Aug. 3-9 Numbers in parentheses indicate draft round.

Arizona Diamondbacks Released: RHP Cristian Beltre Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jason Urquidez, C Raywilly Gomez, C Zach Jones Reinstated from DL: RHP Kevin Mulvey, C Raywilly Gomez, 2B Matt Jensen, SS Dan Kaczrowski, OF Jeremia Gomez

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Navery Moore (14), LHP Luis Merejo Released: RHP Matt Lewis Recalled: LHP Mike Minor

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Willie Eyre, OF John Ruettiger (8) Released: RHP Josh Rupe Recalled: RHP Jason Berken, RHP Chris Tillman Designated for assignment: RHP Brandon Erbe Optioned to -A: LHP Mark Hendrickson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose Diaz, C Adam Donachie, C Joel Polanco Reinstated from DL: LHP Matt Taylor, C Joel Polanco, 1B Rhyne Hughes

Orioles released RHP Josh Rupe from Triple-A Norfolk. Rupe, 28, posted a 5.65 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 14 1/3 major-league this season, and fared even worse at Norfolk, turning in a 7.07 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 42 frames.

Brandon Erbe's time with the Orioles may be nearing an end. The 23-year-old will be eligible for free agency if he's not added back to the 40-man roster between now and early November. Baltimore born and bred, Erbe signed out of third round of the ’05 draft and put ball behind him by the end of the ’08 season. However, he's pitched just 165 innings in the past three seasons (including 4 2/3 this year), and he's coming off labrum surgery in ’10.

Boston Red Sox Signed: LHP Robby Scott (NDFA—Florida State), OF Released: RHP Chris Huseby, RHP , RHP Clevelan Santeliz, OF Zach Daeges Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Randy Williams Option transferred: RHP Junichi Tazawa (-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Anatanaer Batista, RHP , RHP Jeremy Kehrt, 2B Zach Gentile, 2B Drew Sutton, 3B Travis Shaw, OF Wilfred Pichardo Transferred to 60-day DL: LHP Miguel Pena, OF Ryan Westmoreland Reinstated from DL: RHP Miguel Gonzalez, RHP Chris Huseby, RHP Dennis Neuman, OF Zach Daeges, OF Ryan Kalish

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Tayler Scott (5), C Justin Marra (15) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP , RHP Marcus Hatley, RHP Robinson Lopez, 2B Carlos Figueroa, 3B Brandon May Reinstated from DL: 1B Jake Opitz, 2B Matt Cerda

Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Chris Devenski (25), OF Adam Heisler (NDFA—South Alabama) Released: RHP Reid Kelly, OF Kenny Gilbert Recalled: RHP Zach Stewart Placed on 7-day DL: C Jose Ramos, OF Kenny Williams Jr. Reinstated from DL: RHP Justin Cassel, RHP Justin Collop, RHP Tyson Corley, RHP Reid Kelly, LHP Santos Rodriguez, OF Christian Marrero

Cincinnati Reds Signed: 2B Taylor Wrenn (27) Recalled: LHP Added to 40-man roster: OF Dave Sappelt Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brandon Hynick, C Yasmani Grandal, 1B Chris Richburg, OF Yorman Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Lotzkar, LHP Matt Fairel, C Chris Denove, C Mark Fleury, 3B , OF Cody Puckett

Sappelt turned heads during by batting .564 with three homers in 39 at-bats. He's had a nice year for AAA-Louisville, hitting .313 with a .387 to go along with seven home runs and a .415 mark over his last 10 games. Sappelt, a ninth round in 2008, should get some starts in left field while is sidelined.

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Cody Anderson (14), LHP Geoff Davenport (43), LHP Ryan Merritt (16), SS Yhoxian Medina (38), OF Brian Ruiz (41) Released: RHP Justin Germano, RHP Recalled: 1B Shelley Duncan Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Mitch Talbot (Triple-A), OF Travis Buck (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cole Cook Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Anthony Reyes, OF

The Indians released Justin Germano so that he could sign with Samsung of Korea Baseball Organization. The 28-year-old right-hander posted a 5.68 ERA and 5/5 K/BB ratio over 12 2/3 innings with the Indians this season before being designated for assignment back in mid-May. He'll likely receive a salary bump overseas before trying to eventually make his way back to the States.

Colorado Rockies Released: RHP Sean Jarrett, RHP Erik Stavert Traded: SS Alfredo Amezaga to Marlins for 2B Jesus Merchan Recalled: RHP , RHP Josh Roenicke Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Greg Reynolds Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Darin Holcomb, OF Cole Garner, OF Kent Matthes Reinstated from DL: RHP Erik Stavert, OF Orlando Sandoval

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Chad Smith (17), C James McCann (2), SS Brandon Loy (5) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Patrick Cooper, RHP Nate Newman, RHP Bruce Rondon Reinstated from DL: RHP Kevan Hess, LHP Matt Hoffman, SS Gustavo Nunez, OF P.J. Polk

Florida Marlins Signed: RHP Alex Caldera (Fargo-Moorhead (American Association)), LHP James Leverton (New Jersey (Can- Am)), 1B Ryan Rieger (7) Traded: 2B Jesus Merchan to Rockies for SS Alfredo Amezaga Added to 40-man roster: 2B Joe Thurston, SS Alfredo Amezaga Option transferred: RHP Evan Reed (Double-A to High-A), RHP Alex Sanabia (Triple-A to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Adalberto Mendez Reinstated from DL: RHP A.J. Battisto, RHP Evan Reed, RHP Alex Sanabia, RHP Kyle Winters, C Miguel Fermin, 2B Yefri Perez, 2B Dallas Poulk, OF Isaac Galloway

Thurston has had a terrific year at Triple-A, boasting a .312/.399/.472 batting line with nine home runs. The 31- year-old should get a bit of playing time with both and Hanley Ramirez dealing with injuries.

The Marlins welcomed back into the fold 33-year-old Alfredo Amezaga, whom they acquired in a trade with the Rockies for well-traveled minor league middle Jesus Merchan. Amezaga established himself as the perfect super-utilityman with Florida from ’06 through ’09 because he switch-hits and competently plays the four most demanding non- positions: , second base, third base and center field.

Florida signed Alex Caldera and James Leverton out of the indy ball ranks and assigned them to low Class A Greensboro. They had been released by the Nationals and Cubs, respectively, in April.

Houston Astros Recalled: RHP Jeff Fulchino, LHP Wesley Wright Added to 40-man roster: OF J.B. Shuck Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP J.A. Happ, OF Luis Durango Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jason Chowning, RHP Nelson Figueroa, RHP Zach Grimmett, RHP Sergio Perez, 1B , OF Brandon Meredith Reinstated from DL: RHP Robby Donovan, RHP Luis Ordosgoitti, LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith, LHP Tommy Shirley, C Brian Esposito, SS Jio Mier

The early success of Jose Altuve and J.D. Martinez likely has helped to convince the Astros to give another young player a shot. Shuck has .302 with a terrific .401 OBP for Oklahoma City but hasn't gone deep a time. Shuck has good speed as witnessed by his 7 triples and 19 SB. He was selected by the Astros in the sixth round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft out of Ohio State.

Luis Durango can like the wind and seldom strikes out, but he almost never drives the ball, either. And now he's been pushed out of Houston by Jason Bourgeois, J.D. Martinez and J.B. Shuck. In his brief big league career for the Padres and Astros, Durango has taken 74 plate appearances and collected 19 hits, all singles. That means his average (.292) is identical to his (.292), and that means his isolated power is .000. And that's rare. Durango is the sixth player of the Expansion Era to collect zero extra-base hits through at least career 70 plate appearances—but what makes him special is that he's the first to do so since ’93.

Kansas City Royals Signed: LHP Clayton Schulz (NDFA—North Florida) Added to 40-man roster: 2B Johnny Giavotella Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Yamaico Navarro Reinstated from DL: RHP Eduardo Paulino, 1B Joey Lewis

Giavotella was having a nice year at Omaha, batting .339/.391/.481 with nine homers and 72 RBI. He was ranked by coming into the season as the No. 18 prospect in a loaded system.

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Cody Evans (Amarillo (American Association)) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Horacio Ramirez Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Brandon Decker Reinstated from DL: RHP Bryant George, SS Adam Younger

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Scott Barlow (6) Released: RHP Robert Romero Added to 40-man roster: RHP Nate Eovaldi Optioned to Triple-A: RHP John Ely Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Pedro Guerrero Reinstated from DL: RHP Josh Walter, C Angelo Ponte, 1B John Lindsey

Nate Eovaldi, drafted by the Dodgers out of Alvin High School (Alvin, Texas) in the 11th round of the 2008 Draft, enjoyed a fine season in the Double-A Southern League, where he ranks second to in ERA (2.62) and opponent average (.205), while ranking fourth in WHIP (1.18) and rate (8.7 per nine innings).

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Jorge Lopez (2), LHP Randy Flores, OF Michael Reed (5) Released: C Sean McCraw Elected free agency: OF Brett Carroll Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Brett Carroll (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP , RHP Maverick Lasker, LHP Charly Bashara, LHP Chase Wright, 3B Mike Walker Reinstated from DL: RHP Michael Fiers, RHP Sean Green

Minnesota Twins Signed: C Matt Koch (12) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jhon Garcia, RHP Garrett Jewell, RHP Brad Stillings, RHP Ben Tootle, SS Estarlin de los Santos Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Justin Gallant Reinstated from DL: C Danny Lehmann, SS A.J. Pettersen, OF Steven Liddle

New York Mets Signed: C Jeff Diehl (23) Recalled: SS Ruben Tejada, OF Mike Baxter Added to 40-man roster: 1B Nick Evans Optioned to Triple-A: C Mike Nickeas Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Guillaume Leduc, RHP Gabriel Zavala, C Jean Luc Blaquiere, C Nelfi Zapata, 3B Brandon Brown Reinstated from DL: RHP , 2B Justin Schafer, 3B Zach Lutz

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Hayden Sharp (18) Released: LHP J.C. Romero Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Scottie Allen, RHP Michael Solbach, RHP Eric Wordekemper, C Hector Rabago, C Austin Romine, 2B David Adams, OF Ray Kruml Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Brandon Braboy, SS Carmen Angelini Reinstated from DL: RHP Zach Arneson, RHP Nathan Forer, RHP Kanekoa Texeira, RHP Zach Varce, RHP Eric Wordekemper, LHP Wilkins Arias, LHP Aaron Dott, C Tyler Austin, C Ryan Baker, C Kyle Higashioka, 2B

J.C. Romero was released at his request. Romero signed a minor league deal with the Yanks last month and posted a 2.92 ERA and 10/5 K/BB ratio over 12 2/3 innings with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP J.J. Leaper (Yuma (North American)) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jerry Blevins Placed on 7-day DL: 1B A.J. Kirby-Jones, OF Douglas Landaeta Reinstated from DL: OF Jose Crisotomo

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: OF Brent Clevlen (Wichita (American Association)), OF Chris Lubanski (Chico (North American)) Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Scott Mathieson, LHP Juan Perez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP , OF Terry Evans, OF Geancarlo Mendez Reinstated from DL: RHP Jesus Pirela

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Tyler Glasnow (5), OF Rodarrick Jones (37) Traded: C Miguel Perez to Nationals for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tony Watson, C Eric Fryer Placed on 7-day DL: C Miguel Perez, 2B Jarek Cunningham, SS Yhonathan Barrios, OF Carlos Mesa Reinstated from DL: C Miguel Perez, 3B Dan Gamache

St. Louis Cardinals Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Seth Blair, LHP Manuel de la Cruz, 2B Jose Garcia Reinstated from DL: RHP Hector Corpas, 1B Phil Cerreto, 1B Mark Hamilton, OF Mike O'Neill

San Diego Padres Signed: OF Drew Macias (Camden (Atlantic)), OF Carlos Sosa (Road Warriors (Atlantic)) Recalled: LHP Wade LeBlanc, OF Blake Tekotte Added to 40-man roster: 3B James Darnell Optioned to Double-A: OF Blake Tekotte Placed on 7-day DL: SS Everth Cabrera Reinstated from DL: RHP Josh Worrell, 2B Pat McKenna

Drew Macias signed with the Padres organization after two years away. A draft-and-follow from ’02, he spent seven years in the system prior to signing with the Diamondbacks as a minor league free agent for the ’10 season. Macias batted just .255/.388/.398 for Triple-A Reno last year and had to prove himself in the Atlantic League before getting another shot in affiliated ball.

Darnell (2nd round in 2008 out of USC) has a .304/.404/.515 batting line and an impressive 239/211 K/BB ratio over parts of four seasons in the minor leagues. He struggled a bit after getting off to a hot start at the Triple-A level, but his polished approach at the plate should serve him well in his first taste of the major leagues. While his experience at third base could prove valuable while Chase Headley is on the disabled list, it's more likely he ends up in the outfield in the long-term. Signed: RHP Chris Marlowe (5), LHP Scotty Walker (NDFA—UC Davis) Released: RHP Jose Casilla Added to 40-man roster: RHP Waldis Joaquin Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Alex Hinshaw (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Waldis Joaquin, 1B Option transferred: OF Darren Ford (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kendry Flores, C Eliezer Zambrano, OF Christian Diaz Reinstated from DL: RHP Wilber Bucardo, RHP Osiris Matos, C Rey Duran, OF Darren Ford

Seattle Mariners Signed: C Luke Guarnaccia (19) Recalled: SS Luis Rodriguez, OF Trayvon Robinson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Shawn Kelley, OF Greg Halman Placed on 7-day DL: RHP George Mieses, LHP , C Jack Marder, OF Matt Cerione Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Brandon Maurer, RHP Alfredo Venegas Reinstated from DL: RHP Willy Kesler, LHP Fabio Castro, 1B Matt Browning

Mariners recalled OF Trayvon Robinson from Triple-A Tacoma. Robinson, 23, was acquired by the Mariners as part of the three-way Erik Bedard trade with the Dodgers and Red Sox. The highly-touted was batting .289/.374/.552 with 26 home runs and nine stolen bases at the Triple-A level this season, but also struck out 122 times in 146 plate appearances.

Tampa Bay Rays Recalled: LHP Reinstated from DL: RHP Trevor Shull, OF Todd Glaesmann

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Connor Sadzeck (11) Recalled: RHP Darren O'Day Reinstated from DL: RHP Neil Ramirez

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Brady Dragmire (17), OF Jacob Anderson (1.5), OF Derrick Loveless (27) Recalled: LHP Luis Perez Added to 40-man roster: RHP Henderson Alvarez, 3B Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kramer Champlin, RHP , SS Jonathon Berti, OF Transferred to 60-day DL: LHP Carlos Pina Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike MacDonald, RHP Ben White, RHP , 2B

Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Henderson Alvarez from Double-A New Hampshire. Alvarez, a 21- year-old native of Venezuela, will make his major league debut. He's registered a sparkling 2.86 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 88 innings this season at the Double-A level.

Blue Jays purchased the contract of 3B Brett Lawrie from Triple-A Las Vegas. Finally, he arrives. Lawrie will take over at third base for the Blue Jays immediately, with Jose Bautista moving back to the outfield. The 21-year-old top prospect registered a .353 batting average, a 1.076 OPS and 18 home runs in 69 games this season at the Triple-A level.

Washington Nationals Acquired: C Miguel Perez from Pirates for cash considerations Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Sammy Solis, C Devin Ivany, OF Justin Bloxom, OF J.R. Higley, OF J.P. Ramirez Reinstated from DL: RHP Ben Graham, RHP Trevor Holder, LHP Tom Milone, LHP Blake Monar, 2B Khayyan Norfork, OF Archie Gilbert

July 27-Aug. 2 Number in parentheses indicate draft round.

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Brian Stokes (Camden (Atlantic)), 1B Daryle Ward (Newark (Can-Am)) Released: RHP Yhency Brazoban, RHP Adam Osteen Traded: SS Zach Walters to Nationals for RHP Acquired: OF Ryan Langerhans from Mariners for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Ryan Cook Added to 40-man roster: 1B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ryan Cook, RHP Sam Demel Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Trevor Harden, RHP Daniel Stange, OF Jeremia Gomez Reinstated from DL: RHP Jason Urquidez

Sports Hochi reports that the Softbank Hawks of the NPB have reached a deal with Yhency Brazoban. Brazoban’s addition was apparently triggered by the shoulder-pain induced absence of Takahiro Mahara. Softbank player development director Itaru Kobayashi is quoted as saying: “we have great expectations for him as closer. If possible we’d like him to come to Japan this month.”

Goldschmidt is expected to see most of the playing time at first base now that Brandon Allen was traded to the Athletics. The 23-year-old was batting .306/.435/.626 with 30 homers, 94 RBI and a 1.061 OPS over 457 plate appearances with Double-A Mobile this season. He was selected by the Diamondbacks in the eighth round of the 2009 Draft out of Texas State.

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Darrel Leiva, LHP Chris Cody (York (Atlantic)) Released: OF Juan Flores Traded: RHP Juan Abreu, RHP Paul Clemens, LHP Brett Oberholtzer and OF Jordan Schafer to Astros for OF Michael Bourn Acquired: C Wil Nieves from Brewers for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Anthony Varvaro, C J.C. Boscan, OF Wilkin Ramirez Added to 40-man roster: OF Jose Constanza Outrighted off 40-man roster: SS Diory Hernandez (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Wilkin Ramirez Option transferred: RHP Randall Delgado (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Andy Otero Reinstated from DL: RHP Evan Danieli, RHP Steven Shell, OF Todd Cunningham

The Braves purchased the contract OF Jose Constanza from Triple-A Gwinnett. The MiLBFA from the Indians in 2010 never played in MLB. The 27-year-old has a .290 career batting average in the minors and was batting .312/.361/.351 with one and 23 stolen bases over 86 games at the Triple-A level this season.

Randall Delgado joins the Braves' other top pitching prospects—Julio Teheran, Mike Minor and Arodys Vizcaino—with Triple-A Gwinnett, and given Atlanta's deep pitching staff, the foursome may play a larger role in the pennant drive than the one. Gwinnett sits 1 1/2 games behind Durham in the Southern Division.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: LHP Matt Wilson Traded: 1B to Pirates for 1B Aaron Baker Recalled: RHP Chris Tillman, LHP Zach Britton, LHP Pedro Viola Added to 40-man roster: LHP Michael Ballard Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Mark Worrell (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jason Berken, RHP Chris Tillman Optioned to Double-A: LHP Michael Ballard, LHP Pedro Viola Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Clay Schrader, C Joel Polanco Reinstated from DL: RHP Zach Clark, RHP Josh Dowdy, LHP Matt Drummond

Orioles purchased the contract of LHP Michael Ballard from Double-A Bowie. Ballard holds a career 4.67 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in five minor league seasons. Ballard and fellow lefty Pedro Viola spent just one game (five total hours) on the major league roster before getting demoted to Bowie, and neither saw action. Both will likely be recalled by September 1, at the lastest.

Boston Red Sox Signed: C Jordan Weems (3), 3B Nick Moore (30) Released: RHP Garrett Rau Acquired: RHP and LHP Erik Bedard from Mariners as part of three-team deal in which Red Sox traded RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Juan Rodriguez and C Tim Federowicz to Dodgers and OF Chih-Hsien Chiang to Mariners, and Dodgers traded OF Trayvon Robinson to Mariners Traded: RHP Kendal Volz and IF Yamaico Navarro to Royals for 2B Mike Aviles Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Drew Sutton Placed on 7-day DL: SS Nick Natoli Reinstated from DL: RHP Jordan Flasher, RHP Joe Holtmeyer, LHP Mitch Herold, C Josue Peley, SS Jose Garcia

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Michael Jensen (26), C Justin Marra (15), OF Garrett Schlecht (9) Traded: OF Kosuke Fukudome to Indians for RHP Carlton Smith and OF Abner Abreu Recalled: OF Placed on 7-day DL: C , 1B Ryan Cuneo Reinstated from DL: 2B Carlos Figueroa, OF Smaily Borges

Chicago White Sox Signed: 3B Tyler Williams Recalled: OF Alejandro De Aza Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Zach Stewart Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dexter Carter, RHP Freddy Dolsi, RHP Nevin Griffith, C Adam Ricks Reinstated from DL: RHP Terry Doyle, C Adam Ricks, OF Kenny Williams Jr.

The White Sox now employ two of general Kenny Williams' three sons after signing Tyler Williams, whom the Diamondbacks released on July 26 after he went 2-for-24 in 10 games in the Arizona League. Arizona had signed him as a nondrafted free agent from Pima (Ariz.) CC. The White Sox drafted Kenny Jr. in the sixth round in ’08 (he plays for Double-A Birmingham) and Kyle in the 47th round in ’06 (he did not sign and forged a career in the NFL).

Cincinnati Reds Signed: OF Steve Selsky (33) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Klinker, 1B Dominic D'Anna Reinstated from DL: RHP Justin Lehr, OF Josh Garton, OF Yorman Rodriguez

Cleveland Indians Signed: 2B Argenis Reyes (New Jersey (Can-Am)) Released: RHP Connor Graham Traded: RHP Joe Gardner, RHP Alex White, 1B Matt McBride and a player to be named to Rockies for RHP Ubaldo Jimenez Traded: RHP Carlton Smith and OF Abner Abreu to Cubs for OF Kosuke Fukudome Recalled: SS Jason Donald Optioned to Triple-A: LHP , OF Thomas Neal Placed on 7-day DL: OF Nick Weglarz Reinstated from DL: RHP Connor Graham, C

The Indians traded Orlando Cabrera to the Giants for righty-hitting Triple-A outfielder Thomas Neal.

Colorado Rockies Signed: 1B Jorge Cantu, OF (4) Released: 1B Jordan Ballard Traded: RHP Ubaldo Jimenez to Indians for RHP Joe Gardner, RHP Alex White, 1B Matt McBride and a player to be named Recalled: RHP Edgmer Escalona, 2B Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Jimmy Cesario Reinstated from DL: 2B Erik Wetzel, 3B Darin Holcomb

Reports indicate that Indians lefty Drew Pomeranz will join the Rockies on Aug. 16, the one-year anniversary of his signing date, as the player to be named for Ubaldo Jimenez. He could team with Alex White (also from the Jimenez deal) and homegrown Rockies Jhoulys Chacin and Juan Nicasio in the rotation as soon as next year.

Detroit Tigers Released: RHP Drew Gagnier, 1B Michael Bertram Traded: LHP , 3B Francisco Martinez, OF and a PTBN to Mariners for RHP and RHP David Pauley Recalled: RHP Jacob Turner, LHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chance Ruffin, RHP Jacob Turner Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brayan Villarreal

Florida Marlins Released: RHP Frank Mata Traded: RHP Cesar Valdez to Blue Jays for future considerations Recalled: LHP Brad Hand Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose Ceda Option transferred: RHP Sandy Rosario (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP , RHP Mike Ojala, LHP Graham Taylor, OF Jose Duarte, OF Ryan McIntyre Reinstated from DL: RHP Frank Mata, RHP Matt Montgomery, LHP Victor Garate

Houston Astros Released: RHP Casey Fien, RHP , OF Geber Suniaga Traded: OF Hunter Pence to Phillies for RHP Jarred Cosart, RHP , 1B Jonathan Singleton and a PTBN Traded: OF Michael Bourn to Braves for RHP Juan Abreu, RHP Paul Clemens, LHP Brett Oberholtzer and OF Jordan Schafer Recalled: 3B Jimmy Paredes, OF , OF Luis Durango Added to 40-man roster: OF J.D. Martinez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Juan Abreu, LHP , 1B , 3B Chris Johnson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Robby Donovan, 2B Enrique Hernandez Reinstated from DL: RHP Tanner Bushue, LHP Pat Urckfitz, 2B Jose Vallejo, 3B Rafael Valenzuela, OF Daniel Adamson, OF Ydarqui Marte

Astros purchased the contract of OF J.D. Martinez from Double-A Corpus Christi. He'll take the place of Hunter Pence on the active roster. Martinez, 23, has an impressive .342/.407/.552 batting line over parts of three seasons in the minor leagues, including a .340 batting average to go along with 13 homers and 71 RBI with Double-A Corpus Christi this season. He was selected by the Astros in the 20th round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft.

Kansas City Royals Signed: C Cam Gallagher (2) Traded: 2B Mike Aviles to Red Sox for RHP Kendal Volz and IF Yamaico Navarro Recalled: LHP Everett Teaford, C Manny Pina Option transferred: C Manny Pina (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mitch Hodge, LHP George Baumann, 1B Joey Lewis Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Ryan Wood

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Nick Mutz (9), OF (Lincoln (American Association)) Released: RHP Amalio Diaz, RHP Taylor Kinzer Recalled: SS Andrew Romine Optioned to Double-A: OF Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Heath Nichols, 2B Jon Townsend, 3B Michael Wing Reinstated from DL: RHP Dan Sattler, LHP Matt Meyer

The Angels signed 26-year-old Blake Gailen out of the American Association, where he hit .406 with eight homers and 24 doubles in 69 games for Lincoln, and assigned him to Double-A Arkansas, an unusually high jump for a player with no prior experience in affiliated ball.

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: LHP David Jensen (NDFA—Northwestern) Acquired: RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Juan Rodriguez and C Tim Federowicz from Red Sox as part of three-team deal in which Dodgers traded OF Trayvon Robinson to Mariners, Mariners traded RHP Josh Fields and LHP Erik Bedard to Red Sox, and Red Sox traded OF Chih-Hsien Chiang to Mariners Traded: SS to Cardinals for OF Alex Castellanos Recalled: RHP John Ely, RHP Josh Lindblom, SS Dee Gordon Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Walter, C Steve Cilladi, C Hector Gimenez, 1B Blake Dean, OF Anthony Jackson Reinstated from DL: RHP Roman Colon, LHP Aaron Miller, LHP Cole St. Clair, C Steve Cilladi, C Matt Wallach

Milwaukee Brewers Released: RHP Mark Willinsky, LHP Brae Wright Traded: C Wil Nieves to Braves for cash considerations Acquired: 2B Felipe Lopez from Rays for cash considerations Traded: OF Erik Komatsu to Nationals for 3B Jerry Hairston Jr. Recalled: 2B Eric Farris Added to 40-man roster: 2B Felipe Lopez Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Eric Farris Option transferred: C Martin Maldonado (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Patrick Arlis Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Blake Billings Reinstated from DL: RHP Dan Britt, RHP , LHP Brae Wright, C Patrick Arlis, C Dayton Buller, SS Anderson Machado

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Tyler Jones (11) Released: RHP Henry Arias, RHP J.R. Krogstad Recalled: 1B Luke Hughes, 2B Matt Tolbert Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Chuck James, 1B Luke Hughes Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Gibson, RHP , RHP Miguel Munoz, OF Steven Liddle Reinstated from DL: RHP David Bromberg, RHP Carlos Gutierrez, RHP Miguel Munoz, SS Tyler Grimes, OF Jhonathan Goncalves

New York Mets Traded: OF Carlos Beltran to Giants for RHP Recalled: C Mike Nickeas Outrighted off 40-man roster: 1B Nick Evans (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Edgar Ramirez, LHP Chris Hilliard, SS Niuman Romero, SS Robbie Shields, OF Bubba Bell, OF Jason Botts Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Hunter Carnevale Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Edgar Ramirez, C Jean Luc Blaquiere, SS Chad Zurcher, OF Fernando Martinez

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Victor Lozada, 1B Austin Jones (7) Released: LHP Randy Flores Recalled: RHP Ivan Nova Optioned to Triple-A: OF Chris Dickerson Optioned to Double-A: LHP Steve Garrison Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Zach Nuding, LHP Aaron Dott, C Ryan Baker, C P.J. Pilittere, 2B Ronnier Mustelier, 3B , OF Eduardo Sosa Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Francisco Castillo Reinstated from DL: RHP Ivan Nova, OF Dan Brewer, OF Deangelo Mack

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Drew Gagnier, SS Chris Bostick (44) Released: RHP Willie Eyre Traded: OF Matt Carson to Rays for cash considerations Recalled: RHP , LHP Jerry Blevins, 3B Adam Rosales Optioned to Triple-A: RHP , 1B Brandon Allen Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Fabian Williamson, C Dan Welch, OF Jose Crisotomo Reinstated from DL: RHP Murphy Smith, LHP Anthony Capra, LHP Lenny DiNardo, LHP Polin Trinidad

Righty Willie Eyre opted for free agency. The 33-year-old had been pitching for Oakland's Triple-A affiliate, posting a 3.48 ERA, 6.5 K/9, 4.1 BB/9, and 0.7 HR/9 in 62 innings. He last pitched in the Majors in '09 with the Rangers.

Oakland acquired a pair of 40-man roster players, Brandon Allen and lefty reliever Jordan Norberto, when it traded Brad Ziegler to the Diamondbacks. Signed: SS Ozzie Chavez (Lancaster (Atlantic)), OF Cyle Hankerd (Amarillo (American Association)) Traded: RHP Jarred Cosart, RHP Josh Zeid, 1B Jonathan Singleton and a PTBN to Astros for OF Hunter Pence Traded: SS to Pirates for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Drew Carpenter, OF Option transferred: 3B Carlos Rivero (Double-A to Triple-A), SS Freddy Galvis (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Tagg Bozied Reinstated from DL: RHP Percy Garner, OF Luis Unda

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Jake Burnette (7) Traded: 1B Aaron Baker to Orioles for 1B Derrek Lee Acquired: SS Brian Bocock from Phillies for cash considerations Designated for assignment: RHP Mike Crotta Recalled: RHP , SS Pedro Ciriaco Optioned to Triple-A: SS Pedro Ciriaco Placed on 7-day DL: RHP David Jagoditsh, RHP Quinton Miller, C Wyatt Toregas, OF Corey Wimberly Reinstated from DL: RHP Yhonatan Herrand, LHP Brian Burres, LHP Zack Dodson, C Miguel Perez, C Wyatt Toregas, 1B Jeff Clement

St. Louis Cardinals Traded: OF Alex Castellanos to Dodgers for SS Rafael Furcal Recalled: SS Tyler Greene Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Raul Valdes, SS Tyler Greene Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kevin Thomas, LHP Rich Rundles, LHP Kevin Siegrist, C Travis Tartamella, 1B Victor Sanchez Reinstated from DL: LHP Kevin Siegrist, C Travis Tartamella, SS Freddie Bynum, OF Edgar Lara

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Matt Wisler (7), SS Casey McElroy (11) Traded: RHP Mike Adams to Rangers for RHP Joe Wieland and LHP Recalled: LHP Wade LeBlanc, OF Aaron Cunningham, OF Blake Tekotte Added to 40-man roster: RHP Erik Hamren Optioned to Triple-A: RHP , LHP Wade LeBlanc Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Evan Scribner

Originally drafted by the Cubs in ’08, Erik Hamren toiled in the Northern indy League in ’10 before signing with the Padres last October. Prior to his callup, the 24-year-old jumped from high Class A to Double-A, posting a 0.96 ERA and 69/14 K/BB ratio in 65-plus innings.

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Scott Munter Released: RHP Josh Banks Traded: RHP Zack Wheeler to Mets for OF Carlos Beltran Outrighted off 40-man roster: 2B Bill Hall (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: 2B , SS Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Wilber Bucardo, RHP A.J. Proszek, LHP Bryce Bandilla, C Rey Duran, C Tyler LaTorre, 1B Brice Cutspec Reinstated from DL: RHP Josh Banks, LHP Chris Gloor, OF Thomas Neal

Seattle Mariners Signed: OF Wily Mo Pena Acquired: OF Chih-Hsien Chiang from Red Sox and OF Trayvon Robinson from Dodgers as part of three-team deal in which Mariners traded RHP Josh Fields and LHP Erik Bedard to Red Sox, and Red Sox traded RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Juan Rodriguez and C Tim Federowicz to Dodgers Traded: RHP Doug Fister and RHP David Pauley to Tigers for LHP Charlie Furbush, 3B Francisco Martinez, OF Casper Wells and a PTBN Traded: OF Ryan Langerhans to Diamondbacks for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Dan Cortes, RHP Tom Wilhelmsen, LHP Aaron Laffey, 3B Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Aaron Laffey, OF Trayvon Robinson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Blandford, 3B Matt Browning, OF Kuo Hui Lo Reinstated from DL: SS Luis Rodriguez, OF Brandon Haveman Signed: 1B John Alexander (8), 3B Riccio Torrez (4), OF Johnny Eierman (3) Released: 2B Diogenes Luis Traded: 2B Felipe Lopez to Brewers for cash considerations Acquired: OF Matt Carson from Athletics for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: RHP Rob Delaney, RHP Mike Ekstrom Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jay Buente, RHP Rob Delaney, RHP Mike Ekstrom Placed on 7-day DL: C Lucas Bailey, OF Brandon Guyer

Texas Rangers Traded: RHP Joe Wieland and LHP Robbie Erlin to Padres for RHP Mike Adams Recalled: C Taylor Teagarden Placed on 60-day DL: SS Luis Sardinas

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Chad Gaudin, SS Andy Burns (11) Released: RHP Dumas Garcia, RHP Cesar Valdez Acquired: RHP Cesar Valdez from Marlins for future considerations Recalled: RHP Jesse Litsch, LHP Brad Mills , SS Mike McCoy Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Wes Etheridge, RHP Mike MacDonald, RHP Asher Wojciechowski, LHP David Rollins, 1B Mike McDade, 1B Ryan Shealy, 2B Jayson Nix Reinstated from DL: LHP Frank Gailey, 1B Kevin Patterson, 2B Kevin Howard, OF Jason Lane

Washington Nationals Traded: RHP Jason Marquis to Diamondbacks for SS Zach Walters Traded: 3B Jerry Hairston Jr. to Brewers for OF Erik Komatsu Recalled: RHP Collin Balester, RHP Yunesky Maya, LHP Atahualpa Severino, SS Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Yunesky Maya, LHP Atahualpa Severino, OF Roger Bernadina Option transferred: RHP Garrett Mock (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Christian Garcia, LHP Tom Milone, C Cole Leonida, 1B , SS Reuben Rogers Reinstated from DL: RHP Brad Meyers, RHP Garrett Mock, C Brian Peacock, OF J.P. Ramirez

July 21-26 Numbers in parentheses indicate draft round.

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: SS Angel Berroa (Bridgeport (Atlantic)) Released: 3B Tyler Williams Acquired: OF Michael Restovich from White Sox for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ryan Cook, SS Cody Ransom, OF Collin Cowgill Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Yhency Brazoban (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ryan Cook Optioned to high Class A: RHP Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jason Urquidez, SS Dan Kaczrowski, OF David Winfree

Cook was selected by the Diamondbacks in the 27th round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft. He was 1-4-13 2.25 ERA in 44 relief innings at AA-Mobile.

In the midst of a career year for Triple-A Reno, Collin Cowgill ranks fourth in the batting race (.354), second in stolen bases (30), fourth in on-base percentage (.430) and first in runs scored (95). Cowgill was signed as Arizona's fifth round pick in the 2008 Draft out of Kentucky.

The Diamondbacks signed No. 3 overall draft pick Trevor Bauer to a four-year big league contract worth at least $4.45 million. They optioned him to high Class A Visalia.

Atlanta Braves Signed: C Carlos Castro Recalled: RHP Cristhian Martinez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Gearrin, OF Wilkin Ramirez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Hess, RHP Steven Shell, RHP Ryan Weber Reinstated from DL: RHP Brett Butts, LHP Ronan Pacheco Baltimore Orioles Draft pick signed: LHP Bennett Parry (40) Released: RHP Orlando Alfonso Recalled: 3B Josh Bell Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Chorye Spoone (Double-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mark Worrell, OF Matt Angle Option transferred: RHP Brandon Erbe (Triple-A to short-season), RHP Luis Lebron (Double-A to short- season) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Nick Bierbrodt, LHP Matt Taylor, C Zach Booker, 3B Tyler Kolodny, OF Chris Clinton Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Berry, RHP Brandon Erbe, RHP Matt Hobgood, RHP Luis Lebron, C Adam Davis

Brandon Erbe (shoulder surgery) and Luis Lebron (Tommy John surgery) are working their way back from serious injury. Step one: short-season Aberdeen of the New York-Penn League.

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Charlie Haeger Recalled: 2B Drew Sutton Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dennis Neuman, LHP Felix Doubront, LHP Miguel Pena, C Josue Peley, 3B Garin Cecchini, OF Matt Sheely Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Corey Vogt Reinstated from DL: LHP , LHP Manuel Rivera, SS Jose Iglesias, OF Pete Hissey

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Yoanner Negrin Released: C Jose Guevara Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dallas Beeler, RHP Arturo Maltos-Garcia, 2B Matt Cerda Reinstated from DL: SS Junior Lake, OF Jim Adduci, OF Jesus Morelli

Chicago White Sox Draft pick signed: C Bryce Mosier (33) Traded: OF Michael Restovich to Diamondbacks for cash considerations Option transferred: RHP Anthony Carter (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Stephen Sauer, LHP Santos Rodriguez, C Jared Price Reinstated from DL: RHP Andre Rienzo, OF Michael Restovich

Cincinnati Reds Draft pick signed: OF Bryson Smith (34) Traded: OF Jonny Gomes to Nationals for LHP Chris Manno and OF Bill Rhinehart Recalled: 3B , SS , OF Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jeremy Horst Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chad Reineke, C Mark Fleury, OF Yorman Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: LHP Travis Webb

Venezuelan outfielder Yorman Rodriguez is hitting .254/.318/.393 with 7 HR and 40 RBI in 79 games at Single A-Dayton in his first year of full season ball (and third overall). He has showed good speed with 4 triples and 20 SB. The Reds signed him in 2009 as one of the top prospects of that year’s international crop.

Cleveland Indians Added to 40-man roster: OF Jason Kipnis Outrighted off 40-man roster: 3B Jared Goedert (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Luis Valbuena Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bryan Price, OF LeVon Washington Reinstated from DL: RHP

Kipnis, 24, earned the promotion after batting .281/.363/.485 with 12 HR, 12 SB and 54 RBI in 90 games for the (AAA). He was selected by the Indians out of Arizona State University in the 2nd round of the June 2009 First-Year Player Draft and was ranked the #3 Cleveland’s prospect entering the season by Baseball America. Goedert, 26, hit just .211/.284/.383 in 202 plate appearances with Cleveland's Double and Triple-A affiliates this season. He has never played in the big leagues, and spends most of his defensive time at first, third, and left field.

Colorado Rockies Released: LHP Stephen Head Recalled: 2B Eric Young Jr. Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jesse Meaux, 2B Erik Wetzel, 3B Darin Holcomb, OF Willy Taveras Reinstated from DL: 1B Mike Zuanich, OF Mike Mitchell

Detroit Tigers Draft picks signed: RHP Tommy Collier (22), 1B Aaron Westlake (3) Traded: LHP Antonio Cruz and C Julio Rodriguez to Royals for 3B Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chance Ruffin Outrighted off 40-man roster: 3B (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Lester Oliveros Option transferred: SS (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Tyler Barrett, LHP Matt Hoffman, SS Gustavo Nunez, OF Edwin Gomez, OF P.J. Polk Reinstated from DL: RHP Patrick Cooper, RHP Scott Green, RHP Robbie Weinhardt, 2B Brandon Douglas, OF Samir Rijo

22-year-old Ruffin was signed for a bonus of $1.15 million as a supplemental first-round pick out of Texas in 2010. The seventh best prospect with the best in the Tigers’ system (according to BA) had a 2.09 ERA and 55/20 K/BB ratio over 43 innings between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo.

Florida Marlins Signed: RHP Brett Zawacki, C Brian Dice (NDFA - Lenoir-Rhyne University CC) Released: LHP Mariano Gomez Recalled: RHP Jose Ceda Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Volstad Option transferred: RHP Sandy Rosario (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Miguel Fermin, OF Isaac Galloway Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Tyler Topp Reinstated from DL: RHP Pete Andrelczyk, SS Pedro Mendoza

Houston Astros Released: RHP Yordany Ramirez, LHP David Berner Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Wesley Wright, OF Brian Bogusevic Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Luis Ordosgoitti, LHP Pat Urckfitz, C Joe Witkowski, 2B Jose Vallejo, SS Jio Mier Reinstated from DL: OF Austin Wates

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Casey Edelbrock (NDFA—Lewis-Clark State (Idaho)), LHP Andrew Dobies (Somerset (Atlantic)) Traded: 3B Wilson Betemit to Tigers for LHP Antonio Cruz and C Julio Rodriguez Recalled: 2B Mike Aviles Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Manauris Baez, RHP Patrick Keating, RHP Leonel Santiago, C Paul Krebs Reinstated from DL: C Ryan Jenkins

Los Angeles Angels Released: LHP Harold Williams Added to 40-man roster: LHP Horacio Ramirez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP , RHP Michael Kohn, 2B Alexi Amarista Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Hurst, LHP Trevor Reckling, SS Adam Younger, OF Tyson Auer, OF Kevin Melillo Reinstated from DL: LHP Harold Williams, 3B Dillon Baird, OF , OF Jeremy Moore

Back from his kneecap injury, Randal Grichuk spent a week in the Arizona League before moving up to low Class A Cedar Rapids on July 20. He got off to a 3-for-26 (.115) start for the Kernels.

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Mike Parisi (Long Island (Atlantic)) Released: RHP Beyker Fructuoso, RHP Justin Miller, LHP Bolivar Medina Placed on 7-day DL: C B.J. LaRosa, C Angelo Ponte Reinstated from DL: RHP Steven Ames, RHP Beyker Fructuoso, LHP Bolivar Medina, C Jessie Mier

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: LHP Chase Wright (re-signed) Draft pick signed: C Ben McMahan (23) Added to 40-man roster: OF Brett Carroll Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Michael Fiers, RHP Sean Green, RHP R.J. Johnson, C Michael Roberts, 1B Cody Hawn Placed on 60-day DL: C Dustin Houle Reinstated from DL: RHP Seth Lintz, RHP Eric Marzec, OF Chuck Caufield

Minnesota Twins Draft picks signed: LHP Josue Montanez (15), LHP Corey Williams (3) Released: RHP , OF Ramon Santana Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kevin Slowey, LHP , 2B Luke Hughes Placed on 7-day DL: C Danny Lehmann Reinstated from DL: 3B Andy Leer, OF Angel Morales

New York Mets Draft picks signed: RHP Michael Fulmer (1.5), RHP John Gant (21) Optioned to Triple-A: SS Ruben Tejada Optioned to high Class A: OF Mike Baxter Option transferred: OF Mike Baxter (High-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nick Carr, RHP Jose de la Torre, RHP Edgar Ramirez, C Jean Luc Blaquiere, C Salomon Manriquez, 3B Zach Lutz Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Steve Matz, LHP Alex Panteliodis Reinstated from DL: C Kai Gronauer, 2B J.B. Brown

The Mets' top pick in the ’09 draft (second round), Steve Matz has yet to throw a pitch as a professional. He had Tommy John surgery in ’10 and suffered elbow soreness this year, necessitating a shift to the 60-day disabled list.

The Mets claimed Queens native Mike Baxter on waivers from the Padres. Front office member Sandy Alderson and Paul DePodesta have a history with Baxter from their days in San Diego.

New York Yankees Draft pick signed: 3B Matt Duran (4) Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nathan Forer, RHP Ivan Nova, C Tyler Austin, C Kyle Higashioka, C J.R. Murphy, 2B Walter Ibarra Reinstated from DL: RHP Kenedy Agramonte, RHP Shane Greene, C P.J. Pilittere, 2B David Adams

Oakland Athletics Draft pick signed: RHP Sonny Gray (1) Released: OF Jeff Bercume Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tyson Ross Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Murphy Smith, LHP Lenny DiNardo Reinstated from DL: RHP Jonathan Ortiz, LHP Lenny DiNardo, C Anthony Recker

The Athletics signed first-rounder Sonny Gray for $1.54 million and assigned him to Double-A Midland.

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Aaron Heilman, 2B Steve Singleton, OF Brandon Tripp (St. Paul (American Association)) Draft pick signed: SS Tyler Greene (11) Released: RHP Dustin Cameron Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chance Chapman, OF Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Mike McGuire

Pittsburgh Pirates Released: 2B Shelby Ford Recalled: 3B Pedro Alvarez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Leroux, 3B , SS Pedro Ciriaco Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Colten Brewer, LHP Brian Burres, C Travis Scott, C Wyatt Toregas Reinstated from DL: RHP Cesar Lopez, LHP Porfirio Lopez, C Jason Jaramillo, 2B Shelby Ford

Ford, 26, was selected by the Pirates in the third round of the 2006 amateur entry Draft out of Oklahoma State. The switch-hitter was hitting .224/.247/.365 in 28 games between AA & AAA this season.

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Scott Bittle, RHP Brett Zawacki Option transferred: RHP Francisco Samuel (High-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Mark Hamilton, 2B Luis Mateo, OF Mike O'Neill Reinstated from DL: RHP Javier Avendano, LHP Justin Wright, 3B Jonathan Rodriguez, OF Nick Longmire

Scott Bittle, an ’09 fourth-rounder from Mississippi, missed all of ’10 with injury and had just five appearances in short-season ball this year.

San Diego Padres Released: 2B Alex Cintron Recalled: RHP Pat Neshek, C Luis Martinez, 1B Kyle Blanks Optioned to Triple-A: C Kyle Phillips, 1B Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Hayden Beard, RHP Paul Bingham, RHP Chris Haney, OF Dan Meeley Reinstated from DL: RHP , OF Aaron Cunningham, OF Bobby Kielty

Exit: Anthony Rizzo, who batted 14-for-98 (.143) with one homer in 35 games for the Padres. Enter: Kyle Blanks, who batted .351/.421/.716 with 11 homers in 35 games for Triple-A Tucson. As good as Blanks was in the Pacific Coast League, Rizzo was just that much better—1.181 OPS vs. 1.137 for Blanks.

San Francisco Giants Draft picks signed: RHP Keith Bilodeau (24), LHP Bryce Bandilla (4), LHP Steven Neff (41) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Armando Paniagua, C Aaron Lowenstein, 2B Julio Izturis, 2B Ryan Lormand Reinstated from DL: RHP Jose Valdez, RHP Kyle Vazquez, LHP Clayton Tanner, C Tyler LaTorre, OF Jesus Galindo

Seattle Mainers Draft pick signed: C Jack Marder (16) Recalled: RHP Josh Lueke Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Kyle Seager Placed on 7-day DL: OF James Jones Reinstated from DL: RHP Kenn Kasparek, RHP Max Krakowiak, OF Julio Morban

The Mariners signed 16th-rounder Jack Marder, a catcher from Oregon, for $200,000 and jumped him to high Class A High Desert, where he got off to a 3-for-10 start with a homer and a double.

