer to Toledo and reactivated Shane Greene.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Nick Tropeano on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 3, and recalled Deolis Guerra from Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees placed Mark Teixeira on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Chris Parmelee from Scranton.  Transferred Dustin Ackley from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Andrew Triggs to Nashville and recalled Daniel Coulombe from Nashville.  Re-acquired Rule 5 player Colin Walsh from the Milwaukee Brewers and assigned him to Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Cody Martin to Tacoma and purchased the contract of Edwin Diaz from Jackson.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Hanser Alberto to Round Rock and removed Roughned Odor from the restricted list.  Recalled Tom Wilhelmsen from Round Rock.  Released Nick Tepesch from the Round Rock roster.

 

 

June 3

The Baltimore Orioles placed Darren O’Day on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 2, and recalled Mike Wright from Norfolk.  Released Andy Oliver from the Norfolk roster.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Rusney Castillo to Pawtucket and reactivated Jackie Bradley Jr.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Melky Cabrera on the family-emergency list and recalled Tommy Kahnle from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Kyle Ryan to Toledo and recalled Blaine Hardy from Toledo.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Alex Claudio to Round Rock and reactivated Shawn Tolleson.

 

 

June 2

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Mike Wright to Norfolk and purchased the contract of Brian Duensing from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Joe Kelly to Pawtucket and recalled Noe Ramirez from Pawtucket.  Transferred Brock Holt from the seven-day to the 15-day disabled list.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Mike Clevinger to Columbus and reactivated Carlos Carrasco.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Logan Schafer to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletic optioned Eric Surkamp to Nashville and recalled J.B. Wendelken from Nashville, effective June 3.

 

The Seattle Mariners released Joel Peralta and recalled Cody Martin from Tacoma.

 

 

June 1

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Ashur Tolliver to Norfolk and recalled T.J. McFarland from Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox acquired Brett Hayes from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations and assigned him to Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Marlon Byrd on the restricted list and optioned Shawn Armstrong to Columbus.  Recalled Tyler Naquin from Columbus and purchased the contract of Tom Gorzellany from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Warwick Saupold on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Bobby Parnell from Toledo.  Outrighted Jose Valdez to Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Brett Eibner on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Dillon Gee to Omaha.  Recalled Reymond Fuentes and Peter Moylan from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angles placed Cliff Pennington on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Chris Jones to Salt Lake.  Recalled Brendan Ryan from Salt Lake and purchased the contract of Javy Guerra from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Miguel Sano on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Max Kepler from Rochester.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Felix Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 28, and recalled James Paxton from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Brad Boxberger on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Tim Beckham from Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Jimmy Paredes to the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.

 

 

May 31

The Baltimore Orioles placed Caleb Joseph on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Francisco Pena from Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Jackie Bradley Jr. on the paternity-leave list and recalled Rusney Castillo from Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Ryan Merritt to Columbus and recalled Shawn Armstrong from Columbus.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Kaleb Cowart to Salt Lake and recalled Jefry Marte from Salt Lake.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Zach Neal to Nashville and recalled Eric Surkamp from Nashville.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Sean Ratcliffe to the Atlanta Braves for Jason Grilli and cash considerations.  Optioned Chad Girodo to Buffalo, effective June 1.

 

 

May 30

The Boston Red Sox optioned Heath Hembree to Pawtucket and reactivated Eduardo Rodriguez.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Tommy Kahnle to Charlotte and recalled J.B. Shuck from Charlotte.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Colin Moran to Fresno and reactivated Carlos Gomez, effective May 31.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Joe Beimel to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Mike Morin to Salt Lake and outrighted Deolis Guerra to Salt Lake.  Reactivated Huston Street and recalled Chris Jones from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Danny Santana on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Byron Buxton from Rochester, effective May 31.

 

The New York Yankees placed Dustin Ackley on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Rob Refsnyder from Scranton.  Reactivated Luis Severino and optioned him to Scranton.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Ryan Webb on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 27, and reactivated Brad Boxberger.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays designated Jimmy Paredes for assignment and recalled Ryan Tepera from Buffalo.

 

 

May 29

The Kansas City Royals optioned Peter Moylan to Omaha and recalled Tony Cruz from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels reactivated Cliff Pennington.

 

The Seattle Mariners acquired Patrick Kivlehan from the Texas Rangers for a player to be named or cash considerations and assigned him to Tacoma.  Transferred Evan Scribner from the 15-say to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

May 28

The Detroit Tigers optioned Steven Moya to Toledo and recalled Matt Boyd from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Brian Flynn to Omaha and reactivated Chris Young.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Joey Gallo to Round Rock and reactivated Yu Darvish.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day disabled list and reactivated Aaron Loup.

 

 

May 27

The Chicago White Sox outrighted Daniel Fields to Charlotte.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Steve Tolleson to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Matt McBride to Nashville and reactivated Josh Phegley.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Leonys Martin on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 26, and recalled Stefen Romero from Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Roughned Odor on the restricted list and Shawn Tolleson on the family medical-emergency list.  Recalled Jurickson Profar from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Ryan Lavarnway to a AAA contract.

 

 

May 26

The Kansas City Royals placed Mike Moustakas on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 23, and recalled Brett Eibner from Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed Erik Kratz to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees placed Chasen Shreve on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Rob Refsnyder to Scranton.  Reactivated Alex Rodriguez and purchased the contract of Richard Bleier from Scranton.  Released Slade Heathcott from the Scranton roster.

 

 

May 25

The Chicago White Sox optioned Erik Johnson to Charlotte.  Released Travis Ishikawa from the Charlotte roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals traded Jose Martinez to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations.

 

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted Lucas Luetge to Salt Lake and recalled Kaleb Cowart from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Darin Mastroianni on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 22, and purchased the contract of Buddy Boshers from Rochester.  Transferred Glen Perkins from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Max Muncy and Daniel Coulombe to Nashville.  Reactivated Jed Lowrie and recalled Zach Neal from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Chris Taylor to Tacoma and recalled Luis Sardinas from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Tim Beckham to Durham and purchased the contract of Ryan Garton from Durham.  Outrighted Jake Goebbert to Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Pat Venditte to Buffalo and reactivated Devon Travis.

 

 

May 24

The Cleveland Indians optioned Cody Anderson to Columbus.

 

The Houston Astros lost Asher Wojciechowski on waivers to the Miami Marlins.

 

The New York Yankees claimed Layne Somsen off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds and optioned him to Scranton.

 

 

May 23

The Baltimore Orioles traded Brian Matusz to the Atlanta Braves for Trevor Belicek and Brandon Barker.  Optioned Belicek and Barker to Bowie.  Purchased the contract of Ashur Tolliver from Bowie, effective May 24.  Released Steve Tolleson from the Norfolk roster and signed Brian Duensing to a AAA contract.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Carlos Sanchez to Charlotte and recalled Erik Johnson from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Joba Chamberlain on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 22.  Recalled Cody Anderson from Columbus as a 26th player and recalled Ryan Merritt from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Drew VerHagen on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Buck Farmer from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Alex Gordon on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Cheslor Cuthbert from Omaha.  Released Clint Barnes from the Omaha roster.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Jorge Polanco to Rochester and reactivated Eduardo Escobar.  Signed Sean Burnett to a AAA contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Steve Geltz to Durham and purchased the contract of Tyler Sturdevant from Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Drew Stubbs and Shin-Soo Choo on the 15-day disabled list, Choo retroactive to May 21.  Recalled Joey Gallo from Round Rock and purchased the contract of Jared Hoying from Round Rock.  Outrighted Patrick Kivlehan to Round Rock and released Erik Kratz from the Round Rock roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays released David Aardsma from the Buffalo roster.

 

 

May 22

The Chicago White Sox reactivated Kevan Smith and optioned him to Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Kyle Crockett to Columbus and recalled Austin Adams from Columbus.

 

The Los Angeles Angels purchased the contract of Lucas Luetge from Salt Lake.  Outrighted A.J. Achter to Salt Lake.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Sonny Gray on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, and recalled Daniel Coulombe from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Ketel Marte on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Chris Taylor from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Kevin Kiermaier on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Mikie Mahtook from Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays reactivated Bo Schultz and optioned him to Buffalo.

 

 

May 21

The Boston Red Sox optioned Noe Ramirez to Pawtucket and reactivated Joe Kelly.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Cheslor Cuthbert to Omaha and reactivated Mike Moustakas.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned A.J. Achter to Salt Lake and purchased the contract of Deolis Guerra from Salt Lake, effective May 22.  Outrighted Al Albuquerque to Salt Lake.

 

 

May 20

The Boston Red Sox placed Carson Smith on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 15, and placed Brock Holt on the seven-day disabled list, retroactive to May 19.  Recalled Blake Swihart and Noe Ramirez from Pawtucket.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Jefry Marte to Salt Lake.  Acquired Ryan Jackson from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations and assigned him to Salt Lake.  Outrighted Danny Reynolds to Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees optioned James Pazos to Scranton and reactivated C.C. Sabathia.  Signed Neal Cotts to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Josh Reddick on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Jake Smolinski from Nashville.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed J.P. Arencibia to a AAA contract and released Carlos Corporan from the Durham roster.

 

 

May 19

The Los Angeles Angles signed Tim Lincecum to a one-year contract and optioned him to Salt Lake.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Andrew Faulkner to Round Rock and reactivated Shin-Soo Choo, effective May 20.

 

 

May 18

The Cleveland Indians optioned Tyler Naquin to Columbus and recalled Mike Clevinger from Columbus.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Christian Colon to Omaha and purchased the contract of Whit Merrifield from Omaha.  Outrighted Jose Martinez to Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Geovany Soto on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Jett Bandy from Salt Lake.  Released Neal Cotts from the Salt Lake roster.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Eddie Rosario to Rochester and recalled Robbie Grossman from Rochester.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Rule 5 player Jabari Blash to the San Diego Padres for a player to be named.

 

 

May 17

The Cleveland Indians optioned Cody Anderson to Columbus and reactivated Lonnie Chisenhall.

 

The Houston Astros placed Carlos Gomez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 16.  Recalled Evan Gattis from Corpus Christi and purchased the contract of Colin Moran from Fresno.  Outrighted Asher Wojciechowski to Fresno.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Daniel Nava and Cory Rasmus on the 15-day disabled list.  Recalled Rafael Ortega and A.J. Achter from Salt Lake.  signed David Huff to a AAA contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Jose Berrios to Rochester and recalled Taylor Rogers from Rochester.  Signed Robbie Grossman to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Chad Green and Conor Mullee to Scranton and outrighted Phil Coke to Scranton.  Recalled Rob Refsnyder, Luis Cessa and James Pazos from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Josh Phegley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 10, and optioned Eric Surkamp to Nashville.  Recalled Max Muncy and Jesse Hahn from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Mayckol Guaipe to Tacoma and reactivated Joaquin Benoit.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Andy Burns and Dustin Antolin to Buffalo.  Reactivated Jimmy Paredes and recalled Pat Venditte from Buffalo.

 

 

May 16

The Boston Red Sox outrighted Sean O’Sullivan to Pawtucket and recalled Marco Hernandez from Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox acquired Jason Bourgeois from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash considerations and assigned him to Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians released Robbie Grossman from the Columbus roster.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Anthony Gose to Toledo and reactivated Cameron Maybin.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Preston Tucker to Fresno and purchased the contract of Tony Kemp from Fresno. 

 

The Kansas City Royals released Brian Duensing and David Huff from the Omaha roster.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Tom Wilhelmsen to Round Rock and recalled Luke Jackson from Round Rock.  Outrighted Erik Kratz to Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Jimmy Paredes off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.

 

 

May 15

The Seattle Mariners optioned Luis Sardinas to Tacoma and recalled Shawn O’Malley from Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Danny Farquhar to Durham and recalled Taylor Motter from Durham.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Brett Cecil on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Dustin Antolin from Buffalo.

 

 

May 14

The Cleveland Indians placed Michael Brantley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 10, and purchased the contract of Michael Martinez from Columbus.  Transferred Roberto Perez from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Tommy Field to a AAA contract.


The New York Yankees placed Luis Severino on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Gary Sanchez to Scranton.  Purchased the contracts of Chad Green and Conor Mullee from Scranton.  Acquired J.R. Graham from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named or cash considerations and optioned him to Scranton  Transferred Greg Bird, Bryan Mitchell and Mason Williams from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Logan Forsythe on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Danny Farquhar from Durham.

 

 

May 13

The Chicago White Sox optioned Anthony Ranaudo to Charlotte and purchased the contract of Matt Purke from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Lonnie Chisenhall on the bereavement list and recalled Tyler Naquin from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Daniel Norris to Toledo and purchased the contract of Warwick Saupold from Toledo.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Max Stassi and Josh Fields to Fresno.  Reactivated Jason Castro and Lance McCullers Jr.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Cliff Pennington on the 15-day disabled list and outrighted Javy Guerra to Salt Lake.  Recalled Gregorio Petit and Jefry Marte from Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Tyler Olson to Scranton and recalled Gary Sanchez from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Zach Neal to Nashville and recalled Matt McBride from Nashville.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays traded Jhan Marinez to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Delino DeShields Jr. to Round Rock and purchased the contract of Matt Bush from Frisco.  Signed Kyle Lohse to a AAA contract.

 

 

May 12

The Chicago White Sox traded Matt Ball to the Texas Rangers for Anthony Ranaudo.  Optioned Scott Carroll to Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Blaine Hardy to Toledo and recalled Steven Moya from Toledo.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Chris Young and Kris Medlen and on the 15-day disabled list, Young retroactive to May 10 and Medlen retroactive to May 11.  Recalled Scott Alexander from Omaha and purchased the contract of Peter Moylan from Omaha.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Ben Gamel to Scranton and recalled Tyler Olson from Scranton.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Ryan Tepera to Buffalo and reactivated Brett Cecil.

 

 

May 11

The Chicago White Sox lost Hector Sanchez to the San Diego Padres on waivers.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Tyler Collins to Toledo and recalled Daniel Norris from Toledo.

 

The Los Angeles Angels traded Adam McCreery to the Atlanta Braves for Jhoulys Chacin.  Optioned A.J. Achter to Salt Lake, effective May 12.  Outrighted Ji-Man Choi to Salt Lake and recalled Matt Shoemaker from Salt Lake.  Signed David Carpenter to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Jed Lowrie on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 10, and optioned Daniel Coulombe to Nashville.  Recalled Eric Surkamp from Nashville and purchased the contract of Zach Neal from Nashville.  Transferred Eric Sogard from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Anthony Ranaudo to Round Rock and recalled Andrew Faulkner from Round Rock.

 

 

May 10

The Cleveland Indians traded Anthony Recker to the Atlanta Braves for cash considerations.

 

The Houston Astros placed Jason Castro on the paternity-leave list and recalled Max Stassi from Fresno.

 

The Los Angeles Angels acquired Brendan Ryan from the Washington Nationals for a player to be named or cash considerations and purchased his contract from Salt Lake.  Placed Andrelton Simmons on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 9.  Transferred Garrett Richards from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Liam Hendriks and Mark Canha and on the 15-day disabled list, Hendriks retroactive to May 8 and Canha retroactive to May 9.  Optioned J.B. Wendelken to Nashville.  Recalled Tyler Ladendorf and Andrew Triggs from Nashville.  Purchased the contract of Daniel Coulombe from Nashville.  Transferred Chris Bassitt from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

May 9

The Chicago White Sox optioned Tommy Kahnle to Charlotte and outrighted Hector Sanchez to Charlotte.  Reactivated Alex Avila and recalled Miguel Gonzalez from Charlotte.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Johnny Barbato to Scranton and removed Aroldis Chapman from the restricted list.  Transferred Branden Pinder from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Brett Cecil on the paternity-leave list and recalled Ryan Tepera from Buffalo.  Released Michael Bourn from the Buffalo roster.

 

 

May 8

The Detroit Tigers optioned Buck Farmer to Toledo and recalled Tyler Collins from Toledo.  Reactivated Angel Nesbitt and optioned him to Toledo.

 

The Houston Astros reactivated Max Stassi and optioned him to Fresno.

 

The Minnesota Twins lost Casey Fien to the Los Angeles Dodgers on waivers and outrighted Tommy Milone to Rochester.  Recalled Pat Dean from Rochester and purchased the contract of Brandon Kintzler from Rochester.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Jesse Hahn to Nashville and recalled J.B. Wendelken from Nashville.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays outrighted Jhan Marinez to Durham and recalled Matt Andriese from Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers placed A.J. Griffin on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Alex Claudio from Round Rock.

 

 

May 7

The Baltimore Orioles optioned T.J. McFarland to Norfolk and purchased the contract of Paul Janish from Norfolk.  Outrighted Scott McGough to Norfolk.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Tyler Naquin to Columbus and recalled Cody Anderson from Columbus.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Evan Gattis to Corpus Christi and reactivated Tony Sipp.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Mike Moustakas on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Cheslor Cuthbert from Omaha.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Eduardo Escobar on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Jorge Polanco from Rochester.  Signed Nick Greenwood to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers signed free agent Drew Stubbs to a one-year contract and optioned Alex Claudio to Round Rock.  Transferred Josh Hamilton from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

May 6

The Boston Red Sox optioned Henry Owens to Pawtucket and purchased the contract of Sean O’Sullivan from Pawtucket.  Transferred Pedro Sandoval from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Erik Johnson to Charlotte and recalled Scott Carroll from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers released Tommy Field from the Toledo roster.

 

The Houston Astros placed Tony Sipp on the paternity-leave list and recalled Michael Feliz from Fresno.

 

The Los Angeles Angles placed Garrett Richards on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 2, and optioned Rafael Ortega to Salt Lake.  Reactivated Daniel Nava and purchased the contract of Javy Guerra from Salt Lake.   Transferred Andre Heaney from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned John Ryan Murphy to Rochester.  Outrighted J.R. Graham and Ryan O’Rourke to Rochester.  Purchased the contracts of Juan Centeno and Darin Mastroianni from Rochester.  Reactivated Ervin Santana, effective May 7.

 

The New York Yankees placed C.C. Sabathia on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 5, and purchased the contract of Phil Coke from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Tyler Ladendorf to Nashville and reactivated Danny Valencia.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Phil Klein to Round Rock and recalled Anthony Ranaudo from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Ryan Tepera to Buffalo and purchased the contract of Andy Burns from Buffalo.

 

 

May 5

The Chicago White Sox placed Jake Petricka on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 2, and recalled Tommy Kahnle from Charlotte.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Michael Feliz to Fresno and recalled Jake Marisnick from Fresno.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Terrance Gore to Northwest Arkansas and recalled Brian Flynn from Omaha, effective May 6.

 

The New York Yankees optioned James Pazos to Scranton and recalled Ben Gamel from Scranton.

 

 

May 4

The Cleveland Indians acquired Chris Gimenez from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations and outrighted Adam Moore to Columbus.

 

The Los Angeles Angels recalled Carlos Perez from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Alex Meyer to Rochester and recalled J.R. Graham from Rochester.

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

 

The Texas Rangers traded Chris Gimenez to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Matt Dominguez to Buffalo and recalled Chad Girodo from Buffalo.

 

 

May 3

The Baltimore Orioles placed J.J. Hardy on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 2, and recalled Ryan Flaherty from Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox released John Danks and recalled Erik Johnson from Charlotte, effective May 5.

 

The Detroit Tigers traded Bobby Wilson to the Texas Rangers for Chadwick Bell and assigned Bell to Toledo.  Reactivated James McCann.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Tony Zych on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Steve Johnson from Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers acquired Bobby Wilson from the Detroit Tigers for Chadwick Bell.  Optioned Brett Nicholas to Round Rock, effective May 4.  Reactivated Chris Gimenez and outrighted him to Round Rock.

 

 

May 2

The Boston Red Sox optioned Marco Hernandez to Pawtucket and reactivated Carson Smith, effective May 3.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Jorge Polanco to Rochester and reactivated Trevor Plouffe.

 

The Seattle Mariners outrighted Joe Wieland to Tacoma.

 

 

May 1

The Chicago White Sox optioned Tommy Kahnle to Charlotte and reactivated David Robertson.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Roberto Perez on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Adam Moore from Columbus.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Craig Gentry on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 26, and optioned Matt Shoemaker to Salt Lake.  Recalled A.J. Achter from Salt Lake and purchased the contract of Shane Robinson from Salt Lake.  Transferred C.J. Wilson from the a5-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

April 30

The Boston Red Sox optioned Pat Light to Pawtucket and recalled Marco Hernandez from Pawtucket.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Andrew Triggs to Nashville and recalled Jesse Hahn from Nashville.

 

 

April 29

The Baltimore Orioles signed Wandy Rodriguez to a AAA contract.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Daniel Webb on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Tommy Kahnle from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians outrighted Ross Detwiler to Columbus and reactivated Tommy Hunter.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Shane Greene on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 25, and recalled Michael Fulmer from Toledo.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Chris Bassitt on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Matt McBride to Nashville.  Recalled Andrew Triggs from Nashville and purchased the contract of Sean Manaea from Nashville.  Transferred Sam Fuld from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

 

April 28

The Chicago White Sox placed David Robertson on the bereavement list and recalled Carlos Sanchez from Charlotte.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Huston Street on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 24, and recalled Cam Bedrosian from Salt Lake, effective April 29.

 

 

April 27

The Chicago White Sox optioned Miguel Gonzalez to Charlotte and recalled Daniel Webb from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Cody Anderson to Columbus and recalled Kyle Crockett from Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Tyler Collins to Toledo and reactivated Francisco Rodriguez.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Andrew Albers to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletic optioned Andrew Triggs to Nashville and purchased the contract of Matt McBride from Nashville.  Transferred Felix Doubront from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Pat Venditte to Buffalo and recalled Ryan Tepera from Buffalo.  Re-signed Roberto Hernandez to a AAA contract.

 

 

April 26

The Chicago White Sox placed Kevan Smith on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 24, and purchased the contract of Hector Sanchez from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Jose Valdez to Toledo and recalled Buck Farmer from Toledo.  Reactivated Daniel Norris and optioned him to Toledo.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Ervin Santana and Kyle Gibson on the 15-day disabled list, Santana retroactive to April 20 and Gibson retroactive to April 23.  Recalled Jorge Polanco from Rochester and purchased the contract of Jose Berrios from Rochester.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Drew Hutchison to Buffalo and recalled Matt Dominguez from Buffalo.

 

 

April 25

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Ryan Flaherty to Norfolk and reactivated Kevin Gausman.  Claimed David Hale off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and optioned him to Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Erik Johnson to Charlotte and purchased the contract of Miguel Gonzalez from Charlotte.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day disabled list and reactivated Michael Brantley.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Matt Boyd to Toledo and recalled Jose Valdez from Toledo.  Reactivated Jeff Ferrell and optioned him to Toledo.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Jake Marisnick to Fresno and recalled Michael Feliz from Fresno.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Byron Buxton and Max Kepler to Rochester.  Reactivated Danny Santana and recalled Alex Meyer from Rochester.  Released David Murphy from the Rochester roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Eric Surkamp to Nashville and recalled Andrew Triggs from Nashville.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Joaquin Benoit on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 22, and recalled Mayckol Guaipe from Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Nick Martinez to Round Rock and purchased the contract of Cesar Ramos from Round Rock.  Transferred Keone Kela from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.  Released Burke Badenhop from the Round Rock roster.

 

 

April 24

The Boston Red Sox optioned Roenis Elias and Noe Ramirez to Pawtucket.  Recalled Henry Owens and Pat Light from Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Alex Avila on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Kevan Smith from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Francisco Rodriguez on the family medical emergency leave list and recalled Matt Boyd from Toledo.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Jorge Polanco to Rochester and recalled Tyler Duffey from Rochester.

 

 

April 23

The Baltimore Orioles placed Yovani Gallardo on the 15-day disabled list and reactivated Brian Matusz.

 

The Detroit Tigers claimed John Hicks off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and assigned him to Toledo.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Danny Farquhar to Durham and recalled Blake Snell from Durham.  Optioned Blake Snell to Durham and recalled Jhan Marinez from Durham.  Transferred Alex Cobb from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Chad Girodo to Buffalo and recalled Drew Hutchison from Buffalo.

 

 

April 22

The Boston Red Sox optioned William Cuevas to Pawtucket and recalled Roenis Elias from Pawtucket.

 

The New York Yankees placed Branden Pinder on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 21, and recalled Nick Goody from Scranton.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed Danny Valencia on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Tyler Ladendorf from Nashville.

 

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed Chris Colabello on the restricted list and purchased the contract of Chad Girodo from Buffalo.  Signed Michael Bourn to a AAA contract.

 

 

April 21

The Kansas City Royals optioned Miguel Almonte to Omaha and reactivated Dillon Gee.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Keone Kela on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 18, and recalled Phil Klein from Round Rock.

 

 

April 20

The Boston Red Sox placed Joe Kelly on the 15-day disabled list and optioned Marco Hernandez to Pawtucket.  Recalled Noe Ramirez from Pawtucket and purchased the contract of William Cuevas from Pawtucket.  Outrighted Edwin Escobar to Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Collin Cowgill to Columbus and reactivated Lonnie Chisenhall.