Tampa Bay Rays Draft pick signed: LHP Ryan Carpenter (7) Recalled: RHP Jay Buente, OF Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dane de la Rosa, LHP Cesar Ramos, SS Reid Brignac Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Hector Guevara Reinstated from DL: RHP Wilking Rodriguez

Brignac was sent down to make room for Desmond Jennings on the active roster. The 25-year-old has struggled miserably this season, batting just .193/.234/.219 with one home run and 10 RBI in 68 games.

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Merkin Valdez, OF Val Majewski (York (Atlantic)) Recalled: 1B Chris Davis Placed on 7-day DL: C Carson Vitale, OF Teodoro Martinez Transferred to 60-day DL: C Carson Vitale The Rangers have signed right-handed Merkin Valdez to a minor-league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Round Rock. The 29-year-old was released by the Dodgers after spending the season with Triple-A Albuquerque, going 4-2 with four saves and a 3.58 ERA in 38 relief appearances.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Justin Phillabaum, OF Kenen Bailli Reyna Draft picks signed: RHP Jeremy Gabryszwski (2), SS Andy Burns (11) Released: 2B Ramon Vazquez Added to 40-man roster: LHP Wilfredo Ledezma Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Scott Richmond (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike MacDonald, 2B Kevin Howard Reinstated from DL: 1B Kevin Patterson, OF Markus Brisker, OF Brad Glenn

The 26-year-old Kenen Bailli Reyna was a productive outfielder in Cuba's Serie Nacional prior to his defection. Bailly hit .367/.464/.647 as the Guantánamo left fielder in 2007-2008. He ranked among the Cuban Serie Nacional leaders in runs (74, tied for 8th), triples (9, tied with Leonis Martin for second), (183, 7th), average (5th behind Yoandy Garlobo, Martin, Yasser Gomez and Yoandry Urgelles) and slugging (5th behind Alexei Bell, Alfredo Despaigne, Urgelles and Yosvani Peraza). Through 2007-2008, Kenen had batted .323 and slugged .492 in 5 seasons in Cuba. In 2008-2009, Kenen slipped to .296/.371/.508. In 2009-2010, the left-handed hitter produced at a .377/.438/.569 rate with 65 RBI in 69 games. He was tied for 4th in the league in average. The Blue Jays assigned the Cuban to the GCL.

Ledezma pitched to a 4.63 ERA in 46 2/3 relief innings for Toronto's Triple-A affiliate, though he struck out 63 while walking just 18 during that time.

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Cody Davis (NDFA—Tampa), RHP Christian Garcia, RHP John Peters (NDFA—Augustana (Ill.)), OF Leonard Davis (New Jersey (Can-Am)) Released: RHP Patrick Arnold, LHP , C Hector Taveras Traded: LHP Chris Manno and OF Bill Rhinehart to Reds for OF Jonny Gomes Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris McKenzie, C Brian Peacock, OF Gregor Blanco, OF Archie Gilbert, OF J.P. Ramirez Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Dixon Anderson Reinstated from DL: RHP Patrick Arnold, LHP Matt Chico, OF Justin Bloxom, OF Jeff Frazier, OF Brett Newsome

Chico, 28, had been pitching for the Nationals’ affiliate in the Gulf Coast League before the Nationals cut him. The lefty pitched in 27 games (2 starts) in Rookie/AA/AAA-ball this year and he was 3-4 with 1 , a 5.87 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP. In 2007, at 24, Chico made 31 starts for the Nationals. He started 2008 as their No. 2 starter but injured his elbow after eight starts and underwent Tommy John surgery. In his three years in the majors for the Nationals (service Time: 2.100), Chico was 7-15 with a 4.95 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP. Washington sent him outright to AAA last December, then re-signed him to a minor league contract for the 2011 season.

July 13-20

Numbers in parentheses indicate draft round.

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Adam Osteen (White Sands (Pecos Indy League)), OF Breland Brown Draft pick signed: 1B Jake Williams (49) Recalled: RHP Barry Enright, RHP Bryan Shaw, 1B Brandon Allen Outrighted off 40-man roster: 1B Juan Miranda (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Barry Enright Option transferred: RHP Yonata Ortega (High-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Armando Galarraga, 2B Matt Jensen Reinstated from DL: RHP Josh Ellis

Atlanta Braves Signed: C Nathan Raffle (NDFA—Penn State-Greater Allegheny) Draft picks signed: RHP Clint Wright (22), LHP Sean Gilmartin (1) Released: RHP Jonathan Burns, C Jesus Sucre, OF Jason Mowry, OF Hilton Richardson Optioned to Triple-A: SS Brandon Hicks Placed on 7-day DL: C Mike Brownsten, 1B Chris Carter, 3B , OF Adam Milligan Reinstated from DL: RHP Wei Huang, LHP Ben Swaggerty, 3B Shawn Bowman, 3B Donell Linares, OF Hilton Richardson

Baltimore Orioles Traded: SS Nick Green with cash considerations to Rangers for LHP Zach Phillips Recalled: LHP Troy Patton, 3B Josh Bell, OF Matt Angle Added to 40-man roster: RHP Mark Worrell Designated for assignment: RHP Chorye Spoone Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mitch Atkins, LHP Zach Phillips, 3B Josh Bell Optioned to Double-A: LHP Pedro Viola Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Zach Clark, RHP Josh Dowdy, C Adam Davis, 1B Rhyne Hughes, 1B Tyler Townsend Reinstated from DL: RHP Jake Cowan, RHP Jose Diaz, C Zach Booker, C Kyle Moore, C Joel Polanco

Angle, 25, will take 's 25-man roster spot while the veteran recovers from a fractured hand. In 323 at-bats this season at Norfolk, Angle was hitting .266/.334/.337 with 20 stolen bases in 22 attempts. In five minor league seasons he has showed solid hitting skills and good speed. He was selected by the Orioles out of Ohio State University in the seventh round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft.

International League all-star Mark Worrell saved 12 of 15 opportunities for Triple-A Norfolk, striking out 30 and walking 10 in 36 2/3 innings. His low arm slot and funky pitching motion gave Triple-A righthanded batters fits— they went 21-for-91 (.231) with three extra-base hits. He's posted a 2.95 ERA in 35 relief appearances at Norfolk, earning the promotion. Worrell, 28, hasn't appeared in the major leagues since 2008 as a member of the Cardinals. He missed the entire 2009 season following Tommy John surgery, but returned to compile a 5.84 ERA and 34/14 K/BB ratio over 37 innings between Triple-A Portland (Padres) and Triple-A Tacoma (Mariners) last season.

Boston Red Sox Signed: LHP Royce Ring, SS Bryan Johns (NDFA—Vanderbilt) Draft pick signed: OF Williams Jerez (2) Added to 40-man roster: LHP Randy Williams Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Tommy Hottovy (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Drew Sutton Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Miguel Gonzalez, RHP Chris Huseby, RHP Corey Vogt, LHP Royce Ring, LHP Manuel Rivera, 1B Reynaldo Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyler Lockwood, RHP Clevelan Santeliz, RHP Kyle Stroup, 2B Tony Thomas, SS Ryan Dent

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Dave Bush Draft pick signed: OF Darien Martin (13) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Carpenter Option transferred: RHP Kyle Smit (Double-A to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Pierre LePage, SS Jake Opitz Reinstated from DL: RHP

Chicago White Sox Signed: LHP Doug Davis Draft picks signed: RHP Jeff Soptic (3), LHP Brandon Parrent (30) Optioned to Double-A: LHP Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyson Corley, RHP John Doyle, RHP Reid Kelly, OF Christian Marrero, OF Michael Restovich, OF Ken Williams Jr. Reinstated from DL: RHP Joe Bisenius, 2B Ross Wilson, 3B Jon Gilmore, 3B Dallas McPherson, OF Justin Greene

Cincinnati Reds Signed: 3B Jorge Jimenez (Brockton (Can-Am)), OF Matt Lentz Draft pick signed: 2B Ryan Wright (5) Released: LHP Ezequiel Infante Recalled: LHP Jeremy Horst Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Lehr, RHP Kyle Lotzkar Reinstated from DL: RHP Jordan Smith, RHP Juan Carlos Sulbaran

Matt Lentz played safety for the University of Kentucky football team but had to give up the sport after suffering a string of concussions. The Reds signed him out of a tryout camp. He starred as a for Greenville (S.C.) High.

Cleveland Indians Draft pick signed: LHP Abel Guerrero (36) Recalled: RHP Jeanmar Gomez, LHP David Huff, OF Ezequiel Carrera Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jeanmar Gomez, 1B Shelley Duncan Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Owen Dew, RHP Francisco Valera, LHP Scott Barnes, C Luke Carlin, 2B Logan Thompson, 3B Anthony Mansolino Reinstated from DL: 1B Nick Johnson, 3B Kyle Bellows

Colorado Rockies Recalled: OF Dexter Fowler Added to 40-man roster: C Eliezer Alfonzo Optioned to Triple-A: C Matt Pagnozzi, OF Cole Garner Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Jordan Ribera, OF Mike Mitchell Reinstated from DL: 2B Chris Nelson, SS Ryan Rohlinger

Detroit Tigers Draft pick signed: OF Tyler Collins (6) Released: LHP Logan Hoch Recalled: LHP Duane Below, LHP Charlie Furbush Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Brad Thomas (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP , LHP , SS Danny Worth, OF Casper Wells Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Patrick Cooper, RHP Robbie Weinhardt, 2B Brandon Douglas, OF Emmanuel Rijo Reinstated from DL: RHP Nick Avila, LHP Kenny Faulk, OF Deik Scram

Below, 25, was 9-4, 3.13 ERA in 18 starts at Triple A-Toledo, with 83 K, 37 BB and 99 H in 115 IP (1.18 WHIP). The lefty was selected in 19th round of the 2006 Draft.

Florida Marlins Signed: RHP Walker Moore (NDFA—Cal State Fullerton) Draft pick signed: RHP Mason Hope (5) Optioned to Double-A: RHP Chris Hatcher Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Peter Andrelczyk, RHP Frank Mata, RHP Tyler Topp, SS Yefri Perez, SS Dallas Poulk, OF Brent Keys Reinstated from DL: OF Sergio Pedroza

Houston Astros Signed: RHP Andrew Walter (NDFA—Yavapai (Ariz.) JC) Draft picks signed: RHP Dustin Kellogg (34), OF Wallace Gonzalez (29) Released: RHP Wilton Infante Traded: 2B Jeff Keppinger to Giants for RHP Henry Sosa and RHP Jason Stoffel Recalled: LHP Wesley Wright Added to 40-man roster: 2B Jose Altuve Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brad James, OF Austin Wates Transferred to 60-day DL: SS James Howick Reinstated from DL: RHP Bobby Doran, RHP Jeff Fulchino, RHP Brian Streilein, LHP Wes Musick, 2B Jose Vallejo, 3B Erik Castro

The trade of Jeff Keppinger opened the door for the Astros to call up 21-year-old Jose Altuve, who went 1-for-5 in his big league debut. Altuve's .389 average leads the minors, and with 391 plate appearances on the year, he would qualify the overall batting title, which in his case would require 378 PAs. He hit an improbable .408 for high Class A Lancaster and, more impressively, batted .361/.388/.569 with five homers in 35 games for Double-A Corpus Christi. He was signed out of Venezuela on Sept. 27, 2006.

Kansas City Royals Recalled: LHP Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Everett Teaford Option transferred: RHP (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Henry Barrera, RHP Eduardo Paulino, OF Alex Llanos Reinstated from DL: RHP Willian Avinazar, RHP Kevin Pucetas

Los Angeles Angels Released: RHP Chance Mistric Recalled: RHP , 2B Alexi Amarista Optioned to Triple-A: C , 3B Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kevin Jepsen, LHP Harold Williams Placed on 60-day DL: 2B Jesse Ware Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Chance Mistric, RHP Anthony Ortega, SS Dwayne Bailey, OF Travis Witherspoon

Los Angeles Dodgers Draft pick signed: RHP Craig Stem (15) Released: RHP , RHP Merkin Valdez, LHP Wilkin de la Rosa, C J.D. Closser Optioned to Triple-A: C A.J. Ellis Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Cole St. Clair

Milwaukee Brewers Released: LHP Chase Wright Recalled: RHP Tim Dillard Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Zach Braddock Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dan Britt, RHP Justin James, RHP Eric Marzec, RHP Zach Segovia, C Patrick Arlis Reinstated from DL: RHP Zach Segovia, LHP Chase Wright, C Patrick Arlis, C Cameron Garfield, C Shawn Zarraga

Minnesota Twins Released: 2B Steve Singleton Recalled: LHP Chuck James, SS Added to 40-man roster: LHP Scott Diamond Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Matt Tolbert Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Corey Kimes, 3B Andy Leer, OF Jhonathan Goncalves Reinstated from DL: RHP Nathan Fawbush, RHP Alex Wimmers, LHP Matt Tone, C Stephen Holm, OF Romy Jimenez

The 25-year-old Singleton has a .282/.329/.418 line in six seasons with Minnesota's farm teams. He was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 11th round of the 2006. He has played at AA & AAA with the Twins this season.

New York Mets Signed: LHP Gustavo Chacin, SS Niuman Romero, OF Fernando Perez Draft pick signed: LHP Alex Panteliodis (9) Recalled: RHP Ryota Igarashi Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeurys Familia, LHP Roy Merritt, SS Jose Coronado, SS Chad Zurcher, OF Fernando Martinez Reinstated from DL: RHP Ricky Brooks, RHP Jose de la Torre, RHP Mike Hebert, 2B

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Dan Mahoney, RHP Kanekoa Texeira (re-signed), LHP J.C. Romero Released: RHP Alan Horne Recalled: LHP Steve Garrison, 3B Brandon Laird, OF Chris Dickerson, OF Optioned to Triple-A: OF Greg Golson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Zach Arneson, RHP Shane Greene, RHP Kanekoa Texeira, LHP Nik Turley, C Ryan Baker, C P.J. Pilittere, 3B Bradley Suttle, 3B Terry Tiffee, SS Walter Ibarra, OF Deangelo Mack Transferred to 60-day DL: LHP Gavin Brooks Reinstated from DL: RHP Sean Black, RHP Graham Stoneburner, RHP Kevin Whelan, C Ryan Baker, C Jesus Montero, 2B Kevin Russo, 3B Mike Lamb, OF Ben Gamel, OF Cody Grice

Horne, 28, allowed 13 runs in 6 1/3 innings at Double-A Trenton this year. He was originally drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Indians with the 27th overall pick in the 2001 First-Year Player Draft but did not sign. Then was selected by the Yankees in the 11th round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Florida.

Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Joe Bateman Recalled: RHP Guillermo Moscoso, LHP Jerry Blevins, 2B Eric Sogard Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jerry Blevins, 1B Chris Carter, 3B Adam Rosales Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jonathan Ortiz, C Juan Nunez, C Anthony Recker, 1B , OF Jose Rivero Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Kevin Rodriguez, SS Wilfrido Sosa Reinstated from DL: RHP Ethan Hollingsworth, LHP Carlos Hernandez, C John Nester, OF Tyreace House

Philadelphia Phillies Released: RHP , 1B Pat Murray, SS Niuman Romero Recalled: RHP Vance Worley Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Jeff Larish, OF D'Arby Myers Reinstated from DL: 1B Mike Marshall

Grilli is expected to join the Pirates once he passes a physical. The 34-year-old right-hander had a 1.93 ERA and 43/12 K/BB ratio over 32 2/3 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season. He owns a 4.74 ERA over 238 major league appearances. He had an out clause in his contract that enabled him to ask for release if another team expressed interest to sign him to a major league contract. It was the case of Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: SS Yunesky Sanchez (Southern (Atlantic)) Draft pick signed: 1B (3) Released: OF Jose Hernandez Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Daniel Moskos Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike Crotta, LHP Porfirio Lopez, LHP Chris Richardson, LHP Donald Veal, C Miguel Perez Reinstated from DL: LHP Brian Burres, LHP Colton Cain

St. Louis Cardinals Draft pick signed: OF C.J. McElroy (3) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Hector Corpas, C Travis Tartamella, 1B Jonathan Rodriguez, SS Freddie Bynum, OF Edgar Lara, OF Nick Longmire Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Francisco Samuel, C Nick Derba, SS Luis Mateo, OF Kyle Conley, OF Shane Robinson

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Warren Slack (NDFA—UNC Greensboro), RHP John Van Benschoten (York (Atlantic)) Draft pick signed: C Rob Kral (10) Recalled: 2B , SS Everth Cabrera Optioned to Triple-A: C Luis Martinez, SS Everth Cabrera Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jorge Reyes, 3B Vince Belnome, OF Aaron Cunningham, OF Cedric Hunter, OF Bobby Kielty Reinstated from DL: RHP , C Tommy Medica, OF Eric Patterson

San Francisco Giants Traded: RHP Henry Sosa and RHP Jason Stoffel to Astros for 2B Jeff Keppinger Recalled: 1B Brandon Belt Added to 40-man roster: C Hector Sanchez Optioned to Triple-A: C Hector Sanchez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Sean Daigle, RHP Jose Valdez, C Tyler LaTorre, C Dashenko Ricardo, OF Jesus Galindo, OF Thomas Neal Reinstated from DL: RHP Shane Loux, LHP Steve Snodgrass, 1B Luke Anders, OF Chuckie Jones

Sanchez, 21, hit .302/.337/.465 with eight homers over 258 at-bats between High- and Triple-A this season. He was signed out of Venezuela prior to the 2007 season.

Seattle Mariners Signed: C Jesus Sucre Released: RHP Charlie Haeger Recalled: OF Mike Carp Optioned to Triple-A: OF Carlos Peguero Option transferred: LHP Mauricio Robles (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brandon Maurer, LHP Edlando Seco, OF Brandon Haveman Reinstated from DL: LHP John Hesketh, C Hassiel Jimenez

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Joe Bateman Released: LHP R.J. Swindle Recalled: RHP Alex Cobb, RHP Dane de la Rosa, LHP Jake McGee, LHP , C Robinson Chirinos, C Jose Lobaton Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Alex Torres Option transferred: C (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dirk Hayhurst Reinstated from DL: RHP Paul Phillips, 3B Julio Cedeno, OF Desmond Jennings

Texas Rangers Traded: LHP Zach Phillips to Orioles for SS Nick Green and cash considerations Designated for assignment: LHP Zach Phillips Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Darren O'Day Placed on 7-day DL: RHP John Kukuruda, RHP Neil Ramirez, LHP Yoon-Hee Nam Reinstated from DL: RHP Justin Grimm, RHP Derek Hankins, LHP Yoon-Hee Nam

The Rangers grew tired of waiting for Zach Phillips to find the strike zone in Triple-A, where his walk rate as a reliever settled at 5.2 in ’10 and 4.2 this season. The 24-year-old lefty also got hit hard by lefties this season: .304/.378/.456 (24-for-79). Texas designated him for assignment and found a trade partner in Baltimore, though all they got in return was 32-year-old utility type Nick Green, who batted .208/.276/.357 in 87 games for Triple-A Norfolk.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Harold Mozingo, 2B Jayson Nix (outrighted) Draft pick signed: SS Peter Mooney (21) Released: RHP Ryan Shopshire Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jesse Litsch, LHP Luis Perez Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Frank Gailey, OF Brad Glenn, OF Jason Lane Reinstated from DL: LHP Evan Crawford, C Ryan Budde, 2B Brett Lawrie

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Scott Williams (NDFA—Wisconsin-Stevens Point) Draft pick signed: OF Billy Burns (32) Released: LHP J.C. Romero Optioned to Triple-A: SS Brian Bixler Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ben Graham, RHP Taylor Jordan, 2B Jonathan Tucker, OF Justin Bloxom, OF Jeff Frazier Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Anthony Marcelino

June 28-July 12 Numbers in parentheses indicate draft round.

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP D.J. Johnson (Traverse City (Frontier)) Released: RHP Rafael Rodriguez Traded: RHP to Rays for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: RHP Yhency Brazoban, LHP Alberto Castillo, 3B Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Ellis, 2B Mike Freeman Reinstated from DL: RHP Armando Galarraga, RHP Daniel Stange, C Robby Hammock, OF David Winfree

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Robert Roth (McAllen (North American)), C Victor Gomez (NDFA—Marshall), OF Sean Henry (Road Warriors (Atlantic)) Draft picks signed: RHP Mark Lamm (6), SS Seth Moranda (11) Released: RHP Thomas Berryhill, RHP Eddie Morlan, LHP Stephen Foster Recalled: RHP Cory Gearrin, SS Brandon Hicks Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jairo Asencio, RHP Cristhian Martinez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kenshin Kawakami, RHP Kyle Mertins, LHP Ben Swaggerty, 1B Jakob Dalfonso, 3B Donell Linares, OF Adam Milligan, OF Antoan Richardson, OF Hilton Richardson Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Reidy Escobar, C Ramon de los Santos Reinstated from DL: RHP Luis De Luna, RHP Daniel Lopez, RHP Henry Mendez, RHP Ryan Weber, C Braeden Schlehuber, 2B Alejandro Sanchez, OF Adam Milligan, OF Antoan Richardson, OF Will Skinner

Baltimore Orioles Draft picks signed: RHP Mark Blackmar (16), RHP Jose Rivera (21), RHP Kyle Simon (4), RHP Tyler Wilson (10), LHP Eric Wooten (15), OF Jalen Simmons (24) Released: RHP James Brandhorst, RHP Sam Taveras, RHP Corey Thomas, LHP Brandon Holloway, LHP Chris Lamb, C Michel Hernandez, 1B Gino Moranci, OF Cody Young Recalled: LHP Pedro Viola Added to 40-man roster: RHP Mitch Atkins, LHP Mark Hendrickson Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Clay Rapada (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Optioned to Double-A: LHP Zach Britton Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose Diaz, RHP Ryan Palsha, LHP Matt Drummond, LHP Aaron Wirsch Reinstated from DL: RHP Eddie Gamboa, RHP Ryan O'Shea, 3B Tyler Kolodny

Boston Red Sox Signed: 3B Alex Valdez Released: LHP Mike Hacker Recalled: RHP Scott Atchison, SS Yamaico Navarro Added to 40-man roster: RHP Kyle Weiland Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Scott Atchison (twice) Option transferred: RHP Stolmy Pimentel (Double-A to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joe Holtmeyer, RHP Tyler Lockwood, RHP Scott Swinson, LHP Mitch Herold, 2B Nate Spears, 2B Tony Thomas, SS Jose Garcia, SS Jose Iglesias, OF Pete Hissey, OF Lucas LeBlanc Reinstated from DL: RHP Brandon Duckworth, RHP Michael Lee, RHP Scott Swinson, RHP Brandon Workman, LHP Mike Hacker, C Mark Wagner, 2B Nate Spears, 2B Tony Thomas, 3B Will Middlebrooks

Weiland, a third round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Notre Dame, was 8-6, 3.00 ERA in 17 starts at Triple-A Pawtuckett, with 99 K, 37 walks and only 69 hits in 93 IP (1.14 WHIP).

Chicago Cubs Signed: C Taylor Davis (NDFA—Morehead State) Draft picks signed: RHP Ethan Elias (22), LHP Andrew McKirahan (21), C Neftali Rosario (6), OF Zeke DeVoss (3) Released: C Max Kwan, 2B Vismeldy Bieneme, 2B , OF Fernando Perez, OF Jose Valdez Recalled: RHP Chris Carpenter, RHP Casey Coleman, RHP Marcos Mateo Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ramon Ortiz Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Carpenter, RHP Casey Coleman, 2B D.J. LeMahieu, OF Lou Montanez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Esmailin Caridad, RHP Rafael Dolis, RHP A.J. Morris, LHP Graham Hicks, SS Junior Lake Reinstated from DL: RHP Rafael Diplan (twice), RHP Robinson Lopez, 2B Vismeldy Bieneme, OF Jose Valdez

Chicago White Sox Signed: LHP Brad Furnish (Bridgeport (Atlantic)) Draft picks signed: RHP Erik Johnson (2), RHP Cody Winiarski (36), C Mike Marjama (23), SS (6), OF Keenyn Walker (1.5) Recalled: C Tyler Flowers Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joe Bisenius, RHP Paul Burnside, RHP Kyle Cofield, RHP Justin Collop, RHP Kyle McMillen, RHP Andre Rienzo, RHP Thomas Royse, RHP Miguel Socolovich, C Adam Ricks, 1B Dallas McPherson, SS Ethan Wilson, OF Justin Greene, OF Michael Restovich Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Cofield, RHP Freddy Dolsi, RHP Jhonny Nunez, RHP Stephen Sauer, RHP Miguel Socolovich, LHP Garrett Johnson, C Adam Ricks, OF Michael Restovich

The White Sox signed Marcus Semien, a former Golden Bear, and sent him straight to low Class A Kannapolis, where he got off to a 15-for-49 (.306) start with a homer, three doubles and a triple. Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Robert Lewis-Walker Draft picks signed: RHP Vaughn Covington (11), RHP Cole Green (9), OF Gabriel Rosa (2) Released: RHP Mike Henry, RHP Ryan Smith, LHP Tzu-Kai Chiu Recalled: RHP , SS Zack Cozart Added to 40-man roster: LHP Dontrelle Willis Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Fisher, RHP Edinson Volquez, SS Paul Janish Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Juan Carlos Sulbaran, LHP Travis Webb, 3B Juan Francisco, SS Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Kevin Arico Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike Henry, RHP Justin Lehr, RHP Derrik Lutz, RHP Brian Pearl, C Jordan Wideman, OF Quintin Berry

23-year-old Tzu-Kai Chiu signed with Reds as a non-drafted free agent out of Taiwan in February 2007. The lefty was 1-2, 6.82 ERA in 34.1IP at Class A Advanced Bakersfield.

Cincinnati pulled the long anticipated Paul Janish-for-Zack Cozart shortstop switcheroo. Down goes Janish, who batted .227/.259/.271 in the bigs, and up comes Cozart, a 25-year-old who batted .310/.357/.467 for Triple-A Louisville and made his big league debut just before the all-star break.

The Reds signed Robert Lewis-Walker as an amateur out of South Africa.

Cleveland Indians Signed: C Michel Hernandez, C Raul Padron (Camden (Atlantic)), C Patric Tolentino (NDFA—Nebraska) Draft picks signed: RHP Will Roberts (5), RHP Jack Wagoner (33), OF John Barr (39) Recalled: RHP Josh Judy, RHP Zach McAllister, 2B Luis Valbuena Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Judy, RHP Zach McAllister, 2B Cord Phelps Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Blair, LHP Kelvin de la Cruz, C Juan Apodaca, C Dwight Childs, 1B Nick Johnson, 3B Kyle Bellows Reinstated from DL: RHP Trey Haley, C Luke Carlin

The Indians returned Zach McAllister to the International League, where he started the Triple-A all-star game. He threw two scoreless innings, striking out two of the final three batters he faced to earn the win.

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Blake Johnson, OF Joe Mather Draft picks signed: RHP Ben Hughes (10), RHP Chris Jensen (6), SS Taylor Featherston (5), SS Trevor Story (1.5), OF Jaron Shepherd (33), OF Carl Thomore (2) Released: RHP Clint Tilford, 3B Josh Fields Recalled: RHP Edgmer Escalona, RHP Greg Reynolds, 3B , OF Cole Garner (twice) Added to 40-man roster: LHP Eric Stults Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Edgmer Escalona, RHP , RHP Greg Reynolds, 2B Chris Nelson, 2B Eric Young Jr., OF Cole Garner Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Albert Campos, RHP Erik Stavert, C Bryce Massanari, 1B Mike Zuanich, 2B Brad Emaus, 2B Chris Nelson, SS Ryan Rohlinger Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Trevor Gibson, LHP Jonathan Vargas Reinstated from DL: RHP Stephen Dodson, RHP , LHP Isaiah Froneberger, C Beau Seabury, SS Hector Gomez, SS Radames Nazario

The Rockies granted Josh Fields his release so he could sign a 1-yr $616K contract with Yomiuri of Japan's . The former first round pick had a .365/.429/.674 line at Triple-A, so the Rockies presumably released him as a formality to enable him to join the Japanese team. Fields, 28, played for the White Sox and Royals from 2006-10. He clubbed 23 home runs in 2007, posting a .244/.308/.480 line in the process. He never replicated that success and has bounced from team to team since. The White Sox sent him to Kansas City in 2009 and the Royals non-tendered him last winter. The Pirates picked him up in December and flipped him to Colorado late in Spring Training.

Detroit Tigers Signed: 2B Derrick Hudgins (NDFA—Hillsborough (Fla.) CC) Draft pick signed: C Curtis Casali (10) Released: 1B Billy Nowlin Recalled: RHP Lester Oliveros, RHP Brayan Villarreal, LHP Adam Wilk, SS Danny Worth Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brayan Villarreal, LHP Charlie Furbush, LHP Daniel Schlereth Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nick Avila, RHP Kevan Hess, RHP Ramon Lebron, LHP Kenny Faulk, C Omir Santos, 2B Alexander Nunez, OF Deik Scram Reinstated from DL: C John Murrian, 1B Clay Jones, 2B Alexander Nunez, 3B Audy Ciriaco, OF Edwin Gomez

Lester Oliveros was signed by the Detroit Tigers as a non-drafted free agent out of Venezuela on Oct. 25, 2005. He was 3-2-5, 2.79 ERA in 38.2 relief innings between AA & AAA, with 49 K and 17 BB.

Florida Marlins Signed: RHP Miguel Mejia (Bridgeport (Atlantic)), RHP Zach Simons Draft picks signed: RHP Dejal Oliver (8), SS Josh Adams (13) Released: RHP Albaro Estevez, RHP Jeremy Weber, LHP Forrest Moore Acquired: RHP Cesar Valdez from Pirates for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Chris Hatcher, LHP Brad Hand, OF Bryan Petersen Outrighted off 40-man roster: 3B Jose Lopez (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose Ceda Optioned to Double-A: LHP Brad Hand Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kevin Cravey, RHP Todd Doolittle, RHP Tyler Higgins, RHP Scott Lyman, RHP Matt Montgomery, RHP Helpi Reyes, RHP Jared Rogers, RHP Sandy Rosario, LHP Victor Garate, SS Pedro Mendoza, OF Josh Kroeger Reinstated from DL: RHP Helpi Reyes, RHP Sandy Rosario, LHP Forrest Moore, C Gregg Glime

Mejia was released by Bridgeport for refusing to continue pitching in a game. He was 1-3 with a 7.88 ERA in 13 appearances (four starts) this season. Hitters were batting .343 against him in 32 innings.

Simons, 26, was released by the Tigers last week. He was drafted by the Rockies in the second round of the 2005 draft and has a 4.06 ERA and a 7.1 K/9 rate in seven minor league seasons in the Colorado and Detroit systems. The Marlins assigned him at A Adv. – Jupiter.

Houston Astros Released: RHP Mike Perconte, LHP Gustavo Chacin Acquired: RHP from Athletics for future considerations Recalled: RHP David Carpenter, RHP Fernando Rodriguez, C Brian Esposito, OF Brian Bogusevic Outrighted off 40-man roster: C Brian Esposito (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Lucas Harrell, C Brian Esposito, C J.R. Towles, OF Luis Durango Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Sergio Perez, RHP Brian Streilein, RHP Jose Valdez, C Brian Esposito, 2B Jose Vallejo Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Francisco Baso Reinstated from DL: RHP Casey Fien, RHP Brad James, RHP Sergio Perez, LHP Douglas Arguello, SS Jacke Healey, OF Telvin Nash

Carpenter, 26, who was acquired from the Cardinals last August in the trade, has a 1.91 ERA at the minor league level this season, including a perfect 0.00 ERA and 21/6 K/BB ratio over 19 innings with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He was a 12th round pick in 2006 Draft.

Harrell and Durango were claimed off waivers from the White Sox and the Padres respectively.

Kansas City Royals Signed: OF Chris Elder (NDFA—Oral Roberts) Draft picks signed: C Kenny Swab (21), 3B Adrian Morales (49) Recalled: LHP Everett Teaford Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Sean O'Sullivan, LHP Danny Duffy, OF Jarrod Dyson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kevin Pucetas, LHP Edgar Osuna, SS Alex McClure, OF Reinstated from DL: RHP Patrick Keating, LHP Crawford Simmons

Los Angeles Angels Signed: LHP Eddie Sipple (NDFA—Florida Southern), 1B Peter Copa (NDFA—Massachusetts) Draft picks signed: LHP Nick Maronde (3), 1B C.J. Cron (1) Added to 40-man roster: OF Mike Trout Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tyler Chatwood Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jason Bulger, RHP Jose Perez, LHP Robert Fish, 2B Dwayne Bailey, 3B Dillon Baird, OF Jeremy Moore Reinstated from DL: RHP Suammy Baez, LHP Robert Fish, OF Eric Oliver Prior to his callup, a 19-year-old Mike Trout batted .324/.415/.534 in 290 at-bats for Double-A Arkansas, supplying 28 stolen bases in 36 attempts and a wide array of extra-base hits (nine homers, 12 doubles, 11 triples).

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Justin Miller, RHP Robert Purpura (NDFA—Vanguard (Calif.)), RHP Jason West (NDFA—Stephen F. Austin State), LHP Eric Eadington (NDFA—Harvard), LHP Matt Laney (NDFA—Coastal Carolina) Draft picks signed: C Pratt Maynard (3), 1B O'Koyea Dickson (12), 2B Malcolm Holland (33), SS Justin Boudreaux (14), SS Scott Wingo (11) Released: RHP Mario Alvarez, RHP Alexis Pacheco, LHP Abner Ruiz, C Joe Lincoln, OF Austin King Added to 40-man roster: OF Eugenio Velez Optioned to Triple-A: SS Dee Gordon Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Steven Ames, RHP Luis Vasquez, C Steve Cilladi, C Jessie Mier, C Matt Wallach, 1B John Lindsey, SS Christian Lara Reinstated from DL: RHP Carlos Frias, C Steve Cilladi, C B.J. LaRosa, C Jessie Mier, 1B John Lindsey, OF Nick Akins, OF Jay Gibbons

This is Miller's second stint with L.A. after posting a 4.44 ERA in 19 appearances with the club in 2010 before being designated for assignment. Miller has pitched for the Mariners' and Rangers' Triple-A teams this season, with a combined 5.31 ERA in 17 appearances.

Milwaukee Brewers Draft picks signed: RHP Chad Thompson (27), RHP Tommy Toledo (11) Released: RHP Damon Krestalude, C Gerald Ogrinc, OF Brandon Jones Recalled: RHP Cody Scarpetta Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tim Dillard, 1B Mat Gamel Optioned to Double-A: RHP Cody Scarpetta Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mark DiFelice, LHP Chase Wright, C Patrick Arlis, C Shawn Zarraga, 2B Mike Brownstein, SS Carlos George, OF Reggie Keen Reinstated from DL: RHP Hiram Burgos, RHP Skyler Crawford, LHP Dan Meadows, C Michael Roberts, 2B Mike Brownstein, 3B Joey Paciorek, SS Carlos George, OF Reggie Keen

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Sam Gibbons Released: LHP Andrey Lobanov Optioned to Triple-A: C Rene Rivera, OF Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nathan Fawbush, RHP Carlos Gutierrez, RHP , LHP Tony Davis, LHP Mike Tarsi, LHP Matt Tone, C Kyle Knudson, SS Tyler Grimes, SS Adam Pettersen, OF Romy Jimenez, OF Nate Roberts Reinstated from DL: RHP Jeff Manship, RHP Brad Stillings, LHP Spencer Steedley, SS Estarlin de los Santos, OF Joe Benson

17-year-old Gibbons was signed out of Australia. He is in his final year at Belmont High School and will head over to Ft Myers next April to attend extended spring training with the Twins. Sam has represented in U14, U16, U18 for Victoria. Following his performances in the Victorian U18 team at the AAA National Championships in January he was selected to go to the prestigious MLBAAP but unfortunately injury has kept him at home. Sam has also been selected in the Baycats team that is participating in the Grand Forks International Baseball tournament in British Columbia, Canada this September.

The 21-year-old Lobanov was an international signee out of Europe (Russia) by the Twins on Aug. 6, 2007. He was 0-7, 6.79 ERA in 53 IP at Single-A Beloit, in his fourth pro season (topped at A Advanced last season).

New York Mets Signed: RHP Miguel Batista, LHP Shane Bay (NDFA—Sperry (Okla.) HS) Draft picks signed: RHP Matthew Budgell (10), RHP Robert Gsellman (13), RHP Tyler Pill (4), OF Joe Tuschak (6) Recalled: OF Fernando Martinez Added to 40-man roster: 1B Nick Evans Optioned to Triple-A: OF Fernando Martinez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ricky Brooks, 1B Sam Honeck, 2B J.B. Brown (twice), 2B Reese Havens, 2B Daniel Muno Transferred to 60-day DL: LHP Mitch Houck, OF ZeErika McQueen Reinstated from DL: LHP Brian Valenzuela, C Tyler Howe, C Dusty Ryan, 2B J.B. Brown, 2B Daniel Muno, 3B Zach Lutz, 3B

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Francisco Cruceta (Brockton (Can-Am)), RHP Joaquin Hinojosa (NDFA—Texas A&M), RHP Logan Kensing (Bridgeport (Atlantic)), 1B Jamie Mallard Draft pick signed: OF Justin James (13) Released: RHP , RHP Fernando Hernandez, RHP Carlos Silva, RHP Kanekoa Texeira, RHP David Triplet, LHP Naoya Okamoto Recalled: RHP Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Buddy Carlyle (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brian Gordon, RHP Ivan Nova, RHP Lance Pendleton, OF Chris Dickerson Option transferred: RHP Ryan Pope (Triple-A to Double-A), OF Melky Mesa (High-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Sean Black, RHP Jairo Heredia, LHP Kei Igawa, C Jesus Montero, C P.J. Pilittere, 2B Kevin Russo, 3B Mike Lamb, OF Dan Brewer, OF Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Conor Mullee Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike Gipson, RHP Robert Paullus, RHP Ryan Pope, RHP Jose Ramirez, RHP Carlos Silva, LHP Francisco Rondon, C Ryan Baker, C P.J. Pilittere, 1B Jorge Vazquez, OF Dan Brewer, OF Slade Heathcott, OF Neil Medchill

The Yankees released Brian Gordon so that he could sign with SK Wyverns of Korea Baseball Organization.

Hernandez had posted a 5.91 ERA in 33 appearances for Double-A Trenton this season and made just one appearance for Triple-A Scranton before being released. The right-hander, who turns 27 later this month, has three Major League innings to his name, all with Oakland in 2008.

Logan Kensing settled in at 93-94 mph during an outing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this weekend, according to one observer.

Oakland Athletics Draft picks signed: 2B Austin Booker (33) Released: RHP Doug Mathis Traded: RHP Mickey Storey to Astros for future considerations Recalled: RHP Fautino de los Santos, RHP Trystan Magnuson Designated for assignment: LHP Bobby Cramer Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Bruce Billings, RHP Graham Godfrey, RHP Trystan Magnuson, RHP Guillermo Moscoso, LHP Josh Outman Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Mederos, RHP Paul Smyth, LHP Lenny DiNardo, LHP Carlos Hernandez, LHP Polin Trinidad, OF Tyreace House Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Alexis Juma Reinstated from DL: RHP Connor Hoehn, RHP John Meloan, RHP Paul Smyth, LHP Jerry Blevins, LHP Bobby Cramer, LHP Ian Krol, OF Jose Rivero

Righty Doug Mathis is headed for Korea to play with the Samsung Lions. was released from the Lions to make room.

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Dustin Cameron (Grand Prairie (American Association)), C Nolan Clark (NDFA—Yavapai (Ariz.) JC) Released: RHP Tim Redding, RHP Jay Stephens Recalled: 2B Pete Orr, SS Brian Bocock, OF John Mayberry Jr. Added to 40-man roster: RHP Drew Carpenter Outrighted off 40-man roster: SS Brian Bocock (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Scott Mathieson, RHP Vance Worley Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Phillippe Aumont, RHP Leonel Bastidas, RHP Jordan Ellis, RHP Percy Garner, RHP Mike McGuire, RHP Jesus Pirela, C Bronco Lafrenz, OF Luis Unda Reinstated from DL: RHP Nate Bump, RHP Chance Chapman, RHP Percy Garner, RHP Josh Zeid, LHP Bryan Morgado, C Torre Langley, OF D'Arby Myers

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: 1B Billy Nowlin Draft picks signed: RHP Colten Brewer (4), RHP Jason Creasy (8), C Ryan Hornback (27) Released: RHP Brandon Holden, RHP Brent Klinger, C Joey Schoenfeld, 1B Billy Nowlin, OF Ping-Hung Chi, OF Daan Cornelissen Traded: RHP Cesar Valdez to Marlins for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Chris Leroux, RHP Brad Lincoln, 3B Josh Harrison, SS Pedro Ciriaco Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Aaron Thompson (Double-A), C Dusty Brown (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Lincoln, RHP Tim Wood, 3B Pedro Alvarez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP , LHP Brian Burres, LHP Colton Cain, 1B Calvin Anderson, 2B Brian Friday, 3B Jeremy Farrell Reinstated from DL: RHP Brandon Holden, RHP Brent Klinger, RHP Quinton Miller, RHP Diego Moreno, RHP Casey Sadler, LHP Rudy Owens, C Wyatt Toregas, OF Jose Hernandez

St. Louis Cardinals Signed: RHP Blaine Boyer, LHP Ron Mahay, LHP Matt Rein (Lake Erie (Frontier)), LHP Rich Rundles, SS (NDFA—Florida International) Draft picks signed: RHP Kevin Jacob (31), SS Kenny Peoples (4) Released: RHP Aaron Terry Added to 40-man roster: RHP Brandon Dickson, RHP P.J. Walters Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Bryan Augenstein (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brandon Dickson, 1B Mark Hamilton Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Javier Avendano, RHP Adam Ottavino, RHP Jose Rada, RHP Chase Reid, LHP Kevin Siegrist, C Nick Derba, C Cody Stanley, 1B Steve Hill, 1B Kleininger Teran, SS Freddie Bynum, OF D'Marcus Ingram Reinstated from DL: RHP Jeff Lyman, C Cody Stanley, C Travis Tartamella, 1B Kleininger Teran, SS Freddie Bynum

Wittels sprang into national sports news a year ago with a 56-game that threatened the NCAA record. He and two other men were accused in December of sexual assault at Nassau’s Atlantis resort by two 17-year-old girls. The defendants never denied having sex with the young women. Security camera footage appeared to contradict what the women told Bahamian authorities. That Wittels wasn’t taken in the 50-round draft spoke loudly to the fact that teams were still worried about the character questions and legal uncertainty brought on by the rape case. He has been assigned at Batavia (NY-Penn League/A-Short).

Brandon Dickson (26 yrs) made his MLB debut in his sixth year of pro experience. He was signed as a non- drafted free agent by the Cardinals out of Tusculum College (Tenn.). He was repeating AAA-Memphis.

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Atlee Pearson (El Paso (American Association)), LHP Todd Privett (Windy City (Frontier)) Draft picks signed: RHP Cody Hebner (4), RHP Mark Pope (5) Released: RHP Scott Munter Recalled: C Luis Martinez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Pat Neshek Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Branham, RHP Matt Buschmann, RHP Matt Jackson, RHP Allen Marona, RHP Deiber Sanchez, LHP Noah Mull, SS Larry Moore, SS Beamer Weems, OF Eric Patterson Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Branham, RHP , RHP Deiber Sanchez, LHP Nick Schmidt, C Luis Martinez, 3B Vince Belnome

Martinez, 26, was batting .313/.357/.405 with zero homers and 18 RBI over 131 plate appearances at the Triple- A level this season. He was ranked as the best defensive catcher in the Padres’ system entering the season according to Baseball America. Martinez was selected in the 12th round in 2007.

San Francisco Giants Signed: 3B Stephen Yarrow (NDFA—San Francisco) Draft pick signed: RHP (1.5) Released: OF Luis Munoz Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Brandon Belt Option transferred: SS Ehire Adrianza (Low-A to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Banks, RHP Shane Loux, RHP Raymundo Montero, LHP Steven Snodgrass, LHP Clayton Tanner, 1B Luke Anders Reinstated from DL: RHP Steve Edlefsen, RHP Austin Fleet, C Tyler LaTorre, OF Brett Krill, OF Steven Liles

Seattle Mariners Signed: C Travis Higgs (NDFA—San Francisco), 3B Steve Cochrane (NDFA—Georgia Southern) Draft picks signed: RHP John Taylor (22), LHP Nick Valenza (18), 3B Steve Proscia (7), OF James Zamarripa (6) Released: RHP Denny Bautista, LHP Royce Ring Added to 40-man roster: RHP , C Josh Bard, C Jose Yepez, 2B Kyle Seager Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Chaz Roe (Triple-A), LHP Edward Paredes (Double-A), C Jose Yepez (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Mike Carp Option transferred: LHP Mauricio Robles (High-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tim Boyce, RHP Willy Kesler, RHP Max Krakowiak, C Steve Baron, C Andrew Giobbi, C Angel Salome, 1B Dennis Raben, SS Nick Franklin, SS Jake Schlander, OF Nate Tenbrink Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Brandol Perez Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Yovanny Olivero Reinstated from DL: RHP Tim Boyce, RHP Steven Hensley, RHP Brandon Maurer, RHP Stephen Penney, RHP Ben Versnik, LHP Ryan Kiel, C Angel Salome, 3B Ramon Morla, SS Jake Schlander, OF Kuo Hui Lo

A seventh-round pick from Virginia, Steve Proscia signed for $160,000 and earned a tentative assignment to high Class A High Desert, where he has yet to debut.

Righty Denny Bautista has signed with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization. Bautista, 30, had a 4.21 ERA with 12.1 K/9 and 5.4 BB/9 in 36 1/3 innings for the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate this season.

Seager, 23, the #9 Mariners prospect, has registered a promising .336/.401/.495 batting line, 6 HR and 9 stolen bases in 78 games this season between Double-A and Triple-A. He was a third round pick in 2009 out of North Carolina.

Raben was the Mariners' 2nd round selection (66 overall) in the 2008 June draft out of Univ. of Miami. Last season, he hit 20 HR between A & A Adv. levels; the left-handed landed into DL while hitting an impressive .330/.387/.599, with 23 DB, 3 TB, 18 HR, 75 RBI in 76 games for High Desert (/A Adv.).

Tampa Bay Rays Draft picks signed: RHP Jacob Faria (10), RHP Isaac Gil (31) Released: RHP Acquired: RHP Matt Torra from Diamondbacks for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Brandon Gomes, OF Brandon Guyer Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Andy Sonnanstine, OF Brandon Guyer Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Paul Phillips, RHP Wilking Rodriguez, RHP Trevor Shull, OF Desmond Jennings, OF Brett Nommensen Reinstated from DL: RHP Jay Buente, RHP Wilking Rodriguez, RHP , OF Brett Nommensen

Bootcheck opted out of his minor league contract with Tampa Bay to sign a 1-yr $250K deal with the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization. He was 3-2, 3.57 in 58 IP at Durham.