 

 

April 19

The Boston Red Sox optioned Noe Ramirez to Pawtucket and recalled Heath Hembree from Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned J.B. Shuck to Charlotte and recalled Erik Johnson from Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed Humberto Quintero to a AAA contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Dillon Gee on the paternity-leave list and optioned Reymond Fuentes to Omaha.  Reactivated Jarrod Dyson and recalled Miguel Almonte from Omaha.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Trevor Plouffe on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 18, and optioned Taylor Rogers to Rochester.  Reactivated Fernando Abad and recalled Jorge Polanco from Rochester.

 

 

April 18

The Detroit Tigers outrighted Logan Kensing to Toledo and reactivated Blaine Hardy.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays released Humberto Quintero from the Buffalo roster.

 

 

April 16

The Baltimore Orioles released Todd Redmond from the Norfolk roster.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Buck Farmer to Toledo and reactivated Alex Wilson.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Daniel Nava on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Rafael Ortega from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Fernando Abad on the bereavement list and recalled Ryan O’Rourke from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Tyler Olson to Scranton and recalled Branden Pinder from Scranton.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Andrew Faulkner to Round Rock and recalled Nick Martinez from Round Rock.

 

 

April 15

The Baltimore Orioles claimed Scott McGough off waivers from the Miami Marlins and optioned him to Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Blake Swihart to Pawtucket and reactivated Christian Vazquez.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Luis Cessa to Scranton and recalled Tyler Olson from Scranton.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Adrian Beltre to a two-year contract extension running thru 2018.

 

 

April 14

The Boston Red Sox optioned Rusney Castillo to Pawtucket and recalled Marco Hernandez from Pawtucket, effective April 15.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed David Murphy to a AAA contract.

 

 

April 13

The Boston Red Sox placed Pablo Sandoval on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 11, and recalled Josh Rutledge from Pawtucket.  Transferred Brandon Workman from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Glen Perkins on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 11, and recalled Taylor Rogers from Rochester.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Phil Klein to Round Rock and recalled Alex Claudio from Round Rock.  Reactivated Luke Jackson and optioned him to Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Arnold Leon to Buffalo and recalled Pat Venditte from Buffalo.

 

 

April 12

The Boston Red Sox signed Wesley Wright to a AAA contract.

 

The Cleveland Indians re-acquired Rule 5 player Josh Martin from the San Diego Padres and assigned him Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed James McCann on the 15-day disabled list and purchased the contract of Bobby Wilson from Toledo.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Matt Duffy to Fresno and reactivated Evan Gattis.

 

 

April 11

The Chicago White Sox optioned Michael Ynoa to Charlotte and reactivated Adam Eaton from the paternity-leave list.  Released Josh Wall from the Charlotte roster.

 

The Cleveland Indians traded Giovanni Soto to the Chicago Cubs for cash considerations.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned A.J. Achter to Salt Lake and purchased the contract of Greg Mahle from Salt Lake.  Claimed Danny Reynolds off waivers from the Houston Astros and optioned him to Arkansas.

 

The Texas Rangers released Jordan Danks and Donnie Veal from the Round Rock roster.

 

 

April 10

The Chicago White Sox placed Adam Eaton on the paternity-leave list and recalled Michael Ynoa from Birmingham.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Shin-Soo Choo on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 9.  Placed Robinson Chirinos on the 60-day disabled list.  Recalled Nomar Mazara from Round Rock and purchased the contract of Brett Nicholas from Round Rock.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Franklin Morales on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 7, and reactivated Marco Estrada.

 

 

April 9

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Cam Bedrosian to Salt Lake and recalled A.J. Achter from Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins placed Danny Santana on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Max Kepler from Rochester.

 

The New York Yankees signed Nick Swisher to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays sold the contract of Scott Copeland to Korea.

 

 

April 8

The Baltimore Orioles signed Eric Fornataro to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Andrew Lambo to Nashville and purchased the contract of Eric Surkamp from Nashville.  Transferred R.J. Alvarez from the 15-day to the 50-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Rangers outrighted Justin Ruggiano to Round Rock and purchased the contract of A.J. Griffin from Round Rock.

 

 

April 7

The Baltimore Orioles acquired Jayson Aquino from the St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations and optioned him to Bowie.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Michael Feliz to Fresno and purchased the contract of Chris Devenski from Fresno.  Outrighted Daniel Reynolds to Fresno.

 

 

April 5

The Los Angeles Angels placed Andrew Heaney on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Nick Tropeano from Salt Lake, effective April 7.

 

The New York Yankees re-acquired Rule 5 player Jake Cave from the Cincinnati Reds and assigned him to Trenton.

 

The Tampa Bay Bats claimed Jake Goebbert off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates and assigned him to Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers traded Sam Freeman to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations.  Signed Burke Badenhop to a AAA contract.

 

 

April 4

The Oakland Athletics placed Felix Doubront on the 15-day disabled list and recalled Andrew Lambo from Nashville.

 

 

April 3

The Baltimore Orioles placed Jimmy Paredes, Kevin Gausman and Brian Matusz on the 15-day disabled list, each retroactive to March 25.  Added Edgar Olmos and Nolan Reimold to the 25-man roster.  Sent non-roster player Xavier Avery to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Boston Red Sox placed Eduardo Rodriguez, Carson Smith, Christian Vazquez and Brandon Workman on the 15-day disabled list, each retroactive to March 25.  Added Noe Ramirez and Steven Wright to the 25-man roster.

 

The Chicago White Sox added Jimmy Rollins to the 25-man roster.  Signed Miguel Gonzalez to a AAA contract.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Michael Brantley, Tommy Hunter and Lonnie Chisenhall on the 15-day disabled list, Brantley and Hunter retroactive to March 25 and Chisenhall retroactive to March 28.  Placed Abraham Almonte on the restricted list.  Added Marlon Byrd, Collin Cowgill, Joba Chamberlain and Ross Detwiler to the 25-man roster.  Outrighted Giovanni Soto and Zach Walters to Columbus.  Outrighted James Ramsey to Columbus.  Sent non-roster players Tom Gorzelanny, Jarrett Grube, Todd Hankins, Michael Martinez Guillermo Quiroz and Craig Stammen to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed Jeff Ferrell, Blaine Hardy, Cameron Maybin, Angel Nesbitt, Daniel Norris and Alex Wilson on the 15-day disabled list, each retroactive to March 25.  Added Shane Greene and Logan Kensing to the 25-man roster.

 

The Houston Astros added Tyler White and Michael Feliz to the 25-man roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals placed Jarrod Dyson on the 15-day disabled list and Tim Collins on the 60-day disabled list, both retroactive to March 25.  Added Reymond Fuentes, Terrance Gore and Chien-Ming Wang to the 25-man roster.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed C.J. Wilson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 25.  Signed Neal Cotts to a AAA contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins added Oswaldo Arcia and Fernando Abad to the 25-man roster.

 

The New York Yankees placed Greg Bird, Mason Williams and Bryan Mitchell on the 15-day disabled list, each retroactive to March 25.  Added Johnny Barbato, Luis Cessa, Ronald Torreyes and Kirby Yates to the 25-man roster.

 

The Seattle Mariners placed Charlie Furbush and Evan Scribner on the 15-day disabled list, both retroactive to March 25.  Outrighted Rob Brantly to Tacoma.  Added Jim-Man Choi, Dae-Ho Lee and Joel Peralta to the 25-man roster.  Sent non-roster players Efren Navarro, Blake Parker, Donn Roach and Daniel Robertson to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays released James Loney and added Dana Eveland to the 25-man roster.

 

The Texas Rangers placed Chris Gimenez, Josh Hamilton, Yu Darvish and Luke Jackson on the 15-day disabled list, each retroactive to March 25.  Added Michael Feliz and Phil Klein to the 25-man roster.  Sent non-roster players Pedro Ciriaco and A.J. Griffin to their minor league camp for reassignment. 

 

The Toronto Blue Jays added Arnold Leon to the 25-man roster.  Acquired Chris Leroux from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations and assigned him to Buffalo.

 

 

April 2

The Baltimore Orioles outrighted Zach Phillips to Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox sent Phillippe Aumont, Travis Ishikawa, Jacob May and Hector Sanchez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Houston Astros placed Max Stassi, Evan Gattis and Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day disabled list, each retroactive to March 25.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Tony Cruz to Omaha and Adalberto Mondesi to Northwest Arkansas.  Sent non-roster players Cody Decker, David Huff, John Lannan and Whit Merrifield to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Jefry Marte, Rey Navarro and Rafael Ortega to Salt Lake.  Outrighted Todd Cunningham to Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins released non-roster player Aaron Thompson.

 

The Oakland Athletics placed R.J. Alvarez, Henderson Alvarez, Sam Fuld and Eric Sogard on the 15-day disabled list.  Optioned Andrew Lambo to Nashville.  Added Chris Coghlan to the 25-man roster.  Sent non-roster player Matt Chapman to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays placed Brad Boxberger and Alex Cobb on the 15-day disabled list.  Optioned Andrew Bellatti and Mike Mahtook to Durham.  Acquired Carlos Corporan from the New York Yankees and assigned him to Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers sent non-roster player Cesar Ramos to their minor league for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed Marco Estrada, Bo Schultz, Aaron Loup and Devon Travis on the 15-day disabled list, each retroactive to March 25, and optioned Ryan Tepera to Buffalo.  Signed Franklin Morales to a one-year contract.  Outrighted Junior Lake and Jesus Montero to Buffalo.

 

 

April 1

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Francisco Pena to Norfolk and outrighted Chaz Roe to Norfolk. Sent non-roster players Pedro Beato, L.J. Hoes, Paul Janish, Todd Redmond, Steve Tolleson,

 

The Boston Red Sox signed Justin Maxwell to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers sent non-roster player Lendy Castillo to their minor league for reassignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals res-signed Clint Barnes, Brian Duensing and Travis Snider to a AAA contracts.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Chris Jones to Salt Lake.

 

 

March 31

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Oliver Drake to Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox released Maikel Cleto, Scott Hairston and Steve Lombardozzi from the Charlotte roster.

 

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

 

The Houston Astros released non-roster player Joe Sclafani.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed Shane Robinson to a AAA contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins released non-roster player Joe Benson.

 

The New York Yankees sent non-roster players Cesar Puello and Anthony Swarzak to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 30

The Baltimore Orioles released Miguel Gonzalez and sent non-roster player Audry Perez to their minor league camp for reassignment,

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Roenis Elias to Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Scott Carroll to Charlotte and outrighted Jacob Turner to Charlotte.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Matt Boyd to Toledo.  Re-signed Casey McGehee and Bobby Parnell to a AAA contracts.

 

The Kansas City Royals released non-roster player Travis Snider.  Re-signed Peter Moylan to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels re-acquired Rule 5 player Chris O’Grady from the Cincinnati Reds and assigned him to Salt Lake.  Signed Kyle Kendrick to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Nick Goody, Tyler Olson and Branden Pinder to Scranton.

 

The Seattle Mariners acquired Nick Vincent from the San Diego Padres for a player to be named.  Optioned Mayckol Guaipe to Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays released Renė Rivera.  Ooptioned Matt Andriese and Richie Shaffer to Durham.  Released David Carpenter from the Durham roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Darrell Ceciliana  and Pat Venditte to Buffalo.

 

 

March 29

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Dariel Alvarez to Norfolk.  Traded Chris Jones to the Los Angeles Angels for Erick Salcedo and Natanael Delgado. 

 

The Chicago White Sox optioned Carlos Sanchez, Leury Garcia, Matt Davison and Tommy Kahnle to Charlotte.  Sent non-roster player Jason Coats to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Cleveland Indians released non-roster player Shane Robinson.

 

The Detroit Tigers traded Bryan Holaday to the Texas Rangers for Bobby Wilson and Myles Jaye and sent both Wilson and Jaye to their minor league camp for reassignment.  Optioned Wynton Bernard to Toledo.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Tyler Duffey and Ryan O’Rourke to Rochester.  Sent non-roster player Brandon Kintzler to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Jesse Hahn to Nashville.

 

The Texas Rangers traded Bobby Wilson and Myles Jaye to the Detroit Tigers for Bryan Holaday and outrighted Sam Freeman to Round Rock.  Optioned Nick Martinez to Round Rock.  Sent non-roster player Pedro Ciriaco to their minor league camp for reassignment.  Released Drew Stubbs from the Round Rock roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays released Steve Delabar.  Released Randy Choate from the Buffalo roster and released non-roster player Roberto Hernandez.

 

 

March 28

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Odrisamer Despainges to Norfolk.

 

The Cleveland Indians placed Lonnie Chisenhall on the 15-day disabled list.  Optioned Kyle Crockett to Columbus.  Released Will Venable and Joe Thatcher.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Jon Singleton to Fresno.  Sent non-roster players Jake Buchanan, Tyler Heineman, Eury Perez, A.J. Reed, Joe Sclafani and Cesar Valdez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Deven Marrero to Pawtucket.  Sent non-roster players Brennan Boesch, Dan Butler, Allen Craig, Sandy Leon, Josh Rutledge and Anthony Vavaro to their minor league camp for reassignment.  Released non-roster players David Murphy and Carlos Marmol.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Bruce Rondon to Toledo.  Released non-roster players Casey McGehee and Bobby Parnell.  Sent non-roster players Rafael Lopez and John Mayberry to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Houston Astros traded Dan Straily to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Erik Kratz.

 

The Kansas City Royals released non-roster players Clint Barnes, Brian Duensing and Peter Moylan.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Al Albuquerque and Nick Tropeano to Salt Lake.  Assigned Rule 5 player Deolis Guerra to Salt Lake.  Sent non-roster players A.J. Achter, Lucas Luetge and Gregorio Petit to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

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

 

The Texas Rangers released Jeremy Guthrie from the Round Rock roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Drew Hutchinson to Buffalo.  Claimed Jesus Montero off waivers from the Seattle Mariners and outrighted A.J. Jimenez to Buffalo.

 

 

March 27

The Baltimore Oriole released non-roster player Dale Thayer.

 

The Chicago White Sox re-acquired Rule 5 player Blake Smith from the San Diego Padres and optioned him to Charlotte.  Sent non-roster player Carson Fulmer to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Rob Refsnyder to Scranton.  Released Chris Denorfia from the Scranton roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Jake Smolinksi to Nashville.  Sent non-roster player Carson Blair to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Shawn O’Malley, James Paxton, Stefen Romero, Chris Taylor and Joe Wieland to Tacoma.  Outrighted Jesus Montero to Tacoma.  Sent non-roster players Casey Coleman and Justin DeFratus to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Taylor Motter to Durham;  Sent non-roster players Mayo Acosto, Jaff Decker, Jhan Marinez, and Tyler Sturdevant to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 26

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Christian Walker to Norfolk.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Austin Adams, Joey Butler, Erik Gonzalez and Gio Urshela to Columbus.  Sent non-roster players Quintin Berry, Nick Buss, Yunesky Maya and Adam Moore to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Dixon Machado and Steven Moya to Toledo.

 

The Los Angeles Angels sent non-roster players Juan Graterol and Ramon Ramirez to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned John Hicks to Rochester.  Sent non-roster players James Beresford, Juan Centeno, Darin Mastroianni, Carlos Quentin and Dan Runzler to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The New York Yankees optioned James Pazos and Nick Rumbelow to Scranton.  Sent non-roster player Chris Parmelee to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Texas Rangers sent non-roster player James Jones to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 25

The Baltimore Orioles released Felix Perez from the Norfolk roster.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Jesus Aguilar to Columbus.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Kevin Chapman and Jandel Gustave to Fresno.  Released Neal Cotts from the Fresno roster.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Jett Bandy to Salt Lake and sent non-roster player Javy Guerra to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Max Kepler to Rochester.  Released non-roster player Ryan Sweeney.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Gary Sanchez to Scranton.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays sent non-roster player Kyle McPherson, Mark Sappington and Juniel Querecuto to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Chi Chi Gonzalez to Round Rock.  Sent non-roster player Brett Nicholas and Nick Tepesch to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays sent non-roster players David Armstrong, Chad Girodo and Chad Jenkins to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 24

The Baltimore Orioles acquired Edgar Olmos from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Heath Hembree, Brian Johnson and Henry Owens to Pawtucket.  Sent non-roster players Ryan LaMarre, Roman Mendez and Sam Travis to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Chicago White sent non-roster players Tim Anderson, Matt Lollis and Matt Purke to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 23

The Baltimore Orioles signed Zach Phillips to a one-year contract and outrighted Chris Jones to Norfolk.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Brad Peacock to Fresno.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Scott Alexander and Brian Flynn to Omaha.  Sent non-roster players Orlando Calixte, Dusty Coleman and Parker Morin to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned J.R. Graham and Taylor Rogers to Rochester.  Sent non-roster players Buddy Boshers, Buck Britton, Carlos Paulino and Wilfredo Tovar to their minor league camp for reassignment.  Outrighted Michael Strong to Rochester.

 

 

March 22

The New York Yankees optioned Slade Heathcott to Scranton.

 

 

March 21

The Chicago White Sox optioned Erik Johnson to Charlotte.  Sent non-roster players Tyler Danish and Steve Lombardozzi to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned T.J. House to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Jose Valdez to Toledo.  Sent non-roster players Drake Britton, Preston Guilmet, Miguel Gonzalez, Dominic Ficociello, Tommy Field, JaCoby Jones, Mike Gerber and Jason Krizan to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Houston Astros sent non-roster player Edwar Cabrera to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals released Ross Ohlendorf from the Omaha roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Tyler Ladendorf and Max Muncy to Nashville.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Joey Gallo, Nomar Mazara and Jurickson Profar to Round Rock.  Sent non-roster players Lewis Brinson, Alex Claudio, Ryan Cordell, Anthony Ranaudo and Drew Robinson to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 20

The Baltimore Orioles sent non-roster players Jeff Beliveau and Alfredo Marte to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Andrew Aplin, Nolan Fontana and Asher Wojciechowski to Fresno.  Sent non-roster player Tony Kemp to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Oakland Athletics sent non-roster players Bryan Anderson, Franklin Barreto, Ryan Brasier, Angel Castro, Matt Olson, Chad Pinder and Eduard Santos to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Jonathan Aro, Steven Baron and David Rollins to Tacoma.  Sent non-roster players Ed Lucas and Adrian Sampson to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 19

The Cleveland Indians optioned Shawn Armstrong to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers sent non-roster player Montreal Robinson to their minor league camp for reassignment.  Signed Yordy Cabrera to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Kaleb Cowart and Kyle Kubitza to Salt Lake.  Sent non-roster player Sherman Johnson to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Ben Gamel to Scranton.  Sent non-roster players Richard Bleier, Tyler Cloyd, Jonathan Diaz, Mark Montgomery, Vinnie Pestano and Donovan Solano to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Nick Franklin and Luke Maile to Durham.  Sent non-roster players Kyle Roller and Neil Wagner to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Detroit Tigers minor league free agent Alexi Casilla to a AAA contract.

 

 

March 18

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Parker Bridwell and Chris Lee to Bowie.

 

The Boston Red Sox optioned Marco Hernandez to Pawtucket.  Sent non-roster players Kyle Martin and Sean O’Sullivan to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

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

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned James Ramsey to Columbus.  Sent non-roster players Michael Choice, Jeremy Lucas, Anthony Recker and Eric Stamets to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Michael Fulmer to Toledo.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Kennys Vargas, Jorge Polanco and Alex Meyer to Rochester.  Sent non-roster player Joe Benson, Jose Berrios, Nick Burdi, Mitch Garver, Aaron Thompson and Stuart Turner to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The New York Yankees re-acquired Rule 5 player Evan Rutckyj from the Atlanta Braves and assigned him to Scranton.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Mike Zunino, Boog Powell and Cody Martin to Tacoma.  Re-signed Justin De Fratus to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Matt Dominguez and Dalton Pompey to Buffalo.  Placed non-roster players Brad Penny and Rafael Soriano on the voluntary-retired list.  Sent non-roster players Scott Diamond and Wade LeBlanc to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 17

The Chicago White Sox optioned Kevan Smith to Charlotte.  Sent non-roster players Adam Engel, Courtney Hawkins and Andy Parrino to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed San Francisco Giants free agent Marlon Byrd to a AAA contract.

 

Detroit Tigers free agent Alfredo Simon signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Alfredo Gonzalez to Fresno.  Sent non-roster player Jordan Jankowski to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Steve Johnson to a AAA contract.

 

 

March 16

The Cleveland Indians optioned Giovanni Soto to Columbus.

 

The Houston Astros sent non-roster player Chris Devenski to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners released Justin De Fratus.

 

 

March 15

The Boston Red Sox optioned Bryce Brentz, Sean Coyle, Edwin Escobar and Pat Light to Pawtucket.  Optioned Williams Jerez to Portland.  Sent non-roster players Chris Dominguez and Al Solis to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Chicago White Sox placed Adam LaRoche on the voluntary-retired list.  Optioned Brandon Brennan and Daniel Webb to Charlotte.  Sent non-roster player Jordan Guerrero to their minor league camp for reassignment and released Mike Olt from the Charlotte roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals purchased the contract of Dillon Gee from Omaha and placed Mike Minor on the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed Rob Rasmussen on the voluntary-retired list.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Ryan Brett and Blake Snell to Durham.  Optioned Jake Faria and Taylor Guerrieri to Montgomery.  Sent non-roster players Jake DePew, Johnny Field, Eddie Gamboa, Patrick Leonard, Justin Marks, Adam Reifer, Daniel Robertson, Jaime Schultz, Dayron Varona and Adam Wilk to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 14

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Henry Urrutia and Chris Jones to Norfolk. Optioned Jason Garcia to Bowie and Hunter Harvey to Frederick.

 

The Cleveland Indians optioned Mike Clevinger, Ryan Merritt, Shawn Morimando and Zach Walters to Columbus.  Optioned Dylan Baker to Akron.  Sent non-roster players Adam Plutko and Will Roberts to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Detroit Tigers optioned Jairo Labourt to Lakeland.

 

The Houston Astros optioned Juan Minaya and Joe Musgrove to Fresno.  Optioned David Paulino and Danny Reynolds to Corpus Christi.  Sent non-roster players Brendan McCurry and Brady Rodgers to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Kansas City Royals optioned Miguel Almonte, Cheslor Cuthbert, Brett Eibner, Jose Martinez and Kyle Zimmer to Omaha.  Optioned Jorge Bonifacio, Alec Mills, Bubba Starling, Matthew Strahm and Ramon Torres to Northwest Arkansas.

 

The Los Angeles Angels optioned Victor Alcantara to Inland Empire.  Sent non-roster player Nate Smith to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins optioned Pat Dean, Mike Strong and Adam Brett Walker to Rochester.  Optioned J.T. Chargois and Mason Melotakis to Chattanooga.  Optioned Yorman Landa and Randy Rosario to Fort Myers.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Vicente Campos to Tampa.

 

The Oakland Athletics optioned Andrew Triggs, J.P. Wendelken and Joey Wendle to Nashville.

 

The Texas Rangers optioned Patrick Kivlehan to Round Rock.  Optioned Jose Leclerc, Yohander Mendez and Connor Sadzeck to Frisco.  Released non-roster player Steve Johnson.

 

 

March 13

The Baltimore Orioles optioned Trey Mancini and Chance Cisco to Bowie.

 

The Boston Red Sox sent non-roster player William Cuevas to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Minnesota Twins sent non-roster players Heiker Maneses, Jake Reed, Reynaldo Rodriguez, Alex Swim and Engelb Vielma to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The New York Yankees optioned Jacob Lindgren to Scranton.  Sent non-roster players Lane Adams, Francisco Diaz, Dustin Fowler, Domingo German, Chad Green, Kyle Haynes, Kyle Higashioka, Aaron Judge, James Kaprelian, Brady Lail, Jorge Mateo, Santiago Nessy, Deibinson Romero, Tyler Wade and Tyler Webb to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Oakland Athletics claimed Andrew Triggs off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and placed Jarrod Parker on the 60-day disabled list.  Optioned Renato Nunez and Rangel Ravelo to Nashville.  Optioned Raul Alcantara to Midland.  Sent non-roster players Daniel Coulombe, Sean Manaea, Richie Martin, Josh Rodriguez and Beau Taylor to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners optioned Guillermo Heredia to Jackson.  Released non-roster player Gaby Sanchez.  Sent non-roster players Paul Fry, Benji Gonzalez, Steve Lerud, Marcus Littlewood, Dario Pizzano and Tyler Smith to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned Ben Rowen to Buffalo.

 

 

March 12

The Baltimore Orioles sent non-roster players Cesar Cabral, Ozzie Martinez and Andy Oliver to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Washington Nationals minor league free agent Omir Santos to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers sent non-roster players Austin Green, Joe Jimenez, Kade, Scivicque and Kevin Ziomek to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Seattle Mariners claimed Rob Brantly off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and placed Ryan Cook on the 60-day disabled list.  Sent non-roster players Mike Baxter, Danny Hultzen and Brad Mills to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Texas Rangers sent non-roster players Kelli Deglan, Myles Jaye and Scott Williams to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays sent non-roster player Scott Copeland to their minor league camp for reassignment.  Signed Milwaukee Brewers minor league free agent Robinson Diaz to a AAA contract.