Torra, a first-round pick of Arizona in 2005, has a career ERA of 4.52 in 800 innings in the minors. He was assigned to Triple-A Durham.

Texas Rangers Draft pick signed: OF Desmond Henry (4) Released: RHP Manny Delcarmen, RHP Anthony Haase, RHP Seth McClung, 3B Brian Barden Added to 40-man roster: SS Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Michael Kirkman, C Taylor Teagarden Option transferred: OF Leonys Martin (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Grimm, RHP Derek Hankins, RHP Neil Ramirez, LHP Kasey Kiker, 1B Chris McGuiness, OF Julio Borbon, OF Doug Deeds, OF Jhonny Gomez Reinstated from DL: RHP Derek Hankins, RHP Neil Ramirez, RHP Ken Wiser, LHP Kasey Kiker, LHP Yoon- Hee Nam, OF Jhonny Gomez, OF Leonys Martin, OF Teodoro Martinez

Delcarmen, 29, posted a 5.59 ERA, 7.7 K/9, 3.5 BB/9, and 0.9 HR/9 with 52 hits allowed in 38 2/3 innings for the Rangers' and Mariners' Triple-A affiliates this year. The Rockies non-tendered Delcarmen in December, and he signed a minor league deal with the Mariners despite a Major League offer from an NL team. He opted out of his contract with Seattle on June 1st and signed with Texas. McClung, 30, posted a 5.19 ERA, 5.7 K/9, 3.9 BB/9, and 0.7 HR/9 with 93 hits allowed in 78 Triple-A innigs this year, including 11 starts. He'd signed a minor league deal in December.

Brian Barden has opted out of his contract to sign a 1-yr $253K deal with Japan’s Hiroshima Carp. Barden, whose most extensive time in the Majors came with the Cardinals in 2009, was hitting .357/.403/.556 with Triple- A Round Rock before opting out, although those robust numbers were posted in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Thomas Berryhill Draft picks signed: RHP Shane Farrell (46), SS Justin Atkinson (26) Recalled: LHP , SS Mike McCoy, OF Travis Snider Outrighted off 40-man roster: 2B Jayson Nix (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ben White, LHP John Anderson, LHP Evan Crawford, LHP , C Ryan Budde, 1B Kevin Patterson, 3B Kellen Sweeney, OF Markus Brisker Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Shane Farrell Reinstated from DL: RHP Andrew Liebel, RHP Deck McGuire, LHP John Anderson, LHP Sean Henn, LHP Sean Nolin, SS Jonathan Diaz, SS Ryan Goins, OF Darin Mastroianni, OF Travis Snider

Washington Nationals Signed: LHP J.C. Romero Draft picks signed: RHP Dixon Anderson (9), RHP Taylor Hill (6), RHP Greg Holt (8) Recalled: LHP , C Jesus Flores Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Collin Balester Option transferred: OF Bryce Harper (Low-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Trevor Holder, RHP Brad Meyers, LHP Lee Hyde, LHP Blake Monar, 2B Khayyan Norfork, 3B Justino Cuevas, 3B Tim Pahuta, OF Brett Newsome Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Swynenberg, LHP Lee Hyde, LHP Oliver Perez, C Carlos Maldonado, 3B Tim Pahuta, SS Jose Lozada, OF Chris Curran

The Nationals opted to have uber-prospect Bryce Harper bypass high Class A Potomac on his march to Washington. He earned the bump to Double-A by batting .320/.422/.544 with 14 homers and 48 RBIs in 76 games for low Class A Hagerstown.

June 21-27 Numbers in parentheses indicate 2011 draft round.

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Jason Postill (NDFA—West Florida), RHP Drew Zizinia (NDFA—Tulane) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Bryan Shaw, RHP Esmerling Vasquez Reinstated from DL: 1B

Atlanta Braves Draft pick signed: RHP Adam Holland (16) Released: SS Kyle Davis Elected free agency: OF Joe Mather Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Joe Mather (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Mike Minor, LHP Dustin Richardson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Evan Danieli, RHP Reidy Escobar, RHP Daniel Lopez, LHP Ronan Pacheco, C Ramon de los Santos, OF Todd Cunningham, OF Will Skinner Reinstated from DL: 1B Chris Garcia, 2B Matt Weaver

The Braves claimed Dustin Richardson on waivers from the Marlins, who in turn had acquired Richardson from the Red Sox last November for . Florida cut Richardson to make room for Dewayne Wise on the 40-man, so apparently they weren't too keen on his work against lefthanded batters for Triple-A New Orleans. They went 15-for-44 (.341) with 10 walks and a homer.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP (outrighted), 1B Doug Bream (NDFA—Liberty), SS Tommy Winegardner (NDFA—Cumberland (Tenn.)) Draft picks signed: RHP Devin Jones (9), RHP Mike Wright (3), LHP Dustin Ward (19) Released: RHP Aaron Swenson Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Jeremy Accardo (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Tyler Kolodny, 3B Billy Rowell, OF Kieron Pope Reinstated from DL: RHP Brandon Cooney, RHP Josh Dowdy, LHP Mark Hendrickson, 1B Tyler Townsend

Boston Red Sox Draft pick signed: LHP Zach Good (20) Released: RHP Santo Luis Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Bowden, LHP Tommy Hottovy Optioned to Double-A: RHP Junichi Tazawa Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brandon Duckworth, RHP Clevelan Santeliz, RHP Kyle Stroup, RHP Brandon Workman Reinstated from DL: RHP Anatanaer Batista, C Carson Blair

Dominican hurler Luis (27) was signed by the Astros as a non-drafted free agent on Sept. 11, 2002. In five seasons with Houston, the righty topped at Single-A Lexington in 2007 where he posted a 2-3-9, 4.66 ERA, with many SO (99 in 75.1 IP) but a lot of walks (35) and HR (12). Then was selected by the White Sox in the Minor League phase of the 2007 (topped at AA whit Chicago). Boston claimed him off waivers in April 2010. Luis was 1-1, 5.72 ERA in 28.1 relief innings at AA-Portland. Last year, he peaked at AAA-Pawtucket for 13 games (0-1, 7.36).

The Red Sox activated Junichi Tazawa from the 60-day disabled list and optioned him to Double-A Portland. Tazawa, 25, began the 2011 season on the 60-day disabled list while recovering from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on April 6, 2010. He missed the entire 2010 campaign. Tazawa, who was signed as an international free agent on December 3, 2008, made his Major League debut with Boston in 2009, his first professional season. In six appearances, including four starts, with the Red Sox that year, he went 2-3 with a 7.46 ERA (in 25.1 IP). He went 9-7 with a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts (109.1 IP) between Portland and Triple-A Pawtucket in 2009. He is in the last year of a 3 yr/$3.3M MLB contract and accrued almost 2 yrs of service time at the time of his optional assignment, so he’ll be under Boston’s control for 4 more seasons and could be renewed at $920K in 2012 (80% cut rule).

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Dan Berlind (Worcester (Can-Am)) Draft picks signed: RHP Arturo Maltos-Garcia (30), OF Taiwan Easterling (27) Released: 2B Bobby Scales, OF D.J. Fitzgerald Option transferred: RHP Esmailin Caridad (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Rafael Diplan, RHP Tarlandas Mitchell, RHP Amaury Paulino, RHP Jhon Rodriguez, RHP Jose Tineo, LHP Zach Rosscup, LHP Luis Villalba, 2B Vismeldy Bieneme, 3B Marquez Smith, OF Jesus Morelli, OF Jose Valdez Reinstated from DL: RHP Justin Berg, RHP Trey McNutt, C Mario Mercedes

Bobby Scales was given his unconditional release by the Cubs from his Triple-A contract in order for the veteran infielder to sign with the Nippon Ham Fighters of Japan's (1-yr $222K). The Cubs will receive cash considerations from the Ham Fighters, who also signed former Cubs outfielder/first baseman before this season. Scales, 33, had call-ups with the Cubs in 2009 and 2010. He is a .284 career hitter in 13 minor league seasons. He had a .304/.424/.535 line in 283 plate appearances at Triple-A Iowa this year. In parts of four seasons with Triple-A Iowa, totaling 1,562 plate appearances, Scales batted .292/.397/.465.

Chicago White Sox Draft pick signed: LHP Matt Lane (9) Added to 40-man roster: LHP Hector Santiago Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Lucas Harrell Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Buch, RHP Freddy Dolsi, 2B Ross Wilson Reinstated from DL: RHP Jacob Petricka

A 30th round pick in 2006 out of Okaloosa-Walton (Fla.) Community College, Santiago (23) moved from to a starter role this year, in his third consecutive stint with Winston Salem (Carolina/A Adv.). After a 2-3, 3.68 record to start the season, he was promoted to AA-Birmingham where he has posted a 4-2, 4.58 record in 6 starts.

Cincinnati Reds Signed: OF Spencer Dickinson (NDFA—South Alabama) Draft picks signed: RHP Nick Fleece (13), RHP Leo Kemp (14), 3B Joe Terry (30) Released: RHP Lance Janke Traded: RHP Steven Jackson to Pirates for future considerations Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Chad Reineke (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Fisher, LHP Jeremy Horst, LHP Travis Wood Option transferred: C Yasmani Grandal (High-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Lehr, OF Quintin Berry, OF Cody Puckett Reinstated from DL: LHP Luca Panerati, 1B Chris Richburg, SS Miguel Rojas

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP (NDFA—Central Missouri), RHP Will Krasne (NDFA—Stanford), OF Ben Copeland (Lancaster (Atlantic)) Draft picks signed: RHP Jeff Johnson (10), SS Evan Frazar (27) Released: RHP Jensen Lewis Recalled: OF Travis Buck Added to 40-man roster: 3B Optioned to Triple-A: OF Travis Buck Option transferred: SS Jason Donald (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Luke Carlin Reinstated from DL: 3B Lonnie Chisenhall

Indians purchased the contract of 3B Lonnie Chisenhall from Triple-A Columbus. The 22-year-old, the top Indians prospect, was batting .265/.352/.427 with 7 HR and 44 RBI over his first 290 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season. He figures to take over at the starting third baseman right away in Cleveland, replacing the DFA .

Colorado Rockies Draft picks signed: RHP Patrick Johnson (25), OF Jaron Shepherd (33) Placed on 7-day DL: C Dallas Tarleton

Detroit Tigers Released: RHP Zach Simons, 2B C.J. Retherford, OF Adam Calderone Recalled: RHP Ryan Perry Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Adam Wilk, SS Danny Worth Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Little, LHP Casey Crosby, C Patrick Leyland

Florida Marlins Released: OF Oscar Salazar Option transferred: LHP Brad Hand (High-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Gregg Glime Reinstated from DL: LHP Mariano Gomez, LHP Wade Korpi, OF Jorge Padilla

Houston Astros Signed: RHP Mike Perconte Draft picks signed: RHP Steven Martin (37), C Kevin Gonzalez (36), 1B Jesse Wierzbicki (24) Released: RHP Matt Nevarez Added to 40-man roster: C Brian Esposito Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Fernando Rodriguez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeff Fulchino, RHP Chia-Jen Lo, LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith, 3B Erik Castro, SS Jacke Healey, OF Ydarqui Marte Reinstated from DL: RHP Chia-Jen Lo

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Cory Hall (NDFA—Santa Clara), 2B Derek Hamblen (NDFA—Belmont), OF Steven Brooks (NDFA—Wake Forest), OF Justin Fradejas (NDFA—Auburn) Released: RHP Blake Johnson Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Everett Teaford Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Willian Avinazar, RHP Carlos Fortuna, RHP Sugar Ray Marimon Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Danny Hernandez, LHP Scott Alexander, C Dale Cornstubble, OF Misael Bueno Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Carlos Fortuna Reinstated from DL: C Manny Pina Los Angeles Angels Placed on 7-day DL: OF Travis Witherspoon

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Roy Corcoran Draft picks signed: RHP Freddie Cabrera (26), C J.J. Ethel (49) Loaned to : RHP Francisco Felix (to Saltillo) Placed on 7-day DL: OF Jay Gibbons Reinstated from DL: RHP Derek Cone, RHP Francisco Felix, 3B Russ Mitchell

The Dodgers signed veteran sinkerball reliever Roy Corcoran, now 31, out of a tryout. He last pitched in the majors with the ’09 Mariners Corcoran last piched in the Majors in 2009 and has a career 4.17 ERA in 82 appearances with the Expos, Nationals and Mariners between 2003 and 2009. Corcoran pitched for the Astros' Triple-A affiliate in Round Rock last season.. He was assigned at AA-Chattanooga.

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: LHP Will West (NDFA—Tallahassee (Fla.) CC) Draft picks signed: C Dustin Houle (8), 1B Nick Ramirez (4) Recalled: LHP Zach Braddock, 1B Mat Gamel Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Justin James (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mark DiFelice Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Hiram Burgos, RHP Jameson Dunn, LHP Dan Meadows Reinstated from DL: RHP Dan Britt, RHP Justin James, RHP Damon Krestalude, RHP Matt Miller, C Patrick Arlis

Minnesota Twins Draft picks signed: RHP Matt Summers (4), 2B Julio Torres (45), OF Dereck Rodriguez (6) Released: RHP Santos Arias, LHP Ryan Mullins Recalled: OF Rene Tosoni Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jim Hoey, OF Rene Tosoni Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Shooter Hunt, C Steve Holm Transferred to 60-day DL: OF Kelvin Mention Reinstated from DL: OF Oswaldo Arcia, OF Brandon Roberts

New York Mets Draft picks signed: LHP Jack Leathersich (5), C (14), 1B Tant Shepherd (24) Option transferred: RHP Josh Stinson (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Zach Lutz Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Jacob deGrom, RHP Adam O'Neill, RHP Ramiro Peralta, LHP Jhonathan Torres Transferred to 60-day DL: 3B Josh Dunn

New York Yankees Signed: LHP Aaron Dott (Joliet (Frontier)), 3B Mike Lamb (Camden (Atlantic)), 3B Terry Tiffee (Lancaster (Atlantic)) Released: RHP Warner Madrigal, OF Nathan Aron, OF Jason Place Recalled: RHP Buddy Carlyle Option transferred: OF Melky Mesa (Double-A to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kenedy Agramonte, RHP David Phelps, RHP Carlos Silva, LHP Wilkins Arias, C Ryan Baker, OF Ben Gamel, OF Cody Grice Reinstated from DL: RHP Alan Horne, RHP Warner Madrigal, LHP Steve Garrison, C Austin Romine, 1B Kyle Roller, OF Melky Mesa, OF Eduardo Sosa

Terry Tiffee was leading the Atlantic League in HR (10) and RBI (41).

Oakland Athletics Signed: C Danny Welch (NDFA—Dayton) Draft pick signed: OF Dusty Robinson (10) Recalled: 1B Chris Carter Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Daric Barton Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Thomson, LHP Jerry Blevins, LHP Anthony Capra, LHP Ben Hornbeck, C John Nester Reinstated from DL: RHP James Simmons Philadelphia Phillies Signed: LHP Tommy Palica (Lincoln (American Association)), C Kevin Quaranto (NDFA—Siena), SS Kenny Miramontes (NDFA—Southwestern (Calif.) JC) Draft pick signed: LHP Adam Morgan (3) Recalled: RHP Scott Mathieson Added to 40-man roster: LHP Juan Perez Outrighted off 40-man roster: C Dane Sardinha (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chance Chapman, RHP Percy Garner, RHP Marek Minarik, RHP , LHP Bryan Morgado, OF Leandro Castro, OF , OF D'Arby Myers Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike Cisco

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: LHP Wei-Chung Wang Draft picks signed: RHP Jordan Cooper (23), LHP Josh Poytress (18) Released: C Jordan Newton, 1B Michaelangel Trinidad Acquired: RHP Steven Jackson from Reds for future considerations; C Miguel Perez from Nationals for cash considerations Recalled: OF Alex Presley Added to 40-man roster: SS Chase d'Arnaud, OF Eric Fryer Designated for assignment: LHP Aaron Thompson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike Crotta, 2B Josh Harrison, SS Pedro Ciriaco Option transferred: RHP Brad Lincoln (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Quinton Miller, RHP Diego Moreno, LHP Rudy Owens, LHP Joely Rodriguez, C Wyatt Toregas, 3B Dan Gamache, OF Jose Hernandez Reinstated from DL: C Travis Scott

The 25-year-old Fryer was selected by the Brewers in the 10th round 2007 Draft, then dealt two times: to the Yankees in exchange for Chase Wright on Feb. 4, 2009 and to the Pirates by NYY, along with Casey Erickson, for Eric Hinske in June of the same year. In his fifth pro season, he has hit a nice .315/.409/.511 in 58 games between AA-Altoona & AAA-Indianapolis.

St. Louis Cardinals Draft picks signed: 2B Kolten Wong (1), OF Dutch Deol (17) Recalled: RHP Added to 40-man roster: LHP Raul Valdes Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP David Kopp (Double-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Bryan Augenstein, RHP Maikel Cleto, OF Andrew Brown, SS Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Francisco Samuel, LHP Justin Wright, C Travis Tartamella, SS Luis Mateo Reinstated from DL: RHP Arquimedes Nieto, 1B Matt Adams

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Daniel Cropper (NDFA—UNC Wilmington) Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Evan Scribner Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Leonel Campos, 3B Vince Belnome, 3B Edinson Rincon Reinstated from DL: RHP Stiven Osuna, C Jason Hagerty, C Guillermo Quiroz, OF Bobby Kielty

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Andrew Berger (Lake Erie (Frontier)) Draft picks signed: RHP Clayton Blackburn (16), SS Jean Delgado (8), SS Kelby Tomlinson (12), OF Christian Diaz (11), OF Kentrell Hill (10) Option transferred: OF Francisco Peguero (High-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Jeff Arnold, C Tyler LaTorre, OF Darren Ford, OF Chuckie Jones, OF Brett Krill Reinstated from DL: LHP , C Jeff Arnold

Seattle Mariners Draft picks signed: RHP Gabe Saquilon (25), RHP Richard White (23) Released: RHP Ogui Diaz Option transferred: RHP Yoervis Medina (Arizona League to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alex Periard, LHP Fabio Castro, 2B Luis Rodriguez, OF Kuo Hui Lo, OF Julio Morban Reinstated from DL: RHP George Mieses, C Steve Baron, OF Jamie McOwen Tampa Bay Rays Draft picks signed: RHP Lenny Linsky (2), SS Brandon Martin (1.5) Released: OF Lucas Montero Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Julio Cedeno, OF Todd Glaesmann Reinstated from DL: OF Isaias Velasquez

Texas Rangers Released: RHP Ramon Aguero, RHP Justin Jamison, LHP Shane Zegarac Loaned to Mexican League: OF Fransisco Lugo (to Quintana Roo) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Eric Hurley Option transferred: LHP Miguel de los Santos (Double-A to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Derek Hankins, RHP Chance Sossamon, RHP K.C. Wiser, OF Saquan Johnson, OF Teodoro Martinez Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Denny Peralta, 2B Humberto Miranda Reinstated from DL: RHP Justin Jamison, LHP Miguel de los Santos, LHP Shane Zegarac, C Yefry Castillo

Toronto Blue Jays Draft pick signed: RHP Kramer Champlin (33) Recalled: OF Eric Thames Optioned to Triple-A: SS Mike McCoy Optioned to Double-A: RHP Zach Stewart Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Fields, RHP Deck McGuire, LHP Willie Collazo, LHP Sean Henn Reinstated from DL: RHP Dustin Antolin, RHP Matt Fields

Washington Nationals Draft pick signed: LHP Nick Lee (18) Released: 3B Alex Valdez Traded: C Miguel Perez to Pirates for cash considerations Placed on 7-day DL: SS Jose Lozada, OF Chris Curran Reinstated from DL: C Miguel Perez, 3B Tim Pahuta, 2B Seth Bynum, SS Francisco Soriano, OF Destin Hood

June 15-21 (Numbers in parentheses indicate 2011 draft round).

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Jeff Bennett (Lancaster (Atlantic)), RHP Mike Lebo (NDFA—Lehigh), LHP Alberto Castillo Draft picks signed: C Zach Jones (34), 1B John Griffin (21), OF Justin Bianco (3) Added to 40-man roster: OF Wily Mo Pena Outrighted off 40-man roster: 3B Sean Burroughs (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Miguel Pena, RHP Casey Upperman, LHP Cody Wheeler, 3B Michael Weber, OF Antonio Sepulveda

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Bryam Garcia (NDFA—Florida International), RHP Zach Jadofsky (NDFA—West Florida), 3B Ruben Gotay, OF Chris Carter Draft picks signed: RHP J.R. Graham (4), SS Nick Ahmed (2), SS Logan Robbins (10), OF Brian Stamps (24) Released: C Dave Convertini, OF Jarred Frierson, OF Jonathan Pigott Recalled: RHP Jairo Asencio, RHP Randall Delgado, OF Wilkin Ramirez Added to 40-man roster: 2B Julio Lugo Optioned to Triple-A: SS Diory Hernandez, SS Brandon Hicks, OF Matt Young Optioned to Double-A: RHP Randall Delgado Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Yeliar Castro, RHP Luis De Luna, RHP Wei Huang, RHP Henry Mendez, 2B Alejandro Sanchez Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Ian Marshall

Baltimore Orioles Draft picks signed: RHP Mike Wright (3), LHP Trent Howard (7), LHP Matt Taylor (5), C Adam Davis (11) Released: LHP Alberto Castillo, 1B Darryl Crosier, 2B Alexander Zorrilla Recalled: RHP Brad Bergesen, RHP Jason Berken Added to 40-man roster: SS Blake Davis Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Ryan Adams Option transferred: 1B Joe Mahoney (High-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: SS Vinny Zazueta Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Luis Ramirez Reinstated from DL: 2B Mike Mooney

A fourth round pick by the Orioles out of Cal State Fullerton in 2006, Davis (27) played OF at AAA-Norfolk where he hit .284/.320/.399 with 5 HR & 24 RBI in 49 games.

Boston Red Sox Signed: C Tim Roberson (NDFA—Florida Gulf Coast), 3B Ryan Khoury (Gateway (Frontier)), SS Nick Natoli (NDFA—Towson) Draft picks signed: RHP Joe Holtmeyer (22), RHP Andrew Jones (18), RHP Matty Ott (13), RHP Jadd Schmeltzer (49), RHP Brenden Shepard (28), RHP Corey Vogt (39), LHP Miguel Pena (6), C Carlos Coste (35), 1B David Chester (33), 1B Braden Kapteyn (15), 2B Matt Gedman (45), 3B Travis Shaw (9) Recalled: 2B Drew Sutton, OF Josh Reddick Added to 40-man roster: LHP Andrew Miller Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Anatanaer Batista, RHP Seth Garrison, RHP Mathew Price, LHP , 2B Tony Thomas, OF Ryan Westmoreland Reinstated from DL: LHP Kyle Fernandes, 2B Sean Coyle, 2B Jason Thompson, SS Yamaico Navarro, OF Che-Hsuan Lin, OF Matt Sheely

Chicago Cubs Draft picks signed: RHP P.J. Francescon (40), RHP Pete Levitt (32), RHP Scott Weismann (46), C Rafael Lopez (16) Released: RHP Thomas Diamond Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ty'Relle Harris, RHP Robinson Lopez

Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Stew Brase (NDFA—Charleston Southern), RHP J.C. Casey (NDFA—Missouri State), RHP Tim Kiley (NDFA—Tampa), RHP Brett Merkley (NDFA—Indiana State), LHP Jon Gulbransen (NDFA—Valparaiso), 2B Andrew Douglas (NDFA—Fresno Pacific) Draft picks signed: RHP Jake Cose (27), RHP Blake Drake (22), RHP Kyle McMillen (4), RHP Kevin Vance (19), LHP Scott Snodgress (5), C Cory Farris (45), SS David Herbek (15) Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Jon Gilmore

Cincinnati Reds Draft picks signed: RHP Erik Miller (31), RHP Randy Yard (36) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyree Hayes, RHP Mike Henry, RHP Jacob Johnson, RHP Brian Pearl, OF Josh Garton Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Jesus Adames, RHP Po-Cheng Chi, RHP Andrew Cisco Reinstated from DL: 2B Jose Castro

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Josh McKeon (NDFA—Upper Iowa), RHP Drew Rucinski (NDFA—Ohio State), 1B Jerrud Sabourin (NDFA—Indiana) Draft picks signed: RHP Cody Allen (23), RHP Luis DeJesus (11), RHP Robert Nixon (46), RHP Mason Radeke (35), RHP Jake Sisco (3), C Jake Lowery (4), 2B Todd Hankins (15), SS K.C. Serna (42), OF Jordan Smith (9) Traded: 3B Josh Rodriguez to Pirates for cash considerations Recalled: OF Travis Buck Optioned to Triple-A: OF Travis Buck Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Lonnie Chisenhall Reinstated from DL: LHP Matt Packer, C Dwight Childs, OF Donnie Webb

Colorado Rockies Draft picks signed: RHP Alex Gillingham (11), RHP Jesse Meaux (19), RHP Danny Winkler (20), LHP Roberto Padilla (8), LHP Kyle Roliard (13), OF Brian Humphries (14) Added to 40-man roster: C Matt Pagnozzi Optioned to Triple-A: OF Dexter Fowler Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Stephen Dodson, C Beau Seabury, SS Radames Nazario Reinstated from DL: RHP Geoff Parker, 3B Darin Holcomb, SS Radames Nazario, OF Cole Garner Detroit Tigers Signed: C Wes Thigpen (NDFA—Mississippi State), SS Jonathan Ogden (NDFA—Mississippi State), OF Jeff Salazar Draft picks signed: RHP Daniel Bennett (19), RHP Guido Knudson (28), LHP Matt Crouse (24), LHP (7), 1B Dean Green (11), OF Jason Krizan (8), OF Chretien Matz (44), OF Ismael Salgado (16), OF Pat Smith (14) Released: RHP Dan Gentzler, RHP Patrick Lawson, SS Brett Anderson, OF Gilbert Gomez Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Casey Crosby, LHP Hua-Wei Lo, C Patrick Leyland, C John Murrian, 2B Alexander Nunez, 3B Audy Ciriaco, OF Edwin Gomez Reinstated from DL: RHP Zach Simons, 2B Justin Henry

Florida Marlins Signed: SS Jon Myers (NDFA—Saint Louis), OF Dewayne Wise, OF Nate Woods (NDFA—Belmont) Draft picks signed: RHP James Nygren (33), LHP Greg Nappo (18) Released: 3B Ruben Gotay Traded: LHP Andy Loomis to Phillies for future considerations Recalled: RHP Jose Ceda Added to 40-man roster: RHP Elih Villanueva, 3B Jose Lopez, OF Dewayne Wise Designated for assignment: LHP Dustin Richardson Outrighted off 40-man roster: C Brad Davis (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Elih Villanueva, SS Ozzie Martinez Optioned to High-A: LHP Brad Hand Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bryan Berglund, RHP Scott Rembisz, RHP Wilfredo Rojas, LHP Mariano Gomez, LHP Wade Korpi, LHP Forrest Moore, SS Todd Muecklisch Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Jared Eskew, 1B Aaron Senne Reinstated from DL: LHP Andy Loomis, C J.T. Realmuto, SS Ryan Klosterman, OF Brent Keys, OF Rand Smith

Elih Villanueva (24) was considered to have the best control in the Marlins’ system entering the season according to Baseball America. He was selected by Florida in the 27th round of the 2008 Draft out of Florida State University.

Houston Astros Signed: 2B Neiko Johnson (NDFA—Kentucky) Draft pick signed: 1B Zach Johnson (15) Released: C Max Ramirez, 1B Brian Dopirak Recalled: LHP Fernando Abad, C Robinson Cancel Outrighted off 40-man roster: C Robinson Cancel (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP B.J. Hyatt, RHP Brandt Walker, LHP Brad Dydalewicz, LHP Tommy Shirley, 3B Rafael Valenzuela, SS James Howick Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Raul Rivera, RHP Vincent Velasquez, LHP David Duncan, LHP Kilby Pena, SS Jonathan Merritt, OF Luis de la Rosa Reinstated from DL: LHP Shane Wolf, OF Collin DeLome

A second-round pick last year, Vincent Velasquez had Tommy John surgery in September, not long after he ranked No. 11 on BA Appalachian League Top 20 Prospects list. The 19-year-old had a fine debut with Greeneville, going 2-2, 3.07 with 25 and just five walks in 29 1/3 innings.

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Brian Edelen (NDFA—Western Kentucky) Draft picks signed: LHP Stephen Lumpkins (13), LHP Cesar Ogando (6) Recalled: OF Jarrod Dyson Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Kevin Pucetas (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Vin Mazzaro Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Gary Cuevas, RHP Patrick Keating, C Manny Pina

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Johnny Holtman (NDFA—Cal State San Marcos), RHP Shane Waller (NDFA—West Florida), RHP Jerome Williams (Lancaster (Atlantic)), 2B Matt Cusick (re-signed) Draft picks signed: RHP Frank DeJiulio (38), RHP Logan Odom (8), RHP Daniel Vargas-Vila (28), LHP Junior Carlin (20), LHP Ryan Crowley (19), C Abel Baker (7), 1B Jackson Whitley (13), 3B Brian Hernandez (27), 3B Joe Krehbiel (12), 3B Jarrod Parks (24), OF Brennan Gowens (22), OF Drew Martinez (10), OF Andy Workman (34) Released: C Drew Beuerlein, C Jean Rodriguez, C Tyler Sanford, 1B Ryan Rivers, 2B Ryan Broussard, OF Dan Eichelberger Recalled: RHP Michael Kohn Optioned to Triple-A: SS Andrew Romine Option transferred: OF Chris Pettit (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chance Mistric, LHP Robert Fish Placed on 60-day DL: RHP , RHP Ryan Cisterna, LHP Carmine Giardina, 1B Mike Sodders Reinstated from DL: C Kevin Richardson

Cusick was with Southern Maryland of the Atlantic League before re-signing.

An Angels first-round pick last year, Bedrosian had Tommy John surgery in May, so expect him back in time for short-season ball, at the earliest, next year.

Los Angeles Dodgers Draft picks signed: RHP Rob Chamra (34), RHP Matt Shelton (24), C Chris O'Brien (18), 2B Stefan Jarrin (40) Released: RHP Ji-Mo Lee, RHP Tim Redding Recalled: C A.J. Ellis Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ramon Troncoso Optioned to Double-A: RHP Josh Lindblom Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Robert Boothe, RHP Carlos Frias, LHP Bolivar Medina, C Fumimasa Ishibashi, C Jessie Mier, 1B John Lindsey, 3B Russ Mitchell, OF Blake Smith

Korean pitcher Ji-Mo Lee (24) was signed by the Dodgers to a minor league contract on May 23, 2009. He was in the A-Great Lakes roster, but hasn’t appeared in a game in 2011.

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Bradley Blanks (Windy City (Frontier)), LHP Connor Whalen (NDFA—UC Santa Barbara), C Jimmie Pharr (NDFA—Texas Christian) Draft picks signed: RHP (3), RHP David Goforth (7), RHP Danny Keller (6), LHP Elliott Glynn (39), C Doug Elliot (35), 1B Mike Nemeth (21), SS Renaldo Jenkins (19) Released: RHP Corey Frerichs, OF Derrick Shaw Recalled: LHP Daniel Ray Herrera Added to 40-man roster: RHP Mark DiFelice, C Outrighted off 40-man roster: C Wil Nieves (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Zach Braddock, LHP Daniel Ray Herrera Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Blake Billings, RHP Dan Britt, C Patrick Arlis Reinstated from DL: RHP Jameson Dunn, C Patrick Arlis, 1B Jason Rogers

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Thomas Diamond, RHP J.R. Krogstad Draft picks signed: RHP Madison Boer (2), LHP Matthew Tomshaw (42), SS Stephen Wickens (33) Released: RHP Yorman Bazardo, RHP Zach See, 3B Hyeong-rok Choi Recalled: RHP Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Eric Hacker (Triple-A), 2B Brian Dinkelman (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Chuck James Placed on 7-day DL: OF Kelvin Mention Reinstated from DL: SS Brian Dozier

J.R. Krogstad signed with the Twins out of a tryout camp, but he didn't play ball in high school because South Dakota doesn't offer the sport.

Venezuelan hurler Bazardo signed with Camden of the Atlantic League after the cut.

Signed by Minnesota as non-drafted free agent on July 25, 2007, South Korean Choi (21) never hit much in his four year stint in the Twins’ system. This season he managed a poor .192/.250/.308 in 10 games at A-Beloit.

New York Mets Signed: RHP Beck Wheeler (NDFA—UC Santa Barbara), SS T.J. Rivera (NDFA—Troy) Draft picks signed: RHP Dustin Emmons (38), RHP Randy Fontanez (27), RHP Seth Lugo (34), RHP Craig Missigman (37), RHP Tyson Seng (33), LHP Mark Picca (41), C Eddie Rohan (50), SS Carlos Leyva (32), OF Travis Taijeron (18), OF Charley Thurber (39) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike Hebert, RHP Tyler Howe, RHP Kent Tsuijimoto, LHP Mitch Houck, LHP Brian Valenzuela, 3B Josh Dunn, 3B Miguel Tejada, SS Chin-lung Hu, SS Justin Schafer, OF ZeErika McQueen Reinstated from DL: RHP Luis Rojas, C Juan Torres, 3B Richard Lucas

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Cory Cowsert (Southern Illinois (Frontier)), LHP Vidal Nuno (Washington (Frontier)), C Tyson Blaser (NDFA—Iowa), C Jonathan Hurst (NDFA—UC Irvine) Draft picks signed: 1B Zach Wilson (21), OF Dante Bichette Jr. (1.5) Released: LHP Jose Ortegano Added to 40-man roster: RHP Cory Wade Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Lance Pendleton, RHP Kevin Whelan Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Grant Duff, RHP Conor Mullee, RHP Robert Paullus, RHP Ryan Pope, RHP Jose Ramirez, RHP Kevin Whelan, LHP Gavin Brooks, C Francisco Arcia, 1B Jorge Vazquez Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Jose Ortegano Reinstated from DL: RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Carlos Silva, LHP Jose Ortegano, OF Damon Sublett

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Doug Mathis Draft picks signed: RHP Nathan Kilcrease (30), RHP Blake Treinen (7), RHP Kurt Wunderlich (20), 2B Shane Boras (39), OF Dayton Alexander (6), OF Bobby Crocker (4) Released: RHP Jose Sanchez Placed on 7-day DL: SS Josh Horton, OF Jose Rivero Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Deyvi Jimenez Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike Benacka, RHP Jeiler Castillo, LHP Max Peterson, OF Jose Crisotomo

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Austin Brough (NDFA—Western Illinois), RHP Rye Davis (NDFA—Western Kentucky), RHP Tim Redding, RHP Jay Stephens (re-signed), LHP Jim Birmingham (NDFA—Coastal Carolina) Draft picks signed: RHP Colton Murray (13), RHP Yacksel Rios (12), LHP Andre Kinder (42), LHP Austin Wright (8), 1B Mike Marshall (30), 3B Cody Asche (4) Acquired: LHP Andy Loomis from Marlins for future considerations Recalled: RHP Vance Worley Option transferred: RHP Justin De Fratus (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nate Bump, RHP Kevin Walter, C Chace Numata, 1B Mike Marshall, 3B Luis Paulino Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Siulman Lebron, RHP Miguel Nunez, LHP Pedro Lora, 3B Jake Smith, OF Gauntlett Eldemire Reinstated from DL: LHP Bryan Morgado, C Sebastian Valle, OF D'Arby Myers

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Jose Ascanio (outrighted), RHP Joe Parsons (NDFA—Virginia Tech), LHP Robbie Kilcrease (NDFA—Texas Tech) Draft picks signed: RHP David Jagoditsh (32), LHP Mike Jefferson (22), C Jon Schwind (41), 3B Dan Gamache (6), 3B Chris Lashmet (33), OF Alex Fuselier (21), OF Taylor Lewis (10) Released: RHP Blaine Boyer Acquired: 3B Josh Rodriguez from Indians for cash considerations Outrighted off 40-man roster: C Wyatt Toregas (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Yhonatan Herrand, RHP Cesar Lopez, RHP Aliaksei Lukashevich, RHP Jarryd Sullivan, LHP Zack Dodson, C Travis Scott, OF Austin McClune Reinstated from DL: RHP Blaine Boyer, OF Cole White

St. Louis Cardinals Signed: RHP Logan Billbrough (NDFA—William & Mary), RHP Eric Binder (NDFA—Northwestern), LHP Adam Bileckyj (NDFA—Cal State San Marcos), SS Neal Pritchard (NDFA—Elon) Draft picks signed: RHP (49), RHP David Bergin (30), RHP Kyle Deese (23), RHP Seth Maness (11), RHP Todd McInnis (25), RHP Travis Miller (16), RHP Heath Wyatt (33), LHP Jonathan Cornelius (24), LHP Daniel Miranda (8), C Adam Ehrlich (6), C Jordan Rasmus (36), 1B Mike Knox (41), 1B Danny Stienstra (12), 2B Tyler Rahmatulla (34), 3B Jeremy Patton (38), OF Gary Apelian (27), OF Nick Martini (7) Recalled: RHP Maikel Cleto, 1B Mark Hamilton, SS Pete Kozma Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Mark Hamilton, 3B Matt Carpenter, SS Tyler Greene Option transferred: RHP Francisco Samuel (Triple-A to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeff Lyman, LHP Jean Mijares Reinstated from DL: RHP Francisco Samuel San Diego Padres Draft pick signed: RHP Chris Haney (20) Outrighted to Mexican League: 2B Adan Velazquez (to Quintana Roo) Recalled: C Kyle Phillips Added to 40-man roster: LHP Josh Spence, 3B Jesus Guzman Designated for assignment: OF Luis Durango Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP (Triple-A), OF Eric Patterson (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Wade LeBlanc, 2B Logan Forsythe Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Samuel Deduno, RHP Josh Worrell, C Jason Hagerty, C Luis Martinez, C Guillermo Quiroz, OF Bobby Kielty Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Bryan Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: RHP Daniel Sarria, SS Everth Cabrera, OF

Padres purchased the contract of Josh Spence from Double-A San Antonio. Spence, 23, had a 1.71 ERA and 42/11 K/BB ratio over 35 relief appearances this season. The Aussie has held left-handed batters to a .130 batting average, so he has a chance to be a real weapon out of the bullpen. Spence was a ninth-round pick in 2010 even tough he missed the entire 2010 college season with an elbow injury.

San Francisco Giants Signed: C Max Ramirez, 1B Wes Hodges Draft picks signed: RHP DeMondre Arnold (25), RHP Paul Davis (17), RHP Cody Hall (19), RHP Danny Sandbrink (42), LHP Brian Maloney (45), LHP Phil McCormick (31), LHP Jack Snodgrass (27), 1B Bryan Nicholson (38), 1B Ben Thomas (34), 3B Garrett Buechele (14), OF Eldred Barnett (29), OF Elliott Blair (46), OF Mike Mergenthaler (32), OF Shawn Payne (35) Released: RHP Doug Mathis, RHP Jeremy Toole Optioned to Triple-A: OF Darren Ford Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mark Christman, RHP Kevin Couture, RHP Osiris Matos, C Nestor Rojas, 1B Travis Ishikawa, OF Nick Liles Reinstated from DL: RHP Michael Main, SS Juan Ciriaco

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP David Holman (NDFA—Emporia State (Kan.)), RHP Alex Periard Draft picks signed: RHP Jordan Pries (30), RHP Bo Reeder (36), RHP Cody Weiss (14), OF Mike McGee (15) Recalled: 2B Dustin Ackley Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Luis Rodriguez Option transferred: RHP Yoervis Medina (High-A to Arizona League) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP George Mieses, RHP Yovanny Olivero, RHP Stephen Penney, RHP Ben Versnik, LHP Ryan Kiel, C Steve Baron, C Hassiel Jimenez, C Angel Salome, 3B Ramon Morla Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Yao Chang, RHP Danny Cruz, RHP Richard Vargas, 3B Jose Flores Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyler Blandford, RHP Josh Fields, 3B Shaver Hansen, OF Leury Bonilla, OF Julio Morban, OF Scott Savastano

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Dave Laufer (NDFA—Boston College) Draft picks signed: RHP Jeff Ames (1.5), RHP Jake Floethe (6), LHP Blake Snell (1.5), SS (1), OF James Harris (1.5) Released: RHP Cristian Vasquez, LHP Matt Gilson, OF Chris Carter Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Cobb Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jay Buente Reinstated from DL: OF John Matulia, OF Ty Morrison

Texas Rangers Signed: SS Jimmy Swift (NDFA—Creighton) Draft picks signed: RHP Kyle Castro (3), RHP Taylor Dennis (34), RHP Nick Martinez (18), RHP K.C. Wiser (50), LHP Andrew Faulkner (14), LHP Kevin Matthews (1), LHP Sam Robinson (32), C Joe Maloney (10), 3B Matt Leeds (31), SS Nick Vickerson (20), OF Zach Cone (1.5) Released: RHP Mike Perconte, C Alberto Puello, OF Junior Payano Loaned to Mexican League: SS (to Mexico City) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tae Ahn, RHP Justin Jamison, RHP Denny Peralta, RHP Tim Stanford, LHP Yoon- Hee Nam, 2B Humberto Miranda Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Brett Weibley Reinstated from DL: RHP , 2B Esteban German Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Myles Duvall (NDFA—Richland (Texas) JC), RHP Brandon Kaye (NDFA—British Columbia), 2B Ramon Vazquez, OF Matt Newman (NDFA—Arizona State) Draft picks signed: RHP Eric Brown (50), RHP Arik Sikula (36) Released: RHP Zach Outman, LHP Mike Hinckley, 2B Raul Barron Added to 40-man roster: RHP Zach Stewart Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Carlos Pina, OF Darin Mastroianni, OF Travis Snider Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Daly, OF Jason Lane

Selected by the Blue Jays in the 30th round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, 25-year-old Barron topped at A Adv.-Dunedin in 2009-2010. After Toronto released him, the signed with the Quintana Roo Tigres (Mexican League).

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Ben Grisz (NDFA—Duke), RHP Jason Smith (NDFA—Black Hawk (Ill.) JC), SS Wes Schill (NDFA—Western Oklahoma State JC) Draft picks signed: RHP Brian Dupra (7), RHP Ken Ferrer (28), LHP Blake Monar (12), LHP Todd Simko (21), C Erick Fernandez (25), 3B Bryce Ortega (41), SS Deion Williams (16), OF Shawn Pleffner (26) Recalled: RHP Collin Balester Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Yunesky Maya Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Garrett Mock, RHP Matt Swynenberg, LHP Oliver Perez, C Carlos Maldonado, 3B Tim Pahuta, OF Destin Hood, OF Randolph Oduber Placed on 60-day DL: OF Wander Nunez Reinstated from DL: OF Justin Moore

June 8-14 (in parentheses 2011 Draft round pick)

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Michael Flynn (NDFA-Tulane), RHP Sean Johnson (NDFA-Oral Roberts), LHP Keith Hessler (NDFA—Coastal Carolina), 1B Joe Weik (NDFA—Texas Christian), 3B Tyler Williams, SS Patrick Donahue (NDFA—Tampa), OF Marc Bourgeois (NDFA—Southern Mississippi) Draft picks signed: RHP Alex Capaul (43), RHP Jesse Darrah (8), RHP Ross Gerdeman (35), RHP Raymond Hernandez (48), RHP Evan Marshall (4), RHP Dexter Price (30), RHP Truman Sample (28), RHP Seth Simmons (40), LHP Michael Blake (16), LHP John Pedrotty (13), LHP Taylor Siemens (18), LHP Elroy Urbina (37), C Brian Henry (36), C Steven Rodriguez (15), 2B Derek Luciano (44), 2B Danny Pulfer (19), 3B Ryan Court (23), SS John Leonard (9), SS Josh Parr (12), SS Garrett Weber (22), OF Chris Ellison (39), OF Kerry Jenkins (38) Acquired: RHP Gaby Hernandez from White Sox for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: RHP Bryan Shaw Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Zach Kroenke Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Armando Galarraga, RHP Kevin Mulvey, RHP Daniel Stange, 1B Andy Tracy Reinstated from DL: RHP Josh Ellis

Diamondbacks purchased the contract of RHP Bryan Shaw from Triple-A Reno. Shaw has posted a 2.37 ERA and 24/11 K/BB ratio over 30 1/3 innings between Double and Triple-A this season. He was a second round pick in 2008 out of Long Beach State.

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Gary Moran (River City (Frontier) Draft picks signed: RHP Ryne Harper (37), RHP Cody Martin (7), RHP Charlie Robertson (27), RHP Greg Ross (18), LHP Matt Chaffee (12), LHP Mike Hashem (35), C (19), 2B (8), 3B Kyle Kubitza (3), SS Kirk Walker (26), OF Chase Larsson (9), OF Sam Munson (23), OF Will Skinner (25) Released: RHP Yoshinori Yamarin, LHP Steven Kent, LHP Shohei Sekiguchi, C Brendan Rowland, 2B Jim Linger, 2B Michael Noboa, 2B C.J. Retherford, OF Victor Cadette, OF Bobby Rauh Recalled: LHP Mike Minor, SS Brandon Hicks Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Gearrin Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Weber, C Braeden Schlehuber, 1B Chris Garcia, 3B Shawn Bowman Reinstated from DL: RHP Kenshin Kawakami, LHP Dimasther Delgado, LHP Ronan Pacheco, SS Mike Brownsten

Baltimore Orioles Draft picks signed: LHP Zach Fowler (34), C Cameron Edman (29), 2B Jerome Pena (38) Released: OF Marcus Jones Recalled: 1B Brandon Snyder Outrighted off 40-man roster: C Jake Fox (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Brandon Snyder Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dan Klein, LHP Mark Hendrickson, 1B Tyler Townsend, OF Trent Mummey Reinstated from DL: 1B Joe Mahoney

Boston Red Sox Draft picks signed: RHP Mike McCarthy (14), LHP Kevin Brahney (11), OF Drew Turocy (24) Recalled: RHP Michael Bowden, C Luis Exposito Optioned to Triple-A: C Luis Exposito, 2B Drew Sutton Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Kyle Fernandes, C Mark Wagner, 3B Will Middlebrooks, OF Che-Hsuan Lin Reinstated from DL: RHP Stolmy Pimentel, C Leonel Escobar, OF

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Nick Johnson (NDFA—Cincinnati), LHP Frank Del Valle, C Pat Terry (NDFA—Santa Clara), 1B Ryan Durrence (NDFA—Bethune-Cookman (Fla.) Draft picks signed: RHP P.J. Francescon (40), RHP Pete Levitt (32), RHP Casey Lucchese (38), RHP James Pugliese (18), RHP Scott Weismann (46), LHP Sheldon McDonald (33), 1B Danny Hoilman (19), 3B Travis Garcia (36), SS Kenny Socorro (44), SS Brad Zapenas (42), OF Ben Klafczynski (20) Recalled: RHP Casey Coleman Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chris Carpenter Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Casey Coleman, OF Tyler Colvin Reinstated from DL: RHP Brett Wallach, SS Elliot Soto

Frank Del Valle defected from Cuba and worked out for at least three teams during spring training. The Cubs have assigned him to their AZL rookie team.