 

 

March 11

The Chicago White Sox optioned Chris Beck and Daniel Fields to Charlotte.  Sent non-roster players Colin Kleven, Will Lamb, Omar Narvaez, Peter Tago, Nik Turley and Josh Wall to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Houston Astros sent non-roster players Alex Bregman, J.D. Davis, Derek Fisher and Jon Kemmer to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

Los Angeles Angels free agent David Freese signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed David Carpenter to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed St. Louis Cardinals free agent Randy Choate to a AAA contract.

 

 

March 10

The Baltimore Orioles signed Pittsburgh Pirates non-tendered free agent Pedro Alvarez to a one-year contract.  Released Andrew Triggs from the Norfolk roster.

 

The Detroit Tigers placed free agent Randy Wolf on the voluntary-retired list.

 

The Los Angeles Angles sent non-roster players Roberto Baldoquin, Chad Hinshaw and Alex Yarbrough to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 9

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned Justin O’Conner to Montgomery.

 

 

March 7

The Boston Red Sox sent non-roster player Danny Rosenbaum to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

The Los Angeles Angels sent non-roster players Tyler DeLoach, Stephen McGee, Kyle McGowin, Michael Strentz and Wade Wass to their minor league camp for reassignment.

 

 

March 6

The Chicago White Sox signed Chicago Cubs free agent Austin Jackson to a one-year contract and outrighted Mike Olt to Charlotte.

 

 

March 4

Cleveland Indians free agent Ryan Raburn signed a AAA contract with the Colorado Rockies.

 

Kansas City Royals free agent Franklin Morales signed a AAA contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed non-roster player Maicer Izturis on the voluntary-retired list.

 

 

March 2

The New York Yankees signed Chicago Cubs minor league free agent Chris Denorfia to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Efren Navarro to a AAA contract.

 

 

March 1

Major League Baseball suspended the New York Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman for the first 30 games of the season.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Salvador Perez to a five-year contract extension running thru 2021.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Cuban free agent Guillermo Heredia to a one-year contract and placed Jesus Sucre on the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Chicago Cubs minor league free agent Anthony Carter to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 29

The Boston Red Sox signed Los Angeles Angels free agent David Murphy to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels placed non-roster player Andrew Brown on the voluntary-retired list.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Washington Nationals free agent Ian Desmond to a one-year contract.  Placed Tanner Scheppers on the 60-day disabled list, retroactive to Feb. 18.

 

 

Feb. 28

The Cleveland Indians signed New York Mets free agent Juan Uribe to a one-year contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Rafael Soriano to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 26

The Cleveland Indians signed Texas Rangers free agent Will Venable to a AAA contract.

 

The Houston Astros signed Minnesota Twins free agent Neal Cotts to a AAA contract.

 

Los Angeles Angels free agent Shane Victorino signed a AAA contract with the Chicago Cubs.

 

The Texas Rangers re-signed free agent Drew Stubbs to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 25

The Baltimore Orioles signed Texas Rangers free agent Yovani Gallardo to a two-year contract running thru 2017 with a club option for 2019.  Outrighted Efren Navarro to Norfolk.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Aaron Brooks to the Chicago Cubs for Chris Coghlan.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Philadelphia Phillies minor league free agent Domonic Brown to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 24

Minnesota Twins free agent Blaine Boyer signed a AAA contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

 

 

Feb. 23

The Detroit Tigers signed Miami Marlins free agent Casey McGehee to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 22

The Chicago White Sox signed Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Jimmy Rollins to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics lost Sean Nolin to the Milwaukee Brewers on waivers.

 

 

Feb. 21

The New York Yankees signed Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Chris Parmelee to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 20

The Kansas City Royals signed Atlanta Braves non-tendered free agent Mike Minor to a two-year contract running thru 2017 with a mutual option for 2018.  Placed Jason Vargas on the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Los Angeles Angels returned Christian Friedrich, claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies on Feb. 5, to Colorado.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Kansas City Royals free agent Jeremy Guthrie to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 19

The Baltimore Orioles invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Bryan Anderson, Xavier Avery, Pedro Beato, Jeff Beliveau, Cesar Cabral, Paul Janish, Alfredo Marte, Ozzie Martinez, Andy Oliver, Todd Redmond, C.J. Riefenhauser, Dale Thayer and Steve Tolleson.

 

The Boston Red Sox invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Allen Craig, William Cuevas, Brennan Boesch, Chris Dominguez, Sandy Leon, Ryan LaMarre, Carlos Marmol, Kyle Martin, Roman Mendez, David Murphy, Sean O’Sullivan, Henry Ramos, Danny Rosenbaum, Josh Rutledge, Al Solis, Sam Travis and Anthony Varvaro.

 

The Chicago White Sox invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Tim Anderson, Phillippe Aumont, Jason Coats, Tyler Danish, Adam Engel, Carson Fulmer, Jordan Guerrero, Courtney Hawkins, Travis Ishikawa, Colin Kleven, Will Lamb, Matt Lollis, Steve Lombardozzi, Jacob May, Omar Narvaez, Mike Olt, Andy Parrino, Matt Purke, Jimmy Rollins, Peter Tago, Hector Sanchez, Nik Turley and Josh Wall.

 

The Cleveland Indians invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Marlon Byrd, Joba Chamberlain, Michael Choice, Joseph Colon, Ross Detwiler, Tom Gorzelanny, Robbie Grossman, Jarrett Grube, Todd Hankins, Michael Martinez, Adam Moore, Felipe Paulino, Adam Plutko, Guillermo Quiroz, Anthony Recker, Will Roberts, Shane Robinson, Eric Stamets, Craig Stammen, Joe Thatcher, Will Venable and Tony Wolters.

 

The Detroit Tigers invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Drake Britton, Lendy Castillo, Rafael Dolis, Dominic Ficociello, Thomas Field, Mike Gerber, Miguel Gonzalez, Austin Green, Preston Guilmet, Joe Jimenez, JaCoby Jones, Logan Kensing, Jason Krizian, Rafael Lopez, John Mayberry Jr., Casey McGehee, Bobby Parnell, Kade, Scivicque, Nate Schierholtz and Kevin Ziomek.

 

The Houston Astros invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Roberto Baldoquin, Alex Bregman, Jake Buchanan, Neal Cotts, J.D, Davis, Chris Devenski, Derek Fisher, Tyler Heineman, James Hoyt, Jordan Jankowski, Jon Kemmer, Tony Kemp, Brendan McCurry, Colin Moran, Roberto Pena, A.J. Reed, Brady Rodgers, Wandy Rodriguez, Joe Sciafani, Tyler White and Danny Worth.

 

The Kansas City Royals invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Clint Barnes, Christian Binford, Orlando Calixte, Dusty Coleman, Cody Decker, Hunter Dozier, Brian Duensing, Jonathan Dziedzic, Zane Evans, Cam Gallagher, Dillon Gee, David Huff, John Lannan, Whit Merrifield, Parker Morin, Peter Moylan, Aroni Nina, Ross Ohlendorf, Brooks Pounders, Sam Selman, Travis Snider and Chien-Ming Wang.

 

The Los Angeles Angels invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  A.J. Achter, Roberto Baldoquin, Quintin Berry, Nick Buss, Andrew Brown, Tyler DeLoach, Taylor Featherston, Juan Graterol, Javy Guerra, Chad Hinshaw, Sherman Johnson, Lucas Luetge, Greg Mahle, Yunesky Maya, Stephen McGee, Kyle McGowin, Gregorio Petit, Ramon Ramirez, Nate Smith, Michael Strentz, Taylor Ward, Wade Wass and Alex Yarbrough.

 

The Minnesota Twins invited the following non-roster players to spring training: Fernando Abad, Joe Benson, James Beresford, Jose Berrios, Buddy Boshers, Buck Britton, Nick Burdi, Juan Centeno, Mitch Garver, Darin Mastroianni, Heiker Meneses, Carlos Paulino, Carlos Quentin, Jake Reed, Reynoldo Rodriguez, Dan Runzler, Ryan Sweeney, Alex Swim, Aaron Thompson, Wilfredo Tovar, Stuart Turner and Engelb Vielma.

 

The New York Yankees invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Lane Adams, Richard Bleier, Tyler Cloyd, Carlos Corporan, Chris Denorfia, Francisco Diaz, Jonathan Diaz, Dustin Fowler, Domingo German, Chad Green, Kyle Haynes, Kyle Higashioka, Aaron Judge, James Kaprelian, Pete Kozma, Brady Lail, Jorge Mateo, Diego Moreno, Santiago Nessy, Chris Parmelee, Vinnie Pestano, Cesar Puello, Eddy Rodriguez, Deibinson Romero, Donovan Solano, Anthony Swarzak, Sebastian Valle, Tyler Wade and Tyler Webb.

 

The Oakland Athletics invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Bryan Anderson, Franklin Barreto, Carson Blair, Ryan Brasier, Angel Castro, Matt Chapman, Daniel Coulombe, Ryan Doolittle, Sean Manaea, Richie Martin, Bruce Maxwell, Matt McBride, Matt Olson, Dillon Overton, Chad Pinder, Josh Rodriguez, Eduard Santos, Patrick Schuster, Chris Smith, Eric Surkamp, Beau Taylor and Taylor Thompson.

 

The Seattle Mariners invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Mike Baxter, Casey Coleman. Justin De Fratus, Paul Fry, Benji Gonzalez, Danny Hultzen, Dae-Ho Lee, Steve Lerud, Marcus Littlewood, Ed Lucas, Brad Mills, Efren Navarro, Blake Parker, Joel Peralta, Dario Pizzano, Donn Roach, Daniel Robertson, Adrian Sampson, Gaby Sanchez and Tyler Smith.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  David Carpenter, Jaff Decker, Jake DePew, Dana Eveland, Johnny Field, Eddie Gamboa, Ryan Garton, Patrick Leonard, Justin Marks, Jhan Marinez, Juniel Querecudo, Adam Reifer, Daniel Robertson, Kyle Roller, Mark Sappington, Jaime Schultz, Tyler Sturdevant, Dayron Varona, Jonny Venters, Neil Wagner and Adam Wilk.

 

The Texas Rangers invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  Lewis Brinson, Anthony Carter, Pedro Ciriaco, Ryan Cordell, Ike Davis, Kelli Deglan, A.J. Griffin, Jeremy Guthrie, Myles Jaye, Steve Johnson, James Jones, Michael McKenry, Francisco Mendoza, Brett Nicholas, Cesar Ramos, Drew Robinson, Drew Stubbs, Nick Tepesch, Scott Williams and Bobby Wilson.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays invited the following non-roster players to spring training:  David Aardsma, David Adams, Anthony Alford, Jon Berti, Domonic Brown, Will Browning, Andy Burns, Randy Choate, Derrick Chung, Taylor Cole, Scott Copeland, Matt Dean, Scott Diamond, Roemon Fields, Chad Girodo, Juan Graterol, Conner Greene, Roberto Hernandez, Maicer Izturis, Danny Jansen, Chad Jenkins, Casey Kotchman, Wade LeBlanc, Pat McCoy, Gio Miller, Brad Penny, Humberto Quintero, Tony Sanchez, Dwight Smith Jr., Rafael Soriano, Rowdy Tellez and Richard Urena.

 

 

Feb. 18

The Cleveland Indians lost Tony Wolters to the Colorado Rockies on waivers.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed New York Mets free agent Bobby Parnell to a AAA contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Minnesota Twins free agent, San Diego Padres free agent Clint Barnes and Texas Rangers free agent Ross Ohlendorf to AAA contracts.

 

Los Angeles Angels free agent Matt Joyce signed a AAA contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Cleveland Indians free agent Ryan Webb to a one-year contract and placed Chase Whitley on the 60-day disabled list.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Tony Sanchez to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 16

The Boston Red Sox signed Cleveland Indians minor league free agent Carlos Marmol to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 14

The Texas Rangers signed Oakland Athletics non-tendered free agent Ike Davis to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 12

The Baltimore Orioles lost C.J. Riefenhauser to the Chicago Cubs on waivers.

 

Boston Red Sox free agent Craig Breslow signed a AAA contract with the Miami Marlins.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Chicago Cubs free agent Tommy Hunter to a one-year contract and outrighted Tony Wolters to Columbus.  Signed San Francisco Giants minor league free agent Guillermo Quiroz to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Jacob Nottingham and Bubba Derby to the Milwaukee Brewers for Khris Davis.  Outrighted Sean Nolin to Sacramento.

 

 

Feb. 11

The Kansas City Royals re-signed Mike Moustakas to a two-year contract running thru 2017.

 

 

Feb. 10

The Baltimore Orioles signed San Diego Padres minor league free agent Dale Thayer to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers re-signed J.D. Martinez to a two-year contract running thru 2017.

 

The Los Angeles Angels traded Taylor Featherston to the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named or cash considerations.  Signed Chicago White Sox minor league free agent Javy Guerra to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 9

The Chicago White Sox signed Los Angeles Angels free agent Mat Latos to a one-year contract.  Signed San Francisco Giants minor league free agent Travis Ishikawa to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Joel Peralta to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 8

The Cleveland Indians signed Washington Nationals non-tendered free agent Craig Stammen to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays re-signed Josh Donaldson to a two-year contract running thru 2017.

 

 

Feb. 6

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Cleveland Indians free agent Gavin Floyd to a one-year contract and outrighted Chad Jenkins to Buffalo.  Signed Atlanta Braves minor league free agent David Aardsma to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 5

The Los Angeles Angels claimed Christian Friedrich off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and outrighted Taylor Featherston to Salt Lake.

 

 

Feb. 4

The Baltimore Orioles traded Jean Cosme to the San Diego Padres for Odrisamer Despaigne and outrighted C.J. Riefenhauser to Norfolk.

 

 

Feb. 3

Kansas City Royals free agent Jonny Gomes signed a one-year contract with Japan.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Korean free agent Dae-Ho Lee and Washington Nationals minor league free agent Steven Lerud to AAA contracts.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Mexican free agent Adam Reifer to a AAA contract.

 

 

Feb. 2

The Los Angeles Angels signed Korean free agent Andrew Brown to a AAA contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Carlos Quentin to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Darrell Ceciliani from the New York Mets for cash considerations.

 

 

Feb. 1

The New York Yankees outrighted Lane Adams to Scranton and claimed Ronald Torreyes off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.

 

 

Jan. 30

The Chicago White Sox signed Texas Rangers minor league free agent Will Lamb to a AAA contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Pittsburgh Pirates minor league free agent Travis Snider to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 29

The Houston Astros signed Washington Nationals free agent Doug Fister to a one-year contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed San Diego Padres free agent Ian Kennedy to a five-year contract running thru 2020.  Re-signed Lorenzo Cain to a two-year contract running thru 2017.  Released Louis Coleman.

 

The Los Angeles Angels lost Bobby LaFromboise to the Philadelphia Phillies on waivers.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Steve Johnson to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays re-signed free agent Maicer Izturis to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 28

The Tampa Bay Rays traded Jake McGee and German Marquez to the Colorado Rockies for Corey Dickerson and Kevin Padio.  Signed Baltimore Orioles free agent Steve Pearce to a one-year contract.

 

 

Jan. 27

The Los Angeles Angels traded Kody Eaves to the Detroit Tigers for Jefry Marte and outrighted Ronald Torreyes to Salt Lake.

 

The Texas Rangers re-signed non-tendered free agent Nick Tepesch to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 26

The Baltimore Orioles acquired Efren Navarro from the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations and outrighted L.J. Hoes to Norfolk.

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Josh Tomlin to a two-year extension running through 2017 with a club option for 2018.

 

The Houston Astros signed Arizona Diamondbacks minor league free agent Danny Worth to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees re-signed minor league free agent Diego Moreno.  Signed Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Eddy Rodriguez, Cleveland Indians minor league free agent Anthony Swarzak, Kansas City Royals minor league free agent Santiago Nessy, New York Mets minor league free agent Cesar Puello, Philadelphia Phillies minor league free agents Francisco Diaz and Sebastian Valle, Texas Rangers minor league free agent Carlos Corporan, Washington Nationals minor league free agent Richard Bleier and Korean free agents Tyler Cloyd and Deibinson Romero to AAA contracts.

 

 

Jan. 25

Baltimore Orioles non-tendered free agent David Lough signed a AAA contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

 

The Los Angeles Angels claimed Ronald Torreyes off waivers from the New York Yankees and outrighted Bobby LaFromboise to Salt Lake.

 

New York Yankees free agent Chris Capuano signed a AAA contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

 

 

Jan. 22

Chicago White Sox free agent Alexei Ramirez signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres with a club option for 2017.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Atlanta Braves minor league free agent Peter Moylan to a AAA contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins claimed Michael Strong off waivers from the Miami Marlins and outrighted Logan Darnell to Rochester.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Japanese free agent Gaby Sanchez to a AAA contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Pittsburgh Pirates non-tendered free agent Jaff Decker to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 21

The Baltimore Orioles re-signed free agent Chris Davis to a seven-year contract running thru 2022.  Outrighted Joey Terdoslavoch to Norfolk.

 

The Chicago White Sox re-signed free agent Matt Albers to a one-year contract with a club option for 2017.

 

The Houston Astros signed Wandy Rodriguez to a AAA contract.

 

Toronto Blue Jays free agent Munenori Kawasaki signed a AAA contract with the Chicago Cubs.

 

 

Jan. 20

The Detroit Tigers signed San Diego Padres free agent Justin Upton to a six-year contract running thru 2022 with a player opt-out option following the 2017 season.  Outrighted Jefry Marte to Toledo.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed Toronto Blue Jays minor league free agent Juan Graterol to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 19

Baltimore Orioles free agent Wei-Yin Chen signed a five-year contract with the Miami Marlins with a vesting option for 2021.  Free agent Gerardo Parra signed a three-year contract with the Colorado Rockies running thru 2018 with a club option for 2019,

 

The Los Angeles Angles signed Detroit Tigers non-tendered free agent Al Albuquerque to a one-year contract and outrighted Efren Navarro to Salt Lake.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Los Angeles Angels minor league free agent Adam Wilk to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Philadelphia Phillies minor league free agent Jordan Danks to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 18

The Texas Rangers re-signed free agent Colby Lewis to a one-year contract.

 

 

Jan. 15

The New York Yankees claimed Lane Adams off waivers from the Kansas City Royals and outrighted Ronald Torreyes to Scranton.

 

 

Jan. 13

The Boston Red Sox signed Cincinnati Reds minor league free agent Brennan Boesch to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed Los Angeles Angels minor league free agent Rafael Lopez and John Mayberry Jr. to AAA contracts.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Atlanta Braves non-tendered free agent Pedro Ciriaco to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 12

The New York Yankees traded Rob Segedin to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Tyler Olson and Ronald Torreyes.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Erick Mejia to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Joe Wieland.  Lost A.J. Schugel to the Pittsburgh Pirates on waivers.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Eddie Gamboa, Cleveland Indians minor league free agent Tyler Sturdevant and New York Yankees minor league free agent Kyle Roller to AAA contracts.

 

 

Jan. 9

The Kansas City Royals signed Los Angeles Dodgers minor league free agent David Huff to a AAA contract.

 

 

Jan. 8

The Baltimore Orioles claimed Joey Terdoslavoch off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.

 

The Chicago White Sox claimed Daniel Fields off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Seattle Mariners minor league free agent Chien-Ming Wang to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed New York Yankees minor league free agent Gregorio Petit to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees acquired Kirby Yates from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.  Signed Miami Marlins minor league free agent Donovan Solano and Toronto Blue Jays minor league free agent Jonathan Diaz to AAA contracts.

 

The Seattle Mariners released Anthony Bass and signed Chicago Cubs non-tendered free agent Ryan Cook to a one-year contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Ben Revere and a player to be named to the Washington Nationals for Drew Storen.

 

 

Jan. 6

Detroit Tigers non-tendered free agent Neftali Feliz signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

 

Houston Astros free agent Chris Carter signed a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.

 

The Kansas City Royals re-signed free agent Alex Gordon to a four-year contract running thru 2019 with a mutual option for 2020.  Outrighted Lane Adams to Omaha.

 

New York Yankees free agent Stephen Drew signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals.

 

 

Jan. 5

The Cleveland Indians signed Texas Rangers free agent Mike Napoli to a one-year contract and outrighted Kirby Yates to Columbus.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Los Angeles Angels non-tendered free agent Cesar Ramos to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired Arnold Leon from the Oakland Athletics for cash considerations.

 

 

Jan. 1

The Houston Astros signed Atlanta Braves minor league free agent Eury Perez and Mexican free agent Carlos Valdez to AAA contracts.

 

 

Dec. 30

Houston Astros free agent Scott Kazmir signed a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers running thru 2018.

 

New York Yankees free agent Stephen Drew signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Colorado Rockies minor league free agent Michael McKenry to a AAA contract.

 

 

Dec. 29

The Baltimore Orioles re-signed non-tendered free agent Paul Janish to a AAA contract.

 

 

Dec. 28

The New York Yankees traded Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis, Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda to the Cincinnati Reds for Aroldis Chapman.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed Miami Marlins non-tendered free agent Henderson Alvarez to a one-year contract and outrighted Arnold Leon to Nashville.

 

 

Dec. 23

The Baltimore Orioles signed Korean free agent Hyun-Soo Kim to a two-year contract running thru 2017.  Lost Edgar Olmos to the Chicago Cubs and Tim Berry to the Miami Marlins on waivers.

 

The Chicago White Sox claimed Jerry Sands off waivers from the Cleveland Indians.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed Japanese free agent Nate Schierholtz to a AAA contract.

 

The Houston Astros claimed Danny Reynolds off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

 

The Los Angeles Angles claimed Rey Navarro off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, Rob Rasmussen off waivers from the Seattle Mariners and Bobby LaFromboise off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Released Rafael Lopez and outrighted A.J. Achter to Salt Lake.

 

The New York Yankees signed Los Angeles Angels minor league free agent Vinnie Pestano to a AAA contract.

 

Tampa Bay Rays free agent John Jaso signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

 

The Texas Rangers lost Andy Wilkins to the Milwaukee Brewers on waivers.

 

 

Dec. 22

The Cleveland Indians signed Atlanta Braves free agent Ross Detwiler to a AAA contract and released Chris Johnson from the Columbus roster.

 

 

Dec. 21

The Cleveland Indians signed Detroit Tigers free agent Tom Gorzelanny to a AAA contract.

 

The Detroit Tigers traded Kyle Lobstein to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.

 

The Texas Rangers signed A.J. Griffin to a AAA contract.

 

 

Dec. 20

The Baltimore Orioles signed Minnesota Twins minor league free agent Xavier Avery to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed San Diego Padres minor league free agent Chris Smith to a AAA contract.

 

 

Dec. 18

The Chicago White Sox re-signed Nate Jones to a three-year contract running thru 2018 with club options for 2019 and 2020 and a mutual option for 2021.

The Cleveland Indians acquired Dan Otero from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations and outrighted Jerry Sands to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed Cleveland Indians free agent Mike Aviles to a one-year contract and outrighted Kyle Lobstein to Toledo.  Sold the contract of Jacob Brigham to Japan.

 

Kansas City Royals minor league free agent Yohan Pino signed a one-year contract with Korea.

 

New York Yankees minor league free agent Kyle Davies signed a one-year contract with Japan.

 

The Seattle Mariners re-signed free agent Hisashi Iwakuma to a one-year contract with vesting options for 2017 and 2018.  Outrighted Daniel Robertson to Tacoma.  Traded Tyler Olson to the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Junior Lake off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.  Signed Baltimore Orioles minor league free agent Pat McCoy and Roberto Hernandez to AAA contracts.

 

 

Dec. 17

The Cleveland Indians signed Detroit Tigers free agent Rajai Davis to a one-year contract.  Signed Houston Astros free agent Joe Thatcher to a AAA contract.  Outrighted Chris Johnson to Columbus.

 

The Los Angeles Angels claimed A.J. Achter off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Oakland Athletics minor league free agent Fernando Abad and Ryan Sweeney to AAA contracts.

 

The New York Yankees sent Brendan Ryan to the Chicago Cubs as the player to be named in the Dec. 8 Starlin Castro trade.  Free agent Andrew Bailey signed a AAA contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Kansas City Royals minor league free agent Casey Coleman, Oakland Athletics minor league free agent Brad Mills and Blake Parker to AAA contracts.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Los Angeles Dodgers minor league free agent Justin Ruggiano to a one-year contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Chicago White Sox minor league free agent Brad Penny and Japanese free agent Wade LeBlanc to AAA contracts.

 

 

Dec. 16

The Chicago White Sox traded Micah Johnson, Trayce Thompson and Frankie Montas to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-way deal that sent Todd Frazier from the Cincinnati Reds to Chicago.  Non-tendered free agent Tyler Flowers signed a two-year contract with the Atlanta Braves running thru 2017.

 

Kansas City Royals free agent Johnny Cueto signed a six-year contract with the San Francisco Giants running thru 2021 with a club option for 2021.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed Tampa Bay Rays minor league free agent Daniel Nava to a one-year contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics released Nate Freiman from the Nashville roster.  Free agent Edward Mujica signed a AAA contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

 

The Seattle Mariners claimed A.J. Schugel off waivers from the Arizona diamondbacks and outrighted Tyler Olson to Tacoma.