Selected by the Cubs in the third round of the 2008 Draft out of Kent State, 25-year-old Carpenter was 3-2-2, 5.63 ERA in 32 relief innings between AA & AAA this season, denoting control issues as suggested by his 21 walks and 1.59 WHIP, but for the desperate-searching-for-pitching Cubs was enough.

Chicago White Sox Draft picks signed: RHP Chris Bassitt (16), RHP Bryan Blough (18), RHP Joe DePinto (21), RHP Joseph Dvorsky (35), LHP Todd Kibby (37), LHP Blair Walters (11), C Martin Medina (20), C Kevan Smith (7), 1B Kyle Robinson (28), 3B Grant Buckner (26), OF Mark Haddow (24), OF Collin Kuhn (17) Traded: RHP Gaby Hernandez to Diamondbacks for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Lucas Harrell Optioned to Double-A: LHP Leyson Septimo Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Cofield Reinstated from DL: RHP , 3B Jon Gilmore

The White Sox claimed Leyston Septimo on waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Cincinnati Reds Signed: SS Phil Bauer (NDFA—Xavier) Draft picks signed: RHP Eric Alessio (49), RHP James Allen (7), RHP Justice French (25), RHP Carlos Gonzalez (21), RHP Dan Jensen (20), RHP Jon Matthews (8), RHP Kyle McMyne (4), RHP Jimmy Moran (18), RHP Ronald Pinckard (10), LHP Tony Cingrani (3), LHP Chris Joyce (19), 1B Nick O'Shea (24), 2B Juan Perez (26), 3B Sean Buckley (6) Released: LHP Lee Tabor, OF Brent Clevlen Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Aguido Gonzalez, LHP Luca Panerati, 1B Chris Richburg, 2B Jose Castro Reinstated from DL: OF Dave Sappelt

Cleveland Indians Draft picks signed: RHP Grant Sides (12), OF Cody Elliott (21), OF Bryson Myles (6) Added to 40-man roster: 2B Cord Phelps Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Shelley Duncan Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Matt Packer, LHP Giovanni Soto, OF Bo Greenwell, OF Donnie Webb Reinstated from DL: 2B Matt Lawson, SS Jason Donald, SS Josh Rodriguez Another high 2008 Draft pick (3rd round out of Stanford) to make MLB debut, Phelps (24) was hitting a sound .299/.391/.488 with 15 doubles, 2 triples, 7 HR and 40 RBI in 55 games at AAA-Columbus.

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Edgar Gonzalez Draft picks signed: RHP Ben Alsup (18), RHP Chris Dennis (34), RHP Will Rankin (17), RHP Mike Wolford (26), LHP Brook Hart (23), LHP Logan Mahon (22), C Richard Pirkle (35), 1B Jordan Ribera (21), 1B Harold Riggins (7), 3B Matt Argyropoulos (27), SS Sam Mende (31), SS Tim Smalling (15), OF Jarod Berggren (32) Released: 1B Kala Ka'aihue, 2B Maikol Gonzalez, OF Jeff Salazar Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Greg Reynolds Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Darin Holcomb, SS Hector Gomez, OF Cole Garner, OF Orlando Sandoval Reinstated from DL: RHP Chad Rose, RHP Rafael Suarez, 1B Kala Ka'aihue, 1B Mike Paulk, OF Brian Rike, OF Jeff Salazar

Detroit Tigers Signed: 1B Zach Maxfield (NDFA—Florida Gulf Coast), 2B C.J. Retherford Draft picks signed: RHP Nick Avila (37), RHP Eric Heckaman (35), RHP Dan Kickham (33), RHP Scott Matyas (27), RHP Montreal Robertson (29), RHP Jake Sabol (36), RHP Brian Stroud (31), RHP Ryan Woolley (13), LHP Tyler Barrett (20), C Zach Maggard (34), 2B Colin Kaline (26), 3B Jason King (4), OF Brandon Eckerle (32), OF Jeff Holm (12), OF Chad Wright (9) Released: C Byron Aird Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Enrique Gonzalez (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: C Omir Santos Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Justin Henry

Florida Marlins Signed: 3B Jose Lopez Draft picks signed: RHP Collin Cargill (22), RHP Sean Donatello (25), RHP Brad Mincey (28), RHP Matthew Neil (29), RHP Johnny Omahen (35), RHP Chase Wier (21), LHP Frankie Reed (27), C Jose Behar (30), C Tony Caldwell (24), C Sharif Othman (32), 3B Ryan Goetz (26), OF John Schultz (34), OF Jhiomar Veras (15) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Winters, SS Ryan Klosterman Reinstated from DL: RHP Robert Morey

Houston Astros Signed: RHP Justin Gill (NDFA—Kent State), LHP Steve Dennison (NDFA—Wheaton (Ill.), LHP Paris Shewey (NDFA—Washington State), C Jake Meskin (NDFA—Arizona), C Joe Witkowski (NDFA—St. John's) Draft picks signed: RHP Brandon Culbreth (8), RHP Zach Dando (32), RHP Jonas Dufek (9), RHP Blake Ford (44), RHP Adrian Houser (2), RHP Tyson Perez (17), RHP Brad Propst (38), RHP Nick Tropeano (5), LHP Kyle Hallock (10), LHP Zack Hardoin (47), LHP Chris Lee (4), LHP Scott Zuloaga (16), C Miles Hamblin (12), 1B Chase Davidson (41), 1B Justin Shults (46), 2B John Hinson (13), 3B Matt Duffy (20), SS Jimmy Howick (21), SS Alex Todd (27), OF Chris Epps (45), OF Justin Gominsky (11), OF Jarrod McKinney (31), OF Brandon Meredith (6), OF Drew Muren (22), OF Javaris Reynolds (7) Released: RHP Francis Beltran, C Wilder Parra Added to 40-man roster: C Carlos Corporan Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jeff Fulchino, RHP Jose Valdez, C Robinson Cancel Option transferred: RHP Henry Villar (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tanner Bushue, LHP Doug Arguello, LHP Shane Wolf Reinstated from DL: RHP Henry Villar

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Cody Fassold (NDFA—Lewis-Clark State (Idaho), RHP Nathan Johnson (NDFA—Whitworth (Wash.), RHP Andrew Stueve (NDFA—Cal State Stanislaus), C Tyler Smith (NDFA—Arkansas State), 1B Brian Gaylord (NDFA—Lewis-Clark State (Idaho), SS Nick DelGuidice (NDFA—Florida Atlantic) Draft picks signed: RHP Aaron Brooks (9), RHP Nic Cuckovich (17), RHP Andrew Durden (38), RHP Andy Ferguson (18), RHP Kellen Moen (7), RHP Julio Morales (45), RHP Matt Murray (10), RHP Spencer Patton (24), RHP Ali Williams (34), RHP Christian Witt (36), LHP Abel Gonzales (33), LHP Dave Middendorf (22), C Lance Harper (23), C Travis Lane (41), 1B Dean Espy (15), 3B Adrian Bringas (46), 3B Mark Threlkeld (25), OF Jerrell Allen (11), OF Tyler Chism (43), OF Terrance Gore (20), OF Gabriel Gray (35), OF D'Andre Toney (14) Added to 40-man roster: 3B Designated for assignment: RHP Kevin Pucetas Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Mike Aviles Reinstated from DL: OF Brett Eibner, OF Brian Fletcher Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Jake Negrete Draft picks signed: RHP Josh Alvarado (25), RHP Brandon Efferson (37), RHP Shane Riedie (21), LHP Stephen Tromblee (35), C Jett Bandy (31), C Kyle Mahoney (43), C Matt Scioscia (45), 2B Landis Ware (44), 3B Jason Nappi (42), SS Brandon Brewer (36), SS Trevor Hairgrove (18), OF (23), OF Chris Giovinazzo (39) Released: 1B Jamie Mallard Recalled: RHP Bobby Cassevah, SS Andrew Romine Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kevin Jepsen Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Ryan Mount, 2B P.J. Phillips Reinstated from DL: SS Adam Younger

Jake Negrete pitched for Mount San Jacinto (Calif.) JC in ’09 and, apparently, took the past two seasons off to attend to the demands of fatherhood.

Los Angeles Dodgers Draft picks signed: RHP Garrett Bolt (23), RHP Scott McGough (5), LHP Rick Anton (8), LHP Greggory Downing (47), LHP Mike Thomas (35), 3B Alexander Santana (2), SS Kevin Thompson (48), OF Jeff Schaus (16), OF Devin Shines (38), OF Joey Winker (28) Released: RHP Stuart Pomeranz, C Alex Garabedian, OF Added to 40-man roster: OF Trent Oeltjen Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Luis Vasquez (High-A), C Hector Gimenez (Double-A), SS (Triple-A), OF Jay Gibbons (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Jerry Sands Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Francisco Felix, RHP Beyker Fructuoso, LHP Alberto Bastardo, LHP Bolivar Medina, LHP Aaron Miller, C Steve Cilladi, SS Juan Castro Reinstated from DL: LHP Cole St. Clair

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Greg Davis (NDFA—UC Santa Barbara), LHP Stephen Peterson (NDFA—Rhode Island), SS Brandon Macias (NDFA—Kansas) Draft picks signed: RHP Sean Albury (31), RHP (14), RHP Mitch Conner (36), RHP Casey Medlen (37), RHP Andy Moye (15), RHP Chad Pierce (38), RHP Brandon Williamson (20), LHP Mike Francisco (48), LHP Mike Strong (10), C Parker Berberet (25), C Adam Weisenburger (34), 2B Gant Elmore (49), 3B Jalen Harris (41), SS Adrian Williams (45), OF Malcolm Dowell (9), OF Matt Franco (50) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Skyler Crawford, RHP Jameson Dunn, RHP Justin James, RHP Seth Lintz, 3B Joey Paciorek, SS Anderson Machado Reinstated from DL: RHP Darren Byrd, RHP Tyler Cravy, SS Josh Prince

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Raymond Limon (NDFA—Wayland Baptist), RHP Kyle Wahl (NDFA—Southern), LHP Nick Cicio (NDFA—Central Florida) Draft picks signed: RHP Garrett Jewell (31), RHP Cole Johnson (44), RHP Bobby O'Neill (43), RHP Tim Shibuya (23), LHP Steven Evans (13), LHP Steve Gruver (7), LHP David Hurlbut (28), LHP Corey Kimes (18), LHP Matthew Tomshaw (42), SS Adam Bryant (9), SS Tyler Grimes (5), SS A.J. Pettersen (25), OF Tyler Koelling (19), OF Drew Leachman (37) Recalled: LHP Dusty Hughes, OF Rene Tosoni Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Dusty Hughes (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brad Stillings, SS James Dozier, OF Reinstated from DL: RHP Yorman Bazardo

New York Mets Signed: RHP Robert Lake (NDFA—Winthrop), C Tyler Carpenter (NDFA—Texas-San Antonio) Draft picks signed: RHP Chase Bradford (35), RHP Casey Hauptman (26), RHP Seth Lugo (34), RHP Cory Mazzoni (2), RHP Rich Ruff (46), 1B Ryan Hutson (36), 2B Danny Muno (8), SS Chad Zurcher (31), OF Jonathan Clark (17), OF Dustin Lawley (19), OF Greg Pron (42) Released: 1B Eddie Lora Recalled: RHP D.J. Carrasco, OF Lucas Duda Outrighted off 40-man roster: 1B Nick Evans (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dale Thayer Option transferred: 3B Zach Lutz (High-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: OF New York Yankees Signed: RHP Cory Wade, LHP Greg Smith (Grand Prairie/American Association), C Wes Wilson (NDFA— Indiana), OF Bobby Rinard (NDFA—Arizona) Draft picks signed: RHP Zach Arneson (9), RHP Corey Maines (23), RHP Mark Montgomery (11), RHP Ben Paullus (19), RHP Branden Pinder (16), RHP Phil Wetherell (8), LHP Matt Tracy (24), OF Cody Grice (12) Recalled: RHP Hector Noesi, RHP Amauri Sanit, SS Ramiro Pena, OF Chris Dickerson Added to 40-man roster: RHP Kevin Whelan Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hector Noesi, OF Chris Dickerson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Tim Norton, RHP Kanekoa Texeira, 1B Kyle Roller, OF Dan Brewer, OF Slade Heathcott, OF Neil Medchill, OF Eduardo Sosa Reinstated from DL: RHP Daniel Burawa, RHP Amauri Sanit, C Francisco Arcia

Wade signed a minor league deal with the Rays last winter which included a clause that allowed him to opt out if he wasn't in the majors by a certain date. Wade told the Rays he was going to invoke that clause and thus Tampa Bay released him over the weekend. Wade posted a 2.27 ERA and an 0.93 WHIP in 55 relief appearances with the Dodgers in his 2008 rookie season, but struggled in 2009 and spent 2010 in the minors. The right-hander had a 1.23 ERA and a 5.67 K/BB ratio in 36 2/3 innings for Triple-A Durham this season.

Oakland Athletics Draft picks signed: RHP Nate Eppley (29), RHP Thomas Girdwood (28), RHP Drew Granier (32), RHP Max Perlman (35), RHP Tanner Peters (16), RHP Sam Roberts (26), RHP Cecil Tanner (23), RHP T.J. Walz (15), LHP Eric Potter (19), LHP Brent Powers (18), C (14), C Beau Taylor (5), 3B Jacob Tanis (13), SS (17), OF Xavier Macklin (12), OF Chad Oberacker (25), OF Rhett Stafford (22) Released: OF Kent Walton Added to 40-man roster: RHP Graham Godfrey Outrighted off 40-man roster: 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (Triple-A), 3B Andy LaRoche (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Bobby Cramer Option transferred: 1B Chris Carter (High-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Connor Hoehn, RHP John Meloan, LHP Bobby Cramer Reinstated from DL: RHP Chris Mederos, LHP Polin Trinidad, SS Josh Horton

Godfrey (25) was acquired by the Athletics with pitcher Kristian Bell for on Nov. 18, 2007. He was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 34th round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft out of the College of Charleston. He was 7-1, 2.32 ERA in 10 starts (9 at AAA, 1 at AA) with 51 K, 15 BB, 45 H in 54.1 IP (1.10 WHIP).

Philadelphia Phillies Draft picks signed: RHP Ian Durham (28), C John Hill (19), C Logan Moore (9) Released: RHP Brian Gordon, C Joel Naughton Placed on 7-day DL: C Sebastian Valle, OF D'Arby Myers, OF Scott Podsednik Reinstated from DL: RHP Jason Grilli, C Joel Naughton, 3B Travis Mattair, OF Tyson Gillies, OF Rich Thompson

Brian Gordon opted out of his contract with the Phillies. There were a condition in Gordon's contract that stipulated he be added to an acquiring team's Major League roster should he opt out. Gordon began his professional career as an outfielder with the Diamondbacks, by whom he was drafted in the seventh round in 1997. Not progressing as a position player, Gordon made the conversion to pitching with the Rangers organization in 2007 and appeared in four games with Texas in 2008, but that was his only stint in the bigs. In 55 1/3 innings (12 outings, nine starts) with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this season, Gordon has a 1.14 ERA, 9.1 K/9 and 1.1 BB/9.

Aussie catcher Naughton (24) was signed by the Phillies as a non-drafted free agent on Aug. 23, 2003. He was added to the 40-man roster for the 2009 season and outrighted off it after that season. He topped at AAA level in 2011 even tough for only 4 games.

Pittsburgh Pirates Draft picks signed: RHP Matt Benedict (30), C Derek Trent (31), SS Brian Sharp (24), SS Kirk Singer (29) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Tim Wood, C Wyatt Toregas Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Jose Ascanio (Triple-A) Option transferred: RHP Kyle McPherson (High-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Dan Meyer, C Rodolfo Pena, 2B Shelby Ford Reinstated from DL: LHP Tyler Cox, LHP Garrett Olson, LHP Jhonathan Ramos, OF Justin Bencsko, OF Corey Wimberly St. Louis Cardinals Recalled: RHP Added to 40-man roster: OF Andrew Brown Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Jess Todd (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Lance Lynn Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Kleininger Teran, OF Kyle Conley Reinstated from DL: LHP Ryan Copeland, 2B Packy Elkins, OF Nick Longmire, OF Oscar Taveras

Selected by the Cardinals in the 18th round of the 2007 Draft out of the University of Nebraska, Brown slugged 22 HRs at AA-Springfield last season. This year he was tearing-up PCL pitching: .351/.449/.625 with 11 HRs & 41 RBI in 50 games at AAA-Memphis.

San Diego Padres Draft picks signed: RHP Matt Andriese (3), RHP Kyle Brule (32), RHP Greg Gonzalez (15), RHP Justin Hancock (9), RHP James Jones (33), RHP Dennis O'Grady (34), RHP Kevin Quackenbush (8), RHP Colin Rea (12), RHP Matt Stites (17), LHP R.L. Eisenbach (23), LHP Jeremy Gigliotti (19), C Matt Colantonio (22), C Zach Kometani (21), C Jeremy Rodriguez (16), 1B Paul Karmas (25), 2B Rashaad Ingram (28), 2B Travis Whitmore (35), 3B (1), SS Cody Gabella (43), SS Clint Moore (31), SS (1.5), OF Kyle Gaedele (6), OF Michael Gallic (18), OF Justin Miller (30), OF Lee Orr (13) Recalled: RHP Evan Scribner, LHP Wade LeBlanc, OF Will Venable Added to 40-man roster: RHP Anthony Bass, 1B Anthony Rizzo Designated for assignment: LHP Aaron Poreda Optioned to Triple-A: C Kyle Phillips, OF Aaron Cunningham Optioned to Double-A: RHP Anthony Bass, OF Blake Tekotte Option transferred: 1B Kyle Blanks (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Fetter Reinstated from DL: RHP Aaron Breit, OF Dan Meeley

San Francisco Giants Draft pick signed: SS (1) Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Eric Surkamp, 3B Drew Biery, SS Carter Jurica, OF Juan Perez Reinstated from DL: RHP Jeremy Toole, OF Juan Perez

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Ben Cornwell (NDFA—Georgia) Draft picks signed: RHP Maxx Catapano (46), RHP David Colvin (27), RHP Josh Corrales (44), RHP Joe DiRocco (21), RHP Maxwell Krakowiak (48), RHP Trevor Miller (40), RHP Brandon Plotz (47), RHP Marcos Reyna (43), RHP Brett Shankin (28), RHP Bobby Shore (41), RHP Alex Sunderland (38), RHP Cody Weiss (14), LHP Jeremy Dobbs (33), LHP Cameron Hobson (11), LHP Kyle Hunter (31), C Mike Dowd (12), C David Villasuso (42), 2B Dillon Hazlett (20), 2B Dan Paolini (10), OF Chris Andreas (39), OF Jamal Austin (13), OF Charles Jimenez (45), OF Nathan Melendres (17), OF Kenny Straus (26) Released: RHP Chris Kirkland Recalled: 1B Mike Carp Optioned to Triple-A: OF Mike Wilson Optioned to High-A: LHP Mauricio Robles Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brandon Maurer, 1B Ji-Man Choi, 2B Cesar Fuentes, OF Scott Savastano Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Bischoff, RHP Yoervis Medina, OF Kuo Hui Lo

Tampa Bay Rays Draft picks signed: RHP Andy Bass (18), RHP Brooks Belter (25), RHP Dan Bream (33), RHP Zach Butler (34), RHP Charlie Cononie (24), RHP Luke Irvine (27), RHP Dave Kubiak (36), RHP Stayton Thomas (43), RHP Ryan Turner (32), LHP Shay Crawford (41), LHP T.J. Geith (39), C Mike Bourdon (42), C Brandon Choate (38), C Matt Rice (9), C Ian Tomkins (50), 1B Cameron Seitzer (11), 2B Raymond Church (26), 2B Jonathan Koscso (29), 3B Ryan Terry (21), SS Taylor Motter (17), SS Garret Smith (20), OF Kes Carter (1.5), OF Granden Goetzman (2), OF Matt Johnson (23) Released: RHP Cory Wade Outrighted off 40-man roster: 3B Felipe Lopez (Triple-A)

Texas Rangers Draft picks signed: RHP Kyle Hendricks (8), RHP Phil Klein (30), RHP Chance Sossamon (21), LHP Will Lamb (2), LHP Greg Williams (12), SS Ryan Rua (17), OF Trever Adams (16), OF Chris Grayson (13), OF Rashard Harlin (9), OF Saquan Johnson (28), OF Jeremy Williams (36) Released: RHP Braden Tullis, C Michael Thomas Recalled: C Taylor Teagarden, 1B Chris Davis Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Chris Davis Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Esteban German, OF Leonys Martin Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike Perconte, C Jose Felix, 1B Chris McGuiness, 3B Brian Barden

The Rangers released Michael Thomas, one-third of last July's trade with the Red Sox, out of extended spring training. He had been attempted to convert from catcher to pitcher.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Phil Brua (NDFA—Oberlin (Ohio), RHP Tucker Jensen (NDFA—Embry-Riddle (Fla.), RHP Ian Kadish (NDFA—Marshall), RHP Jon Lucas (NDFA—Wagner), RHP Blake McFarland (NDFA—San Jose St.), RHP Andrew Meyer (NDFA—Ashland Un.), RHP Chris Roman (NDFA—Nova Southeastern (Fla.)), RHP Randall Thompson (NDFA—Florida Tech), RHP Ben White (NDFA—Temple), C George Carroll (NDFA—NY Inst. Tech.), C Chris Schaeffer (NDFA—North Carolina State), 3B Kevin Howard (Lancaster (Atlantic)), SS Chris Peters (NDFA—Cincinnati) Draft picks signed: RHP Colby Broussard (44), RHP Taylor Cole (29), RHP Andrew Sikula (36), RHP Les Williams (37), LHP Shane Davis (42), LHP David Rollins (24), C Luis Munoz (34), 1B Kevin Patterson (30), 2B (18), SS Cody Bartlett (41), SS Jorge Vega-Rosado (28), OF Eric Arce (25), OF Nicholas Baligod (40), OF (32), OF Nico Taylor (38) Released: OF Dewayne Wise Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Option transferred: OF Darin Mastroianni (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Misaul Diaz, RHP Robert Webb, OF Jason Lane, OF Kenny Wilson Reinstated from DL: RHP , LHP Egan Smith, 2B Ryan Schimpf, OF Jonathan Jones

Washington Nationals Draft picks signed: RHP Travis Henke (22), LHP Ben Hawkins (36), LHP Bobby Lucas (27), C Sean Cotten (29), 2B Trey Karlen (33), 2B Khayyan Norfork (23), 3B Matt Skole (5), OF Tony Nix (50), OF Caleb Ramsey (11) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ryan Mattheus Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Craig Stammen Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Matt Chico, OF Justin Moore Reinstated from DL: RHP Pat Lehman, RHP Shairon Martis, RHP Rob Wort, 3B Tim Pahuta

June 1-7

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Yhency Brazoban, RHP Mike DeMark (York (Atlantic)) Traded: RHP Andrea Pizziconi to Royals for C Lucas May Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Charles Brewer

The Padres signed Mike DeMark out of the Frontier League in ’07 and he rose to some degree of prospect relevance in the organization prior to his release this spring. He reestablished his case in the Atlantic League this spring with a 17-to-4 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 10 1/3 innings, piquing Arizona's interest. The Diamondbacks, of course, are now headed by San Diego expatriates Kevin Towers and his assistant Bill Bryk.

The 26-year-old Lucas May effectively replaces John Hester, the player to be named in the Mark Reynolds trade, as Triple-A catcher insurance. Outrighted off the Royals' 40-man roster this spring, May batted just .176/.263/.329 for Triple-A Omaha prior to the trade. Contrary to his recent Triple-A performance, he batted just 3-for-26 (.115) versus lefties.

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Eddie Morlan (Southern Maryland (Atlantic)) Recalled: OF Matt Young Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Mike Minor Reinstated from DL: OF Kyle Rose

Cuban Eddie Morlan joined Double-A Mississippi, his third Southern League club in the past two years. He spent time with Montgomery (Rays) and Huntsville (Brewers) last season, after which he became a free agent. Morlan attracted little interest in the offseason, but the Braves saw something in his Atlantic League showing, as the numbers attest—15 strikeouts, zero walks, two runs allowed in 13 innings. Baltimore Orioles Optioned to Double-A: LHP Pedro Viola Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan O'Shea Reinstated from DL: SS , OF Trent Mummey

Manny Machado and Trent Mummey resumed their stellar full-season debuts after month-long disabled list stints. Machado has gone 3-for-17 in four games back, but his season line still stands at .308/.414/.570 through 107 at-bats for low Class A Delmarva. Up a level with high Class A Frederick, Mummey has gotten off to a faster start, going 7-for-20 (.350) with a homer, a double and three steals in four attempts.

Boston Red Sox Added to 40-man roster: LHP Tommy Hottovy Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Scott Atchison, OF Josh Reddick Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jordan Flasher, RHP Michael Lee, RHP Stolmy Pimentel, 2B Sean Coyle, OF Matt Sheely Reinstated from DL: RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Brock Huntzinger, LHP Randy Williams

29-year-old Hottovy was selected by the Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft out of Wichita State University. He was pitching extremely well in 27 innings between AA/AAA: 28 K/5 BB, 1.67 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and only one HR allowed.

Chicago Cubs Released: RHP Tzu-An Wang Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Robert Coello (Double-A), RHP Jeff Stevens (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Scott Maine Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Trey McNutt, RHP Brett Wallach, C Mario Mercedes, 2B Pierre LePage, SS Elliot Soto Reinstated from DL: RHP Angel Guzman, C Michael Brenly, 2B Pierre LePage, OF David Macias

Taiwanese righty Tzu-An Wang (20) pitched poorly last year in his only season in the Cubs’ system: 0-2, 7.32 ERA (1.69 WHIP) in 14 games as a reliever for the AZL Cubs.

Chicago White Sox Released: 2B Ozzie Chavez Outrighted off 40-man roster: 3B Dallas McPherson (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: OF Michael Restovich Reinstated from DL: RHP Chase Cooney, OF Michael Restovich

Cincinnati Reds Signed: LHP Tim Hamulack (Lancaster (Atlantic)) Released: C Chris McMurray, OF Brian Barton Recalled: RHP Daryl Thompson, RHP Edinson Volquez Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Tom Cochran (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chad Reineke, RHP Daryl Thompson Placed on 7-day DL: SS Miguel Rojas Reinstated from DL: RHP Josh Ravin, LHP Dontrelle Willis, 1B Carlos Mendez, 3B , SS Zack Cozart, OF Juan Duran

Cleveland Indians Released: LHP Jesse English, 1B Wes Hodges Option transferred: OF Nick Weglarz (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Trey Haley, RHP Toru Murata, C Dwight Childs, 2B Matt Lawson Reinstated from DL: RHP Rob Bryson, 1B Nick Johnson, OF Nick Weglarz

The Indians released Wes Hodges to create Triple-A roster space at Columbus for Nick Johnson. Hodges, a 2006 second round pick, had a .219/.276/.325 line at Triple-A this year, though he posted a .270/.308/.430 line with 15 homers there last year.

Colorado Rockies Released: RHP Brad McAtee, RHP Charlie Ruiz, RHP Billy Vopinek, LHP Josh Muecke Added to 40-man roster: LHP Rex Brothers, OF Charlie Blackmon Outrighted off 40-man roster: SS Alfredo Amezaga (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Roenicke, SS Ryan Rohlinger Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Rafael Suarez, 3B Joseph Sanders, SS Radames Nazario, OF Brian Rike, OF Jeff Salazar Reinstated from DL: 3B Ian Stewart, OF Tyler Massey, OF Mike Zuanich

Mere weeks after turning to Double-A righty Juan Nicasio, the Rockies call up two more of their finest prospects, this time from Triple-A Colorado Springs: power lefty reliever Rex Brothers and multi-skilled outfielder Charlie Blackmon. The 34th pick in the ’09 draft, Brothers breezed through the Pacific Coast League this season, striking out 45 and walking 15 in 28 innings (2.89 ERA). His 14.5 strikeouts per nine ranked second among PCL relievers.

As to Blackmon, he's the first player signed by BA alum (and Atlanta-based area scout) Alan Matthews to reach the big leagues. A second-rounder in ’08, Blackmon did all the things necessary to receive a callup. He hit for average (.337), hit for power (10 homers, .572 slugging), stole bases (12 in 17 attempts) and made consistent contact (strikeouts in just 14 percent of at-bats). His 33 extra-base hits still rank fifth in the PCL. Drafted as a center fielder, Blackmon played more right field for the Sky Sox (he's a former lefthanded pitcher).

Two recent waiver claims by Colorado could fill supporting roles in the big leagues this season. Claimed from the Blue Jays, reliever Josh Roenicke wasn't fooling many batters with his low-90s and slider this season for Triple-A Las Vegas, but the 28-year-old is only two years Outrighted off 40-man roster a 5-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio with the Reds' Triple-A club. Similarly, Ryan Rohlinger (formerly of the Giants) just didn't hit for Triple-A Fresno (.174/.294/.331), but he brings a strong glove at either shortstop or third base. One caveat applies to both Roenicke and Rohlinger: Both will be out of options next season.

Detroit Tigers Released: 2B Jimmy Gulliver Recalled: LHP Adam Wilk, C Omir Santos Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Andy Oliver Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Little, RHP Zach Simons, SS Ryan Soares Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Luis Marte, RHP Nate Newman, C Omir Santos, 2B William Bergolla

Florida Marlins Released: RHP Dan Mahoney, C David Peters, OF Harold Brantley Recalled: SS Ozzie Martinez Added to 40-man roster: LHP Brad Hand Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Corey Madden, C J.T. Realmuto, OF Jorge Padilla Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Corey Madden, RHP A.J. Ramos, 3B Neil Sellers, SS Ryan Klosterman

Against the backdrop of the University of Connecticut's historic ’11 draft—in which went 11th to the Astros and went 19th to the Red Sox—the Marlins released a pair of former Huskies. Dan Mahoney, an ’09 fourth-rounder, made just 22 starts in three pro seasons and didn't pitch at all this season. Like Mahoney, David Peters was an ’09 pick (16th round) and also did not play this season.

A second round pick by the Marlins out of Chaska H.S. (Minn.) in 2008, Hand (21) was 7-1, 3.53 ERA (1.27 WHIP) in 11 starts at AA-Jacksonville when was called-up.

Houston Astros Signed: C (Lancaster (Atlantic)) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bobby Doran, OF Daniel Adamson Reinstated from DL: LHP Colton Pitkin, C Carlos Corporan

Kansas City Royals Released: RHP Chad Blauer, RHP Dylan Lindsay, RHP Matt Mitchell, RHP Harold Mozingo, 1B Steven Caseres Traded: C Lucas May to Diamondbacks for RHP Andrea Pizziconi Recalled: RHP Jesse Chavez, RHP Vin Mazzaro Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Henry Barrera (High-A), RHP Robinson Tejeda (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jesse Chavez Placed on 7-day DL: C Ryan Jenkins Reinstated from DL: C Cody Clark, C Ryan Eigsti, OF Wil Myers The D’backs signed Andrea Pizziconi out of Italy in September ’09, and he made his pro debut as an 18-year-old in short-season ball last year: 2-1, 2.57 ERA, 1.22 WHIP in 39.2 IP between Missoula (Pioneer League) & Yakima (). The Royals assigned him to the Burlington roster (Appalachian/R).

Los Angeles Angels Released: 2B Matt Cusick Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Alexi Amarista, OF Reggie Willits Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Suammy Baez, LHP Matt Meyer, C Kevin Richardson, SS Adam Younger Reinstated from DL: RHP Johnny Hellweg, RHP Chris Scholl, OF Kevin Melillo

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: LHP Scott Rice (York (Atlantic)) Loaned to Mexican League: OF Roman Pena (to Campeche) Recalled: RHP John Ely, 2B Ivan De Jesus Jr. Added to 40-man roster: SS Dee Gordon Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Travis Schlichting (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP John Ely, 2B Ivan De Jesus Jr. Reinstated from DL: RHP Stuart Pomeranz, RHP Luis Vasquez, LHP Greg Wilborn, OF Nick Buss

The best prospect in the Dodgers’ system entering the season, 23-year-old Gordon (a 4th round pick in 2008) was hitting .315/.361/.370 with 22 SB in 50 games at AAA-Albuquerque. He brings up plus hitting, speed and defense.

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: LHP Alan Williams (Washington (Frontier)) Traded: OF Jeremy Reed to Twins for cash considerations Outrighted off 40-man roster: 1B Erick Almonte (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike McClendon Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Darren Byrd, RHP Damon Krestalude, C Dayton Buller, C Michael Roberts Reinstated from DL: C Anderson de la Rosa, 2B Matt Cline, 3B T.J. Mittelstaedt, OF D'Vontrey Richardson

Alan Williams declined to sign as a Marlins draft pick in ’08 and ’09. After two years Meridian (Miss.) CC he initially signed with Washington of the Frontier League this season.

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Ricky Bowen Released: RHP Brad Tippett, 2B Gunner Glad, 3B Matt Brown Acquired: OF Jeremy Reed from Brewers for cash considerations Recalled: 3B Luke Hughes, OF Added to 40-man roster: 2B Brian Dinkelman Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Anthony Slama, SS Trevor Plouffe Placed on 7-day DL: OF Joe Benson Reinstated from DL: RHP Kane Holbrooks, OF

Selected by the Twins in the eighth round of the 2006 Draft, Dinkelman (27) was at AAA-Rochester for the second year in a row hitting a good .296/.374/.402 in 50 games.

New York Mets Released: OF Carlos Guzman Added to 40-man roster: RHP Manny Acosta Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Mike O'Connor Option transferred: 3B Zach Lutz (Triple-A to High-A) Reinstated from DL: C Juan Centeno, 3B Zach Lutz

New York Yankees Signed: 2B Ronnier Mustelier Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Carlos Silva, C Austin Romine, OF Justin Maxwell Reinstated from DL: C P.J. Pilittere, C Gary Sanchez, OF Greg Golson, OF Jason Place

26-year-old Ronnier Mustelier defected from Cuba following the ’09 season. He played for Santiago de Cuba in the Cuban Serie Nacional. He hit .301/.407/.517 with 70 RBI in 296 AB in 2007-2008, finishing 9th in the league in RBI. Through 2007-2008, he had hit .298 and slugged .467 in six seasons in Cuba. In 2008-2009, Mustelier fell to .281/.405/.421 in 88 games and fielded .948 at third base. He left Cuba following that campaign.

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Jason Bergmann Recalled: RHP Fautino de los Santos, LHP Bobby Cramer, 2B Scott Sizemore Added to 40-man roster: 2B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Fautino de los Santos, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff Option transferred: 1B Chris Carter (Triple-A to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Mederos, LHP Polin Trinidad Reinstated from DL: RHP Andrew Carignan, LHP Anthony Capra, 1B Chris Carter

Selected by the Athletics in the first round (12th overall) of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, Jemile Weeks is the younger brother of Brewers’ 2B Rickie Weeks. He played in the All-Star Futures Game in 2009 and was named the A's fifth-best prospect by Baseball America following the 2010 season. The switch-hitter was hitting .321/.417/.446 with 10 SB in 45 games at AAA-Sacramento.

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: SS Francisco Silva, OF Terry Evans Recalled: RHP David Herndon, OF John Mayberry Jr. Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Mike Zagurski, OF John Mayberry Jr. (twice) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eddie Bonine, RHP Josh Zeid, C Torre Langley, OF Rich Thompson Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike McGuire, C Jeff Lanning

Pittsburgh Pirates Released: LHP Barrett Phillips Recalled: LHP Tony Watson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Blaine Boyer, OF Cole White, OF Corey Wimberly Reinstated from DL: 3B Chase Lyles, SS Chase d'Arnaud

Watson, a ninth round pick of the Pirates in 2007, has spent this season at Triple-A, where he was a 2.45 ERA in 29 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old has a 3.26 ERA in five seasons of for the Pirates' affiliates.

St. Louis Cardinals Released: 2B Ramon Vazquez, OF Pat Biserta Recalled: RHP Maikel Cleto, 1B Mark Hamilton Added to 40-man roster: RHP Lance Lynn, 3B Matt Carpenter Optioned to Triple-A: SS Pete Kozma Optioned to Double-A: RHP Maikel Cleto Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Matt Adams, 2B Packy Elkins, OF Tommy Pham Reinstated from DL: RHP Chris Corrigan, RHP Pete Parise, C Charlie Cutler, 1B Kleininger Teran, SS Freddie Bynum

A supplemental first round (39th overall) of the 2008 Draft out of Mississippi, Lynn was 5-3, 4.06 ERA in 10 starts at AAA-Memphis, with 54 SO and 21 BB in 62 IP (1.40 WHIP). Baseball America ranked him the #6 Cardinals’ prospect for the 2011 season.

A 13th round pick in 2009 out of Texas Christian college, Carpenter (25) was a All-Star last season (.309/.412/.487, with 13 HR, 69 RBI in 105 games at Springfield). In his first taste of AAA-ball, the left- handed hitter was hitting a solid .283/.421/.387 at Memphis.

San Diego Padres Released: SS Robert Hudson Recalled: OF Aaron Cunningham Outrighted off 40-man roster: 2B Jarrett Hoffpauir (Triple-A) Option transferred: RHP Simon Castro (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Branham, RHP Aaron Breit, C Tommy Medica, 2B Pat McKenna, OF Dan Meeley Reinstated from DL: RHP Simon Castro, RHP Matt Jackson, RHP Jon Leicester, LHP Jose DePaula, SS Jeudy Valdez, OF Bobby Kielty The Padres demoted Simon Castro to Double-A after a month on the disabled list with a right lat strain. He could use a breather from the harsh climes of Triple-A Tucson, where the 23-year-old got hammered for a 10.17 ERA and 2.14 WHIP in six starts.

San Francisco Giants Recalled: 3B Conor Gillaspie Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Henry Sosa (Double-A) Option transferred: OF Francisco Peguero (Double-A to High-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Waldis Joaquin, RHP Justin Schumer, OF Francisco Peguero

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Jason Buursma Released: RHP Manny Delcarmen, LHP Nick Czyz Recalled: OF Greg Halman Optioned to Triple-A: OF Placed on 7-day DL: OF Kuo Hui Lo, OF Jamie McOwen, OF Julio Morban Reinstated from DL: RHP Stephen Kahn, 3B

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Lance Cormier, RHP Jim Paduch (Chico (North American)) Released: RHP Edgar Gonzalez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joe Cruz, OF Chris Murrill Reinstated from DL: RHP Dirk Hayhurst, RHP Jake Thompson

Paduch (28) already has experience in affiliated ball. A Reds 12th-round pick in ’03, he (essentially) topped out in high Class A in ’06 before spending part or all of the next five years in the Northern, Frontier and North American leagues as well as the American Association.

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Manny Delcarmen Released: RHP Yhency Brazoban, RHP Justin Miller, RHP Salvador Sanchez Optioned to Triple-A: OF Julio Borbon Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike Perconte, C Jose Felix, 3B Reinstated from DL: LHP Corey Young, C Elio Sarmiento, 1B Chris McGuiness

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP (supplemental 1st round pick/2011) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Eric Thames Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Casey Beck, LHP John Anderson, 3B Brett Lawrie, SS Ryan Goins, OF Jonathan Jones Reinstated from DL: C A.J. Jimenez, 1B Ryan Shealy, OF Jake Marisnick

Washington Nationals Recalled: RHP Craig Stammen Option transferred: RHP Garrett Mock (High-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Adam Carr, LHP Bobby Hansen Reinstated from DL: LHP Patrick McCoy, C Carlos Maldonado, OF Randolph Oduber

May 23-31

Arizona Diamondbacks Released: LHP Pat McAnaney Recalled: LHP Zach Kroenke Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Ellis, C Robby Hammock Reinstated from DL: LHP Pat McAnaney, LHP Jordan Norberto

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Matt Frevert, RHP Aaron Shafer (Gateway/Frontier League) Traded: RHP Rodrigo Lopez to Cubs for LHP Ryan Buchter Recalled: RHP Cory Gearrin, LHP Mike Minor Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jairo Asencio, OF Wilkin Ramirez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP , LHP Ronan Pacheco Reinstated from DL: RHP Thomas Berryhill, C Braeden Schlehuber, OF Geraldo Rodriguez

Atlanta signed Rodrigo Lopez to a minor league deal in late January and, after he enjoyed a nice run with Triple- A Gwinnett, flipped him to the Cubs for hard-throwing, 24-year-old lefty reliever Ryan Buchter. With Chicago, Buchter flunked out of Double-A this season (6.55 ERA, 2.18 WHIP) but struck out 17 in 10 1/3 innings after a demotion to high Class A Daytona. The Braves kept him at the same level, with Lynchburg, after acquiring him. With improved control of his low-90s heat and a sharper slider, Buchter could work his way into a low-leverage relief role.

Baltimore Orioles Released: RHP Ryan Drese, RHP Jake Rasner Recalled: RHP Chris Jakubauskas, LHP Pedro Viola, C Craig Tatum Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Bergesen, RHP Chris Tillman, 1B Brandon Snyder Reinstated from DL: OF Kieron Pope

Boston Red Sox Recalled: RHP Michael Bowden, OF Josh Reddick Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Daniel Nava (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Bowden Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Stephen Fife, OF Bryce Brentz Reinstated from DL: RHP Garrett Rau, LHP Felix Doubront, 2B Nate Spears, OF Lucas LeBlanc

Chicago Cubs Released: LHP J.R. Mathes Traded: LHP Ryan Buchter to Braves for RHP Rodrigo Lopez Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Hung-Wen Chen (to Campeche) Recalled: OF Tyler Colvin Added to 40-man roster: RHP Rodrigo Lopez, 2B D.J. LeMahieu, OF Brad Snyder Designated for assignment: RHP Robert Coello, RHP Jeff Stevens Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Justin Berg, RHP Casey Coleman, C Welington Castillo Option transferred: RHP Alberto Cabrera (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Berg, RHP Robert Whitenack, C Michael Brenly, OF Smaily Borges Reinstated from DL: RHP Oswaldo Martinez, 2B Augie Ojeda, OF Brett Jackson, OF Ty Wright

25-year-old Taiwanese hurler Hung-Wen Chen was pitching at AA-Tennessee (1-2, 4.21 ERA & 1.64 WHIP in 25.2 IP) in his fifth season in the Cubs’ system.

Splitting his time evenly at second and third base, D.J. LeMahieu led the Double-A Southern League in average (.358) at the time of his callup. The positional versatility and contact are crucial for the ’09 second-rounder because he doesn't offer a ton of power or patience.

Chicago White Sox Recalled: RHP Lucas Harrell Added to 40-man roster: RHP Brian Bruney, RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Lucas Harrell Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dylan Axelrod, RHP Chase Cooney, RHP Kevin Moran Reinstated from DL: RHP Nathan Jones, RHP Steven Upchurch

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Tim Gustafson Acquired: RHP Chris Mobley from Rangers for future considerations Recalled: RHP Mike Leake, RHP Daryl Thompson Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chad Reineke, LHP Tom Cochran, LHP Jeremy Horst Optioned to Double-A: RHP Daryl Thompson Option transferred: RHP Daryl Thompson (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jordan Smith, 1B Carlos Mendez, 3B Mike Costanzo, SS Zack Cozart, OF Juan Duran Reinstated from DL: RHP Mark Serrano, OF Brian Barton

Horst (25), a 21st round pick in the 2007 Draft, was pitching extremely well in a long relief role for AAA-Louisville: 0-1, 1.73 ERA in 26 IP (23 K, 9 BB, 16 H, 0.96 WHIP). Cleveland Indians Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Judy, 3B Jared Goedert, OF Ezequiel Carrera Placed on 7-day DL: SS Josh Rodriguez

Colorado Rockies Recalled: RHP Bruce Billings, RHP Juan Nicasio, 2B Eric Young Jr., SS Chris Nelson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Bruce Billings Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Ian Stewart, OF Mike Zuanich Reinstated from DL: RHP Parker Frazier, RHP Sean Jarrett, RHP John Maine, 1B Mike Paulk, 2B Brad Emaus, OF Cole Garner, OF Eliezer Mesa

The Rockies have remade their roster on the fly, booting (minor trade to Red Sox), Felipe Paulino (minor trade to Royals) and Jose Lopez (DFA) off the roster, thus all the callups. Interestingly, Colorado traded for Paulino and Lopez last winter.

Detroit Tigers Released: RHP Chris Oxspring Recalled: LHP Andy Oliver, SS Danny Worth Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Robbie Weinhardt (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ryan Perry, LHP Adam Wilk Placed on 7-day DL: C Omir Santos Reinstated from DL: LHP , LHP Shawn Teufel

Florida Marlins Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Robert Morey, RHP A.J. Ramos, RHP Adam Veres Reinstated from DL: C Dallas Hord, OF Mark Canha

Houston Astros Signed: RHP Brad Hennessey Released: 2B Joe Inglett Added to 40-man roster: RHP , C Robinson Cancel Optioned to Triple-A: OF Brian Bogusevic Optioned to Double-A: RHP Blake King Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Colton Pitkin Reinstated from DL: RHP Tanner Bushue, RHP Jorge De Leon, RHP Robby Donovan

Kansas City Royals Released: RHP Cole Lohden, RHP Jake Ramsey

Los Angeles Angels Placed on 7-day DL: SS

Los Angeles Dodgers Added to 40-man roster: RHP Josh Lindblom Designated for assignment: RHP Travis Schlichting Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Russ Mitchell Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Derek Cone, LHP Cole St. Clair, C Keyter Collado, OF Nick Buss Reinstated from DL: LHP Randy Keisler, C Jessie Mier

Selected by the Dodgers out of Purdue University in the second round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, Lindblom (24) was assigned at AA-Chattanooga to start the season, after a rough 2010 campaign at AAA- Alburquerque (3-2, 6.54 ERA). The righty has been pitching well so far: 1-3-7, 2.96 ERA, with 33 K and 11 BB in 24.1 IP (1.36 WHIP).