 

 

Dec. 15

The Boston Red Sox signed Cincinnati Reds non-tendered free agent Ryan LaMarre, Cincinnati Reds minor league free agent Chris Dominguez and Los Angeles Dodgers minor league free agent Al Solis to AAA contracts.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Milwaukee Brewers minor league free agent Brandon Kintzler, New York Mets minor league free agent Wilfredo Tovar and Washington Nationals minor league free agent Darin Mastroianni to AAA contracts.

 

The Texas Rangers signed Japanese free agent Tony Barnette to a two-year contract running thru 2017 with a club option for 2018.  Re-signed minor league free agent
Bobby Wilson to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays placed free agent Jeff Francis on the voluntary-retired list.

 

 

Dec. 14

The Baltimore Orioles re-signed free agent Darren O’Day to a four-year contract running thru 2019 and outrighted Rey Navarro to Norfolk.  Signed Los Angeles Angels minor league free agent Alfredo Marte to a AAA contract.

 

The Chicago White Sox signed San Francisco Giants minor league free agent Hector Sanchez to a AAA contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed Colorado Rockies minor league free agent John Lannan and New York Mets minor league free agent Dillon Gee to AAA contracts.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Buddy Boshers to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed St. Louis Cardinals free agent Steve Cishek to a two-year contract running thru 2017.  Outrighted Ron Rasmussen to Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Dana Eveland to a AAA contract.

 

The Texas Rangers claimed Andy Wilkins off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

 

 

Dec. 12

The Houston Astros traded Vincent Velasquez, Brett Oberholtzer, Mark Appel, Harold Arauz and Thomas Eshelman to the Philadelphia Phillies for Ken Giles and Jonathan Arauz.

 

 

Dec. 11

The Baltimore Orioles signed Tampa Bay Rays minor league free agent Jeff Beliveau to a AAA contract.

 

The Chicago White Sox signed San Francisco Giants minor league free agent Ryan Lollis to a AAA contract.  Free agent Jeff Samardzija signed a five-year contract with the San Francisco Giants running thru 2020. 

 

The Cleveland Indians signed Chicago Cubs minor league free agent Felipe Paulino and Robbie Grossman to AAA contracts.

 

The Detroit Tigers signed Chicago Cubs minor league free agent Drake Britton and Texas Rangers minor league free agent Tommy Field to AAA contracts.

 

The Houston Astros re-signed free agent Tony Sipp to a three-year contract running thru 2018.  Free agent Oliver Perez signed a two-year contract with the Washington Nationals running thru 2017.

 

The New York Yankees re-signed non-tendered free agent Domingo German to a AAA contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics signed Kansas City Royals free agent Ryan Madson to a three-year contract running thru 2018.  Signed Colorado Rockies free agent John Axford to a two-year contract running thru 2017.  Signed Los Angeles Dodgers minor league free agent Eric Surkamp to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners acquired Ryne Harper from the Atlanta Braves as the player to be named in the Dec. 4 Jose Ramirez trade.  Signed Texas Rangers minor league free agent Ed Lucas to a AAA contract.

 

Tampa Bay Rays free agent Asdrubal Cabrera signed a two-year contract with the New York Mets running thru 2017 with a club option for 2018.

 

The Texas Rangers re-signed non-tendered free agent James Jones to a AAA contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays re-signed minor league free agent Darwin Barney to a one-year contract. 

 

 

Dec. 10

The Baltimore Orioles selected Joey Rickard from the Tampa Bay Rays in the Rule 5 draft.  Claimed Edgar Olmos off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and outrighted Junior Lake to Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox sent Garin Cecchini to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations.

 

The Chicago White Sox lost Blake Smith to the San Diego Padres in the Rule 5 draft.  Signed Oakland Athletics minor league free agent Andy Parrino and Washington Nationals minor league free agent Matt Purke to AAA contracts.

 

The Cleveland Indians lost Josh Martin to the San Diego Padres in the Rule 5 draft.

 

The Detroit Tigers sent Manuel Pina to the Milwaukee Brewers as the player to be named in the Dec. 18 Francisco Rodriguez trade.  Signed Atlanta Braves minor league free agent Jacob Brigham, Milwaukee Brewers minor league free agent Preston Guilmet and Seattle Mariners minor league free agent Anthony Fernandez to AAA contracts.

 

The Kansas City Royals signed San Diego Padres free agent Joakim Soria to a three-year contract running thru 2018 with a mutual option for 2019.  Lost Daniel Stumpf to the Philadelphia Phillies in the Rule 5 draft.

 

The Los Angeles Angels traded Trevor Gott and Michael Brady to the Washington Nationals for Yunel Escobar and cash considerations.  Selected Ji-Man Choi from the Baltimore Orioles and Deolis Guerra from the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Rule 5 draft.  Lost Chris O’Grady to the Cincinnati Reds in the Rule 5 draft.  Signed Arizona Diamondbacks minor league free agent Nick Buss to a AAA contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins lost Zack Jones to the Milwaukee Brewers in the Rule 5 draft.

 

The New York Yankees lost Evan Rutckyj to the Atlanta Braves and Jake Cave to the Cincinnati Reds in the Rule 5 draft.

 

The Oakland Athletics selected Jabari Blash from the Seattle Mariners in the Rule 5 draft and sent him to the San Diego Padres as the player to be named in the Dec. 2 Yonder Alonso trade.  Lost Colin Walsh to the Milwaukee Brewers in the Rule 5 draft.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays lost Tyler Goeddel to the Philadelphia Phillies in the Rule 5 draft.

 

The Texas Rangers traded Will Lamb to the Chicago White Sox for Myles Jaye.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays selected Joe Biagini from the San Francisco Giants in the Rule 5 draft.

 

 

Dec. 9

The Cleveland Indians lost Jayson Aquino to the St. Louis Cardinals on waivers.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed Oakland Athletics minor league free agent Craig Gentry to a one-year contract.

 

The New York Yankees traded Justin Wilson to the Detroit Tigers for Luis Cessa and Chad Green.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Brett Lawrie to the Chicago White Sox for J.P. Wendelken and Zak Erwin. 

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Carlos Herrera, Daniel Missaki and Freddy Peralta to the Milwaukee Brewers for Adam Lind.  Outrighted Andy Wilkins to Tacoma.

 

 

Dec. 8

The Detroit Tigers signed Toronto Blue Jays free agent Mark Lowe to a two-year contract running thru 2017.

 

Houston Astros free agent Chad Qualls signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Rockies running thru 2017.

 

Kansas City Royals free agent Ben Zobrist signed a four-year contract with the Chicago Cubs running thru 2019.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed Chicago Cubs minor league free agent Quintin Berry to a AAA contract.

 

The New York Yankees traded Adam Warren and a player to be named to the Chicago Cubs for Starlin Castro.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Evan Scribner to the Seattle Mariners for Trey Cochran-Gill.

 

 

Dec. 7

The Cleveland Indians claimed Joey Butler off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays and outrighted Jayson Aquino to Columbus.

 

The Kansas City Royals re-signed free agent Chris Young to a two-year contract running thru 2017 with a mutual option for 2018.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Roenis Elias and Carson Smith to the Boston Red Sox for Wade Miley and Jonathan Aro.  Signed Chicago Cubs minor league free agent Mike Baxter and San Diego Padres minor league free agent Donn Roach to AAA contracts.

 

 

Dec. 6

The Detroit Tigers signed Minnesota Twins free agent Mike Pelfrey to a two-year contract running thru 2017.  Signed Miami Marlins free agent Jarrod Saltalamacchia to a one-year contract.

 

 

Dec. 4

The Boston Red Sox signed Toronto Blue Jays free agent David Price to a seven-year contract running thru 2022 with an opt-out clause following the 2018 season.  Outrighted Garin Cecchini to Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox signed Toronto Blue Jays free agent Dioner Navarro to a one-year contract.  Free agent Gordon Beckham signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves.

 

The New York Yankees signed St. Louis Cardinals minor league free agent Pete Kozma to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed San Francisco Giants free agent Nori Aoki to a one-year contract with a mutual vesting option for 2017.  Traded Jose Ramirez to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named or cash considerations.  Lost Edgar Olmos to the Chicago Cubs on waivers.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays re-signed non-tendered free agent Josh Thole to a one-year contract.

 

 

Dec. 3

The Chicago White Sox re-signed non-tendered free agent Jacob Turner to a one-year contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals re-signed non-tendered free agent Orlando Calixte to a AAA contract and signed San Diego Padres minor league free agent Cody Decker to a AAA contract.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Hank Conger from the Houston Astros for cash considerations and outrighted Joey Butler to Durham.

 

 

Dec. 2

The Baltimore Orioles traded Steve Clevenger and C.J. Riefenhauser to the Seattle Mariners for Mark Trumbo.  Declined to offer 2016 contracts to David Lough or Paul Janish.  Acquired Francisco Pena from the Kansas City Royals for cash considerations and outrighted Steve Johnson to Norfolk.

 

The Boston Red Sox signed New York Yankees free agent Chris Young to a two-year contract running thru 2017.  Outrighted Roman Mendez to Pawtucket.

 

The Chicago White Sox declined to offer 2016 contracts to Tyler Flowers or Jacob Turner. 

 

The Cleveland Indians acquired Collin Cowgill from the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations and outrighted Nick Hagadone to Columbus.

 

The Detroit Tigers declined to offer 2016 contracts to Al Albuquerque or Neftali Feliz.

 

The Houston Astros declined to offer a 2016 contract to Chris Carter.

 

The Kansas City Royals traded Jose Martinez to the St. Louis Cardinals for Tony Cruz.  Declined to offer 2016 contracts to Orlando Calixte or Greg Holland.  Outrighted Francisco Pena to Omaha.

 

The Los Angeles Angels declined to offer a 2016 contract to Cesar Ramos.

 

The Minnesota Twins claimed John Hicks off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

 

The New York Yankees declined to offer a 2016 contract to Domingo German.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Drew Pomeranz, Jose Torres and a player to be named to the San Diego Padres for Yonder Alonso and Marc Rzepczynski.  Declined to offer a 2016 contract to Ike Davis.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Mark Trumbo to the Baltimore Orioles for Steve Clevenger and C.J. Riefenhauser.  Signed Philadelphia Phillies minor league free agent Justin De Fratus to a one-year contract.  Sent Patrick Kivlehan to the Texas Rangers as the player to be named in the Nov. 16 Leonys Martin trade.  Claimed Andy Wilkins off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and outrighted Edgar Olmos to Tacoma.

 

The Texas Rangers declined to offer 2016 contracts to James Jones or Nick Tepesch.  Acquired Patrick Kivlehan from the Seattle Mariners as the player to be named in the Nov. 16 Leonys Martin trade.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays declined to offer a 2016 contract to Josh Thole.

 

 

Dec. 1

The Cleveland Indians signed Kansas City Royals free agent Joba Chamberlain to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed St. Louis Cardinals minor league free agent Rafael Ortega to a one-year contract.

 

The Minnesota Twins signed Korean free agent Byung-Ho Park to a four-year contract running thru 2019 with a club option for 2020.

 

 

Nov. 30

The Detroit Tigers signed Washington Nationals free agent Jordan Zimmermann to a five-year contract running thru 2020.

 

The Kansas City Royals lost Michael Mariot to the Philadelphia Phillies on waivers.

 

The Minnesota Twins re-signed minor league free agent Aaron Thompson to a AAA contract and signed Atlanta Braves minor league free agent Joe Benson to a AAA contract.

 

 

Nov. 27

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Pittsburgh Pirates free agent J.A. Happ to a three-year contract running thru 2018.

 

 

Nov. 26

The Cleveland Indians signed New York Mets minor league free agent Anthony Recker to a AAA contract.

 

The Kansas City Royals released Wandy Rodriguez from the Omaha roster.

 

 

Nov. 25

The Baltimore Orioles acquired L.J. Hoes from the Houston Astros for cash considerations and outrighted Andy Wilkins to Norfolk.  Signed Toronto Blue Jays minor league free agent Todd Redmond to a AAA contract.

 

The Chicago White Sox signed Detroit Tigers free agent Alex Avila to a one-year contract.

 

The Cleveland Indians acquired Kirby Yates from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations and outrighted Michael Choice to Columbus.

 

The Houston Astros traded Jed Lowrie to the Oakland Athletics for Brendan McCurry.  Traded L.J. Hoes to the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations.

 

The Los Angeles Angels signed Chicago White Sox free agent Geovany Soto to a one-year contract.

 

The Oakland Athletics traded Brendan McCurry to the Houston Astros for Jed Lowrie and outrighted Daniel Coulombe to Nashville.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays released Matt Hague.  Signed Tampa Bay Rays minor league free agent Scott Diamond to a AAA contract.