Milwaukee Brewers Released: RHP Trey Watten, 1B Chris Nowak Outrighted off 40-man roster: C Mike Rivera (Triple-A), OF Brandon Boggs (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mark Rogers, C Anderson de la Rosa, 2B Matt Cline, 3B T.J. Mittelstaedt, SS Carlos George, OF Chuck Caufield, OF Brendan Katin Reinstated from DL: RHP Justin James, LHP Del Howell, 1B Sean Halton, 1B Cody Hawn, 3B Zelous Wheeler, SS Anderson Machado Minnesota Twins Recalled: RHP Jim Hoey, RHP Anthony Slama Added to 40-man roster: LHP Chuck James Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Dusty Hughes Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kane Holbrooks, LHP Spencer Steedley, 3B Ray Chang, OF Aaron Hicks Reinstated from DL: RHP Brad Stillings, RHP Dakota Watts, LHP Nelvin Fuentes, C Jair Fernandez

New York Mets Released: OF Lorenzo Scott Added to 40-man roster: RHP Dale Thayer Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Pat Misch (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Fernando Martinez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Erik Goeddel, RHP Luis Rojas, C Juan Centeno Reinstated from DL: RHP Jack Egbert, RHP Armando Rodriguez, OF Lucas Duda

New York Yankees Released: RHP , LHP Andy Sisco Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kanekoa Texeira (claimed off outright waivers from KC) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Daniel Burawa, RHP Warner Madrigal, RHP Amauri Sanit, C Francisco Arcia, C P.J. Pilittere, OF Melky Mesa, OF Damon Sublett Reinstated from DL: RHP Brian Anderson, LHP Naoya Okamoto, LHP Andy Sisco, C Ryan Baker, OF Zoilo Almonte, OF Jordan Parraz

Oakland Athletics Traded: 2B Steve Tolleson to Padres for cash considerations Recalled: LHP Bobby Cramer Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Bobby Cramer, 2B Scott Sizemore (acquired from Detroit for David Pauley) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ethan Hollingsworth, LHP Anthony Capra Reinstated from DL: LHP Bobby Cramer, SS Grant Green

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: LHP Les Walrond (Lancaster/Atlantic), OF Scott Podsednik Released: OF Cory Sullivan Recalled: LHP Mike Zagurski Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Herndon, RHP Vance Worley

Pittsburgh Pirates Recalled: LHP Daniel Moskos Added to 40-man roster: C Dusty Brown, 3B Josh Harrison Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Jhonathan Ramos, C Jason Jaramillo Reinstated from DL: RHP Vic Black, LHP Dan Meyer, OF Corey Wimberly

A sixth round pick in 2008, Harrison (23) was hitting .321/.361/.455 with 8 SB in 37 games at AAA-Indianapolis.

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Jason Buursma, LHP Hector Cardenas, LHP Rich Rundles, OF Jarred Bogany Recalled: RHP Blake King, RHP P.J. Walters Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP P.J. Walters (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Pete Parise, C Charlie Cutler, 1B Kleininger Teran, 2B Packy Elkins, OF Nick Longmire Reinstated from DL: RHP Aaron Terry, LHP Rich Rundles, C Steven Hill, OF Adam Melker

San Diego Padres Acquired: 2B Steve Tolleson from Athletics for cash considerations Recalled: 2B Logan Forsythe Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Samuel Deduno (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jon Leicester, RHP Adam Schrader, SS Jeudy Valdez

San Francisco Giants Released: OF Terry Evans, OF Kyle Wilson Recalled: 1B Brandon Belt Added to 40-man roster: C Chris Stewart, SS Brandon Crawford Designated for assignment: RHP Henry Sosa, SS Ryan Rohlinger Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Dan Runzler Reinstated from DL: OF Thomas Neal

Terry Evans spent 39 games with Triple-A Fresno and batted .232/.311/.337 with one homer and eight steals. Traded by the Cardinals to the Angels for Jeff Weaver in ’06, Evans smacked 33 homers and stole 37 bases that season. He had some good times in Triple-A Salt Lake, hitting 60 homers in parts of four seasons there from ’07 through ’10.

24-year-old Crawford is the #6 Giants’ prospect according to Baseball America. The left-handed was hitting .322/.412/.593 with 5 doubles, 3 HR and 15 RBI in 14 games at San Jose (California/A Adv.). He was selected by the Giants in the fourth round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft out of UCLA.

Seattle Mariners Signed: LHP Tony Butler Placed on 7-day DL: LHP John Hesketh, 3B Shaver Hansen, OF Leury Bonilla, OF Eddy Martinez-Esteve Reinstated from DL: RHP Charlie Haeger, 1B Tim Morris, OF Joe Dunigan, OF Greg Halman

This is the same Tony Butler (third round ’06) whom Seattle included in its Erik Bedard trade with the Orioles in February ’08. He pitched sporadically in the Orioles and then Brewers systems in the past three seasons.

Tampa Bay Rays Recalled: RHP Alex Cobb Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Rob Delaney (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jay Buente (claimed off outright waivers from Florida), RHP Brandon Gomes Placed on 7-day DL: OF John Matulia

Texas Rangers Traded: RHP Chris Mobley to Reds for future considerations Recalled: LHP Michael Kirkman Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Brett Tomko (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Elio Sarmiento Reinstated from DL: C Vin DiFazio

Toronto Blue Jays Released: RHP Chris Malone Recalled: SS Mike McCoy Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alan Farina Reinstated from DL: RHP Casey Beck

That didn't take long. The Blue Jays acquired 27-year-old righty reliever Chris Malone when they traded Brad Emaus to the Rockies in April. In eight relief innings for high Class A Dunedin, Malone struck out seven batters but also surrendered 10 walks, six hits and six runs.

Washington Nationals Released: RHP Brandon Meister, 1B Tyler Oliver Recalled: RHP Collin Balester, RHP Yunesky Maya Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Collin Balester Option transferred: RHP Garrett Mock (Triple-A to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Shairon Martis, C Miguel Perez, 3B Tim Pahuta Reinstated from DL: RHP Garrett Mock, RHP Zech Zinicola, LHP Atahualpa Severino, LHP Sammy Solis

May 18-25

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Armando Galarraga Recalled: RHP Kam Mickolio Added to 40-man roster: RHP Micah Owings, 3B Sean Burroughs Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Armando Galarraga (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Jordan Norberto, 1B Bobby Stone Reinstated from DL: RHP Josh Ellis, RHP Tyler Green Burroughs, 30, earned the promotion by batting .386/.434/.571 in 27 games at the Triple-A level. He hasn't played in a major league game in five years (2006 Tampa Bay). He was the 9th overall pick by the Padres in the 1998 Draft and played in MLB with S. Diego for 4 seasons (2002-2005).

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Steven Shell, 2B Julio Lugo Released: RHP Wes Alsup, RHP Tim Gustafson Recalled: RHP Jairo Asencio, RHP Julio Teheran, OF Jordan Schafer Added to 40-man roster: OF Wilkin Ramirez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Gearrin, RHP Julio Teheran Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Dimasther Delgado, C Braeden Schlehuber, OF Geraldo Rodriguez Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Stephen Marek, LHP Chad Rodgers Reinstated from DL: RHP Erik Cordier, RHP David Hale, C Jesus Sucre Reinstated from inactive list: OF Mycal Jones

The Braves signed 28-year-old Steven Shell to replace Stephen Marek (Tommy John surgery) in the Triple-A Gwinnett bullpen. Shell signed on with the Royals in the offseason and pitched eight times in relief for Triple-A Omaha, notching 11 strikeouts and four walks in 12 1/3 innings. He also allowed 19 hits and three home runs, though, which explains his 8.03 ERA.

A former Tigers’ prospect, Dominican born Ramirez (25) has been showing power this season: he hit 7 HRs in 36 games at AAA-Toledo (.500 SLG), but he hasn’t showed much patience at the plate with 31 K/8 BB (.299 OBP).

Baltimore Orioles Placed on restricted list: RHP David Riske Recalled: RHP Chris Jakubauskas, LHP Troy Patton, 1B Brandon Snyder, OF Added to 40-man roster: 2B Ryan Adams Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jason Berken, RHP Chris Jakubauskas, LHP Troy Patton Reinstated from DL: C Craig Tatum

Selected by the Orioles in the second round of the 2006 Draft out of high school, Adams (24) was hitting .303/.373/.434 in 39 games at Norfolk, in his first taste of Triple-A ball.

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Chris Huseby, RHP Kevin Millwood Released: RHP Ryan Harvey Placed on suspended list: 1B Miles Head Recalled: RHP Michael Bowden Added to 40-man roster: 2B Drew Sutton Designated for assignment: OF Daniel Nava Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Hideki Okajima (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Bowden, SS Jose Iglesias Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brock Huntzinger, RHP Garrett Rau, C Leonel Escobar, OF Lucas LeBlanc Reinstated from DL: 2B Sean Coyle, OF Wilfred Pichardo Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Chris Huseby, RHP Kevin Millwood Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Miguel Celestino, RHP Garrett Rau, C Leonel Escobar, 1B Miles Head

Chicago Cubs Recalled: RHP Justin Berg Added to 40-man roster: OF Lou Montanez

Chicago White Sox Traded: RHP Brandon Hynick to Reds for future considerations Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jacob Petricka, RHP Steven Upchurch, 3B Jon Gilmore Reinstated from DL: 3B Jon Gilmore

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Steven Jackson Released: RHP Dallas Buck, OF Kyle Day Acquired: RHP Brandon Hynick from White Sox for future considerations Recalled: RHP Carlos Fisher, LHP Matt Maloney, 3B Todd Frazier Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jordan Smith, RHP Edinson Volquez, 3B Todd Frazier Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ruben Medina, RHP Josh Ravin, LHP Dontrelle Willis Reinstated from DL: RHP Doug Salinas, LHP Blaine Howell, 1B Neftali Soto, OF Denis Phipps

Selected by the Diamondbacks in the third round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, 26-year-old Buck was acquired from Arizona along with two PTBNL (Wilkin Castillo & Micah Owings) in an August 2008 trade that sent OF Adam Dunn to the Diamondbacks. The righty was 1-5, 8.50 ERA (2.03 WHIP) in 8 starts at AA-Carolina, in his third consecutive year in the Southern League (AA).

Cleveland Indians Voluntarily retired: OF Jason Smit Recalled: RHP , RHP Josh Judy, 2B Luis Valbuena, OF Ezequiel Carrera Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Justin Germano (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Luis Valbuena Option transferred: LHP (Double-A to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Bryan Price, 1B Beau Mills, 3B Jeremie Tice Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Carlos Moncrief

Shifted to the bullpen this season, Nick Hagadone made short work of the Double-A Eastern League, striking out 9.5, walking 2.8 and allowing 5.6 hits per nine innings for Akron.

Colorado Rockies Recalled: RHP Matt Daley, RHP Greg Reynolds Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Parker Frazier Reinstated from DL: RHP Billy Buckner, RHP Dan Perkins Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Andy Graham

Detroit Tigers Released: RHP Richard Zumaya Recalled: LHP Charlie Furbush Added to 40-man roster: RHP Enrique Gonzalez, LHP Adam Wilk Designated for assignment: RHP Robbie Weinhardt Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brayan Villarreal Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeff Ferrell, RHP Nate Newman, RHP Jordan Pratt Reinstated from DL: RHP Ramon Lebron, RHP Richard Zumaya

The younger brother of Joel Zumaya, righty reliever Richard spent the past two season in low Class A which resulted in a 5.30 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 36-to-27 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 54 innings.

Wilk (23) was pitching a solid 3-4, 3.86 ERA (32 K/5 BB in 49 IP) as a starter at AAA-Toledo. The lefty was an 11th round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft out of Long Beach State.

Florida Marlins Released: 1B Chad Cregar, OF Aaron Mathews Recalled: RHP Steve Cishek Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jay Buente Optioned to Triple-A: SS Ozzie Martinez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeff Allison, SS Ryan Klosterman Reinstated from DL: LHP Sean West, 2B Tim Torres, OF Kyle Jensen, OF Aaron Mathews Placed on temporarily inactive list: 1B Chad Cregar Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Sandy Rosario, 1B Chad Cregar

The Marlins turned to 27-year-old Jay Buente to fill in for the injured Josh Johnson, and he allowed four runs in three innings in his lone start against the Rays. Tampa Bay must have seen something it liked because they claimed him on waivers when Florida designated him for assignment in favor of Steve Cishek.

Houston Astros Released: 1B Brian Pellegrini Added to 40-man roster: RHP Fernando Rodriguez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jorge De Leon, RHP Robby Donovan, RHP Henry Villar Reinstated from DL: RHP Sammy Gervacio, RHP Chris Hicks, 1B Brian Pellegrini, OF Julio Martinez A slow recovery from December microfracture surgery on his knee prompted Brian Pellegrini to ask for his release. The ’07 12th-round pick remains the highest-drafted player ever out of St. Bonaventure. Pellegrini mashed a combined 50 home runs in ’09 and ’10, hitting 23 of those for high Class A Lancaster.

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Edgar Garcia Released: OF Adrian Ortiz Recalled: RHP Greg Holland Added to 40-man roster: LHP Danny Duffy Designated for assignment: RHP Kanekoa Texeira Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jeremy Jeffress, OF Jarrod Dyson Placed on 7-day DL: LHP John Lamb, C Ryan Eigsti Reinstated from DL: RHP Harold Mozingo, 1B Jake Kuebler, OF Derrick Robinson

A fifth-round selection out of a Puerto Rico high school in ’04, Adrian Ortiz did not improve his draft stock at Pepperdine. He again went in the fifth round in ’07 and pulled down $149,400 from the Royals. Possibly the fastest player in Division I at the time he was drafted, Ortiz batted .286/.317/.357 in five pro seasons, topping out with high Class A Wilmington, but he lacked the on-base skills and instincts to be a stolen-base threat. He swiped 105 bases in 156 career attempts (67 percent). He hit .115/.179/.231 in 8 games at Wilmington (Carolina/A Adv.), in his fourth consecutive stint at the level.

Los Angeles Angels Released: RHP Young-Il Jung, C Ikko Sumi Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Scholl Reinstated from DL: 1B Gabe Jacobo, SS Jean Segura

The Angels dumped Young-Il Jung after five pro seasons resulted in 33 2/3 innings because of myriad injures. He signed for $1 million out of Korean high school in ’06. Jung showed strikeout stuff (23 in 22 2/3 innings) with low Class A Cedar Rapids in ’10, but he also walked 22.

Japanese Sumi (23) was signed by the Angels in December 2007. He never hit in his four seasons in the Angels’ system: .223/.305/.251 overall. He was in the Inland Empire’ roster (California League/A Adv.).

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Daniel Carela, RHP Ian Snell Released: RHP Steven Jackson Placed on suspended list: RHP JonMichael Redding Recalled: RHP Ramon Troncoso Added to 40-man roster: RHP Rubby de la Rosa Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Roman Colon, OF Nick Akins Reinstated from DL: LHP Aaron Miller, 1B Chris Jacobs, 3B Corey Smith

Ian Snell comes out of retirement to a sign minor league deal with the Dodgers. He ran up a 6.66 ERA and 1.64 WHIP for Triple-A Tacoma last season. Now, Albuquerque awaits.

21-year-old De La Rosa was pitching very well at AA-Chattanooga: 2-2, 2.93 ERA (52/19 K/BB in 40 IP, 1.23 WHIP). The Dominican was the #3 prospect in the Dodgers’ system entering the season according to Baseball America.

Milwaukee Brewers Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Sean Green (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Daniel Ray Herrera (claimed off outright waivers from Cincinnati) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Cravy, RHP Justin James, RHP Matt Miller, 1B Sean Halton, 1B Cody Hawn, OF D'Vontrey Richardson Reinstated from DL: RHP Damon Krestalude, C Michael Roberts, SS Carlos George, OF Scott Krieger, OF Logan Schafer

Minnesota Twins Released: LHP Martire Garcia Recalled: LHP Dusty Hughes Outrighted off 40-man roster: C Steve Holm (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Luke Hughes, OF Ben Revere Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Yorman Bazardo, RHP Jeff Manship, RHP Dakota Watts, RHP Brad Stillings Reinstated from DL: LHP Tony Davis, C Kyle Knudson Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Deinys Suarez

Twenty-one-year-old lefty Martire Garcia had a huge year for Rookie-level Elizabethton last year—6-0, 1.75 with 63 whiffs in 46 innings—but in 48 career innings for low Class A Beloit his walk rate registers at 9 per nine innings. He was signed by the Twins as a non-drafted free agent on Feb. 5, 2007 out of the . The lefty had a poor 2-1, 5.57 ERA (2.10 WHIP) in 21 IP at Beloit (Midwest/A).

New York Mets Signed: 1B Jason Botts (York/Atlantic League) Recalled: SS Ruben Tejada Added to 40-man roster: 1B Nick Evans Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose de la Torre, C Kai Gronauer, SS Matt Bouchard Reinstated from DL: RHP Nick Carr, 2B Reese Havens Placed on temporarily inactive list: LHP Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Casey Fossum

1B/OF Jason Botts (30) has been assigned to depleted Triple-A Buffalo. He appeared in 93 games for the Texas Rangers from 2005-08, hitting .230 with five homers in 282 at-bats. The switch-hitting Botts played in Japan in 2009. He appeared in 80 games last season with Triple-A Syracuse in the Washington Nationals organization. The Mets recently have added free-agent infieder Luis Figueroa and acquired outfielder Bubba Bell to bolster Buffalo after a rash of call-ups (F. Martinez, N. Evans, R. Tejada) and injury (Duda). Botts was hitting .370 with 4 HR & 13 RBI in 14 games with the .

New York Yankees Recalled: RHP Lance Pendleton Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Amauri Sanit Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Naoya Okamoto, LHP Andy Sisco, C Gary Sanchez, OF Jordan Parraz Reinstated from DL: RHP Grant Duff, RHP Craig Heyer, RHP Warner Madrigal

Oakland Athletics Signed: LHP Lenny DiNardo (Long Island/Atlantic League) Released: C Yusuf Carter Recalled: RHP Fautino de los Santos, RHP Joey Devine, RHP Guillermo Moscoso, LHP Jerry Blevins, LHP Josh Outman Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Fautino de los Santos, RHP Trystan Magnuson, LHP Jerry Blevins Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Andrew Carignan, C Max Stassi, SS Grant Green, SS Josh Horton Reinstated from DL: RHP Andrew Carignan, RHP Graham Godfrey, RHP Jonathan Joseph, LHP Jeff Urlaub, C , C Ryan Ortiz, 3B Jason Christian

Moscoso represents a great value pickup for the Athletics, who nabbed the designated-for-assignment righty for Ryan Kelly in January. Moscoso went 8-7, 4.02 for Triple-A Sacramento this season, striking out 43 and walking 13 in 40 1/3 innings, and he pitched effectively in his Oakland debut on May 24.

Philadelphia Phillies Acquired: SS Niuman Romero from Blue Jays for future considerations Recalled: RHP David Herndon, RHP Vance Worley, OF Domonic Brown Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Scott Mathieson, 2B Pete Orr Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Michael Cisco, C Joel Naughton Reinstated from DL: C Sebastian Valle

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Blaine Boyer (re-signed) Released: RHP Blaine Boyer (and subsequently re-signed), RHP Yerfi Taveras Recalled: SS Pedro Ciriaco Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Daniel Moskos Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Dan Meyer, SS Chase d'Arnaud, SS Gift Ngoepe Reinstated from DL: LHP Donald Veal, C Wyatt Toregas

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Matt Frevert, RHP Francisco Guzman, RHP Wilson Matos, SS Ronald Ramirez Recalled: C Tony Cruz, SS Pete Kozma Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mitch Boggs, 1B Mark Hamilton Option transferred: RHP Blake King (Triple-A to Double-A), 3B Zack Cox (High-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Corrigan, RHP Deryk Hooker, RHP Aaron Terry, LHP Ryan Copeland Reinstated from DL: C Luis de la Cruz, OF Tommy Pham

San Diego Padres Released: RHP Robert Sabo Voluntarily retired: 2B Alex Cintron Added to 40-man roster: OF Blake Tekotte Designated for assignment: RHP Samuel Deduno Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Evan Scribner, OF Will Venable Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Jackson, LHP Jose De Paula, 1B Reinstated from DL: LHP Juan Oramas

Blake Tekotte vaulted over the Padres' Triple-A Tucson outfield on his way to replacing Will Venable in San Diego. The 24-year-old Tekotte batted .291/.410/.486 with six homers and 14 steals in 39 games for Double-A San Antonio. Aaron Cunningham, Luis Durango and Cedric Hunter remain on the 40-man roster, and in Tucson. He was selected by San Diego in the third round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft out of Miami.

San Francisco Giants Recalled: 2B Emmanuel Burriss Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Austin Fleet, RHP Waldis Joaquin, OF Mike McBryde Placed on temporarily inactive list: OF Terry Evans

Seattle Mariners Signed: C Norberto Susini Released: RHP Chris Smith Optioned to Double-A: RHP Tom Wilhelmsen Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Fields, LHP John Hesketh, 1B Tim Morris Reinstated from DL: OF Julio Morban

According to the Utica (N.Y.) Observer-Dispatch, catcher Norberto Susini played college ball at Odessa (Texas ) JC and is a nephew of .

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: 1B Dan Johnson Placed on restricted list: LHP David Newmann Added to 40-man roster: 3B Felipe Lopez, OF Justin Ruggiano Outrighted off 40-man roster: 1B Dan Johnson (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Rob Delaney Reinstated from DL: RHP Merrill Kelly, 3B Julio Cedeno, OF Lucas Montero Reinstated from inactive list: LHP David Newmann

Texas Rangers Recalled: RHP Yoshinori Tateyama, C Taylor Teagarden Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cody Eppley, RHP Ryan Tucker, C Taylor Teagarden, 1B Chris Davis Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Randol Rojas, C Yefry Castillo, 3B Brian Barden Reinstated from inactive list: OF Engel Beltre

A 35-year-old veteran of the Japanese Pacific League (12 yrs with the Nippon Ham Fighters), Yoshinori Tateyama carved up batters with Triple-A Round Rock, striking out 26 and walking four in 21 innings for 2.14 ERA & 1.00 WHIP.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Robert Ray (outrighted to Triple-A) Traded: SS Niuman Romero to Phillies for future considerations Recalled: LHP Luis Perez, SS Mike McCoy Optioned to Triple-A: SS Mike McCoy Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Daly, RHP Robert Ray, LHP Egan Smith, C A.J. Jimenez, OF Jake Marisnick Reinstated from DL: LHP John Anderson, LHP Rommie Lewis, LHP Alex Pepe, 1B Balbino Fuenmayor, SS Niuman Romero Washington Nationals Released: OF Boomer Whiting Returned Rule 5 selection: RHP Brian Broderick (to Cardinals) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Patrick McCoy, SS Francisco Soriano, OF Randolph Oduber Reinstated from DL: RHP Erik Davis, RHP Cameron Selik, OF Boomer Whiting

May 11-17

Arizona Diamondbacks Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Green

Atlanta Braves Signed: SS Kyle Davis Released: 1B Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg Placed on suspended list: OF Mycal Jones Added to 40-man roster: RHP Scott Proctor Placed on 7-day DL: C Jesus Sucre Reinstated from DL: 3B Donell Linares, 3B Dan Nelson, OF Adam Milligan

South African Furstenburg was selected by Atlanta in the 16th round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft. He won MVP honors in the ’09 Appalachian League for hitting .359 and winning the batting title, but he's done little of note since. The 23-year-old batted .188/.212/.266 (12-for-64) for high Class A Lynchburg prior to his release.

Police arrested Mycal Jones early on the morning of May 13 and charged him with DUI. The Braves converted the erstwhile shortstop (43 errors in 125 games last year) to center field at Double-A Mississippi this season.

Baltimore Orioles Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Josh Rupe (Triple-A) Option transferred: RHP Chorye Spoone (Triple-A to Double-A)

Boston Red Sox Released: LHP , C Paul Hoover Placed on suspended list: RHP Miguel Celestino, RHP Garrett Rau, C Leonel Escobar, C Christian Vazquez Recalled: RHP Scott Atchison Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Felix Doubront, 2B Sean Coyle, 2B Nate Spears Reinstated from DL: RHP Chris Balcom-Miller, C Paul Hoover, C Josue Peley, SS Brent Dlugach Reinstated from inactive list: C Christian Vazquez, C Mark Wagner

The 40th overall pick in the ’06 draft, lefty Kris Johnson never got over the Triple-A hump, going 11-28, 6.09 for Pawtucket with a 1.69 WHIP, based largely on a crazy-high 11.6 hits allowed per nine innings.

The handed down suspensions to key participants, including the four players listed above, in the Greenville-Charleston brawl on May 14.

Chicago Cubs Recalled: LHP Scott Maine, C Welington Castillo Added to 40-man roster: LHP Doug Davis, OF Tony Campana Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Thomas Diamond (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Justin Berg, RHP Marcos Mateo, OF Tyler Colvin Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Smit, OF Jim Adduci, OF D.J. Fitzgerald, OF Brett Jackson Reinstated from DL: RHP Dallas Beeler, RHP Kyle Smit, LHP Graham Hicks, C Mario Mercedes Placed on temporarily inactive list: OF Reinstated from inactive list: OF Matt Szczur

Drafted by the Cubs in the 13th round of the 2008 Draft, Campana (25) was hitting .342/.383/.442 with 8 SB in 30 games at Triple A-Iowa. The speedy outfielder stole 48 bases in 2010 at AA and 66 in 2009 between A/A Adv. levels.

Chicago White Sox Released: LHP Miguel Negron, SS Kyle Davis, OF Ozzie Lewis Added to 40-man roster: 3B Dallas McPherson Option transferred: RHP Gregory Infante (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nathan Jones, RHP Jhonny Nunez Reinstated from DL: RHP Joe Bisenius, LHP Wes Whisler, SS Kyle Davis, SS Tyler Saladino

After 11 years as a minor league center fielder (18th overall pick, ’00 Blue Jays), Miguel Negron converted to the mound this season. Pitching for low Class A Kannapolis, the 28-year-old lefty worked 8 2/3 innings, recording six strikeouts, seven walks and 10 runs.

Cincinnati Reds Released: C Chase Weems, 1B Eric Eymann Placed on restricted list: OF Welinton Ramirez Recalled: RHP Jordan Smith Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Fisher, RHP Mike Leake, 2B Chris Valaika, 3B Juan Francisco Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Blaine Howell Reinstated from DL: RHP Justin Lehr, RHP Juan Carlos Sulbaran, 1B Carlos Mendez

Cleveland Indians Released: 2B Dan DeGeorge Traded: OF Bubba Bell to Mets for future considerations Placed on restricted list: OF John Drennen Recalled: OF Travis Buck Placed on 7-day DL: SS Jason Donald Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Carlos Moncrief

Drennen faces a 50-game suspension for testing positive for Clomiphene, a performance-enhancing substance.

Colorado Rockies Released: RHP Jesus Colome, 2B Jason Van Kooten Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Ian Stewart Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dustin Molleken, 1B Mike Paulk, 2B Brad Emaus Reinstated from DL: RHP Andrew Johnston, LHP Craig Bennigson, LHP Joe Torres, OF Mike Mitchell, OF Brian Rike Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Albert Campos, RHP Andy Graham, LHP Craig Bennigson Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Albert Campos, RHP Josh Slaats, C Jordan Pacheco, OF Jeff Salazar

Detroit Tigers Released: OF Clay Timpner Acquired: OF Adam Calderone from Blue Jays for future considerations Added to 40-man roster: OF Andy Dirks Reinstated from DL: RHP Jose Ortega Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Chris Oxspring

25-year-old Dirks was selected by the Tigers in the eighth round of the June 2008 First-Year Player Draft out of Wichita State. The left-handed outfielder was hitting .328 with 6 HR & 20 RBI in 34 games at Triple A-Toledo (.375 OBA/.527 SLG). Baseball America ranked him as the best defensive OF in the Tigers system entering the season.

Florida Marlins Released: OF Erik Lis Recalled: RHP Steven Cishek Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steven Cishek, OF Bryan Petersen Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Sean Watson, OF Mark Canha, OF Kyle Jensen, OF Brent Keys, OF Aaron Mathews Reinstated from DL: C Wilfredo Gimenez, 1B Chad Cregar, 1B Ben Lasater Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Sandy Rosario

Houston Astros Signed: RHP Nelson Figueroa, C Max Ramirez Voluntarily retired: C Jon Fixler Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Nelson Figueroa (Triple-A), 2B Joe Inglett (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Fernando Abad Option transferred: RHP David Carpenter (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tanner Bushue, RHP Jose Trinidad, LHP Wes Musick Reinstated from DL: LHP Gabriel Garcia, LHP Dallas Keuchel, 2B Enrique Hernandez, SS Oswaldo Navarro

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Jose Veras Released: RHP Nick Wooley Recalled: RHP Vin Mazzaro, LHP Everett Teaford Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Vin Mazzaro Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Harold Mozingo, OF Brian Fletcher, OF Wil Myers Reinstated from DL: RHP Zach Miner, 2B Angel Franco

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Jason Bulger (outrighted), C Francis Larson (22) Released: C Braulio Pardo Recalled: RHP Kevin Jepsen Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Johnny Hellweg, RHP Dan Sattler, 2B Ryan Mount, SS Jean Segura Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Palmer, 2B Ryan Mount, 3B Michael Wing

A 22nd-round pick out of UC Irvine last year, where he majored in philosophy, Francis Larson hit .303/.378/.493 with eight homers as a senior but didn't sign with Los Angeles until this May.

Los Angeles Dodgers Recalled: RHP Javy Guerra, LHP Added to 40-man roster: SS Juan Castro Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Ivan De Jesus Jr. Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Greg Wilborn, 3B Pedro Baez, 3B Corey Smith Reinstated from DL: RHP Steven Jackson, RHP , C Steve Cilladi

A 4th round pick by the Dodgers in 2004, Guerra (25) was pitching very well at AA-Chattanooga: 1-0-3, 1.06 ERA (0.76 WHIP) in 17 relief innings.

Milwaukee Brewers Released: RHP Alex Periard, 1B Demetrius McKelvie Added to 40-man roster: RHP Tim Dillard, C Mike Rivera Designated for assignment: RHP Sean Green Option transferred: RHP Mark Rogers (Triple-A to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Damon Krestalude, LHP Del Howell, SS Anderson Machado, SS Josh Prince, OF Scott Krieger Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Mark Rogers, LHP Brian Garman, C Dayton Buller, 1B Chris Nowak

Minnesota Twins Recalled: RHP Anthony Swarzak Added to 40-man roster: LHP Designated for assignment: C Steve Holm Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jim Hoey, OF Rene Tosoni Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brad Stillings, LHP Dan Osterbrock Reinstated from DL: RHP Ben Tootle, LHP Ryan Mullins

New York Mets Signed: SS Luis Figueroa Acquired: OF Bubba Bell from Indians for future considerations Placed on restricted list: RHP Edgar Ramirez Recalled: OF Fernando Martinez Outrighted off 40-man roster: SS Chin-Lung Hu (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ryota Igarashi Placed on 7-day DL: OF Lucas Duda Reinstated from DL: RHP Tobi Stoner

Ramirez tested positive for Methylhexaneamine, a performance-enhancing substance, and he'll sit for 50 games. New York Yankees Signed: LHP Randy Flores Recalled: RHP Hector Noesi, OF Chris Dickerson Added to 40-man roster: RHP Amaury Sanit Designated for assignment: RHP Jess Todd Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Lance Pendleton, SS Ramiro Pena Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Craig Heyer, OF Jason Place

Signed by the Yankees as a non-drafted free agent on Aug. 9, 2008, Cuban defector Sanit (31) was suspended for 50 games in the 2010 season for the use of performance enhancing drugs.

Oakland Athletics Signed: LHP Polin Trinidad Released: RHP Scott Hodsdon, RHP Jeff Lyman, RHP Justin Murray Recalled: RHP Trystan Magnuson Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jerry Blevins Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeiler Castillo, LHP Bobby Cramer, 3B Jason Christian Reinstated from DL: RHP Scott Hodsdon, RHP Connor Hoehn, LHP Jeff Urlaub, 3B Tony Thompson, OF Michael Taylor

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Juan Morillo (Rakuten (Japan)), C Liam Bedford Released: RHP Adrian Alaniz, 3B Stephen Batts Placed on restricted list: 2B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Vance Worley Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jason Grilli, C Sebastian Valle Reinstated from DL: RHP Brody Colvin, C Bronco Lafrenz, 1B Tagg Bozied

Frandsen garnered a 50-game suspension for testing positive for Ritalinic acid.

The Phillies signed 17-year-old catcher Liam Bedford out of Australia.

Pittsburgh Pirates Released: RHP Tom Boleska Option transferred: RHP Chris Leroux (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeff Inman, LHP Garrett Olson, OF Corey Wimberly Reinstated from DL: RHP Brian Leach, RHP , RHP Tyler Waldron

St. Louis Cardinals Released: OF Freddy Parejo Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jess Todd Placed on 7-day DL: SS Freddie Bynum, OF Adam Melker, OF Tommy Pham, OF Oscar Taveras Reinstated from DL: RHP David Kopp, RHP Jose Rada, C Robert Stock, OF Jarred Bogany, OF Daryl Jones, OF Michael Swinson Placed on temporarily inactive list: C Charlie Cutler Reinstated from inactive list: C Charlie Cutler

The Cardinals claimed Jess Todd off waivers from the Yankees. St. Louis originally took him in the second round of the ’07 draft.

San Diego Padres Released: LHP Randy Flores Recalled: RHP Pat Neshek Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Logan Forsythe Reinstated from DL: 2B Andy Parrino, OF Danny Payne Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Luis Perdomo

San Francisco Giants Released: 1B Joe Koshansky Option transferred: LHP Alex Hinshaw (Triple-A to Double-A), SS Ehire Adrianza (Double-A to Low-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Steve Edlefsen Reinstated from DL: LHP Edwin Escobar, LHP Chuck Lofgren, 3B Drew Biery, SS Ehire Adrianza, SS Brandon Crawford, OF Mike McBryde

Seattle Mariners Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Ryan Langerhans (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dan Cortes Option transferred: LHP Edward Paredes (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Steven Hensley, RHP Kenn Kasparek, RHP Yoervis Medina, 3B Matt Mangini, OF Julio Morban Reinstated from DL: 1B Eddy Martinez-Esteve, OF Kevin Rivers

Tampa Bay Rays Released: 2B Cody Cipriano Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Merrill Kelly Reinstated from DL: RHP Nick Barnese, RHP Nate Garcia, RHP Will Kline, 2B Shawn O'Malley

Texas Rangers Added to 40-man roster: OF Endy Chavez Placed on 7-day DL: C Vin DiFazio, 1B Chris McGuiness Reinstated from inactive list: 1B Jose Ruiz, OF Engel Beltre, OF Leonys Martin

Toronto Blue Jays Released: RHP , OF Scott Podsednik Traded: OF Adam Calderone to Tigers for future considerations Added to 40-man roster: OF Eric Thames Designated for assignment: RHP Robert Ray Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Balbino Fuenmayor, SS Jonathan Diaz Reinstated from DL: RHP Josh Roenicke, SS , OF Adam Calderone, OF Daniel Perales Placed on temporarily inactive list: C Joe Bowen Reinstated from inactive list: C Joe Bowen, 2B Callix Crabbe

24-year-old Thames was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh round of the 2008 amateur entry Draft out of Pepperdine. He was named MVP of the West Coast Conference while playing for Pepperdine in 2008 and made his professional debut in 2009. In 2010 he hit .288 with 27 HR & 104 RBI at AA-New Hampshire earning Post-Season All Stars honors. This season, the left-handed has hit .342/.419/.610 with 6 HR & 30 RBI in 36 games at AAA-Las Vegas.

Signed by the Blue Jays in August 2006 as a top prospect out of Venezuela, Fuenmayor (21) is at Lansing (/A) for the third year in a row.

Washington Nationals Released: RHP Saskuel Herrera Recalled: RHP Cole Kimball Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Erik Davis, RHP Pat Lehman, RHP Cameron Selik, RHP Rob Wort, C Carlos Maldonado, OF Boomer Whiting Reinstated from DL: RHP Taylor Jordan, RHP Rafael Martin, LHP Oliver Perez, C Brian Peacock, 2B Josh R. Johnson, OF Chris Curran

The #7 Nats’ prospect with the best fastball in the system entering the season, Kimball (25) has been very effective at AAA-Syracuse while throwing 13.2 scoreless frames (1.17 WHIP). He was a 12th round pick by Washington in 2006.

May 4-10

Arizona Diamondbacks Released: LHP Ron Mahay Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Barry Enright Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chase Anderson, RHP Josh Ellis, OF David Winfree Reinstated from DL: RHP Charles Brewer, OF Adam Eaton Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Jeremy Haynes, 1B Chris Garcia (re-signed) Released: RHP Jay Sborz Recalled: SS Diory Hernandez Added to 40-man roster: RHP Julio Teheran Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Julio Teheran, SS Brandon Hicks Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jason Lowey, 2B Mike Brownsten, 2B Matt Weaver, 3B Donell Linares, 3B Dan Nelson, OF Willie Cabrera, OF Adam Milligan, OF Kyle Rose Reinstated from DL: RHP Jay Sborz, SS Mycal Jones, OF Willie Cabrera

The Braves cut Chris Garcia on April 3 but recently re-signed him to play first base for low Class A Rome after promoting Barrett Kleinknecht to high Class A. The R-Braves last night cleared the 10-win hurdle (10-24), leaving the Mariners' low Class A Clinton outfit (9-26) as the only minor league club with a single digit in the win column. Garcia, by the way, ranked No. 3 on last year's Independent Leagues Top 10 Prospects list.

BA #5 baseball prospect, Julio Teheran served up a home run to in his big league debut, a 4 2/3 stint in which he yielded three runs. He was signed in 2007 as an amateur free agent from Colombia ($0.85M signing bonus) and made his MLB debut as a 20-year-old in his fourth pro season.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: 1B Darryl Crosier Traded: 2B Paco Figueroa to Phillies for future considerations Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brandon Cooney, C Craig Tatum, 1B Joe Mahoney, 1B Billy Rowell, SS Manny Machado, OF Trent Mummey, OF Kieron Pope Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan O'Shea, 1B Billy Rowell, OF Mike Planeta

Manny Machado's terrific start at Single A-Delmarva (.333/.450/.611, five homers, six doubles, 19 walks) was halted by a dislocated left kneecap, which he suffered in a May 5 game.

The Orioles signed Darryl Crosier after a workout at Double-A Bowie's Prince George's Stadium. He has roots in the Baltimore area, having played for Overlea High in the city as well as collegiately for CC of Baltimore County- Dundalk and Maryland-Eastern Shore.

The ninth overall pick in the 2006 Draft out of Bishop Eustace High School (Pennsauken, N.J.), Rowell (22) hasn’t fulfilled the expectations yet. He’s in the AA-Bowie roster after three consecutive years at A Adv.- Frederick (2008-2010). In 509 minor league games so far, he has hit a modest .261/.329/.391. When he was selected (as a third baseman), scouts thought he had big lefthanded power and some polish.

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Michael Olmsted Released: RHP Austin Bailey Recalled: RHP , RHP Scott Atchison, SS Jose Iglesias Added to 40-man roster: LHP Rich Hill Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Scott Atchison Placed on 7-day DL: C Carson Blair, SS Yamaico Navarro Reinstated from DL: RHP Tony Pena Jr., RHP Charle Rosario, LHP Kyle Fernandes, C Leonel Escobar Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Dennys Reyes

Signed as a 16th-rounder in ’07, Austin Bailey pitched in one game for low Class A Greenville in ’08 and then never took the field again. He spent most of that season on the disabled list, followed in ’09 by a year on the suspended list and a year on the restricted list in ’10.

Chicago Cubs Released: LHP Polin Trinidad, C Max Ramirez Voluntarily retired: RHP Todd Wellemeyer Placed on 7-day DL: OF David Macias Reinstated from DL: RHP Todd Wellemeyer, LHP Doug Davis, C Mario Mercedes, C Jonathan Mota

Chicago White Sox Released: RHP Henry Mabee Reinstated from DL: RHP Johnnie Lowe Cincinnati Reds Signed: OF Brent Clevlen Released: RHP Jeff Jeffords Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Fisher, RHP Jordan Smith, OF Jeremy Hermida Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Doug Salinas, RHP Juan Carlos Sulbaran, 1B Carlos Mendez, OF Brian Barton, OF Denis Phipps, OF Dave Sappelt

With the signing of Brent Clevlen, the Reds' Triple-A Louisville affiliate could roll out an outfield featuring Brian Barton (’07), Jeremy Hermida (’04, ’05, ’06) and Clevlen (’04), a trio of former Top 100 Prospects who for one reason or another have not established themselves in the big leagues.

Cleveland Indians Voluntarily retired: OF Greg Folgia Recalled: RHP Frank Herrmann Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jeanmar Gomez, RHP Frank Herrmann

Colorado Rockies Released: OF Mike Daniel Recalled: RHP Clayton Mortensen Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Andrew Johnston, RHP John Maine, RHP Dan Perkins, RHP Chad Rose, LHP Craig Bennigson, OF Tyler Massey Reinstated from DL: RHP Andy Graham, RHP Claudio Vargas Placed on temporarily inactive list: C Jordan Pacheco Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Nick Schnaitmann, LHP Josh Muecke

Detroit Tigers Signed: OF Ryan Hamme Released: C Billy Alvino, 3B Cesar Nicolas, OF Jon Weber Option transferred: RHP Lester Oliveros (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ramon Lebron Reinstated from DL: RHP Jeff Ferrell, SS Danny Worth, OF Clay Timpner Reinstated from inactive list: OF Jon Weber

Twenty-two-year-old Venezuelan righty Lester Oliveros had one of the more impressive relief lines you'll see this season. With Double-A Erie prior to his promotion to Triple-A, he struck out 27 of the 59 batters (45.7 percent) he faced while allowing just nine hits and one run in 16 innings (2-0, 2.56 ERA, 0.81 WHIP).

Jon Weber drew a 100-game suspension last July for a third recreational drug offense and promptly retired.

Florida Marlins Recalled: RHP Burke Badenhop Placed on 7-day DL: C Wilfredo Gimenez, 1B Ben Lasater Reinstated from DL: RHP Garrett Parcell, 3B Matt Dominguez Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Luis Gomez

Houston Astros Recalled: RHP Jose Valdez, LHP Sergio Escalona Added to 40-man roster: OF Joe Inglett Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Gabe Garcia, C Carlos Corporan, SS Oswaldo Navarro, OF Collin DeLome, OF J.D. Martinez Reinstated from DL: LHP Luis Cruz

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Ysrael Abreu Released: RHP Eric Basurto, RHP Steven Shell, SS J.D. Alfaro Traded: OF Gregor Blanco to Nationals for future considerations Added to 40-man roster: 1B Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Kila Ka'aihue Reinstated from DL: RHP Eric Basurto, LHP Glenn Gibson, 2B Joaquin Arias Reinstated from inactive list: SS J.D. Alfaro Hosmer was the third overall pick of the 2008 amateur draft and was rated by Baseball America as the eighth- best prospect in the game before this season. He has a career .886 OPS in the minors, and had a superb .439/.525/.582 line in 118 plate appearances for Triple-A Omaha this season.

Los Angeles Angels Released: 3B Michael Demperio Recalled: OF Reggie Willits Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Jason Bulger (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Palmer, OF Drew Heid Reinstated from DL: RHP Kevin Nabors, 2B Jon Townsend, 3B Michael Demperio, OF Roberto Lopez

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP John Housey Released: RHP Jon Huber Recalled: RHP Placed on 7-day DL: C Jessie Mier Reinstated from DL: C Alex Garabedian, SS Juan Castro, OF Eugenio Velez Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Roman Colon

Milwaukee Brewers Released: SS Luis Figueroa, SS Yancarlos Ortiz Recalled: RHP Mike McClendon Added to 40-man roster: OF Brandon Boggs Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Brandon Boggs (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Sean Green Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Wily Peralta, C Dayton Buller, SS Carlos George Reinstated from DL: RHP Trey Watten, SS Edwin Maysonet Placed on temporarily inactive list: LHP Lucas Luetge Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Lucas Luetge

The Brewers excised Brandon Boggs from the 40-man to clear space for the return of , but then an injury to Nyjer Morgan granted him a stay of execution. Boggs quickly accepted his outright assignment to Triple- A so that he could be called right back to Milwaukee.

Edwin Maysonet's return from the disabled list spelled the end of Luis Figueroa's time with Triple-A Nashville. He went 8-for-27 (.296) in nine games with the Sounds.

Minnesota Twins Signed: OF Aaron Bates Recalled: SS Trevor Plouffe, OF Ben Revere Added to 40-man roster: C Rene Rivera Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Dusty Hughes, C Steve Holm Placed on 7-day DL: C Allan de San Miguel, C Kyle Knudson, OF Brandon Roberts

New York Mets Signed: RHP (Somerset (Atlantic)) Placed on restricted list: 2B Added to 40-man roster: LHP Pat Misch, LHP Mike O'Connor Optioned to Triple-A: OF Lucas Duda Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eric Beaulac Reinstated from DL: OF Darrell Ceciliani

The Mets, depleted in upper-level starting pitching depth with Jenrry Mejia and needing Tommy John surgeries, have signed Brian Sweeney from the independent Atlantic League. Sweeney posted a 3.16 ERA in 24 relief appearances for the Mariners last season, then was claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks over the winter and released by Arizona during Spring Training.

New York moved Russ Adams to the restricted list as he contemplates retirement. He started the year in an 11- for-61 (.180) funk with Triple-A Buffalo.

New York Yankees Recalled: SS Ramiro Pena Outrighted off 40-man roster: 2B Kevin Russo (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jess Todd Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brian Anderson, LHP Steve Garrison, OF Zoilo Almonte Reinstated from DL: RHP Jairo Heredia, LHP Naoya Okamoto, LHP Josh Romanski, OF Neil Medchill, OF Damon Sublett

Oakland Athletics Released: LHP Lance Sewell Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jerry Blevins Option transferred: RHP Fautino de los Santos (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Doolittle, RHP Graham Godfrey, LHP Max Peterson, LHP Julio Ramos, LHP Jeff Urlaub, C Mitch Canham, 3B Tony Thompson Reinstated from DL: RHP Brett Hunter, RHP Nathan Long, RHP John Meloan, RHP Justin Souza, LHP Ben Hornbeck, 1B A.J. Kirby-Jones, 3B Wes Timmons

Post-Tommy John surgery Fautino de los Santos thrived after moving to the bullpen last season. The 25-year- old earned his promotion by striking out 14.5 batters per nine innings for Double-A Midland this season.

Philadelphia Phillies Acquired: 2B Paco Figueroa from Orioles for future considerations Recalled: RHP Scott Mathieson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Herndon Placed on 7-day DL: C Jeff Lanning Reinstated from DL: C Torre Langley

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: OF John Bowker Released: RHP Marc Baca Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF John Bowker (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Wyatt Toregas, OF Gerlis Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: LHP Dan Meyer, 3B Josh Harrison

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Andy Moss, LHP Ryan Kulik, 2B Matt Valaika, OF Tyler Henley, OF Ryde Rodriguez Option transferred: RHP Maikel Cleto (High-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose Rada, LHP Rich Rundles, 1B Phil Cerreto Reinstated from DL: 1B Phil Cerreto Reinstated from inactive list: OF D'Marcus Ingram

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Jason Ray, SS Robert Hudson Released: RHP Erick Ojeda, RHP Daniel Ottone Added to 40-man roster: C Kyle Phillips, 2B Logan Forsythe Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Simon Castro, RHP Alexis Lara, RHP Stiven Osuna Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Adam Schrader, C Jason Hagerty Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Luis Perdomo

A 10th-round pick in ’02 who has been released twice and two other times has switched organizations as a minor league free agent, Kyle Phillips proves that making the big leagues is possible if you're willing to don catcher's gear. San Diego called on him when hit the disabled list, and he also received a September callup with the ’09 Blue Jays. Who knows? With a lefty stick and a career .270/.335/.387 batting line in the minors, the 27-year-old Phillips may be just getting started on a career as a backup. He was hitting .316/.341/.447 at Double-A San Antonio.

Selected by the Padres with the 46th overall pick of the 2008 Draft, Forsythe (24) was hitting .291/.410/.488 in 22 games at Triple-A Tucson.

San Francisco Giants Signed: LHP Geno Espineli Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Emmanuel Burriss, SS Ryan Rohlinger Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose Casilla, RHP Justin Schumer, RHP Chris Wilson, 2B Brock Bond, OF Mike McBryde Reinstated from DL: RHP Daryl Maday, SS Ryan Lormand Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Ronnie Ray

Seattle Mariners Signed: LHP Roenis Elias Released: RHP Steve Richard Recalled: OF Carlos Peguero Added to 40-man roster: OF Mike Wilson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tim Boyce Reinstated from DL: 1B Matt Browning, OF Kuo Hui Lo Reinstated from inactive list: LHP

Mike Wilson was drafted by the Mariners with a second-round pick in the 2001 draft. He's spent his entire career in the organization. It’s Wilson's first trip to the big leagues in his 11-year career. Last year, he spent the first 22 games of the season with Double A Jackson, then was promoted to Tacoma and appeared in 88 games, hitting .273 (78-for-286) with a .364 on-base percentage and a .500 slugging percentage. He hit 12 doubles and 17 home runs with 56 RBI. He also helped lead the Rainiers to the PCL title. In seven postseason games, he hit .353 (6-for-17) with three homers and seven RBI and was named MVP of the PCL championship series, hitting a homer in every game of the three-game sweep. Despite missing a week after injuring his shoulder colliding with the wall, Wilson has played in 16 games at Tacoma and is hitting .381 (24-for-63) with a .429 OBP and .683 slugging percentage. He has seven doubles, four homers and 14 RBI. He has legitimate power from the right side, is a decent outfielder and is athletic. The down note: needs to refine his plate discipline (Source: Ryan Divish – The News Tribune).

Tampa Bay Rays Released: RHP Shane Minks Placed on suspended list: RHP Dane de la Rosa Recalled: RHP Rob Delaney, OF Brandon Guyer Outrighted off 40-man roster: 3B Felipe Lopez (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Brandon Guyer Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Andujar Reinstated from DL: 2B Cody Cipriano Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Dane de la Rosa

The International League suspended Dane de la Rosa for four games for hitting Indianapolis' John Bowker in retaliation. Indians starter Rudy Owens hit a Durham batter following a home run.

Texas Rangers Recalled: RHP Mark Lowe, OF Craig Gentry Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Ramon Aguero (Double-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Pedro Strop, C Taylor Teagarden Optioned to Double-A: OF Leonys Martin Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Miguel de los Santos Reinstated from DL: 1B Chris McGuiness Placed on temporarily inactive list: 1B Jose Ruiz, OF Leonys Martin Reinstated from inactive list: SS Omar Quintanilla

The Rangers signed Cuban defector Leonys Martin, on May 4th, to a MLB deal worth $15.5MM over five years ($5M signing bonus). Martin, 23, is a left-handed hitter who is known for his defense and speed. He defected last year at the FISU World University Championships in Taiwan. He hit .398 in 2007-08 in Cuba, garnering some attention with the second-highest batting average in the league. He also had 13 stolen bases and nine triples. Then hit .311 and had a .491 on-base percentage in 2008-09, stealing 17 bases and was fifth in the league in walks with 78. Mike Daly, the Rangers director of international scouting offered a scouting report on Martin: “He’s 6-2, 190 pounds and an athletic kid," Daly said. "We feel like he’s a plus defender in center field. He can throw, he can run and he's a line drive-type hitter with a knowledge of the strike zone. He can put the ball in the gap. We feel like he can hit, get on base and really defend in center field." Martin played for Cuba in the 2009 , where he was 2 for 7 with three runs as a backup outfielder. He can opt out of his five-year contract and choose to go through the arbitration process if he has enough service time to qualify for arbitration before the contract expires.

Toronto Blue Jays Placed on suspended list: 3B Bryson Namba Optioned to Triple-A: SS Mike McCoy Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dan Barnes, LHP Rommie Lewis, LHP Alex Pepe, 1B Ryan Shealy, SS Niuman Romero, SS Chris Woodward, OF Ricardo Nanita Reinstated from DL: RHP Henderson Alvarez, RHP Dan Barnes, RHP Bobby Korecky, RHP Marcus Walden, C Travis d'Arnaud, SS Manny Mayorson, OF Markus Brisker, OF Jason Lane, OF Ricardo Nanita Placed on temporarily inactive list: 2B Callix Crabbe Reinstated from inactive list: 3B Bryson Namba

Washington Nationals Acquired: OF Gregor Blanco from Royals for future considerations Recalled: OF Roger Bernadina Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Taylor Jordan, C Brian Peacock, SS Josh R. Johnson, OF Chris Curran Reinstated from DL: RHP Dean Weaver, 1B Michael Aubrey, 2B , OF Eury Perez

April 27-May 3

Arizona Diamondbacks Traded: C John Hester to Orioles, completing deal in which Diamondbacks traded 3B Mark Reynolds and a player to be named to Orioles for RHP David Hernandez and RHP Kam Mickolio Placed on 7-day DL: OF Adam Eaton Reinstated from DL: RHP Chase Anderson

Atlanta Braves Acquired: OF Jeff Fiorentino from Orioles for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: OF Joe Mather Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jairo Asencio Placed on 7-day DL: RHP David Hale, RHP Stephen Marek Reinstated from DL: RHP Cory Rasmus, 2B Mike Brownsten

The Braves optioned Jairo Asencio, their 13th pitcher at the time, and called on 28-year-old Joe Mather to restore some semblance of balance. Mather played all four corner positions for Triple-A Gwinnett, though he started out just 16-for-62 (.258) with a homer and five doubles (.387 slugging).

Baltimore Orioles Released: OF Brian Conley Acquired: C John Hester from Diamondbacks, completing deal in which Diamondbacks traded 3B Mark Reynolds and a player to be named to Orioles for RHP David Hernandez and RHP Kam Mickolio Traded: OF Jeff Fiorentino to Braves for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Jakubauskas Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eddie Gamboa, RHP Ryan O'Shea

The acquisition of 27-year-old backstop John Hester from the Diamondbacks closes the book on the Mark Reynolds trade from the Winter Meetings.

Boston Red Sox Placed on restricted list: LHP Dennys Reyes Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Balcom-Miller, RHP Charle Rosario, LHP Randy Williams, 2B Jason Thompson, SS Ryan Dent, OF Juan Carlos Linares Reinstated from DL: RHP Keith Couch, RHP Miguel Gonzalez, LHP Randy Williams, 2B Drew Dominguez, OF Matt Sheely Placed on temporarily inactive list: LHP Kris Johnson Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Austin Bailey, LHP Kris Johnson

Chicago Cubs Released: LHP Luke Sommer Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dallas Beeler, RHP David Cales, LHP Graham Hicks, C Mario Mercedes Reinstated from DL: RHP Marcus Hatley, RHP Su-Min Jung, RHP Dae-Eun Rhee, OF Nelson Perez

Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Jon Bachanov, 2B Alden Carrithers Released: 1B Daryle Ward, 3B Christian Colonel, OF Ryan Hamme Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Freddy Dolsi (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Jon Gilmore, SS Kyle Davis Reinstated from DL: LHP Matt Wickswat, 1B Daryle Ward, 3B Jon Gilmore, OF Ken Williams Jr.

Cincinnati Reds Signed: LHP James Adkins, C James Skelton Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Lehr Reinstated from DL: OF Ryan LaMarre

An ’07 supplemental first-rounder out of Tennessee, James Adkins gets his third shot at the Double-A Southern League, this time with Carolina. He pitched for the Dodgers' Chattanooga affiliate in ’09 and ’10..

Cleveland Indians Released: RHP Orlando Pereira, SS Ronald Rivas Traded: OF to Brewers for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Frank Herrmann Added to 40-man roster: RHP Alex White Designated for assignment: RHP Jess Todd Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Frank Herrmann, SS Jason Donald Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bryan Price

The 15th overall pick in the 2009 Draft, Alex White (22) logged six innings in his big league debut against the Tigers on April 30, allowing two runs (on solo home runs to and Ryan Raburn) on six hits. He struck out and walked four—though two walks were intentional. He was 1-0, 1.90 ERA in his first four starts at Triple-A Columbus with 28 K/5 BB and 19 hits in 23.2 IP.

Colorado Rockies Loaned to Mexican League: 1B Max Leon (Minatitlan) Recalled: 3B Ian Stewart Added to 40-man roster: SS Alfredo Amezaga Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Alan Johnson (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Clayton Mortensen Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Billy Buckner, RHP Sean Jarrett, LHP Joe Torres, 1B Kala Ka'aihue, OF Cole Garner Reinstated from DL: RHP Edgmer Escalona, 1B Mike Paulk, SS Josh Rutledge Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP , LHP Josh Muecke, OF Jeff Salazar Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Casey Weathers, 3B Matt Macri, OF Willy Taveras

Detroit Tigers Recalled: 2B Scott Sizemore Optioned to Triple-A: C Omir Santos, 2B Will Rhymes Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Richard Zumaya, OF Clay Timpner Reinstated from DL: RHP Cory Hamilton

Florida Marlins Released: LHP Mark McLemore Recalled: OF Bryan Petersen Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alan Oaks, C Dallas Hord, C Clint Sammons Reinstated from DL: RHP Jeff Allison, RHP Bryan Evans, C Miguel Fermin

Houston Astros Released: RHP , RHP Enmanuel Cedano, RHP Fernando Nieve, C John Curtis Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Joe Inglett (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose Valdez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Casey Fien, LHP Dallas Keuchel, 2B Jimmy Paredes, OF Telvin Nash Reinstated from DL: C John Curtis, 2B Jimmy Paredes, 2B Jose Vallejo Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Fernando Nieve, C Jon Fixler

Selected by the San Diego Padres in the first round (18th overall) of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft out of Miami, Carrillo (27), who signed for a $1.55M bonus, made 3 MLB starts (2009) in his six-year tenure with the Padres, posting a 1-2, 13.06 ERA record (12 BB and 4 HR in 10.1 IP). His control issues continued this year at AA-Corpus Christi (7 BB, 2 HR in 9.1 IP, 9.64 ERA). Fernando Nieve was released by the Astros to play in Korea for the Doosan Bears that released fellow countryman RHP Ramon Ramirez prior the start of the season.

Kansas City Royals Released: 3B Adam Frost Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Keaton Hayenga, OF Derrick Robinson Reinstated from DL: 1B Juan Graterol, OF Adrian Ortiz

Los Angeles Angels Signed: 3B Matt Cusick Released: RHP Jeremy Haynes, RHP , OF Marvin Lowrance Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Matt Palmer Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Jon Townsend, 3B Michael Wing Reinstated from DL: RHP Loek Van Mil, C , 1B Brandon Decker, 2B P.J. Phillips

Los Angeles Dodgers Recalled: 3B Russ Mitchell Optioned to Double-A: RHP Kenley Jansen Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Withrow Reinstated from DL: RHP Joey Newby, LHP Wilkin de la Rosa, 1B John Lindsey, 2B Casio Grider Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Roman Colon

Los Angeles skipped Kenley Jansen over Triple-A Albuquerque on his way to the minors. The 23-year-old converted catcher will find Chattanooga more to his liking after serving up too many hits (13) and too many homers (three) in 13 1/3 big league innings to start the season. Jansen's strikeouts held steady at 14.9 per nine innings.

Milwaukee Brewers Acquired: OF Jordan Brown from Indians for cash considerations Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mark Rogers, RHP Trey Watten, LHP Brian Garman, C Cameron Garfield, C Michael Roberts Reinstated from DL: RHP Evan Anundsen, RHP Eric Marzec, 1B Chris Dennis

The Brewers acquired minor leaguer Jordan Brown from the Indians for cash considerations. The move creates roster space for returning Rule 5 pick Josh Rodriguez at Triple-A. Brown, a 27-year-old first baseman/outfielder, debuted with the Indians in 2010 and had spent the first month of the 2011 season at Triple-A. He has a .278/.373/.472 line at Columbus one month into his seventh minor league season (his fourth at Triple-A). The 2005 fourth round pick has a .305/.369/.471 line in 2523 minor league games. However, he struggled through 26 big league games last year, hitting .230/.272/.310 in 92 plate appearances.

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Tim Atherton, RHP Deinys Suarez Recalled: RHP Alex Burnett, RHP Anthony Swarzak, OF Rene Tosoni Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Eric Hacker, RHP Anthony Swarzak Placed on 7-day DL: RHP David Bromberg, LHP Ryan Mullins, OF Oswaldo Arcia Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Brad Tippett

27-year-old Deinys Suarez has international experience. As a member of the Cuban national team he played in many international events such as 2001 Junior Pan American Games, 2002 World Junior Championship, 2006 International Cup and 2006 World Baseball Classic (2 games, 0.1 IP). He left Cuba, where he played seven years for the Industriales Habana, following the 2008-2009 season and became a free agent on the international market in August 2009. He threw for scouts in the Dominican Republic that December, but failed to generate as much interest as countryman Yuniesky Maya, who inked a four-year, $7.4 million big league pact with the Nationals.

New York Mets Placed on suspended list: RHP Nick Carr Recalled: OF Lucas Duda Optioned to Triple-A: C Mike Nickeas Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Manny Alvarez, RHP Nick Carr, RHP Jenrry Mejia Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Nick Carr Team No. 1 prospect Jenrry Mejia tore the MCL in his pitching elbow and faces probable season-ending Tommy John surgery. In five starts for Triple-A Buffalo, he went 1-2, 2.86 with a 21-to-14 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 28 1/3 innings. Righthanded batters went 6-for-54 (.111) with one extra-base hit (a triple) against Mejia.

New York Yankees Signed: LHP Brad Halsey, LHP Jose Ortegano (re-signed) Released: RHP Kevin Millwood, 1B Myron Leslie, OF Jack Rye Optioned to Triple-A: C Gustavo Molina Option transferred: RHP Ryan Pope (High-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Naoya Okamoto, OF Greg Golson Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Francisco Gil, LHP Wilkins Arias, SS Luis Nunez

The Yankees originally released Jose Ortegano, a waiver claim from the Braves, to clear 40-man roster space for Buddy Carlyle. They re-signed the lefty to a minor league pact five days later.

Japanese lefty Okamoto (27) was signed by the Yankees in August 2010 after he was solid in the Mexican League for Oaxaca & Campeche (1-2, 3.57 ERA in 17.2 relief innings). He’s on the 7-day DL at AA-Trenton, where he’s struggling with his control (10 BB in 12.1 IP with 10 K and a 3.65 ERA). Okamoto played mainly in the minors for the Yokohama Bay Stars (2002-2007).

Oakland Athletics Loaned to Mexican League: C Joel Galarraga (Minatitlan) Recalled: C Optioned to Triple-A: C Josh Donaldson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Gabe DeHoyos, RHP Connor Hoehn Reinstated from inactive list: C Joel Galarraga

Philadelphia Phillies Released: SS Robert Hudson, OF Jeremy Slayden Recalled: RHP Vance Worley Added to 40-man roster: C Dane Sardinha Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Mike Zagurski, SS Brian Bocock, OF Domonic Brown Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Bryan Morgado, 2B Harold Garcia, 3B Travis Mattair Reinstated from DL: C Joel Naughton

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: 1B Gerlis Rodriguez Released: RHP Gabriel Alvarado, RHP Maurice Bankston Voluntarily retired: OF David Pino Returned Rule 5 selection: SS Josh Rodriguez (to Indians) Recalled: LHP Daniel Moskos Option transferred: RHP Chris Leroux (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brian Leach, RHP Tyler Waldron, 3B Josh Harrison

The Pirates deemed expendable Josh Rodriguez, the first overall pick in last year's Rule 5 draft, when they acquired the Angels' on a waiver claim. Out of options, Wood failed to realize his sky-high potential in Anaheim, batting .168/.197/.259 in 494 plate appearances in parts of five seasons.

St. Louis Cardinals Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Casey Mulligan, OF Michael Swinson Reinstated from DL: RHP Brett Zawacki, OF Oscar Taveras

San Diego Padres Signed: 2B Alex Cintron Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eddie Kunz, C Jason Hagerty, SS Everth Cabrera Reinstated from DL: C Luis Martinez, OF Luis Domoromo, OF Dan Meeley

San Francisco Giants Recalled: 2B Emmanuel Burriss, SS Ryan Rohlinger Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Daryl Maday, SS Juan Ciriaco, OF Thomas Neal Reinstated from DL: RHP Waldis Joaquin, 1B Brad Eldred Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Ronnie Ray, OF Jarrett Parker Reinstated from inactive list: OF Jarrett Parker

Seattle Mariners Released: RHP John Housey, RHP Yusmeiro Petit Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Bischoff, RHP Tyler Blandford Reinstated from DL: RHP Stephen Pryor, RHP Taylor Stanton, LHP Nick Czyz Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Yusmeiro Petit, LHP Chris Seddon

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: LHP Chad Thall Recalled: RHP Alex Cobb, RHP Brandon Gomes Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Cobb, LHP Jake McGee Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nick Barnese, RHP Nate Garcia, RHP Jake Thompson, 2B Cody Cipriano Reinstated from DL: RHP Chris Bootcheck, LHP Kyle Lobstein Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Jeremy Hall Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Jeremy Hall

Drafted by S. Diego in the 17th round of the 2007 Draft out of Tulane University, then acquired in the offseason by Tampa Bay in the Jason Bartlett’s deal, Brandon Gomes (26) was pitching great as the Durham’s closer: 6 saves, 1.35 ERA (1.13 WHIP) in 13.1 IP (22 K/5 BB, no HRs).

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Justin Miller Placed on restricted list: RHP Andrew Doyle Placed on suspended list: OF Engel Beltre Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ryan Tucker Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Corey Young, 1B Chris McGuiness Reinstated from DL: RHP Ramon Aguero, LHP , 3B Mitch Hilligoss, 3B Renny Osuna

The Texas League has suspended Engel Beltre for 15 games following his role in an incident in a game between Double-A San Antonio and Frisco.

Toronto Blue Jays Released: RHP Added to 40-man roster: 1B David Cooper Outrighted off 40-man roster: SS Chris Woodward (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Travis Snider Option transferred: OF Darin Mastroianni (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Casey Beck, RHP Josh Roenicke, OF Markus Brisker, OF Adam Calderone Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike MacDonald, RHP Vince Perkins, LHP Willie Collazo, OF Marcus Knecht

Selected by the Blue Jays in the first round (17th overall) of the 2008 Draft out of California, Cooper (24) belted 20 homers in 2010, in his second season at AA level. The left-handed hitter was hitting .395/.438/.617 in 20 games at AAA-Las Vegas. Cooper's value is in his bat, as he's a well-below-average runner. Defensively, he flashes average ability at first.

Washington Nationals Released: RHP Kyle Morrison Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Lee Hyde (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Roger Bernadina Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Michael Aubrey, 2B Seth Bynum Reinstated from DL: 1B Justin Bloxom

April 20-26

Arizona Diamondbacks Added to 40-man roster: SS Josh Wilson Reinstated from DL: LHP , C Robby Hammock

Atlanta Braves Signed: LHP Ben Swaggerty Voluntarily retired: OF Juan Flores Recalled: RHP Cory Gearrin Optioned to Triple-A: OF Matt Young Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Michael Broadway, RHP Kenshin Kawakami, RHP Cory Rasmus, C Cory Brownsten Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Angelo Paulino Reinstated from DL: C Shawn McGill

Selected by the Braves in the fourth round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft out of Mercer University, Gearrin (25) was 1-1, 2.61 ERA in 10.1 relief innings at Gwinnett, in his second season in a row in the International League (AAA).

Baltimore Orioles Reinstated from DL: LHP Troy Patton, 1B Joe Mahoney

Boston Red Sox Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alfredo Aceves Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Keith Couch, RHP Tony Pena Jr., OF Ryan Kalish Reinstated from DL: 3B Hector Luna

Playing for Triple-A Pawtucket, Ryan Kalish suffered a jammed shoulder while diving for a ball in the outfield.

Chicago Cubs Released: RHP Jake Muyco Recalled: RHP Justin Berg Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jeff Stevens Option transferred: C Welington Castillo (High-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Marcus Hatley, C Jonathan Mota, OF Ty Wright Reinstated from DL: RHP Jay Jackson, RHP Trey McNutt

Chicago White Sox Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Collop, RHP Johnnie Lowe, LHP Wes Whisler, C Adam Ricks Reinstated from DL: RHP Leroy Hunt, RHP Henry Mabee, OF Michael Restovich

Cincinnati Reds Signed: OF Quintin Berry Recalled: RHP Carlos Fisher, 2B Chris Valaika Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Matt Maloney Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jordan Hotchkiss, 1B Chris Richburg, OF Ryan LaMarre Reinstated from DL: 1B Chris Richburg

Colorado Rockies Released: LHP Geno Espineli, LHP Kaimi Mead Traded: RHP Chris Malone to Blue Jays for 2B Brad Emaus Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Mike Paulk Reinstated from DL: RHP Albert Campos Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Nick Schnaitmann, RHP Josh Slaats, 3B Matt Macri, OF Cole Garner, OF Willy Taveras Reinstated from inactive list: OF Cole Garner

Detroit Tigers Signed: SS Aaron Sayers Outrighted off 40-man: RHP Enrique Gonzalez (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeff Ferrell, RHP Cory Hamilton, LHP Drew Smyly, SS Danny Worth Reinstated from DL: 1B Rawley Bishop

Florida Marlins Signed: RHP Chris Sampson, LHP Mariano Gomez Recalled: SS Ozzie Martinez Placed on 7-day DL: C Miguel Fermin Reinstated from DL: SS Jesus Merchan Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Daniel Jennings Houston Astros Recalled: OF Brian Bogusevic Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Jose Vallejo Reinstated from DL: LHP Doug Arguello Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Fernando Nieve Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Danny Meszaros, RHP Matt Nevarez

Kansas City Royals Added to 40-man roster: RHP Louis Coleman Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kanekoa Texeira Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Crawford Simmons

Selected by the Royals in the fifth round of the 2009 Draft out of Louisiana State University, Coleman (25) struck out an eye-popping 16 of the 30 batters he faced for Triple-A Omaha, while surrendering just four hits and four walks in seven innings (3.86 ERA).

Los Angeles Angels Released: RHP Jon Bachanov, RHP Michael Davitt, RHP Tommy Mendoza, LHP Stephen Locke, OF Terrell Alliman Recalled: RHP Trevor Bell Added to 40-man roster: 2B Alexi Amarista Optioned to Triple-A: OF Reggie Willits Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Anthony Ortega, OF Kevin Melillo Reinstated from DL: RHP Michael Davitt, RHP Tommy Mendoza, RHP Matt Oye, 2B Jon Townsend, 3B Jay Brossman, OF Terrell Alliman

The Angels' top pick in ’07 at 58th overall, reliever Jon Bachanov pitched in just 36 games in five pro seasons, including none this year. He had Tommy John surgery soon after signing and didn't make his debut until June 21, 2009, two years after his selection. Bachanov showed command of a fastball/slider mix during the ’09 season and finished with a 52-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio while working as a reliever in rookie ball. His progress stalled last year at low Class A Cedar Rapids and he finished with a 5.47 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 23 strikeouts in 26 1/3 innings.

Venezuelan Alexi Amarista (22) was hitting .455/.483/.673 with 6 doubles, 2 HR, 16 RBI and 3 SB in 14 games at Salt Lake (AAA), following a year in which he hit .309/.350/.421 with 27 2B, 10 3B & 25 SB between A Adv./AA/AAA. The left-handed takes the spot of Reggie Willits in the Angels’ active roster and offers above average hitting, speed & defense thanks to his excellent actions in the field.

Los Angeles Dodgers Released: RHP Scott Nestor Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ramon Troncoso, C A.J. Ellis Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Steven Jackson, RHP Luis Vasquez, LHP Randy Keisler Reinstated from DL: RHP Javier Solano

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: SS Luis Figueroa, SS Andy Gonzalez (York/Atlantic League), SS Hainley Statia (Lancaster/Atlantic League) Added to 40-man roster: OF Brandon Boggs Outrighted off 40-man: C George Kottaras (outrighted to Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike McClendon Option transferred: C Martin Maldonado (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eric Marzec, C Shawn Riggans, 1B Chris Nowak, 1B Jason Rogers Reinstated from DL: C Cameron Garfield, OF Caleb Gindl

Lacking shortstop depth in the high minors, the Brewers signed veterans Luis Figueroa, 37, and Andy Gonzalez, 29. Figueroa ranks third among active professionals with more than 1,500 career hits in the minor leagues, while Gonzalez has big league time with the White Sox, Indians and Marlins—though he didn't play during the ’10 season after being released by the Orioles at the end of spring training. Milwaukee also signed 25-year-old Hainley Statia, who qualified for minor league free agency for the first time last November. An Angels ninth- round pick in ’04, Statia offers a sound glove but his bat dried up at Double-A (.633 OPS in 693 plate appearances) and Triple-A (.646 in 118 PA). Milwaukee assigned Gonzalez and Statia to Huntsville (AA). Minnesota Twins Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tom Stuifbergen Reinstated from DL: OF Ramon Santana

New York Mets Returned Rule 5 selection: 2B Brad Emaus (to Blue Jays) Added to 40-man roster: OF Jason Pridie Outrighted off 40-man: LHP Pat Misch (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP D.J. Carrasco Option transferred: RHP Manny Alvarez (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Zach Lutz Reinstated from DL: RHP Eric Beaulac, OF Fernando Martinez, OF Lorenzo Scott

New York Yankees Released: LHP Jose Ortegano Added to 40-man roster: RHP Buddy Carlyle Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hector Noesi Option transferred: RHP Ryan Pope (Triple-A to High-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Graham Stoneburner, LHP Josh Romanski, 2B David Adams, OF Neil Medchill Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Pope, C P.J. Pilittere, 1B Kyle Roller, 2B David Adams

Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Bo Schultz Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Bobby Cramer Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Chris Carter, 1B A.J. Kirby-Jones Reinstated from DL: RHP Josh Lansford, OF Myrio Richard Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Joey Devine

Philadelphia Phillies Added to 40-man roster: RHP Mike Stutes Placed on 7-day DL: C Bronco Lafrenz Reinstated from DL: RHP Brian Gordon, OF Jeremy Slayden

Selected by the Phillies in the 11th round of the 2008 Draft out of Oregon State, Stutes (24) was pitching strong at Lehigh Valley (Int’l/AAA) when he was called up, with a 1.80 ERA in 10 relief innings (14K/4BB). The righty made his MLB debut on April 25th 2011 Vs. Arizona (one scoreless inning) and hit consistently 94 mph on the radar gun with command, also showing a promising 85-87 mph slider.

Pittsburgh Pirates Recalled: SS Pedro Ciriaco Outrighted off 40-man: LHP Garrett Olson (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: SS Pedro Ciriaco Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bryan Morris, LHP Dan Meyer Reinstated from DL: RHP Duke Welker

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Deimer Bier, RHP Amaury Castillo, RHP Pablo Ortiz, LHP Adriano Uribe, 1B Luis Pimentel, 2B Wader Perez, 2B Wilfred Vivas Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brett Zawacki, 1B Phil Cerreto, OF Daryl Jones Reinstated from DL: OF Andrew Brown Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Pablo Ortiz

San Diego Padres Recalled: RHP Evan Scribner, LHP Wade LeBlanc Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Pat Neshek, LHP Wade LeBlanc, 1B Kyle Blanks Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Andy Parrino, OF Bobby Kielty, OF Danny Payne

San Francisco Giants Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Brandon Belt Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Michael Main, LHP Edwin Escobar Reinstated from DL: 2B Seattle Mariners Released: RHP Justin Miller Recalled: RHP Dan Cortes Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Lueke, 3B Matt Mangini, OF Carlos Peguero Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Fray Martinez, RHP Taylor Stanton, LHP Nick Czyz, 1B Matt Browning, 1B Eddy Martinez-Esteve, OF Kevin Rivers Reinstated from DL: RHP Jonathan Arias, RHP Steven Hensley, LHP Donnie Hume, 1B Luis Jimenez, 3B Shaver Hansen, 3B Mario Martinez, OF Mike Wilson Placed on temporarily inactive list: LHP Brian Moran, LHP Chris Seddon

Tampa Bay Rays Released: RHP D.J. Johnson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dirk Hayhurst

Texas Rangers Signed: 2B Humberto Miranda (NDFA—Longwood (Texas)) Recalled: RHP Eric Hurley, C Taylor Teagarden Added to 40-man roster: RHP Cody Eppley, RHP Brett Tomko Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Michael Kirkman Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ramon Aguero, 2B Erik Morrison Reinstated from DL: RHP Eric Hurley, LHP Ben Snyder, C Elio Sarmiento, SS Jurickson Profar Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Ryan Tucker Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Ryan Tucker

The Rangers may have a keeper in side-arming righty reliever Cody Eppley, who shot from 43rd round of the ’08 draft to Arlington in fewer than three years. He had 8.1 scoreless innings at Triple-A Round Rock at the time of his promotion, with 9 K, 3 BB, 6 H.

The Rangers recalled Eric Hurley to place him on the major league 60-day disabled list. He suffered a concussion and a small fracture on the right side of his head after being hit by a comebacker in a game for Triple-A Round Rock.

Toronto Blue Jays Traded: 2B Brad Emaus to Rockies for RHP Chris Malone Recalled: RHP Jesse Litsch, SS Mike McCoy Added to 40-man roster: SS Chris Woodward Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Brett Cecil, LHP Luis Perez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike MacDonald, RHP Vince Perkins, LHP Willie Collazo, C Travis d'Arnaud, SS Manny Mayorson, OF Marcus Knecht, OF Daniel Perales Reinstated from DL: 1B Lance Durham, 2B Callix Crabbe, SS Niuman Romero, OF Scott Podsednik

Internet reports suggest that by trading Brad Emaus to the Rockies, the Blue Jays settled their debt of future considerations for last November's acquisition of catcher .

Washington Nationals Signed: 2B Tug Hulett Released: RHP Alex Caldera Recalled: OF Roger Bernadina Added to 40-man roster: SS Brian Bixler Designated for assignment: LHP Lee Hyde Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Collin Balester, C Jesus Flores Placed on 7-day DL: RHP , RHP Garrett Mock, OF Buck Coats, OF Eury Perez Reinstated from DL: RHP Shairon Martis, OF Chris Rahl

April 12-19

Arizona Diamondbacks Traded: OF Chris Rahl to Nationals for future considerations Recalled: RHP Josh Collmenter, RHP Esmerling Vasquez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kam Mickolio Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chase Anderson Reinstated from DL: LHP , LHP Clay Zavada Atlanta Braves Released: OF Gavin Dickey Acquired: OF Stefan Gartrell from White Sox for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Jairo Asencio Optioned to Triple-A: C J.C. Boscan Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Chad Rodgers Reinstated from DL: LHP Jose Lugo

The White Sox outrighted Stefan Gartrell off the 40-man roster and immediately traded him to Atlanta. Selected by the White Sox in the 31st round of the June 2006 First-Year Player Draft, last season in Triple-A, he launched 16 of his 27 home runs at home in Charlotte, but his long swing and shaky plate discipline led to 152 strikeouts and 41 walks in 534 at-bats (.255/.316/.448).Atlanta assigned his contract to AAA-Gwinnett.

Known as Luis Valdez when last he pitched for the Braves in ’09 (0-1, 3.38 ERA in 2.2 IP), Jairo Asencio (27) spent all of the ’10 season on the restricted list after an identity investigation turned up his new name and age, precluding him from acquiring a work visa.

Baltimore Orioles Recalled: RHP Brad Bergesen Added to 40-man roster: LHP Clay Rapada Option transferred: RHP Chorye Spoone (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Dowdy, 1B Joe Mahoney Reinstated from DL: RHP Mitch Atkins

Boston Red Sox Released: RHP Charlis Burdie Recalled: LHP Hideki Okajima Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Felix Doubront Reinstated from DL: RHP Charlis Burdie

Chicago Cubs Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Doug Davis, OF Nelson Perez Reinstated from DL: RHP Ty'Relle Harris, OF Brad Snyder

Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Joe Bisenius Released: RHP Ricky Marshall, RHP Doug Murray, RHP Pat Schatz, RHP Spencer Shelton, RHP Danny Wiltz, LHP Stephen Huff, OF J.D. Ashbrook, OF A.J. Casario Traded: OF Stefan Gartrell to Braves for cash considerations Outrighted off 40-man: OF Stefan Gartrell (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: OF Michael Restovich Reinstated from DL: C Adam Ricks

Cincinnati Reds Placed on restricted list: RHP Chase Ware Added to 40-man roster: OF Jeremy Hermida Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Neftali Soto Reinstated from DL: RHP Justin Lehr, SS Miguel Rojas

Cleveland Indians Traded: RHP Yohan Pino to Blue Jays for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Jeanmar Gomez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Frank Herrmann, OF Travis Buck Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Jeremie Tice

Colorado Rockies Recalled: RHP Clayton Mortensen Added to 40-man roster: RHP Alan Johnson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alan Johnson, RHP Greg Reynolds, 3B Ian Stewart Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Albert Campos, RHP Andy Graham, SS Josh Rutledge, OF Eliezer Mesa Placed on temporarily inactive list: 2B Eric Young Jr. Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Erik Stavert, 2B Eric Young Jr. Signed by the Rockies as a non-drafted free agent on June 14, 2005, Johnson (27) was off to a good start in his third consecutive year at Colorado Springs (PCL/AAA): 1-0, 0.84 ERA in 2 starts (7K/2BB in 10.2 IP).

Detroit Tigers Recalled: RHP Al Alburquerque Added to 40-man roster: C Omir Santos Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Robbie Weinhardt Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Shawn Teufel, 2B William Bergolla Reinstated from DL: C Omir Santos, 1B Billy Nowlin Reinstated from inactive list: C Max St. Pierre, 3B Cesar Nicolas

Florida Marlins Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeff Allison, RHP Garrett Parcell, LHP Sean West, OF Sergio Pedroza Reinstated from DL: LHP Graham Taylor Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Daniel Jennings, OF Isaac Galloway

Houston Astros Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jose Valdez Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Enrique Hernandez Reinstated from DL: OF Telvin Nash Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Andy Van Hekken

Jose Valdez (28) was added to the Astros’ big league roster and made his MLB debut in his 11th pro-season. He was originally signed by the New York Yankees as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic on Oct. 5, 2000. After nine seasons (2001-2009) in the Yankees’ farm system (peaking at AAA), he signed with the Astros as a minor league free-agent in 2010.

Kansas City Royals Signed: C Josiah Atkins, 1B Steven Caseres Traded: RHP Victor Marte to Cardinals for future considerations Recalled: RHP Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eric Basurto, 1B Juan Graterol, 2B Angel Franco Reinstated from DL: RHP Harold Mozingo, C Ryan Eigsti, OF Lorenzo Cain

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Brian Lawrence Released: RHP Virgil Vasquez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Bobby Cassevah Placed on 7-day DL: C Alberto Rosario, 2B Jon Townsend, 3B Jay Brossman, OF Terrell Alliman Reinstated from DL: RHP Virgil Vasquez, 3B Michael Wing, SS Jon Karcich, OF Jeremy Cruz

After the cut, Virgil Vasquez signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Indy Atlantic League.

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Ryan Acosta Released: RHP Fredy Quintero Recalled: RHP Ramon Troncoso, 2B Ivan De Jesus Jr. Added to 40-man roster: OF Jerry Sands Optioned to Triple-A: OF Jamie Hoffmann Placed on 7-day DL: 1B John Lindsey, 2B Casio Grider, SS Juan Castro Reinstated from DL: C Keyter Collado Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Rubby de la Rosa

Sands, 23, a 25th round pick in 2008, has five home runs and a .400/.422/.875 line in the early going at Triple-A. Albuquerque is a good place to hit, but Sands' power should translate to other parks. He hit 35 homers in Double-A and Class A last year, posting a .981 OPS in 590 total plate appearances. He placed sixth on Baseball America's preseason list of top Dodgers prospects because of his "plus power to all fields." He profiles as a solid everyday left fielder or first baseman, according to BA.

Milwaukee Brewers Released: OF John Bivens Recalled: RHP Mike McClendon Outrighted off 40-man: OF Jeremy Reed (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Evan Anundsen, C Patrick Arlis, C Cameron Garfield, C Rafael Neda, 1B Chris Dennis, SS Edwin Maysonet Reinstated from DL: RHP Corey Frerichs, C Shawn Riggans, OF D'Vontrey Richardson

Minnesota Twins Recalled: RHP Eric Hacker, RHP Jim Hoey Added to 40-man roster: C Steve Holm Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Burnett, RHP Jeff Manship Reinstated from DL: RHP Anthony Slama, LHP Ryan Mullins

New York Mets Elected free agency: RHP Blaine Boyer Recalled: RHP Dillon Gee, 2B Added to 40-man roster: LHP Pat Misch Outrighted off 40-man: RHP Blaine Boyer (Triple-A) Option transferred: RHP Josh Stinson (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eric Beaulac, C Dusty Ryan, 1B , OF Darrell Ceciliani, OF Fernando Martinez, OF Lorenzo Scott Reinstated from DL: 1B Allan Dykstra

Through 10 games with Triple-A Buffalo, Justin Turner batted .300/.364/.475 (12-for-40), which earned him a shot with the big league club, where starter Brad Emaus got off to a 6-for-37 (.162) start with zero extra-base hits. It may be easy to cast this as a reactionary move by the Mets to a poor start (both by the team and by Emaus), but that overlooks two facts: 1) Emaus and Turner did not enter spring training on equal footing—Turner could be optioned to Triple-A; Emaus could not, and 2) Turner probably is the superior player—he's a better hitter, runner and defender than Emaus, and with similar power.

New York Yankees Signed: OF Jason Place Recalled: RHP Hector Noesi Added to 40-man roster: RHP Lance Pendleton Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dellin Betances, RHP Daniel Gil, RHP Mike Gipson, RHP Jairo Heredia, RHP , LHP Manny Banuelos, C Gary Sanchez, 1B Kyle Roller, SS Carmen Angelini, OF Damon Sublett Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Flannery, RHP Josh Schmidt, LHP Manny Banuelos, C Gary Sanchez, OF Damon Sublett

Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Chris Skaalen Traded: RHP Danny Farquhar to Blue Jays for LHP Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Andrew Carignan, RHP Scott Hodsdon, RHP Jonathan Joseph, RHP Josh Lansford, RHP Nathan Long, RHP James Simmons, RHP Justin Souza, 3B Wes Timmons Reinstated from DL: RHP Andrew Carignan, RHP Scott Hodsdon, RHP Jonathan Joseph, RHP James Simmons, RHP Justin Souza, LHP Lance Sewell

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Adrian Alaniz Recalled: LHP Mike Zagurski Placed on 7-day DL: C Torre Langley, OF Chris Frey Reinstated from DL: C

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Brett Sinkbeil Added to 40-man roster: LHP Joe Beimel Optioned to Triple-A: C Jason Jaramillo Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Duke Welker

Veteran righties Blaine Boyer and Brett Sinkbeil could provide bullpen depth in case of trades or injuries to the big league bullpen. Boyer elected free agency after being outrighted off the Mets' 40-man roster, while Marlins' ’06 first-rounder Sinkbeil mixed swing-and-miss stuff with poor control in equal measures for Triple-A New Orleans last season. Florida released him in late March. St. Louis Cardinals Signed: 2B Released: RHP Jared Bradford Acquired: RHP Victor Marte from Royals for future considerations Recalled: RHP Fernando Salas, RHP Eduardo Sanchez, 1B Mark Hamilton Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ramon Delgado, RHP Adam Reifer, C Steven Hill, OF Jarred Bogany, OF Andrew Brown, OF Shane Robinson Reinstated from DL: RHP Jared Bradford, RHP Pete Parise, LHP Daniel Calhoun, LHP Sam Freeman, C Charlie Cutler, 1B Xavier Scruggs, SS Freddie Bynum, OF Jim Rapoport, OF Ryde Rodriguez

San Diego Padres Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Geer, OF Donavan Tate, OF Everett Williams Reinstated from DL: RHP Jon Leicester, C Eddy Rodriguez, OF Wande Olabisi

Teammates with low Class A Fort Wayne, Donavan Tate and Everett Williams, both natural center fielders, collided in the outfield, potentially knocking Tate out for an extended spell with a hyperextended knee.

San Francisco Giants Recalled: OF Darren Ford Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ryan Vogelsong Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Chris Gloor Reinstated from DL: OF Thomas Neal Placed on temporarily inactive list: 1B Luke Anders Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Seth Rosin, 1B Luke Anders, OF Myles Schroder

Vogelsong racked up a 5.86 ERA in parts of six MLB seasons for the Giants and Pirates. Then he spent three years (2007-2009) in Japan, striking out 197 batters in 214 innings to go with a 4.17 ERA pitching for Orix. In 2010, he was signed by the Phillies that cut ties with him after he posted a 2-5-1 record with a 4.91 ERA for Leigh Valley (Int’l/AAA) in 25 games (7 starts); the righty eventually completed the season with the Angels’ Triple-A affiliate. His 2010 overall numbers: 3-8-1, 4.81 ERA with 110K/62BB in 95.1 IP. He began strong this season at Fresno in 2 starts: 2-0, 1.59 ERA with 17K/5BB and 8 hits in 11.1 IP.

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP (Brockton (Can-Am) in ’09), C Angel Salome Released: 1B Yu-Bing Jia Recalled: OF Carlos Peguero Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Steven Hensley, OF Mike Wilson Reinstated from DL: 1B Eddy Martinez-Esteve Reinstated from inactive list: 1B Yu-Bing Jia

Tampa Bay Rays Released: OF Gabe Cohen Placed on suspended list: LHP David Newmann Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Bootcheck, RHP Richard de los Santos Reinstated from DL: 3B Henry Wrigley, SS Hak-Ju Lee, OF John Matulia

Texas Rangers Recalled: LHP Michael Kirkman, 1B Chris Davis Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mark Lowe Option transferred: RHP Ramon Aguero (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eric Hurley, RHP Tanner Scheppers, LHP Ben Snyder, 3B Renny Osuna, SS Jurickson Profar Reinstated from DL: RHP Fabio Castillo, RHP Eric Hurley, RHP Chris Mobley, RHP Tanner Scheppers Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Mark Hamburger Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Mark Hamburger

Toronto Blue Jays Traded: LHP David Purcey to Athletics for RHP Danny Farquhar Acquired: RHP Yohan Pino from Indians for cash considerations Recalled: LHP Luis Perez, SS Mike McCoy Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jesse Litsch, LHP Brad Mills, SS Mike McCoy Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Randy Boone, SS Niuman Romero, OF Jason Lane Reinstated from DL: LHP , OF Daniel Perales

Signed by the Blue Jays as a non-drafted free agent on July 30, 2003 out of the Dominican Republic, Luis Perez (26) was 1-0, 5.91 ERA at Las Vegas (PCL/AAA) to begin the season, with 14 SO in 10.2 IP but also 7 walks. Last season, he posted a 10-11 record with a 5.40 ERA between AA & AAA. Perez played in the 2009 Futures Game.

Washington Nationals Acquired: OF Chris Rahl from Diamondbacks for future considerations Recalled: RHP Collin Balester Placed on 7-day DL: SS Rick Hague Reinstated from DL: C Derek Norris

April 6-12

Players listed with an asterisk (*) signed minor league contracts after being outrighted off 40-man MLB rosters.