 

 

Nov. 24

The Chicago White Sox traded Yency Almonte to the Colorado Rockies for Tommy Kahnle.

 

 

Nov. 23

The Baltimore Orioles signed Toronto Blue Jays minor league free agent Steve Tolleson to a AAA contract.

 

The Seattle Mariners signed Los Angeles Angels free agent Chris Iannetta to a one-year contract with a club option for 2017.  Outrighted John Hicks to Tacoma.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Miami Marlins minor league free agent David Adams, Kansas City Royals minor league free agent Casey Kotchman and Houston Astros minor league free agent Jiovanni Mier to AAA contracts.

 

 

Nov. 21

The Baltimore Orioles signed Seattle Mariners minor league free agent Ji-Man Choi to a AAA contract.

 

 

Nov. 20

The Baltimore Orioles added Parker Bridwell, Chris Lee and Andrew Triggs to the 40-man roster.

 

The Boston Red Sox outrighted Josh Rutledge and Anthony Vavaro to Pawtucket.  Added Marco Hernandez, Williams Jerez and Pat Light to the 40-man roster.

 

The Chicago White Sox added Brandon Brennan and J.B. Wendelken to the 40-man roster.

 

The Cleveland Indians released C.C. Lee from the Columbus roster.  Added Dylan Baker, Mike Clevinger, Shawn Morimando, Tyler Naquin and James Ramsey to the 40-man roster.

 

The Detroit Tigers traded Ian Krol and Gabe Speier to the Atlanta Braves for Cameron Maybin and cash considerations.  Added Michael Fulmer, Jairo Labourt and Montreal Robertson to the 40-man roster.

 

The Houston Astros outrighted L.J. Hoes to Fresno.  Added Andrew Aplin, Nolan Fontana, Jandel Gustave, Juan Minaya, Joe Musgrove and David Paulino to the 40-man roster.

 

The Kansas City Royals outrighted Michael Mariot to Omaha.  Added Brett Eibner, Alec Mills, Bubba Starling Matthew Strahm, Ramon Torres and Kyle Zimmer to the 40-man roster.

 

The Los Angeles Angels added Victor Alcantara to the 40-man roster.

 

The Minnesota Twins lost A.J. Achter to the Philadelphia Phillies and Josmil Pinto to the San Diego Padres on waivers.  Added J.T. Chargois, Pat Dean, Yorman Landa, Mason Melotakis, Taylor Rogers, Randy Rosario and Adam Brett Walker to the 40-man roster.

The New York Yankees lost Chase Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays on waivers.  Added Johnny Barbato, Rookie Davis and Benjamin Gamel to the 40-man roster.

 

The Oakland Athletic traded Jesse Chavez to the Toronto Blue Jays for Liam Hendriks.  Signed Boston Red Sox free agent Rich Hill to a one-year contract.  Released A.J. Griffin.  Outrighted Fernando Abad and Craig Gentry to Nashville.  Added Jose Torres and Joey Wendle to the 40-man roster.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Ramon Flores to the Milwaukee Brewers for Luis Sardinas.  Outrighted Danny Hultzen to Tacoma.  Added Patrick Kivlehan and Boog Powell to the 40-man roster.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays claimed Chase Whitley off waivers from the New York Yankees.  Released J.P. Arencibia.  Outrighted Grayson Garvin, Brandon Gomes, Daniel Nava, Burch Smith and Kirby Yates to Durham.  Added Jake Faria, Taylor Guerrieri, German Marquez, Taylor Motter and Blake Snell to the 40-man roster.

 

The Texas Rangers traded Spencer Patton to the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named.  Added Jose LeClerc, Nomar Mazara, Yohander Mendez and Connor Sadzeck to the 40-man roster.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Liam Hendriks to the Oakland Athletics for Jesse Chavez.  Added Brady Dragmire and Blake McFarland to the 40-man roster.  Signed Boston Red Sox minor league free agent Humberto Quintero to a AAA contract.

 

 

Nov. 19

The Cleveland Indians signed Minnesota Twins minor league free agent Shane Robinson to a AAA contract.  Re-signed Adam Moore to a AAA contract.

 

The Houston Astros traded Jonathan Villar to the Milwaukee Brewers for Cy Sneed.  Released Luis Cruz and Robbie Grossman from the Fresno roster.

 

 

Nov. 18

The Detroit Tigers traded Javier Betancourt, a player to be named and cash considerations to the Milwaukee Brewers for Francisco Rodriguez.

 

 

Nov. 17

The Los Angeles Angels signed Toronto Blue Jays free agent Cliff Pennington to a two-year contract running thru 2017.  Signed Seattle Mariners minor league free agent Lucas Luetge to a AAA contract.

 

 

Nov. 16

The Seattle Mariners traded Tom Wilhelmsen, James Jones and a player to be named to the Texas Rangers for Leonys Martin and Anthony Bass.

 

 

Nov. 13

The Baltimore Orioles re-signed free agent Matt Wieters to a one-year contract.

 

The Boston Red Sox traded Manuel Margot, Javier Guerra, Carlos Asuaje and Logan Allen to the San Diego Padres for Craig Kimbrel.

 

The Houston Astros re-signed free agent Colby Rasmus to a one-year contract.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays re-signed free agent Marco Estrada to a two-year contract running through 2017.

 

 

Nov. 12

The Cleveland Indians re-signed minor league free agent Michael Martinez to a AAA contract.

 

The Los Angeles Angels trader Erick Aybar, Sean Newcomb, Chris Ellis and cash considerations to the Atlanta Braves for Andrelton Simmons and Jose Briceno.

 

The Seattle Mariners traded Enyel De Los Santos and Nelson Ward to the San Diego Padres for Joaquin Benoit.

 

 

Nov. 11

The Minnesota Twins traded Aaron Hicks to the New York Yankees for John Ryan Murphy.

 

The New York Yankees traded Jose Pirela to the San Diego Padres for Ronald Herrera.

 

The Seattle Mariners re-signed free agent Franklin Gutierrez to a one-year contract.

 

 

Nov. 10

The Houston Astros outrighted Samuel Deduno to Fresno.

 

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted Ryan Jackson to Salt Lake.

 

The Minnesota Twins traded Chris Hermann to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Daniel Palka.

 

 

MLB Free Agents

Baltimore:  Wei-Yin Chen, Chris Davis, Darren O’Day, Gerardo Parra, Steve Pearce and Matt Wieters.

 

Boston:  Craig Breslow and Rich Hill.

 

Chicago:  Matt Albers, Gordon Beckham, Alexi Ramirez, Jeff Samardzija and Geovany Soto.

 

Cleveland:  Mike Aviles, Gavin Floyd, Ryan Raburn and Ryan Webb.

 

Detroit:  Alex Avila, Rajai Davis, Tom Gorzelanny, Joe Nathan, Alfredo Simon and Randy Wolf.

 

Houston:  Scott Kazmir, Oliver Perez, Chad Qualls, Colby Rasmus, Tony Sipp and Joe Thatcher.

 

Kansas City:  Joba Chamberlain, Johnny Cueto, Jonny Gomes, Alex Gordon, Jeremy Guthrie, Ryan Madson, Franklin Morales, Alex Rios, Chris Young and Ben Zobrist.

 

Los Angeles:  David DeJesus, David Freese, Chris Iannetta, Matt Joyce, Mat Latos, David Murphy, Shane Victorino and Wesley Wright.

 

Minnesota:  Blaine Boyer, Neal Cotts, Brian Duensing, Torii Hunter and Mike Pelfrey.

 

New York:  Andrew Bailey, Chris Capuano, Stephen Drew and Chris Young.

 

Oakland:  Edward Mujica and Barry Zito.

 

Seattle:  Joe Beimel, Franklin Gutierrez and Hisashi Iwakuma.

 

Tampa Bay:  Asdrubal Cabrera, John Jaso and Grady Sizemore.

 

Texas:  Yovani Gallardo, Colby Lewis, Mike Napoli, Ross Ohlendorf, Drew Stubbs and Will Venable.

 

Toronto:  Mark Buehrle, Marco Estrada, Jeff Francis, LaTroy Hawkins, Maicer Izturis, Munenori Kawasaki, Mark Lowe, Dioner Navarro, Cliff Pennington and David Price.

 

 

Nov. 6

The Baltimore Orioles added Chris Jones to the 40-man roster.

 

The Boston Red Sox lost Ryan Cook to the Chicago Cubs on waivers.  Outrighted Allen Craig, Alexi Ogando and Jean Machi to Pawtucket.  Signed Sandy Leon to a one-year contract and outrighted him to Pawtucket.

 

The Cleveland Indians outrighted Michael Martinez and Adam Moore to Columbus.

 

The Oakland Athletics claimed Andrew Lambo off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

 

The Seattle Mariners claimed Daniel Robertson off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and outrighted J.C. Ramirez to Tacoma.

 

The Tampa Bay Rays outrighted Jake Elmore and Jeff Beliveau to Durham.

 

The Texas Rangers outrighted Bobby Wilson to Round Rock.

 

 

Nov. 5

The Seattle Mariners traded Brad Miller, Logan Morrison and Danny Farquhar to the Tampa Bay Rays for Nate Karns, C.J. Riefenhauser and Boog Powell.

 

 

Nov. 4

The Chicago White Sox declined to exercise their 2016 contract option on Alexei Ramirez.  Added Zach Phillips to the 40-man roster.

 

The Cleveland Indians declined to exercise their 2016 contract option on Ryan Raburn.

 

The Kansas City Royals exercised their 2016 contract options on Alcides Escobar and Wade Davis.  Declined to exercise their 2016 contract options on Jonny Gomes, Alex Rios and Jeremy Guthrie.  Alex Gordon declined to exercise his 2016 player option.  Added Jose Martinez to the 40-man roster.

 

The Los Angeles Angels declined to exercise their 2016 contract options on David De Jesus and David Murphy.

 

 

Nov. 3

The Boston Red Sox exercised their 2016 contract option on Clay Buchholz.

 

The Detroit Tigers declined to exercise their 2016 contract option on Joe Nathan.  Added Luis Cessa to the 40-man roster.

 

The Houston Astros declined to exercise their 2016 contract option on Chad Qualls.

 

The New York Yankees declined to exercise their 2016 contract option on Andrew Bailey.  Brendan Ryan exercised his 2016 player option.  Released Chris Martin from the Scranton roster and added Jose Campos to the 40-man roster.

 

The Oakland Athletics outrighted Carson Blair to Nashville.  Lost Dan Otero to the Philadelphia Phillies on waivers.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays exercised their 2016 contract options on Edwin Encarnacion, Jose Bautista and R.A. Dickey.  Declined to exercise their 2016 contract option on Maicer Izturis.  Outrighted Jonathan Diaz to Buffalo.

 

 

Nov. 2

The New York Yankees outrighted Diego Moreno and Sergio Santos to Scranton.

 

 

Oct. 27

The Chicago White Sox claimed Jacob Turner off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.

 

The Kansas City Royals outrighted Joba Chamberlain to Omaha and purchased the contract of Adalberto Mondesi from Northwest Arkansas.

 

 

Oct. 26

The Minnesota Twins placed Torii Hunter on the voluntary-retired list.

 

 

Oct. 21

The Minnesota Twins outrighted Eric Fryer, Shane Robinson and Aaron Thompson to Rochester.

 

The Texas Rangers outrighted Kyle Blanks, Carlos Corporan, Antoan Richardson and Ryan Strausborger to Round Rock.  Lost Lisalverto Bonilla to the Los Angeles Dodgers on waivers.

 

 

Oct. 20

The Baltimore Orioles lost Jorge Rondon to the Pittsburgh Pirates on waivers and claimed Vance Worley off waivers from Pittsburgh.

 

 

Oct. 19

The Oakland Athletics released Jason Pridie.  Placed Barry Zito on the voluntary-retired list.  Outrighted Bryan Anderson to Nashville.  Lost Cody Martin to the Seattle Mariners and Pat Venditte to the Toronto Blue Jays on waivers.

 

The Seattle Mariners released Logan Kensing and claimed Cody Martin off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.

 

The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Darwin Barney to Buffalo and claimed Pat Venditte off waivers from the Oakland Athletics.

 

 

Oct. 15

The New York Yankees outrighted Rico Noel to Scranton.

 

 

Oct. 12

The Tampa Bay Rays announced that Ernesto Frieri had filed for minor league free agency after declining an outright assignment to Durham.

 

 

Oct. 9

The Los Angeles Angels claimed Todd Cunningham off waivers from the Atlanta Braves and outrighted Jo-Jo Reyes to Salt Lake.

 

 

Oct. 8

The Detroit Tigers outrighted Josh Wilson to Toledo.

 

 

Oct. 7

The Chicago White Sox lost Javier Guerra to the Milwaukee Brewers on waivers.  Outrighted Adrian Nieto to Charlotte.