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: LHP Ron Mahay Placed on restricted list: OF Alfredo Marte Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Gorgen, RHP , RHP Reid Mahon, RHP Andrew Wolcott, LHP Mike Belfiore, LHP Pat McAnaney, LHP Wade Miley, LHP Clay Zavada, C Robby Hammock, 3B Ed Rogers, OF Chris Rahl

Atlanta Braves Added to 40-man roster: C J.C. Boscan Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Mike Minor Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Thomas Berryhill, RHP Brett Butts, RHP Erik Cordier, RHP Angelo Paulino, RHP Jay Sborz, LHP Jose Lugo, LHP Cole Rohrbough, C Shawn McGill, SS Mycal Jones

Baltimore Orioles Released: LHP Brett Bordes Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chris Jakubauskas Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Bergesen Option transferred: LHP Pedro Viola (Triple-A to Double-A), 1B Joe Mahoney (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mitch Atkins, RHP Jesse Beal, RHP Ryan Berry, RHP Jake Cowan, RHP Brandon Erbe, RHP Matt Hobgood, RHP Kevin Landry, RHP Luis Lebron, LHP James Houser, LHP Casey Lambert, LHP Nate Nery, LHP Troy Patton, C Zach Booker, C Kyle Moore, C Joel Polanco, C Jason Stifler, C Jordan Wolf, 2B Mike Mooney, OF Mike Planeta Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Sean Gleason Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Sean Gleason

Boston Red Sox Recalled: RHP Alfredo Aceves Outrighted off 40-man: LHP Dennys Reyes (Triple-A), C Mark Wagner (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Charlis Burdie, RHP Yeiper Castillo, RHP Miguel Gonzalez, RHP Leandro Marin, LHP Kyle Fernandes, LHP Mike Hacker, LHP Randy Williams, C Leonel Escobar, C Paul Hoover, C Adalberto Ibarra, C Josue Peley, 2B Drew Dominguez, 3B Hector Luna, SS Brent Dlugach, OF Zach Daeges, OF Wilfred Pichardo, OF Matt Sheely Placed on temporarily inactive list: LHP Tommy Hottovy, C Mark Wagner Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Tommy Hottovy

Chicago Cubs Signed: LHP Doug Davis, LHP Polin Trinidad (re-signed) Released: OF Brandon Watson Placed on restricted list: OF Melvin Camarena Recalled: RHP Casey Coleman, RHP Jeff Stevens Option transferred: C Welington Castillo (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Manolin de Leon, RHP Angel Guzman, RHP Gian Carlos Guzman, RHP Ty'Relle Harris, RHP Randy Jackson, RHP Dylan Johnston, RHP Su-Min Jung, RHP Oswaldo Martinez, RHP Trey McNutt, RHP Dae-Eun Rhee, RHP Todd Wellemeyer, 1B John Urick, 2B Carlos Figueroa, 2B Augie Ojeda, OF Brad Snyder

Chicago White Sox Voluntarily retired: LHP Robert Young Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jeff Gray Outrighted off 40-man: OF (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Dayan Viciedo Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Cassel, RHP Leroy Hunt, RHP Henry Mabee, RHP Derek Rodriguez, RHP Stephen Sauer, LHP Garrett Johnson, LHP Matt Wickswat, C Adam Ricks, 1B Daryle Ward, 2B Drew Thompson, 3B Jon Gilmore, SS Tyler Saladino, OF Ken Williams Jr. Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Kyle Bellamy

Cincinnati Reds Placed on restricted list: RHP Blair Carson, LHP Justin Walker, 1B Jonathan Kaskow, 3B Shane Carlson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Lehr, RHP Derrik Lutz, RHP Mark Serrano, LHP Matt Fairel, LHP Philippe Valiquette, C Chris Denove, C Jordan Wideman, SS Miguel Rojas

Cleveland Indians Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Hector Ambriz, RHP Rob Bryson, RHP Connor Graham, RHP Antwonie Hubbard, RHP Alexander Perez, RHP Anthony Reyes, RHP Hector Rondon, RHP Danny Salazar, LHP , 1B Nick Johnson, 1B Beau Mills, OF Nick Weglarz

Colorado Rockies Signed: 1B Max Leon Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Marco Duarte (Mexico City) Recalled: RHP Greg Reynolds Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Edgmer Escalona, RHP Geoff Parker, RHP Claudio Vargas, LHP Isaiah Froneberger, OF Mike Mitchell, OF Brian Rike Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Eric Federico, RHP Kyle Hancock, RHP Aaron Weatherford, 2B Hernan Iribarren Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP John Maine, RHP Erik Stavert, RHP Josh Sullivan Reinstated from inactive list: RHP John Maine, RHP Josh Sullivan

Detroit Tigers Placed on restricted list: LHP Lance Baxter, 2B Pete Miller, 3B Cesar Nicolas Recalled: RHP Robbie Weinhardt Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brooks Brown, RHP Scott Green, RHP Luis Marte, RHP Jose Ortega, RHP Cody Satterwhite, C Andy Bouchie, C Omir Santos, 1B Rawley Bishop, 1B Clay Jones, 1B Billy Nowlin Placed on temporarily inactive list: C Max St. Pierre

Florida Marlins Signed: 1B Erik Lis, OF Oscar Salazar Placed on restricted list: LHP Daniel Jennings Placed on 7-day DL: RHP A.J. Battisto, RHP Arquimedes Caminero, RHP Bryan Evans, RHP Evan Reed, RHP Alex Sanabia, LHP Andy Loomis, LHP Graham Taylor, C Jose Ceballos, 1B Chad Cregar, 2B Tim Torres, 3B Matt Dominguez, 3B Neil Sellers, SS Jesus Merchan, OF Rand Smith Placed on temporarily inactive list: OF Isaac Galloway Playing mostly left field and first base for the Padres in 2009-10, Oscar Salazar batted .251/.327/.393 in 269 plate appearances. He also filled in a bit at second and third base.

Houston Astros Signed: LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith (re-signed) Placed on restricted list: RHP Danny Meszaros, C Jon Fixler Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Sammy Gervacio, RHP Chris Hicks, RHP Brad James, RHP Chia-Jen Lo, RHP Nate Pettus, LHP Doug Arguello, LHP Luis Cruz, C John Curtis, 1B Brian Pellegrini, OF Telvin Nash Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Matt Nevarez, LHP Andy Van Hekken

Danny Meszaros and Jon Fixler must complete their 50-game suspensions from last August.

Kansas City Royals Placed on restricted list: 2B Justin Trapp Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Barry Bowden, RHP Zach Miner, RHP Harold Mozingo, RHP Julio Pimentel, RHP Sam Runion, LHP Glenn Gibson, LHP Ivor Hodgson, C Cody Clark, C Ryan Eigsti, 1B Jake Kuebler, 2B Joaquin Arias, OF Lorenzo Cain, OF Brett Eibner, OF Adrian Ortiz

Justin Trapp garnered a 50-game suspension for testing positive for Phentermine.

Los Angeles Angels Released: RHP Tim Kiely Recalled: RHP Matt Palmer, RHP Francisco Rodriguez Added to 40-man roster: RHP Tyler Chatwood Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kevin Jepsen, RHP Michael Kohn, OF Chris Pettit Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Yeison Almeida, RHP Carson Andrew, RHP Brok Butcher, RHP Ysmael Carmona, RHP Michael Davitt, RHP Bryant George, RHP Fabio Martinez, RHP Tommy Mendoza, RHP Kevin Nabors, RHP Matt Oye, RHP Loek Van Mil, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Anel de los Santos, 1B Brandon Decker, 1B Gabe Jacobo, 1B Eric Oliver, 2B P.J. Phillips, 3B Michael Demperio, 3B Michael Wing, SS Jon Karcich, OF Jeremy Cruz, OF Randal Grichuk, OF Roberto Lopez

A second-round draft pick in 2008 out of Redlands East Valley High School (California), Chatwood (21) has been considered the #2 Angels’ prospect behind Mike Trout entering the season by Baseball America, with the best in the organization.

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: OF Preston Mattingly Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Florencio Bustillos (Monclova), RHP Oscar Villarreal (Monterrey) Recalled: RHP John Ely, OF Jamie Hoffmann Optioned to Triple-A: RHP John Ely, 2B Ivan De Jesus Jr. Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tim Corcoran, RHP Carlos Monasterios, RHP Joey Newby, RHP Stuart Pomeranz, RHP Javier Solano, LHP Geison Aguasviva, LHP Wilkin de la Rosa, LHP Aaron Miller, C Steve Cilladi, C Keyter Collado, C Alex Garabedian, C B.J. Larosa, 1B Chris Jacobs, OF Eugenio Velez Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Rubby de la Rosa Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Justin Orenduff

Son of big league skipper Don, Preston Mattingly has come full circle since the end of last season. The Indians traded for Mattingly last September only to release him on April 2. L.A. has put him on the Ogden Raptors’ roster (Pioneer/R).

Milwaukee Brewers Released: 3B Wayne Dedrick Recalled: RHP Brandon Kintzler Added to 40-man roster: RHP Outrighted off 40-man: LHP Dan Merklinger (Double-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brandon Kintzler Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Corey Frerichs, RHP Andre Lamontagne, LHP Mike Ramlow, LHP Brae Wright, C Shawn Riggans, SS Zelous Wheeler, OF Caleb Gindl, OF D'Vontrey Richardson, OF Logan Schafer

Minnesota Twins Recalled: RHP Alex Burnett, 2B Luke Hughes Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Miguel Munoz, RHP Anthony Slama, RHP Brad Tippett, RHP Ben Tootle, RHP Alex Wimmers, LHP Paul Bargas, LHP Tony Davis, LHP Nelvin Fuentes, LHP Ryan Mullins, C Jair Fernandez, SS Estarlin de los Santos, SS Paul Kelly, OF Angel Morales, OF Ramon Santana

New York Mets Signed: RHP Manny Acosta* Placed on suspended list: LHP Eric Niesen Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ryota Igarashi, RHP Jason Isringhausen Outrighted off 40-man: RHP Manny Acosta (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Lucas Duda Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Boof Bonser, RHP Ryan Coultas, RHP Jack Egbert, RHP Armando Rodriguez, RHP Brant Rustich, RHP Tobi Stoner, LHP Jim Fuller, C Juan Torres, 2B Reese Havens, 3B Richard Lucas, OF Sean Ratliff Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Eric Niesen

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Reinier Casanova, RHP Francisco Castillo, RHP Carlos Silva Placed on restricted list: RHP J.B. Cox Option transferred: RHP Ryan Pope (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brandon Braboy, RHP Francisco Castillo, RHP Noel Castillo, RHP Caleb Cotham, RHP Grant Duff, RHP Ryan Flannery, RHP Alan Horne, RHP Warner Madrigal, RHP Ryan Pope, RHP Josh Schmidt, RHP Zach Varce, LHP Wilkins Arias, LHP , LHP Jose Ortegano, LHP Francisco Rondon, C Ryan Baker, C P.J. Pilittere, 2B David Adams, SS Luis Nunez, OF Damon Sublett Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Gabriel Tatis Placed on temporarily inactive list: LHP Manny Banuelos, 1B Myron Leslie Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Manny Banuelos, 1B Myron Leslie

A 24-year-old Cuban righthander, Reinier Casanova defected following the ’09 season. He was 3-3 with a save and a 6.47 ERA for Pinar del Rio in 2007-2008. He improved to 6-5 with four saves and a 3.22 ERA in 21 games in the hitter-friendly league in 2008-2009 (Baseball Reference).

Oakland Athletics Recalled: RHP Tyson Ross Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike Benacka, RHP Andrew Carignan, RHP Scott Hodsdon, RHP Brett Hunter, RHP Jonathan Joseph, RHP Chad Kerfoot, RHP Alex Leon, RHP John Meloan, RHP Jamie Richmond, RHP James Simmons, RHP Justin Souza, RHP Dan Thomas, LHP Pedro Figueroa, LHP Ben Hornbeck, LHP Brad Kilby, LHP Ian Krol, LHP Lance Sewell, C Ryan Ortiz, 1B , OF Jose Crisotomo, OF Myrio Richard, OF Michael Taylor Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Joey Devine, C Joel Galarraga

Philadelphia Phillies Placed on restricted list: LHP Matt German Voluntarily retired: C Jim Klocke Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brody Colvin, RHP Brian Gordon, RHP Mike McGuire, RHP Drew Naylor, LHP Nick Hernandez, LHP Matt Way, C Joel Naughton, C John Suomi, 1B Tagg Bozied, 2B Albert Cartwright, OF Tyson Gillies, OF Jeremy Slayden Pittsburgh Pirates Recalled: RHP Daniel McCutchen Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Lincoln Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Victor Black, RHP Brandon Holden, RHP Brent Klinger, RHP Hunter Strickland, RHP Tyler Yates, LHP Tyler Cox, LHP Donald Veal, C Milver Reyes, 1B Jeff Clement, 2B Gerardo Alvarez, 3B Chase Lyles, OF Justin Bencsko

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Ian Snell, LHP Tyler Norrick Placed on restricted list: RHP Thomas Eager, RHP Ian Snell Placed on suspended list: OF D'Marcus Ingram Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jared Bradford, RHP Scott Gorgen, RHP David Kopp, RHP Scott McGregor, RHP Arquimedes Nieto, RHP Pete Parise, RHP Joel Pichardo, RHP Francisco Samuel, LHP Daniel Bibona, LHP Daniel Calhoun, LHP Sam Freeman, C Charlie Cutler, C Luis de la Cruz, C Roberto Espinoza, C Robert Stock, 1B Xavier Scruggs, 2B Jason Stidham, SS Freddie Bynum, OF Jim Rapoport, OF Ryde Rodriguez, OF Oscar Taveras Reinstated from restricted list: RHP Ian Snell

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Josh Worrell, 2B David Newhan (re-signed) Released: C Griffin Benedict Loaned to Mexican League: 2B Adan Velazquez (Quintana Roo) Recalled: LHP Wade LeBlanc Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Samuel Deduno, LHP Wade LeBlanc, OF Cedric Hunter Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Rafael Arias, RHP Stephen Faris, RHP Jon Leicester, RHP Daniel Sarria, RHP Adam Schrader, LHP Juan Oramas, LHP Nick Schmidt, C Luis Martinez, C Eddy Rodriguez, 2B David Newhan, SS Drew Cumberland, OF Luis Domoromo, OF Dan Meeley, OF Wande Olabisi Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Matt LaChappa

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Craig Whitaker (re-signed), 1B Travis Ishikawa* Placed on restricted list: RHP B.J. Salsbury Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Jean Machi (Mexico City) Outrighted off 40-man: 1B Travis Ishikawa (Triple-A) Option transferred: LHP Clayton Tanner (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jorge Bucardo, RHP Waldis Joaquin, RHP Jeremy Toole, RHP Kyle Vazquez, RHP Craig Whitaker, LHP Craig Clark, LHP Chris Gloor, LHP Chuck Lofgren, 1B Brad Eldred, 2B Nick Noonan, 3B Drew Biery, SS Ehire Adrianza, SS Brandon Crawford, SS Ryan Lormand, OF Dan Cook, OF Thomas Neal, OF Francisco Peguero Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Seth Rosin Reinstated from inactive list: RHP B.J. Salsbury

Seattle Mariners Voluntarily retired: RHP Nolan Gallagher Added to 40-man roster: C Chris Gimenez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jonathan Arias, RHP Charlie Haeger, RHP Stephen Kahn, RHP Stephen Pryor, RHP Alfredo Venegas, LHP Nick Hill, LHP Donnie Hume, 1B Luis Jimenez, 3B Shaver Hansen, 3B Mario Martinez, SS Edilio Colina, OF Joe Dunigan, OF Greg Halman, OF Kuo Hui Lo, OF Eddy Martinez-Esteve Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Brent Johnson Placed on temporarily inactive list: RHP Yusmeiro Petit

A fourth-round pick from Stanford in ’07, Nolan Gallagher's career was sabotaged by injury. He made just 22 appearances in the last three seasons, none above low Class A. Tampa Bay Rays Released: 3B Kyle Spraker Added to 40-man roster: 1B Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Mike Ekstrom (Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jairo de la Rosa, RHP Will Kline, RHP Ricky Orta, RHP Wilking Rodriguez, RHP Albert Suarez, RHP Kirby Yates, LHP Kyle Lobstein, 2B Shawn O'Malley, 3B Julio Cedeno, 3B Henry Wrigley, SS Hak-Ju Lee, OF John Matulia, OF Lucas Montero, OF Ty Morrison, OF Emeel Salem, OF Isaias Velasquez

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Manny Corpas, RHP Mike Perconte Placed on restricted list: SS Omar Quintanilla Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ramon Aguero (claimed off waivers from Pirates) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Fabio Castillo, RHP Ovispo de los Santos, RHP Wilmer Font, RHP Eric Hurley, RHP Chris Mobley, RHP Tanner Scheppers, LHP Richard Bleier, LHP Tim Murphy, LHP Shane Zegarac, C Elio Sarmiento, 3B Mitchell Hilligoss

Signed in the offseason, Omar Quintanilla must complete his 50-game suspension before he can suit up for the Rangers.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: OF Javan Williams, OF Dewayne Wise Released: RHP Steve Raburn, C Al Quintana, 2B Nick Bidois Placed on restricted list: C Matt Liuzza, 2B Justin McClanahan Recalled: RHP , RHP Scott Richmond, LHP Brad Mills Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Casey Janssen, RHP Scott Richmond, SS Mike McCoy Option transferred: RHP Alan Farina (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Henderson Alvarez, RHP Dustin Antolin, RHP Matt Fields, RHP Bobby Korecky, RHP Andrew Liebel, RHP Robert Ray, RHP Sean Shoffit, RHP Brian Slover, RHP Marcus Walden, LHP John Anderson, LHP Aaron Loup, LHP Jared Potts, 1B Lance Durham, 2B Callix Crabbe, 2B Ryan Schimpf, 3B Scott Campbell, SS Luis Sanchez, OF Daniel Perales, OF Scott Podsednik Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Tyler Ybarra

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Hector Nelo Placed on restricted list: C Adrian Nieto, C Sean Rooney Recalled: C Jesus Flores Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Patrick Arnold, RHP Rafael Martin, RHP Shairon Martis, RHP Dean Weaver, RHP Zech Zinicola, LHP Jack McGeary, LHP Oliver Perez, LHP Atahualpa Severino, LHP Sammy Solis, C Derek Norris, C Sam Palace, 2B Matt Antonelli, OF Justin Bloxom Placed on temporarily inactive list: C Miguel Perez, OF Roger Bernadina Reinstated from inactive list: OF Roger Bernadina

Adrian Nieto will miss the first 50 games of the 2011 season for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The 21-year-old, selected by the Nationals in the fifth round of the 2008 Draft, tested positive for the anabolic steroid Oxandrolone and performance-enhancing Metabolite. The switch-hitting Cuban hit .195 with two homers and 14 RBIs in 60 games with Class A Hagerstown in the South Atlantic League in 2010. Nieto made 49 starts behind the plate for the Suns, after spending his first two professional seasons in the Gulf Coast League.

March 30-April 5 Players listed with an asterisk (*) denote those 40-man roster players who have signed minor league contracts with the same organization after being outrighted to the minors.

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: 2B Tony Abreu*, SS Josh Wilson Released: RHP Jeff Dietz, RHP T.J. Hose, RHP , C Sean Coughlin, C Errol Hollinger, C P.J. Pilittere, 1B Bryan Byrne Outrighted off 40-man: 2B Tony Abreu (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Esmerling Vasquez, 1B Brandon Allen

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Scott Proctor (re-signed), 2B C.J. Retherford, OF Joe Mather*, OF Hilton Richardson Released: RHP David Francis, RHP Amable Nin, RHP Nate Russ, 1B Barbaro Canizares, 1B Chris Garcia, 1B Michael Jones, 2B Ivan Marin, 3B Chris Curley, OF Brent Clevlen, OF Daniel Falcon, OF Yasser Gomez, OF Jake Hanson, OF Cole Miles, OF Beau Torbert Acquired: OF Marcus Lemon from Rangers for future considerations Recalled: LHP Mike Minor

Atlanta released a pair of Cuban players with good experience in international tournaments with the Cuban national team: Barbaro Canizares & Yasser Gomez. Signed by Atlanta in Feb. 2006, Canizares (31) made the MLB debut in 2009 with the Braves (.190/.190/.238 in five games); in five minor league seasons (the last four in Triple-A) he showed good hitting skills by hitting .314/.375/.455 in 527 games. Canizares played in the 2009 Futures Game and was an International League Post-Season All-Star in 2009 & 2010; he also was a 2011 Carribean Series All-Star playing for the Carribean Champion Mexico. His strong showing in the Mex-Pacific winter league earned him a contract with the Oaxaca Gurreros after the cut by the Braves was official. Gomez (31) defected from Cuba late in 2008, at which point at least one scout considered him major league ready. At that time, he was described as a speedy outfielder who had hit for high averages in Cuba. 2010 stats: .323/.411/.346 in 38 games at Mississippi (AA).

The Braves have acquired utilityman Marcus Lemon from the Rangers for a player to be named. Lemon, 23 in June, was a fourth-round pick of Texas in 2006, and has a career .274/.348/.372 line in five minor league campaigns, topping out at Double-A Frisco the past two seasons. He was drafted as a shortstop but began moving around the diamond in 2009.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Rick VandenHurk* Released: RHP Daurin Tavarez, LHP Chad Thall, C Freuny Parra, 1B David Anderson, 2B Gary Helmick, 2B Anyi Tejeda, OF Daniel Figueroa, OF Joe Gaetti Placed on disqualified list: 2B Alexander Zorrilla Recalled: LHP Zach Britton Added to 40-man roster: RHP Josh Rupe Outrighted off 40-man: RHP Rick VandenHurk (Triple-A)

Selected by Baltimore in the 43rd Round of 2005 amateur entry draft, Miami-native Figueroa (28) repeated AA level last season and hit a poor .208, but showing good eye with 44 walks and a .346 OBP. He peaked at AAA- Norfolk for two games. Figueroa played for Spain in some international events such as the 2009 IBAF World Cup (Update: Figueroa signed with Grand Prairie of the Independent American Association).

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Chris Martin (Grand Prairie (American Association)) Released: RHP Adam Mills, LHP Matt Phillips, LHP Itsuki Shoda, 3B Ryan Khoury, OF Aaron Bates, OF Willie Holmes, OF Jason Place Traded: RHP Pedro Perez to Tigers for future considerations Traded: OF Bubba Bell to Indians for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alfredo Aceves, LHP Hideki Okajima, C Michael McKenry

Place, 22, was the 27th overall pick in the 2006 draft and signed for $1.3MM. He had a fine professional debut that season (.292/.386/.442 in 132 rookie ball plate appearances), but has struggled in the four years since. He climbed as high as Double-A, and is a .234/.315/390 career hitter.

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Ramon Ortiz, C Max Ramirez* Released: RHP Chris Huseby, RHP Alessandro Maestri, RHP Mike Perconte, RHP Aaron Shafer, LHP James Leverton, LHP Marcos Perez, LHP Chris Siegfried, LHP Polin Trinidad, OF Alvaro Ramirez Added to 40-man roster: OF Reed Johnson Outrighted off 40-man: C Max Ramirez (Triple-A) Signed for $1.3 million as a 11th-rounder in 2006 Huseby earned his release for totaling just 75 innings over the past three seasons.

Maestri made history in 2006 when he became the first Italian-born pitcher to be signed by a Major League organization. Maestri represented his country by pitching in the World Baseball Classic in both 2006 and 2009. Spending five seasons in the Cubs organization, he was used as both a starter and reliever, going 24-17 with a 3.75 ERA with 19 saves in 191 games (peaking at AA). In 2007 he earned a spot on the Midwest League All- Star team for Class-A Peoria, posting a 6-3 record with a 2.26 ERA and 12 saves, while averaging a strikeout per inning. A year later, Maestri made the All-Star team as a starter, going 5-3 with a 3.69 ERA for Class-A Advanced Daytona before being promoted. Baseball America ranked him the best slider in the Cubs’ system after the 2007 season. After his release, Maestri decided to stay in the U.S. by signing with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association independent league for the 2011 season.

Shafer, 24, was a second round pick in 2008. He signed for $625K. Shafer picked well in relief last year (2.68 ERA in 80 2/3 IP), but that's only because he dominated Single-A (0.96 ERA in 46 2/3 IP) while getting hammered in Double-A (5.03 ERA in 34 IP). He went 4-3-7, 2.68 ERA overall in 80.2 relief innings. After the cut, he was signed by Gateway of independent Frontier League.

Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Jeff Marquez* Added to 40-man roster: OF Lastings Milledge Outrighted off 40-man: RHP Jeff Marquez (Triple-A)

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP David Johnson Released: RHP Ricky Bowen, 3B Miguel Chacoa, 3B Oliver Santos, OF Alex Oliveras, OF Cameron Satterwhite Recalled: RHP Jordan Smith Option transferred: RHP Daryl Thompson (Triple-A to Double-A), C Yasmani Grandal (Double-A to High-A)

Cleveland Indians Released: RHP Ryan Gardner, RHP J.D. Goryl, RHP Brian Grening, RHP Alex Kaminsky, 3B Matt Cusick, OF Preston Mattingly Acquired: OF Bubba Bell from Red Sox for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: RHP Justin Germano, 3B Jack Hannahan, SS Adam Everett, OF Travis Buck

Colorado Rockies Released: RHP Craig Baker, RHP Chris Sampson, LHP Greg Smith, C Johnny Bowden, C Ben Petralli, C Josh Powers, C Brandon Yarbrough, 1B Jason Botts, 1B Logan Parker, 2B Eric Duncan, 2B Tug Hulett, 3B Ryan Peisel, OF Nathan Hines, OF Gabe Suarez Added to 40-man roster: 1B Jason Giambi

A fourth-round pick in ’06, Craig Baker pitched well at the Class A level in ’08 and ’09, notching 145 strikeouts in 119 innings and leading the minors with 33 saves in ’09. But the injury bug that plagued him early in his career came back with a vengeance last season, when Baker stumbled to a 9.16 ERA and 2.14 WHIP in 20 Double-A appearances.

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Sergio Berihuete Acquired: RHP Pedro Perez from Red Sox for future considerations Added to 40-man roster: RHP Enrique Gonzalez Outrighted off 40-man: 3B Audy Ciriaco (Double-A) Option transferred: RHP Lester Oliveros (Triple-A to Double-A)

Florida Marlins Released: RHP Brent Allar, RHP Brandon Cunniff, RHP Zach Dials, RHP , LHP Jeff Gogal, LHP Zach Robertson, 2B Mike Pasek, OF Dewayne Wise Traded: C Carlos Paulino to Pirates for 2B Jim Negrych Added to 40-man roster: 3B Greg Dobbs, SS Donnie Murphy

Houston Astros Released: RHP Bubbie Buzachero, RHP Jailen Peguero, LHP Mike Modica, OF Freddy Parejo Elected free agency: LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith Added to 40-man roster: OF Joe Inglett Outrighted off 40-man: LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Henry Villar Option transferred: RHP David Carpenter (Triple-A to Double-A), RHP Jorge De Leon (Triple-A to Low-A), RHP Arcenio Leon (Triple-A to Double-A), 2B Jimmy Paredes (Triple-A to Double-A)

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Jeff Suppan, C Lucas May*, OF Gregor Blanco* Released: RHP Josh Worrell, LHP Ben Swaggerty, SS Jake Eigsti, OF Patrick Norris, OF Hilton Richardson Placed on restricted list: C Drew Robertson, 1B Geoff Baldwin, SS J.D. Alfaro, OF Patrick White Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Federico Castaneda (Mexico City) Added to 40-man roster: LHP Tim Collins Outrighted off 40-man: C Lucas May (Triple-A), OF Gregor Blanco (Triple-A)

Hilton Richardson, a ’07 seventh-rounder, showed off fine wheels (77 steals in 100 career attempts) but hit just .231/.304/.340 in four seasons, topping out in low Class A. The Braves quickly scooped him up.

Collins (21) was signed by the Blue Jays as a non-drafted free agent on July 20, 2007 before being acquired by the Atlanta Braves on July 14 in a five-player deal that swapped to Toronto and Alex Gonzalez to Atlanta. Then was acquired by the Kansas City Royals in a trade with the Atlanta Braves on July 31, 2010. The lefty graduated from Worcester Vocational High School, compiling a 91-5 record in his four seasons. In 2010 he pitched strong in 71.1 relief innings between AA & AAA level: 3-1-15, 2.02 ERA with 108K/27BB.

Los Angeles Angels Signed: LHP Horacio Ramirez, C Orlando Mercado, 1B Marcus Nidiffer Released: RHP Tony Pluta, RHP Jeremy Thorne, LHP Starlin Feliz, C Kevin Arendse, OF Rich Cates, OF Mike Turner Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Matt Palmer, RHP Francisco Rodriguez, SS Andrew Romine

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: 1B John Lindsey* Released: RHP Juan Rincon, LHP James Adkins, LHP Antonio Castillo, C Orlando Mercado, 1B Steven Caseres, SS Michael Richard Added to 40-man roster: RHP Lance Cormier, RHP Mike MacDougal, 2B Outrighted off 40-man: RHP Jon Link (Triple-A), 1B John Lindsey (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Scott Elbert Option transferred: RHP Luis Vasquez (Double-A to High-A)

The Dodgers shifted Adkins, the 39th overall pick in ’07 as Tennessee's all-time strikeout leader, to the bullpen last season in the hopes that his quality breaking stuff (and fringy fastball) would play up. Adkins' strikeout rate spiked at Double-A (9.9 per nine innings) as he held lefty batters to a 12-for-65 (.185) showing, but unfortunately his walk rate held steady (4.6) and righty batters battered him for an .828 OPS—and all six home runs allowed.

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: OF Brandon Boggs* Released: RHP Rigoberto Almonte, RHP Ryan Bernal, RHP David Johnson, RHP Chad Robinson, RHP Jose Sanchez, LHP Dexter Bobo, LHP Chris Cody, LHP Evan Frederickson, LHP Marques Kyles, LHP Brandon Ritchie, LHP Travis Stortz, C Mike Melillo, C James Skelton, C Austin Stockfisch, OF Peter Fatse Placed on restricted list: SS Michael Marseco Added to 40-man roster: 1B Erick Almonte, OF Jeremy Reed Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brandon Kintzler

Evan Frederickson wowed the Brewers with high-90s velocity at a pre-draft workout in ’08, prompting Milwaukee to reach to take him with the 35th overall pick, behind only Brett Lawrie and . Signed for $1.01 million despite a checkered three-year, two-school college career that included 139 walks in 132 innings, Frederickson's walks-per-nine rate never fell below 7.6 in any of his three pro seasons. Last year, the 23-year- old issued 76 free passes in 68 innings between Pioneer (R) & FSL (A Adv.).

Minnesota Twins Released: RHP David Gutierrez, C Jeff Howell, 1B Erik Lis Voluntarily retired: RHP Chris Province Selected by the Red Sox in the fourth round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft out of Southeastern Louisiana University, Chris Province (the haul for Boof Bonser in December ’09) worked around too many baserunners last season (1.59 WHIP, 5.66 ERA), but it's hard to say how many of his 116 hits allowed in 97 innings could have been prevented with stronger defensive support. He's a strong groundball pitcher who pitched in front of Double- A and Triple-A clubs that finished with the worst records in their classifications, not to mention the highest ERAs and hit rates.

New York Mets Signed: LHP Pat Misch*, 1B Nick Evans*, SS Luis Hernandez* Released: LHP Nelson Pereira, LHP Les Walrond, C Taylor Freeman, 1B Jeff Flagg, 1B Chris Shelton, OF Quintin Berry, OF , OF Cody Holliday Loaned to Mexican League: 1B (Mexico City) Outrighted off 40-man: 1B Nick Evans (Triple-A), SS Luis Hernandez (Triple-A) Option transferred: RHP Josh Stinson (Triple-A to Double-A)

Garcia was in the news this spring for coming back from testicular cancer, which was discovered after he failed a drug test. (John Manuel)

New York Yankees Signed: C P.J. Pilittere Added to 40-man roster: RHP , RHP Bartolo Colon, RHP Freddy Garcia, C Gustavo Molina Optioned to Triple-A: OF Chris Dickerson

Oakland Athletics Signed: C Mitch Canham Released: RHP Mathieu Poirier, OF David Thomas Added to 40-man roster: 3B Andy LaRoche Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tyson Ross, C Josh Donaldson, 2B Eric Sogard Option transferred: RHP Fautino de los Santos (Triple-A to Double-A)

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: 2B Ronnie Belliard, 2B Kevin Frandsen Released: RHP Matt Anderson, RHP Edgar Garcia, RHP Julian Sampson, RHP Jon Velasquez, LHP Neal Davis, LHP Dan Meyer, 2B Luis Castillo, 2B Korby Mintken, 2B Cale Owen Added to 40-man roster: 3B Pete Orr Reinstated from inactive list: 3B Travis Mattair

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Tim Wood, LHP Dan Meyer, C Rodolfo Pena Released: RHP , RHP Yeiber Sanchez Traded: 2B Jim Negrych to Marlins for C Carlos Paulino Outrighted to Mexican League: RHP Oscar Verdugo (Veracruz) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jose Veras Designated for assignment: RHP Ramon Aguero Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Leroux Option transferred: RHP Bryan Morris (Triple-A to Double-A)

With quick actions behind the plate and an above-average arm, Carlos Paulino (21) could add value to the Pirates as an organizational catcher. He's not much of a hitter (.184/.214/.234 in low Class A) but he has four seasons to go before he qualifies for minor league free agency as he was signed by the Marlins as a non- drafted free agent on Oct. 5, 2007 out of the Dominican Republic. The Pirates assigned him to Bradenton (FSL/A Adv.)

The 26th overall pick of the 2005 Draft by the Red Sox, Hansen signed a 4 years/$4.4M major league contract (2005-2008). Acquired by Pittsburgh in trade from Boston on 7/31/08, he failed to establish himself as a MLB pitcher denoting control issues; his overall MLB record is 4-9-3, 6.34 ERA with 70K/63BB in 93.2 IP in parts of four seasons with Boston and Pittsburgh. His minors numbers are better: 8-6-4, 2.72 ERA in 146 IP. The Pirates re-signed him to a 1 year/$0.825M (2009) and outrighted him to the minors in October of the same year. Pittsburgh re-signed Hansen to a 2010 minor league contract worth roughly $0.660M (80% of previous year according to MLB rules), so the team choose to cut him lose rather than re-signing the reliever for $0.528M. St. Louis Cardinals Signed: LHP Sean Watson (NDFA—UC Davis) Released: C Ivan Castro, 1B Francisco Rivera, 1B Voluntarily retired: RHP Ian Snell Added to 40-man roster: RHP Miguel Batista Option transferred: RHP David Kopp (Triple-A to Double-A), 3B Zack Cox (Low-A to High-A)

San Diego Padres Signed: 2B Pat McKenna Released: RHP Mike DeMark, RHP Rob Gariano, RHP Nick Schumacher, C Mitch Canham, C Gregg Zaun, 2B David Newhan

San Diego selected Mitch Canham with the 57th overall pick in ’07 with visions of him developing into an offensive-minded starting catcher. His defense never really coalesced—opposing basestealers ran wild when he started—and he began seeing more time at less-demanding positions: left field, third base and first base. The Padres' new front office might have kept Canham around if he had hit, but through 670 Double-A plate appearances his batting line stands at .242/.322/.346.

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Doug Mathis Released: RHP Francisco Cruceta, RHP Brian Lawrence, RHP Matt Sartor, RHP Jeff Suppan, RHP Craig Whitaker, LHP Jacobo Meque, C Matt Klimas, 1B Andy D'Alessio, SS Brad Boyer, OF Ben Copeland Added to 40-man roster: RHP Guillermo Mota, 1B Brandon Belt Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steve Edlefsen, SS Ryan Rohlinger

Copeland was the Giants' first draft pick in ’05, as a fourth-rounder. In 2010, the left-handed hitter hit .280/.378/.404 at Fresno (AAA), denoting solid hitting skills and above average speed (8 Triples, 23 SB).

Seattle Mariners Released: RHP Blake Nation, RHP Mumba Rivera, LHP Robert Rohrbaugh, C Henry Contreras Added to 40-man roster: SS Luis Rodriguez, OF Ryan Langerhans

Tampa Bay Rays Released: RHP Justin Hall, LHP Ryan Fleckenstein, LHP J.R. Robinson, C Tomas Francisco, 2B Bennett Davis, 3B Scott Lawson, OF Alex Diaz, OF Bryan Fogle, OF D.J. Jones Added to 40-man roster: RHP , 3B Felipe Lopez Designated for assignment: RHP Mike Ekstrom Option transferred: RHP (Triple-A to Double-A), C Nevin Ashley (Triple-A to Double-A)

Texas Rangers Signed: SS Luis Cruz Released: RHP Brennan Garr, RHP Danny Gutierrez, RHP Hector Nelo, RHP Tim Steggall, RHP Ty Taubenheim, LHP Starling de la Rosa, LHP Justin Earls, C Doug Hogan, C Johnathon Moore, C Alinson Perez, 1B Mike Ortiz, 2B Jake Kaase, OF Edward Alfonzo, OF Erold Andrus, OF Ed Koncel, OF Jason Kudlock, OF Travis Meiners, OF Cody Podraza, OF Cristian Santana Traded: OF Marcus Lemon to Braves for future considerations Placed on restricted list: OF Miguel Velazquez Added to 40-man roster: RHP Dave Bush

The Rangers released righty Danny Gutierrez, formerly one of their top-10 prospects. Gutierrez had been acquired from the Royals, but his stuff has diminished and was suspended 50 games for amphetamines prior to the 2010 season.

Toronto Blue Jays Released: RHP Vince Bongiovanni, RHP Ross Buckwalter, RHP David Sever, LHP Ryan Page, C Karim Turkamani, OF Leonard Davis, OF Eric Eiland, OF Joey Hage

Like the Red Sox's separation from Jason Place, the Blue Jays found themselves in a similar predicament with Eric Eiland, their second-round pick in ’07. A raw, athletic Texas prep product, Eiland stole bases efficiently (80 percent in four pro seasons) but batted just .221/.319/.290 in 1,121 plate appearances, none above low Class A. Washington Nationals Released: RHP Adrian Alaniz, RHP Joe Bisenius, RHP Harvey Garcia, RHP Tim Wood, LHP Ron Villone, C Lou Santangelo, 2B Alex Cintron, 3B Dan Lyons, OF Robby Jacobsen, OF Jonathan Van Every Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chad Gaudin, 2B Alex Cora, OF Laynce Nix, OF

March 23-29

Players listed with an asterisk (*) denote those 40-man roster players who have signed minor league contracts with the same organization after being outrighted to the minors.

Arizona Diamondbacks Released: RHP Brian Sweeney, LHP Jordan Kendall, OF Ryan Patterson Added to 40-man roster: 1B Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jordan Norberto

After being released Sweeney signed with the of the independent Atlantic League.

Atlanta Braves Released: RHP Dalton Acord, RHP Wilton Estevez, LHP Brett DeVall, LHP Tommy Palica Acquired: RHP Billy Bullock from Twins as compensation for major league Rule 5 selection LHP Scott Diamond Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Joe Mather (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Juan Abreu, RHP Jairo Asencio, LHP Mike Minor, SS Diory Hernandez, OF Jordan Schafer

DeVall, a sandwich-round pick in 2008 (40th overall), is still only 21, but elbow troubles limited him to just 160 innings at Class A Rome the past two seasons. For his career, DeVall has a 3.92 ERA, 6.3 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9.

Baltimore Orioles Released: RHP John Mariotti, 1B Austin Rauch, 2B Auburn Donaldson, OF Grolmann Gonzalez, OF Jeremy Shelby, OF Randy Winn Returned Rule 5 selection: RHP Adrian Rosario (to Brewers) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Zach Britton, C Craig Tatum, 3B Josh Bell, OF Nolan Reimold

Boston Red Sox Released: RHP Chris Court, RHP Bryce Cox, RHP Eric Curtis, RHP Stephen Fox, RHP T.J. Large, RHP Ryne Lawson, RHP Ryne Miller, RHP Kelvin Pichardo, RHP Ryne Reynoso, LHP Michael Bugary, LHP Lenny DiNardo, LHP Lance McClain, 2B Kenneth Roque, 3B Jorge Jimenez, OF Bryan Peterson Traded: RHP Dan Turpen to Rockies for C Michael McKenry Added to 40-man roster: LHP Dennys Reyes Designated for assignment: C Mark Wagner Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Scott Atchison, RHP Michael Bowden, OF Ryan Kalish, OF Josh Reddick

With Double-A Portland in ’09 and ’10, Bryce Cox appeared in 87 relief games and kept the ball on the ground (2.1 ground-to-flyout ratio), but didn't succeed nearly so well on the baserunner (1.57 WHIP) or strikeout-to-walk (1.3-to-1 ratio) fronts. Last season, Cox had a 4.89 ERA. The 26-year-old was Boston's third-round pick from Rice in ’06. After the release he signed with Grand Prairie of the indy American Association.

Selected by the Red Sox in the 16th round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft out of Porterville (Calif.) Community College, Puerto-Rican Jimenez (26) was considered a physical third baseman with solid lefty bat and an 80-arm. Those tools made him a Rule V Draft pick by the Marlins in the 2009 MLB phase of the draft; Florida eventually gave him back to Boston prior the beginning of the 2010 season that Jimenez played with Pawtucket (IL/AAA) hitting .217/.290/.279 in 95 games. He made the Puerto Rican Baseball League All-Star team this past winter playing for Ponce and finishing among the League leaders in RBI (19). Like Cox, Jimenez will try to resurrect his career in indy ball: he signed with Brockton of the Can-Am League.

Chicago Cubs Signed: OF Brandon Watson Released: RHP Danny Keefe, RHP Corey Martin, RHP Mike Parisi, LHP Scott Rice, OF Francisco Guzman, OF Cody Shields Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Justin Berg, RHP Casey Coleman, RHP Jeff Stevens, LHP Scott Maine, C Welington Castillo, OF Fernando Perez Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Dexter Carter, RHP Nick McCully, 3B Christian Colonel, SS Kyle Eveland (Traverse City (Frontier)) Released: RHP Josh Billeaud, RHP Angel Garcia, RHP Matt Hopps, RHP Matt Long, RHP Jeff Sues, C Logan Johnson, 2B C.J. Retherford, 2B Nate Sutton, 3B Jose Vargas, OF Jordan Cheatham Acquired: RHP Gaby Hernandez from Royals for cash considerations Traded: SS Robert Hudson to Phillies for future considerations Traded: OF John Shelby III to Rays for future considerations Option transferred: RHP Gregory Infante (Triple-A to Double-A)

C.J. Retherford slumped to a .543 OPS last season after batting .297/.340/.473 for Double-A Birmingham in ’09. He signed as a nondrafted free agent out of Arizona State in June ’07. For his four-year minor league career, he has a .273/.327/.442 line.

Dana Eveland's younger brother Kyle went undrafted out of Chico State (Calif.) in ’09. He batted just .249/.332/.327 as a shortstop in indy ball in the past two seasons.

A second-round pick in ’06, 6-foot-5 righty Matt Long went 7-9, 4.89 in 21 starts for Double-A Birmingham last year, showing average stuff across the board.

Cincinnati Reds Released: OF Travis Mitchell, OF Justin Reed Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Chris Valaika

Cleveland Indians Signed: LHP Jesse English Released: RHP Omar Aguilar, RHP Casey Gaynor, RHP Jeremy Johnson, RHP Doug Mathis, RHP Takafumi Nakamura, RHP Julio Ramirez, RHP David Roberts, LHP Vidal Nuno, C Juan Aponte, OF Trent Baker, OF Kevin Rucker, OF Joel Torres Outrighted off 40-man: RHP Jensen Lewis (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jeanmar Gomez, RHP Jess Todd, LHP David Huff, 2B Luis Valbuena, OF Ezequiel Carrera

Japanese 23-year-old Nakamura went 4-3-1, 4.10 ERA in 41.2 relief innings between NYP-League (A short) & Midwest League (A) with 32 K, 8 BB and 44 hits in his only season in the Indians’ farm system.

Colorado Rockies Released: RHP Tyler Trice, LHP Brandon Durden, LHP Kenny Durst, 1B Chad Jacobsen Traded: C Michael McKenry to Red Sox for RHP Dan Turpen Acquired: 3B Josh Fields from Pirates for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Matt Daley, RHP Greg Reynolds, C Jordan Pacheco, 2B Eric Young Jr. Option transferred: RHP Cory Riordan (Triple-A to Double-A)

Detroit Tigers Released: RHP Scot Drucker, RHP Victor Moreno, RHP Anthony Shawler, LHP John Bale, LHP Kyle Bloom, LHP Mariano Gomez, LHP Ariel Medina, LHP Yadiel Polanco, LHP Wilfredo Ramirez, 2B Pat McKenna, OF Matt Mansilla, OF Brandon Tripp, OF Chris White Optioned to Triple-A: SS Danny Worth

Florida Marlins Released: RHP Corey Goudeau, RHP Brett Sinkbeil, RHP Brad Stone, LHP Brad Furnish, LHP Isaac Morales, C Mark Wyatt, OF Thomas Hickman Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Burke Badenhop, C Brad Davis, SS Ozzie Martinez Optioned to Double-A: RHP Jhan Marinez Reinstated from inactive list: C Mark Wyatt

Brett Sinkbeil, 26, enhanced his strikeout rate (8.0 per nine innings) with his ’10 shift to the bullpen, but he showed the same poor control (4.4) with Triple-A New Orleans. The results were similar (5.71 ERA, 1.69 WHIP), though, so not only did he lose his 40-man roster spot, but Sinkbeil, the 19th overall pick in ’06, lost his place in the organization. The Marlins' second-round pick in ’06, the Sinkbeil draft, Tom Hickman batted .231/.337/.406 in five seasons, topping out in high Class A.

Houston Astros Signed: RHP Fernando Nieve Released: RHP Kyle Godfrey, RHP Brenden Stines, RHP Brian Wabick, RHP Jared Wells, LHP Edwin Walker, 1B Ryan Ditthardt, 1B Marcus Nidiffer, 3B Kody Kirkland, 3B Chris Lovett, SS Mike Affronti, SS Oscar Figueroa, OF Lee Cruz, OF Ryan Humphrey, OF Renzo Tello Acquired: OF Joe Inglett from Rays for cash considerations Returned Rule 5 selection: RHP Lance Pendleton (to Yankees) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Wesley Wright, SS Tommy Manzella, OF Brian Bogusevic

Kansas City Royals Released: RHP Tyler Gatrell, RHP Aaron Hartsock, RHP Scott Kelley, RHP Matt Morizio, RHP James Thompson, LHP Claudio Bavera, C Brian Peterson, 2B Correy Figueroa, 3B Pedro Feliz, 3B Tom Zebroski, OF Rene Oriental Traded: RHP Alex Caldera to Nationals for cash considerations Traded: RHP Gaby Hernandez to White Sox for cash considerations Acquired: 3B Johnny Whittleman from Rangers for future considerations Returned Rule 5 selection: LHP Robert Fish (to Angels) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Vin Mazzaro, OF Lorenzo Cain

Whittleman, 24, was selected by Texas in the second round of the 2005 amateur draft, but had yet to play above Double-A in the Rangers' system. In over 2,800 minor league plate appearances, the corner infielder has hit .242/.353/.389.

Los Angeles Angels Signed: LHP Ryan Ketchner Released: RHP , RHP Justin Harper, RHP Vinnie St. John, LHP Michael Anton, LHP Josh Blanco, LHP Leonardo Calderon, 1B Nick Farnsworth, 2B Kevin Ramos, OF George Barber, OF Jake Rife Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Trevor Bell

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: C Fausto Mier Released: RHP Bobby Blevins, RHP Nick Gaudi, RHP Jimmy Marshall, LHP Ron Mahay, 3B Brian Ruggiano, OF Stetson Banks Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Edwin Contreras (Monclova), RHP Jesus Rodriguez (Monclova), LHP Thomas Melgarejo (Saltillo) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP John Ely, RHP Travis Schlichting, RHP Ramon Troncoso

Milwaukee Brewers Released: LHP Casey Baron, LHP Bobby Bramhall Traded: 3B Cutter Dykstra to Nationals for OF Nyjer Morgan Elected free agency: SS Luis Cruz Returned Rule 5 selection: RHP Pat Egan (to Orioles) Outrighted off 40-man: SS Luis Cruz (Triple-A), OF Brandon Boggs (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Justin James, RHP Mike McClendon, C Martin Maldonado, 2B Eric Farris Optioned to Double-A: RHP Wily Peralta

Minnesota Twins Released: RHP Steve Blevins, RHP Peter Kennelly, RHP Mike McCardell, RHP Kyle Orr, LHP Brett Carroll, LHP David Deminsky, C Buddy Munroe, C Alexander Soto, C Nick Tindall, 1B Brian Burke, 3B Juan Portes, OF Joe Dickerson, OF Justin Huber, OF Derrick Phillips Traded: RHP Billy Bullock to Braves as compensation for major league Rule 5 selection LHP Scott Diamond Outrighted off 40-man: LHP Scott Diamond (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jim Hoey, RHP Anthony Slama, 2B Luke Hughes Option transferred: RHP David Bromberg (Triple-A to Double-A)

Aussie Justin Huber signed with the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League after the release.

New York Mets Released: RHP Daniel Carela, RHP Tony Feliz, RHP John Holdzkom, RHP Samuel Taveras, RHP Wes Wrenn, 2B Ray Van Gurp, 3B James Schroeder, OF Joey August, OF Will Cherry, OF R.J. Harris, OF Nick Santomauro Traded: RHP Eddie Kunz to Padres for 1B Allan Dykstra Added to 40-man roster: RHP Blaine Boyer, LHP Tim Byrdak, OF Willie Harris Outrighted off 40-man: LHP Pat Misch (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Justin Turner

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Kevin Millwood Released: RHP Ryan Acosta, RHP Philip Bartleski, RHP Bryant Cotton, RHP Joel Marte, RHP Ben Watkins, LHP Sam Elam, LHP Trenton Lare, C Kyle Perkins, 1B Nick Ebert, 2B Ronnie Belliard, 2B Justin Snyder, OF Isaiah Brown Added to 40-man roster: 1B Eric Chavez Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jose Ortegano, SS Ramiro Pena, OF Greg Golson, OF Justin Maxwell

According to a source involved in the deal, Kevin Millwood was signed to a pro-rated $1.5 million deal with incentives, but has to be on the Yankees 25-man big league roster by May 1 or to be released.

Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Jon Hunton, RHP Ken Smalley, LHP Ryan Quigley, C Dusty Napoleon, OF Toddric Johnson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Joey Devine, 1B Chris Carter

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: LHP , 2B Luis Castillo Released: RHP Justin Beal, RHP Bradley Blanks, RHP Mike Bolsenbroek, RHP Heitor Correa, RHP Drew Erwin, RHP Matt Hutchison, RHP Eric Massingham, RHP Marshall Schuler, RHP Andrew Snowdon, RHP Andy Wells, LHP Orlando Garces, LHP Drew Rundle, C Marlon Mitchell, 2B Matt McConnell, 3B Adam Buschini, OF Luis Beltre, OF Sebastian Boucher Acquired: SS Robert Hudson from White Sox for future considerations Outrighted off 40-man: 1B Matt Rizzotti (Double-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Scott Mathieson, LHP Mike Zagurski

Native Canadian Jay Johnson got drafted by the Orioles in ’09 (35th round) but didn't sign. He got drafted last year by the Blue Jays (26th round), signed on July 1 but then had his deal voided for elbow issues.

Pittsburgh Pirates Released: RHP Casey Erickson, LHP Mike Williams, 1B Gerlis Rodriguez, 2B Luis Solano, 3B Christian Colonel, SS Adenson Chourio, OF Pat Irvine Traded: 3B Josh Fields to Rockies for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Daniel McCutchen, SS Pedro Ciriaco

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Charllan Jimenez, RHP Nick McCully, RHP Miguel Tapia, LHP George Brown, 2B Devin Goodwin, 2B Jose Martinez, OF C.J. Beatty, OF Antonio DeJesus, OF Ross Smith Loaned to Mexican League: OF Amaury Cazana Marti (Minatitlan) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Fernando Salas, RHP Eduardo Sanchez

San Diego Padres Released: RHP Alessio Angelucci, RHP Dexter Carter, RHP Geoff Geary, RHP Mike Koplove, RHP Rod Scurry, C Justin Echevarria, 2B Kevin Frandsen, OF , OF Oscar Salazar, OF Houston Slemp, OF Gunnar Terhune Traded: RHP Erik Davis to Nationals for SS Alberto Gonzalez Traded: 1B Allan Dykstra to Mets for RHP Eddie Kunz Recalled: RHP Samuel Deduno, OF Cedric Hunter Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Wade LeBlanc, SS Everth Cabrera, OF Aaron Cunningham

Kellen Kulbacki built his prospect status on a torrid ’08 season in the California League, batting .332/.428/.589 with 20 homers in little more than half a season for high Class A Lake Elsinore. Two injury-wracked years later and the 40th overall pick in ’07 has hit just .208/.271/.286 in 293 Double-A plate appearances. The Padres cut ties with the 25-year-old Kulbacki, just as they have with others from that draft, such as Eric Sogard (traded to A's), Brad Chalk (Pirates minor league Rule 5 pick), Corey Kluber (traded to Indians), Lance Zawadzki (waiver claim by Royals) and Wynn Pelzer (traded to Orioles). San Francisco Giants Released: RHP Brian Anderson, RHP Ben Wilshire, 3B Wes Hobson, SS Juan Martinez, OF Johnathan DeBerry, OF Carlton Salters Placed on suspended list: RHP B.J. Salsbury

Seattle Mariners Released: RHP Lance Abbott, RHP Cheyne Hann, RHP Brandon Josselyn, RHP Chris Kessinger, RHP Josh Krist, RHP Jorden Merry, RHP Eric Thomas, RHP Jake Wild, LHP Derrick Saito, 1B Evan Sharpley, 2B Fred Bello, 2B Hawkins Gebbers, 2B Luis Nunez, OF , OF Ryan Royster Returned Rule 5 selection: RHP Jose Flores (to Indians) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chris Ray, RHP , 2B Adam Kennedy Outrighted off 40-man: LHP Cesar Jimenez (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Luke French, 2B Dustin Ackley, 3B Matt Tuiasosopo

Tampa Bay Rays Released: RHP Jonah Bayliss, RHP Justin Garcia, LHP Aaron Dott, LHP Jake Sullivan, 2B Seth Henry, OF Kyle Lusson Traded: OF Joe Inglett to Astros for cash considerations Acquired: OF John Shelby III from White Sox for future considerations Returned Rule 5 selection: LHP Cesar Cabral (to Red Sox) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Rob Delaney, C Jose Lobaton

Texas Rangers Released: C Fausto Mier Traded: 3B Johnny Whittleman to Royals for future considerations Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Michael Kirkman, C Taylor Teagarden, 1B Chris Davis, OF Craig Gentry

Toronto Blue Jays Released: LHP Dan DeLucia Added to 40-man roster: OF Corey Patterson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Scott Richmond

Washington Nationals Signed: LHP Oliver Perez, C Sam Palace (Amarillo (United)) Released: RHP Michael Allen, RHP Shane Erb, RHP Robinson Fabian, RHP Justin Phillabaum, LHP Clayton Dill, LHP Austin Garrett, LHP Nick Serino, LHP Jack Spradlin, 1B Ronnie Labrie, 3B Jack Walker Traded: OF Nyjer Morgan to Brewers for 3B Cutter Dykstra Traded: SS Alberto Gonzalez to Padres for RHP Erik Davis Acquired: RHP Alex Caldera from Royals for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Collin Balester, RHP Yunesky Maya, RHP Craig Stammen, LHP Ross Detwiler, LHP Lee Hyde, C Jesus Flores, OF Roger Bernadina

Former Florida Tech catcher Sam Palace served as Nationals bullpen catcher during ’09 and ’10 spring training prior to signing on to play in the United League last year. He has begun the season in the 7-day DL at Hagerstown (SAL/A).

March 16-22

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Kip Wells (Long Island (Atlantic)), SS Ed Rogers (re-signed) Released: RHP Andrew Berger, RHP Corey Davisson, RHP Brad Gemberling, RHP Jake Hale, RHP Will Harvil, RHP Brett Moorhouse, RHP Rafael Quezada, LHP Bayron Zepeda, C Alex Herrnberger, SS Victor Estevez, SS Ed Rogers (subsequently re-signed), OF Isaias Asencio, OF Javan Williams Optioned to Triple-A: C Konrad Schmidt Outrighted off 40-man roster: C John Hester (AAA)

Atlanta Braves Loaned to Mexican League: LHP Amilcar Gaxiola (Saltillo) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Gearrin, RHP Stephen Marek, RHP Anthony Varvaro Baltimore Orioles Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Brandon Snyder, OF Matt Angle

Boston Red Sox Released: RHP Ramon Soto Optioned to Triple-A: C Luis Exposito, C Mark Wagner, 1B Lars Anderson, SS Jose Iglesias, SS Yamaico Navarro, OF Daniel Nava

Chicago Cubs Released: RHP Steve Grife, RHP Carlos Rojas, 1B Jake McAloose, OF T.J. Baxter

Chicago White Sox Released: RHP Chris Bodishbaugh, C Alexis Fonseca, 1B Jared McDonald, OF Brandon Watson Traded: RHP Kyle McCulloch to Reds for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Gregory Infante, C Tyler Flowers, OF Alejandro De Aza

McCulloch was selected by the White Sox in the 1st round in 2006. The former Texas Longhorn, now 26, has spent most of his career in Double-A, going 20-23, 4.86 in 74 games for Birmingham with a high WHIP (1.54) and low strikeout rate (4.5 per nine innings).

Cincinnati Reds Released: RHP Tyler Cline, RHP Joel Ernst, RHP Daniel Guerrero, RHP Evan Hildenbrandt, RHP Junior Martinez, LHP Nathan Driessen, LHP Jose Marizan, C Will Harford, C Trey Manz, 1B Tommy Nurre, OF Sean Conner, OF Jeff Taylor Acquired: RHP Kyle McCulloch from White Sox for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Fisher, RHP Jordan Smith, LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, 1B Yonder Alonso, SS Zack Cozart, SS Kris Negron, OF Todd Frazier

A fourth-round pick in ’08, Tyler Cline flashed heavy arm-side run and a power breaking ball when he signed with the Reds out of a Cartersville, Ga., high school. But he made just 25 appearances in three pro seasons—two in the Gulf Coast League and another in the Pioneer—logging just 97 2/3 innings, but with solid results (2.76 ERA, 74/38 strikeouts/walks).

Cleveland Indians Released: RHP Alexander Morales, RHP Andy Shive, RHP Matt Speake, LHP Nick Kirk, LHP Ryan Morris, 1B Ben Carlson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Judy Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Jensen Lewis (AAA)

The Indians acquired Andy Shive in October as one of two players to be named received from the Yankees in the Kerry Wood trade. They still have third baseman Matt Cusick to show for Wood's time in Cleveland.

Cleveland made back-to-back North Carolina high school selections in the ’06 draft, taking lefthander Ryan Morris in the fourth round and righty Chris Archer in the fifth. The Indians included Archer in their ’08 trade with the Cubs for Mark DeRosa, and the power righthander blossomed in Double-A last year to become the centerpiece ofChicago's recent Matt Garza deal. Unfortunately, Morris fizzled out in A-ball as he dealt with myriad injuries. The 23-year-old showed promise in his one healthy full season by going 9-7, 3.76 with a 1.29 WHIP over 27 starts for low Class A Lake County in ’08.

Detroit Tigers Released: RHP Miguel Mejia, RHP Josh Rainwater, LHP Jon Kibler, 1B Max Leon, 1B Alex Nunez, 2B Alden Carrithers, OF Kody Kaiser Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Al Alburquerque, RHP Robbie Weinhardt, LHP Charlie Furbush, 2B Scott Sizemore, OF Clete Thomas Selected by the Tigers in the 4th round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft out of Deridder (La.) High School, Rainwater (26) pitched the last two seasons between Erie (AA) & Toledo (AAA). In 2010, he went 2-4-1, 5.02 ERA in 80.2 IP. He was a Mid-Season Eastern League All-Star in 2009.

Florida Marlins Released: RHP Robert Bono, RHP Erick Carrillo, RHP Luis Chirinos, RHP Saul Gonzalez, RHP Ketnold Noel, RHP Steven Stein, 1B Chad Keefer, 3B Aury Diaz, SS Chris Wade, OF Chris Lubanski, OF John Raynor Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steven Cishek, RHP Alex Sanabia, LHP Dustin Richardson, LHP Sean West, OF Bryan Petersen Optioned to Double-A: RHP Sandy Rosario

John Raynor requested and received his release from the Marlins. The Pirates targeted him with the second pick in the ’09 Rule 5 draft, but they returned him on May 4 after he began 2-for-10 with Pittsburgh. The speedy 27- year-old left fielder batted .284/.349/.373 in 134 at-bats for Triple-A New Orleans last season.

Houston Astros Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Sergio Escalona Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Cesar Carrillo (AAA)

Kansas City Royals Signed: C Jared Dyer (Washington (Frontier)), C Paul Krebs (NDFA—Minnesota-Crookston), OF Yem Prades Traded: OF Brett Carroll to Brewers for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jesse Chavez, RHP Greg Holland, RHP Blake Wood, C Manny Pina

Los Angeles Angels Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Anthony Ortega, 3B Freddy Sandoval

Los Angeles Dodgers Released: RHP Jake McCarter, RHP Gari Tavarez, 3B Johan Garcia Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Carlos Frias

Milwaukee Brewers Acquired: OF Brett Carroll from Royals for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mark Rogers, 3B Mat Gamel

Minnesota Twins Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Burnett, SS Trevor Plouffe, OF Ben Revere

New York Mets Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dillon Gee, RHP Jenrry Mejia Loaned to Mexican League: LHP Carlos Vazquez (Oaxaca)

Signed by the Mets as a non-drafted free agent out of Mexico on July 7, 2008, Vazquez (19) pitched very well in his first pro season in the Dominican Summer League in 2009 (5-0-7, 1.85 ERA with 52 K, 15 BB, 31 H in 48.2 IP). The lefty was solid last year between GCL and Appalachian League (4-3-3, 4.22 ERA with 50 K in 59.2 IP, 1.17 WHIP). Now he’ll face well more advanced competition in the Mexican League.

New York Yankees Released: OF Breland Brown, OF Francisco Santana Optioned to Triple-A: RHP , 2B Kevin Russo, 3B Brandon Laird Optioned to Double-A: RHP Dellin Betances, RHP Ryan Pope, LHP Steve Garrison, OF Melky Mesa Oakland Athletics Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Trystan Magnuson, RHP Guillermo Moscoso, LHP Josh Outman, OF Michael Taylor

Philadelphia Phillies Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Vance Worley Optioned to Double-A: SS Freddy Galvis

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: OF Austin McClune (re-signed) Released: RHP Fernando Nieve, 1B Garrett Atkins, OF Austin McClune (subsequently re-signed)

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Mark Diapoules, RHP Josh Squatrito, RHP Houston Summers Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Blake King, C Bryan Anderson, C Tony Cruz, 1B Mark Hamilton, OF Adron Chambers

San Diego Padres Released: RHP Xavier Esquivel, RHP Chad Nading, RHP Bryan Oland, RHP Mauricio Tabachnik, RHP Stalyn Valdez, LHP Esteban Javier, OF Carlos Garcia Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Samuel Deduno, OF Luis Durango, OF Cedric Hunter Loaned to Mexican League: SS Jesus Lopez (Mexico City)

San Francisco Giants Released: RHP Devan Kline, RHP Adrian Martin, RHP Reese McCulley, RHP Oliver Odle, RHP Andrew Romo, RHP Eric Stolp, RHP Jason Walls, RHP Kyle Woodruff Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Emmanuel Burriss, OF Darren Ford

Big league reliever 's younger brother, Andrew pitched well enough for short-season Salem-Keizer last season (23 whiffs in 24 2/3 innings), but the 23-year-old's overall numbers are not as encouraging: 2-4-1, 4.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP adding games pitched for San Jose (CAL/A+) & Fresno (PCL/AAA). He was signed by the Giants as a non-drafted free agent in June 2009.

Seattle Mariners Released: RHP Mike Aviles Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dan Cortes

Tampa Bay Rays Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike Ekstrom

Texas Rangers Released: RHP Cephas Howard, RHP Kyle Ocampo, LHP Kevin Gunderson, LHP Matt Hill Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Eric Hurley, RHP Yoshinori Tateyama

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: LHP Sean Henn (re-signed), OF Eli Boike (NDFA—Michigan State) Released: RHP Kyle Ginley, RHP Matt Morgal, RHP Jamie Vermilyea, RHP Josh Wells, LHP Sean Henn (subsequently re-signed), LHP Juan Hernandez, 2B Jon Del Campo, OF Concepcion Rodriguez

Washington Nationals Released: RHP Tim Dupuis, RHP Mike Gallo, RHP Scott Mueller, RHP Billy Ott, RHP Wanel Vasquez, 1B Kevin Barker Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cole Kimball, 1B , OF March 9-15 An asterisk (*) denotes a case in which a player has signed a minor league deal after being outrighted from his club's 40-man roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: LHP Adam Kudryk (Mississauga (Intercounty)) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Collmenter, RHP Kevin Mulvey, LHP Zach Kroenke, C John Hester, OF Cole Gillespie Optioned to Double-A: LHP Leyson Septimo Optioned to high Class A: RHP Yonata Ortega Optioned to low Class A: RHP Juan Jaime

A Toronto native, Adam Kudryk began the ’08 season with Texarkana (Texas) JC, but he ended it with a torn labrum. Facing surgery and a 12-month recovery period, he headed to Canadian training facility The Baseball Zone to rehab and build arm strength. He spent the ’10 season playing semipro ball in Canada's Intercounty Baseball League, where he made 12 appearances. Last month, the 23-year-old Kudryk hit 90 mph at an MLB Scouting Bureau tryout camp.

Atlanta Braves Released: RHP Matt Small Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Erik Cordier, LHP Lee Hyde, LHP Jose Ortegano Optioned to Double-A: RHP Randall Delgado

Small (23) was a 14th round choice in 2006. In 2009, he was solid at Rome (SAL/A) going 1-3-6 with a 3.41 ERA in 34.1 relief innings (36 K, 13 BB, 1.11 WHIP). He spent most of last season in the inactive list.

Baltimore Orioles Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brandon Erbe, RHP Chorye Spoone, LHP Troy Patton, LHP Pedro Viola, 1B Joe Mahoney Optioned to Double-A: RHP Luis Lebron, SS Pedro Florimon

Boston Red Sox Signed: C Matt Spring Released: RHP Doug Wogee Optioned to Double-A: RHP Stolmy Pimentel, 2B Oscar Tejeda

A Devil Rays' fourth-round pick in ’04, Matt Spring hit just .210/.278/.369 in seven years in the system, topping 300 plate appearances in a season only once. He's a fundamentally-sound receiver who brings the proverbial intangibles to a minor league club—that is, he works well with kids.

Chicago Cubs Released: LHP John Mincone Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Esmailin Caridad, RHP Robert Coello, RHP Thomas Diamond, LHP John Gaub Optioned to Double-A: RHP Alberto Cabrera, RHP Rafael Dolis, RHP Kyle Smit

Chicago White Sox Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Anthony Carter, RHP Freddy Dolsi, RHP Lucas Harrell, RHP Jhonny Nunez, SS Eduardo Escobar, OF Stefan Gartrell Optioned to Double-A: RHP Kyle Cofield, RHP Nathan Jones

Cincinnati Reds Signed: OF Brennan May (NDFA—Tallahassee (Fla.) CC) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Daryl Thompson, LHP Philippe Valiquette Optioned to Double-A: C Yasmani Grandal Heading into the ’08 draft, we labeled Brennan May an "athlete with raw tools (who has) quick hands and raw power." He went undrafted out of Woodward Academy in College Park, Ga., and embarked on a two-year junior college career, first at Middle Georgia JC and then at Tallahassee CC.

Cleveland Indians Signed: 1B Nick Johnson Released: 1B Chris Kersten Voluntarily retired: 1B Andrew Kinney Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Corey Kluber, RHP Zach McAllister, RHP Hector Rondon, 3B Jared Goedert, OF Nick Weglarz Optioned to Double-A: LHP Kelvin de la Cruz, LHP Nick Hagadone

According to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian and Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Johnson can opt out of his contract and become a free agent if he's not on the Indians' Major League roster by July 1. Cleveland holds a $2.75MM team option for 2012.

Colorado Rockies Released: C Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Bruce Billings, RHP Edgmer Escalona, RHP Clayton Mortensen, RHP Cory Riordan, C Michael McKenry, SS Chris Nelson, OF Cole Garner Optioned to Double-A: RHP Juan Nicasio, RHP Casey Weathers, C Wilin Rosario, SS Hector Gomez

Detroit Tigers Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Lester Oliveros, RHP Jose Ortega, LHP Duane Below, LHP Andy Oliver, 3B Audy Ciriaco, SS Cale Iorg, OF Ryan Strieby Optioned to Double-A: RHP Jacob Turner

Florida Marlins Signed: RHP Adalberto Mendez* Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Adalberto Mendez (Triple-A) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose Ceda Optioned to Double-A: RHP Omar Poveda, RHP Evan Reed, C Chris Hatcher Optioned to high Class A: RHP Arquimedes Caminero

Houston Astros Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Carpenter, RHP Cesar Carrillo, RHP Jorge De Leon, RHP Arcenio Leon, 2B Jimmy Paredes

Kansas City Royals Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kevin Pucetas, LHP Everett Teaford, 1B Clint Robinson, OF David Lough Optioned to Double-A: SS Jeff Bianchi, OF Derrick Robinson

Los Angeles Angels Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ysmael Carmona, OF Jeremy Moore Optioned to Double-A: RHP Loek Van Mil

Los Angeles Dodgers Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jon Link, RHP Carlos Monasterios, 1B John Lindsey, 3B Russ Mitchell, OF Jamie Hoffmann, OF Trayvon Robinson Optioned to Double-A: RHP Javy Guerra, RHP Luis Vasquez

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: SS Yancarlos Ortiz Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Amaury Rivas Optioned to Double-A: RHP Cody Scarpetta, LHP Dan Merklinger

The Twins signed Yancarlos Ortiz out of the Dominican in ’03, but he advanced past Double-A only briefly, appearing in seven games for Triple-A Rochester last season. The 5-foot-9 switch-hitter has managed a career batting line of just .235/.313/.281, but with quickness, sure hands and a strong arm, it's defense that is the 26- year-old's calling card.

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Gerardo Ramirez, RHP Gonzalo Sanudo, LHP (Quebec (Can-Am)) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Bromberg, RHP Eric Hacker, RHP Anthony Swarzak, OF Rene Tosoni Optioned to Double-A: RHP , 1B , OF Joe Benson

New York Mets Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Manny Alvarez, RHP Josh Stinson, 3B Zach Lutz, SS Ruben Tejada, OF Fernando Martinez Optioned to Double-A: 2B Jordany Valdespin Optioned to high Class A: RHP Armando Rodriguez

New York Yankees Rule 5 selection returned: RHP Dan Turpen (to Red Sox) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hector Noesi

Oakland Athletics Signed: C Seong-Min Kim Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Fautino de los Santos, 2B Adrian Cardenas, OF Sean Doolittle Optioned to Double-A: LHP Pedro Figueroa

Signed for $510,000, South Korean catcher Seong-Min Kim (17) impresses scouts with plus raw power.

Philadelphia Phillies Released: C Ryan Gugel, 1B Robb Quinlan Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Drew Naylor Optioned to Double-A: RHP Justin De Fratus, RHP J.C. Ramirez, 1B Matt Rizzotti, 2B Harold Garcia, SS Carlos Rivero Optioned to high Class A: 2B Cesar Hernandez

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Cesar Lopez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Bryan Morris, LHP Daniel Moskos, LHP Tony Watson, OF Gorkys Hernandez, OF Alex Presley Optioned to Double-A: RHP Ramon Aguero, LHP Jeff Locke, LHP Aaron Thompson Optioned to high Class A: RHP Kyle McPherson

The 20-year-old Cesar Lopez was born in , Cuba. Rene Gayo, the team’s director of Latin American scouting, says he likes what he has seen from the 6'3" non-drafted free agent. “Cesar is a very talented player with great character who we believe is a great addition to our organization,” Gayo said. “He has an above average sinker, a fastball that can reach 94 [mph] and has a good projectable feel to pitch.” Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald reports that the deal is worth $600K. He was assigned to the GCL team.

St. Louis Cardinals Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Kopp, RHP Adam Reifer, RHP Francisco Samuel, RHP P.J. Walters, SS Pete Kozma Optioned to high Class A: RHP Maikel Cleto San Diego Padres Released: RHP Chris Rollins Voluntarily retired: RHP Aaron Everett, RHP Gary Poynter Rule 5 selection returned: RHP George Kontos (to Yankees) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Simon Castro, RHP Jeremy Hefner, RHP Evan Scribner, LHP Aaron Poreda, C Luis Martinez Optioned to high Class A: 2B Jeudy Valdez

San Francisco Giants Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Henry Sosa, LHP Alex Hinshaw, LHP Clayton Tanner, 3B Conor Gillaspie, OF Thomas Neal Optioned to Double-A: SS Ehire Adrianza, OF Francisco Peguero Optioned to high Class A: RHP Jose Casilla

Seattle Mariners Signed: LHP Nate Robertson (re-signed) Released: LHP Nate Robertson (and subsequently re-signed) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chaz Roe, LHP Edward Paredes, LHP Mauricio Robles, 1B Mike Carp, 3B Alex Liddi, OF Greg Halman, OF Carlos Peguero Optioned to Double-A: OF Johermyn Chavez Optioned to high Class A: RHP Yoervis Medina

The Mariners released and re-signed Nate Robertson after learning that he requires elbow surgery to remove loose bodies.

Tampa Bay Rays Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Archer, RHP Alex Cobb, RHP Dane de la Rosa, RHP Brandon Gomes, LHP Alex Torres, C Nevin Ashley, C Robinson Chirinos, OF Brandon Guyer, OF Desmond Jennings Optioned to Double-A: RHP Optioned to high Class A: RHP Albert Suarez

Texas Rangers Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Zach Phillips Optioned to Double-A: RHP Fabio Castillo, LHP Miguel de los Santos, OF Engel Beltre Optioned to high Class A: RHP Wilmer Font

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: SS Chris Woodward Released: C Cody Lassley Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alan Farina, RHP Robert Ray, RHP Josh Roenicke, LHP Brad Mills, LHP Luis Perez, C Brian Jeroloman, OF Darin Mastroianni Optioned to Double-A: RHP Joel Carreno, SS , OF Moises Sierra

Washington Nationals Signed: C Lou Santangelo Released: RHP Cla Meredith Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Adam Carr, RHP Garrett Mock, LHP Atahualpa Severino Optioned to low Class A: OF Bryce Harper

Organizations always seek strong defensive and shortstops to help develop their minor league pitchers, and that's no different for the Nationals here with Santangelo. A fourth-rounder from Clemson in ’04, he has plenty of Double-A (238 games) and Triple-A (98) experience, but he's batted just .235/.305/.399 for his career. With Washington, he's clearly behind Jesus Flores, and Ivan Rodriguez on the depth chart. March 1-8

An asterisk (*) denotes a case in which a player has signed a minor league deal after being outrighted from his club's 40-man roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Rafael Rodriguez*, RHP Brian Sweeney*

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Kenshin Kawakami*

The Kawakami’ signing to a minor league deal is a pure formality as he’s entering the final year of a 3-Yr guaranteed deal that provides $6.667M for the 2011. Kawakami may become a free agent if he and the club don’t agree to new contract by 10/15/11 or one day after final game of 2011 . The Braves outrighted him to the minors last November.

Chicago Cubs Released: LHP Cody Hams

Aussie Cody Hams (21) spent two years in the Rookie-level Arizona League club's bullpen after signing in March ’08. He went 2-4, 5.09 ERA in 53 innings overall.

Chicago White Sox Signed: LHP Wes Whisler, OF Kenny Gilbert (Laredo (United))

The White Sox originally signed and drafted Kenny Gilbert out of DeSoto (Texas) High in the ninth round of the ’07 draft. He spent most of the last two seasons in the Frontier and United leagues after topping out in the Pioneer League in affiliated ball.

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Tyree Hayes Released: RHP Rafael Gonzalez Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Rafael Gonzalez

Son of former big league third baseman Charlie, Tyree Hayes got released by the Rays in December. Tampa Bay's eighth-rounder in ’06, he spent the past two seasons in low Class A, logging 110 innings with 95/44 strikeouts/walks and 10 home runs.

Cleveland Indians Traded: LHP Aaron Laffey to Mariners for 2B Matt Lawson

A grinding, second base/left field type, Matt Lawson can work his way on base and hit a few gappers, but he may lack the power and throwing arm to land a regular gig.

Colorado Rockies Signed: LHP Stephen Head (Southern Illinois (Frontier))

A two-way player at Ole Miss prior to his second-round selection in ’05 (by the Indians), Stephen Head slugged 60 homers in five seasons in the affiliated minors—plus 13 more in the Frontier League last year. But as the above indicates, the Rockies signed him as a pitcher. He made two relief appearances for Southern Illinois in ’10. Houston Astros Signed: C Robinson Cancel (Long Island (Atlantic)) Voluntarily retired: RHP Andrea Lucati

Italian 21-year-old Lucati retires after 3 years and a 2-3, 5.18 ERA (2.01 WHIP) overall in 49 IP between GCL and Appalachian League; he struck-out 45 batters but denoted control issues giving up 37 BB.

Kansas City Royals Signed: SS Jake Eigsti (Rockford (Northern)), OF Runey Davis Optioned to high Class A: LHP Noel Arguelles

Los Angeles Angels Signed: 3B Jeff Baisley

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Steven Jackson, RHP Robert Romero (Fort Worth (American Association)), C Gianison Rosa (Coastal Bend (United)) Voluntarily retired: RHP Eric Krebs

Though Steven Jackson's big league career to this point (1-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio, 1.52 WHIP) argues for banishment to Triple-A, his raw stuff suggests he could handle a middle relief role. He's a groundball pitcher who can touch 94 mph with a good slider and most times. The hour is getting late—he turns 29 this season.

Aruba-born Rosa (21) was released by the Nationals last July after playing only 2 games in the GCL. He was drafted by Washington in 2009 from Carroll High in Southlake, Texas (26th round). After the cut, Rosa hit .272/.371/.526 with 6 HR & 21 RBI in 36 G for Coastal Bend.

Minnesota Twins Signed: OF Joe Dickerson (St. George (Golden))

New York Mets Signed: LHP Les Walrond (Doosan (Korea)), OF Jason Pridie*

Les Walrond returns from two years in the Far East, having pitched for Yokohama in Japan and Doosan in Korea. He went 5-3 with a 4.17 ERA in 69 IP (57 K, 68 H) for the Bears last season.

New York Yankees Signed: OF Jordan Parraz*

Philadelphia Phillies Released: RHP Tim Brown

Pittsburgh Pirates Voluntarily retired: C Jordan Newton

St. Louis Cardinals Optioned to low Class A: 3B Zack Cox

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Jon Leicester (Orix (Japan)) Released: LHP Matt Riley Leicester, 31, appeared in 48 games (six starts) with the Cubs and Orioles from 2004 through 2007, pitching to a 5.88 ERA with 6.3 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 in 82 2/3 innings. He's spent the last two years in Japan, making 55 relief appearances for the Orix Buffaloes. In 62 2/3 innings on the other side of the pond, Leicester owns a 4.88 ERA with 7.6 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9.

Seattle Mariners Signed: LHP (4th Round pick/2010) Released: RHP Eric Valdez Traded: 2B Matt Lawson to Indians for LHP Aaron Laffey Voluntarily retired: OF Jody Gerut

Seattle's fourth-rounder last June, ex-Kentucky lefty James Paxton agreed to terms for $942,500 about a week before minor league spring training commences. The Mariners had a protracted negotiating period with ’08 first- rounder Josh Fields as well, not signing him until February ’09.

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Edgar Gonzalez Released: RHP Ramon Ortiz Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Ramon Ortiz

Texas Rangers Released: 2B Jason Ogata, 3B Andy Jenkins

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Bobby Korecky (Winnipeg (Northern)), LHP Rommie Lewis*

Washington Nationals Signed: LHP Ron Villone (re-signed)

In re-upping with the Nationals, Villone signs on for his 18th pro season, though he did not appear in the big leagues last season for the first time since ’94. Regardless, Washington is the 14th organization he's suited up for (counting spring training with the Mets in ’09). Villone's baseball roots stretch back so far that he was once traded for both (’95) and Greg Vaughn (’96).

Feb. 23-28 An asterisk (*) denotes a case in which a player has signed a minor league deal after being outrighted from his club's 40-man roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks Released: 1B Richie Rowland

Richie Rowland is the older brother of the Diamondbacks' most recent third-round pick Robby Rowland. Arizona signed Richie as a nondrafted junior from Campbellsville (Ky.) University last June.

Colorado Rockies Signed: LHP Joe Torres

The 10th overall pick in the ’00 draft, Joe Torres joins his fifth organization. His strikeout rate spiked after a full- time move to the bullpen in ’06, but the 28-year-old has not yet logged any big league time. In fact, he has not yet reached Triple-A. The lefty was released by the White Sox in May 2010 after a 1-1 start with a 4.50 ERA in 16 relief games at Birmingham (SL/AA), showing control issues (11 BB in 14 IP). He bounced back with a good winter season with Caguas of the Puerto Rican Baseball League: 1-0, 1.59 ERA in 17 IP (16K, 7 BB); then he pitched 2.2 scoreless innings for Puerto Rico at the Carribean Series in Mayaguez. Colorado assigned Torres to their Tulsa-AA affiliate. Houston Astros Signed: LHP David Duncan (re-signed)

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Justin Harper

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Joey Newby (Southern Maryland (Atlantic))

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: C James Skelton

New York Mets Signed: RHP Jack Egbert (re-signed)

The Mets claimed command-oriented righty Jack Egbert, a Staten Island native who attended Rutgers, on waivers in September ’09, only to see him miss the entire ’10 campaign to injury.

New York Yankees Signed: 1B Nick Ebert (NDFA—South Carolina)

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: 3B Christian Colonel

Christian Colonel's whirlwind ’10 season included stops with the Red Sox (cut during spring training), Blue Jays, Padres, Braves and the Atlantic League's Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.

San Diego Padres Signed: LHP Randy Flores, LHP Dustin Pease (York (Atlantic)) Released: RHP Juan Chavez

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: OF Justin Ruggiano*

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Cephas Howard (Wichita (American Association))

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Sam Brown, RHP Scott Mueller (Traverse City (Frontier))

Feb. 16-22 An asterisk (*) denotes a case in which a player has signed a minor league deal with the very club that outrighted him from its 40-man roster.

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: LHP Jordan Kendall (Tijuana (Golden)), 3B Russell Branyan Released: C Ryan Babineau Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Bayron Zepeda

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Andrew Russell

Renowned in Australian baseball as a dangerous hitter and athletic outfielder with a strong throwing arm, Russell (26) will be converted to pitcher by the Braves, although he hit very well with the Melbourne Aces of the Australian Baseball League this winter: .357 with 7 HR & 27 RBI in 36 games (.442 OBP/.589 SLG). Russell developed his skills quite literally under the nose of Braves scout Phil Dale - an Australian baseball Hall-of- Famer, showing a 89-92 mph fastball from a sidearm delivery with good movement that should lead many groundballs. The Braves plan to assign him to their Mississippi AA team.

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Matt Kramer (Sioux City (American Association)), LHP Itsuki Shoda

The Red Sox signed Harvard product Matt Kramer and plan to convert the catcher/first baseman to pitcher. There's a lot of that going around in minor league camp—Boston also signed Ryan Harvey and Tony Pena Jr. (though Pena is entering Year Three of his conversion). The Braves originally signed Kramer out of the United League in July ’08, only to release him two years later after a poor start with low Class A Rome.

Shoda, 29, joined the Nippon Ham Fighters in the first round of the amateur draft in 2000 then won the Pacific League's Rookie of the Year award in 2002 (9-11 with a 3.45 ERA), but his numbers dropped significantly from there. He was sent to the minors in 2006, then traded to Hanshin in March of 2007, for whom he spent the next two years in the minors, before being released at the end of the 2008 season. In 2009 & 2010, Shoda, a curveball specialist, pitched in Taiwan’s CPBL, posting a 3.60 ERA and a 3.35 K/BB ratio in 324 1/3 innings for the Sinon Bulls.

Cincinnati Reds Signed: OF Travis Mitchell

Cleveland Indians Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP (AAA)

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Jesus Colome, RHP John Maine, RHP Chris Sampson

Kansas City Royals Signed: LHP Glenn Gibson

Los Angeles Angels Signed: C Reinstated from inactive list: SS Jean Almanzar

Just like former 40-man roster mainstay Ryan Budde, new Angels catcher Cole Armstrong has strong defensive chops and a light bat. The 27-year-old logged two full years on the White Sox's 40-man as emergency catcher, but he has not yet logged a big league plate appearance.

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Lance Cormier Released: C Pedro Tavarez

Dominican 23-year-old Alvarez was an Arizona League post season All-Star in 2009, when hit .325/.394/.371, but he didn’t repeat the performance last season with Ogden (Pioneer League/R) hitting a poor .222/.243/.222 in 12 games, in his fourth pro season.

New York Mets Signed: RHP Jason Isringhausen, RHP Kento Tsujimoto (Maui (Golden)), 1B Chris Shelton, OF Jesus Feliciano (re-signed)

Tsujimoto (22) made history a few years ago, when at age 15, he became the youngest player ever drafted in NPB history. Drafted by Hanshin, he did not catch on with the big league team in five seasons, missing two entirely to injury, so he tried his hand at indy ball in ’10. For the Golden League's Maui club he struck out 48 in 34 innings (2.88 ERA), but balanced that with a 1.41 WHIP. According to Nikkan Sports he hit 94 mph on the gun last year.

New York Yankees Signed: SS Yadil Mujica Released: LHP Neal Cotts

Yadil Mujica (26) appeared on the nation's preliminary roster for the ’09 World Baseball Classic and batted .358/.432/.440 that season before defecting. He had emerged as one of Cuba's most promising young middle . A scouting report refers to Mujica as a contact hitter with plus speed, good range and a plus arm from shortstop (Scoutingbook.com).

Cotts couldn’t pass a physical examination. He missed all of 2010 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Oakland Athletics Reinstated from inactive list: C Jonathan Johnston

Jonathan Johnston spent all of the past two years (and half of ’08) on active duty in the Navy. He graduated from the Naval Academy in ’06, got drafted by the A's the following year and then signed on Feb. 16, 2008, but not before serving nearly two years on active duty. Freshly reinstated (three years to the date of his first contract), the 27-year-old Johnston heads to spring training hoping to make one of Oakland's minor league clubs. He last played for low Class A Kane County before the military called him into action.

Philadelphia Phillies Voluntarily retired: OF Fabio Murakami Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Andrew Carpenter (AAA)

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: LHP Joe Beimel

San Diego Padres Signed: C Eddy Rodriguez (Sioux Falls (American Association)), OF Oscar Salazar*

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: C Keith Castillo (NDFA—Southern California), 2B Joe Inglett

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Brett Tomko

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: OF Scott Podsednik

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Luis Atilano*, RHP Shairon Martis* Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Luis Atilano (AAA)

Feb. 9-15

Atlanta Braves Signed: LHP Jose Lugo, SS Chris Ahearn, OF Gavin Dickey (Lincoln (American Association))

Jose Lugo pitched to a 6.72 ERA with Triple-A Rochester last year, but his underlying performance suggests he's capable of more. He notched nearly two groundouts for every flyout last year, while striking out 84 in 86 innings. Walks continue to hold Lugo back. He hasn't recorded a rate of less than four per nine innings since pitching in short-season ball with the Twins. But a 27-year-old lefty who misses bats and generally keeps the ball on the ground is a nice find on the minor league market—even if his slider doesn't always slide. For Rule 5 draft buffs, you might remember Lugo's name from the ’08 edition. That year, the Mariners drafted but did not keep him.

Dickey (27) had a good season for the Lincoln Saltdogs in 2010. As he batted .299 with 17 HR and 55 RBI. He also collected 118 hits (including 17 doubles and five triples), scored 74 runs and had a slugging percentage of .497. Dickey finished in the league’s top 10 in home runs, hits, triples and runs scored. He was the North Division’s starting center fielder in the 2010 American Association All-Star Game. Dickey was selected in the 12th round of the 2006 amateur draft by the Seattle Mariners. He spent three plus seasons in the Mariners farm system (topping at AA) before joining the Saltdogs in July 2009.

Boston Red Sox Traded: RHP Robert Coello to Cubs for 2B Tony Thomas

The Red Sox signed Coello out of the independent Golden League about a year after they found Daniel Nava there. While the 26-year-old Coello doesn't overpower batters, he gets his share of swings and misses with a low-90s fastball that he cuts and sinks. He backs it up with a quality splitter and occasionally useful curveball. Boston designated Coello for assignment with the signing of Alfredo Aceves, but they got a fair return for him even with limited leverage.

Tony Thomas profiles as a who can back up second base and all three outfield spots. He doesn't figure to hit for much power at the highest level, but the 24-year-old righthanded batter grades as average everywhere else. The Cubs' third-round pick in ’07, Thomas batted .276/.338/.485 with 11 homers and 15 steals for Double-A Tennessee last season.

Chicago Cubs Traded: 2B Tony Thomas to Red Sox for RHP Robert Coello

Cleveland Indians Signed: 3B Tony Mansolino (Wichita (American Association)) Released: RHP Kyle C. Smith

Colorado Rockies Voluntarily retired: RHP Ricky Testa

Florida Marlins Signed: 2B Jeff Dominguez

Houston Astros Released: RHP J.B. MacDonald

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Mike MacDougal, RHP Juan Rincon, 2B Aaron Miles

New York Mets Signed: LHP Casey Fossum, RHP Dale Thayer, LHP Justin Hampson (Long Island (Atlantic)), C Salomon Manriquez (re-signed)

Fossum played for the Hanshin Tigers of Japan in 2010. Signed to be used as a starter, management changed course with him and tried him out of the bullpen. In 12 games, Fossum allowed 36 earned runs over 56 2/3 innings for an unsightly 5.72 ERA and 2-5 record. A demotion to the minors helped his numbers, as he posted a 3.10 ERA in 18 games at that level with a single win (1-0). Signed for only one year, the Tigers officially cut ties with Fossum in October (Source: NPB Tracker).

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Luis Ayala, RHP Fernando Hernandez, 1B Eric Chavez, OF Jordan Parraz (re-signed) Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Jordan Parraz (AAA)

Fernando Hernandez once drew attention in the Rule 5, but did not stick with his drafting team. The Athletics rolled the dice in ’07 before returning him to the White Sox. Oakland did secure Hernandez's services for the ’10 season, signing him as a fee agent, and he delivered solid work out of the Triple-A Sacramento bullpen, where he notched a 53-to-20 strikeout-to-walk ratio and five homers allowed in 61 innings (4.77 ERA). Because he shows flashes of four pitches, Hernandez took four early-season starts for the River Cats, but things didn't go so well. He got rocked for 22 runs on 26 hits in 16 innings. The 26-year-old Hernandez sits at 88-90 mph with an average changeup and two average breaking balls, both in the same low-80s neighborhood as his change.

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: C John Suomi (re-signed) Released: 2B Keoni Ruth

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Geoff Geary Released: SS Gregorio Petit Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Oscar Salazar

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Jeff Suppan, OF Justin Christian

Christian, 31 in April, spent last year playing in the Yankees' minor league system, hitting .289/.366/.435 with 22 steals between AA & AAA. He was brilliant in the this winter, hitting .356/.452/.561 with 22 doubles, 10 homers, 24 steals for Los Mochis. He played as a reinforcement for Mexico in the Carribean Series.

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Manny Delcarmen

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Chris Bootcheck (Yokohama (Japan)) Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Leslie Anderson (AAA), OF Justin Ruggiano (AAA)

As closer for the Pirates' Triple-A Indianapolis affiliate in ’09, Chris Bootcheck ran up a ridiculous 55-to-7 strikeout-to-walk ratio (that's nearly 8-to-1) and ranked third in the International League with 20 saves. He tried his hand at Nippon last year, but wound up spending about half the season in the minors. With parent Yokohama, he went 1-0, 4.62 in 15 relief appearances, striking out 25 and walking 7 in 25 innings— but also allowing five home runs. Needless to say, he wasn't NPB closer material, as the BayStars had hoped. But bringing the 32-year-old Bootcheck stateside is a worthwhile gamble for the Rays, especially given the mass bullpen exodus that included closer Rafael Soriano. Bootcheck will battle for a 25-man roster spot with a host of other veteran relievers with something to prove, such as Jonah Bayliss, Juan Cruz, Ricky Orta (first year post- Tommy John surgery) and Cory Wade.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Vince Perkins (York (Atlantic)) The Blue Jays originally signed Vince Perkins, a native of British Columbia, as a draft-and-follow in ’01. The 29- year-old reached Triple-A for the first (and so far only) time in ’09 while pitching in the Cubs system, but he also spent all of last season and much of ’08 in the independent Atlantic League.

Washington Nationals Signed: C Miguel Perez

Feb. 1-8

Arizona Diamondbacks Released: OF Cyle Hankerd Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Rafael Rodriguez (AAA)

A third-rounder from Southern California in ’06, Cyle Hankerd returned to USC as an undergrad assistant . Five seasons ago, he came out swinging in his pro debut, hitting .381 with 12 homers in 72 games. But Hankerd spent most of the past three seasons mired in Double-A, batting .254/.325/.361 in 1,206 plate appearances for Mobile.

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Rodrigo Lopez, C David Convertini (NDFA—Cedarville (Ohio))

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Ryan Drese (Long Island (Atlantic)), RHP David Riske, LHP Mark Hendrickson (re-signed), SS Nick Green, OF Joe Gaetti (Lancaster (Atlantic)), OF Randy Winn

Boston Red Sox Signed: LHP Tommy Hottovy (re-signed)

Chicago Cubs Signed: OF T.J. Baxter, OF Rubi Silva, C Yaniel Cabeza

The Cubs inked a pair of former top players from the Cuban junior national team: Rubi Silva and Yaniel Cabeza. Silva, a 21-year-old lefthanded hitter, signed for a $1 million bonus. At around 5-foot-11, 180 pounds, Silva is a good athlete who has played both center and right field with above-average speed and a strong arm. An aggressive hitter, Silva has a line-drive swing and gap power. He played for La Habana in Cuba's Serie Nacional in 2008-09 and hit .276/.305/.428 in 283 at-bats. Cabeza, also 21, signed for $500,000. Cabeza stands out for his work behind the plate, earning praise from international scouts for his receiving, throwing and game-calling. His defense is ahead of his bat, but one Latin American director said Cabeza has solid bat control and is a good situational hitter. A teammate of Silva's for La Habana in 2008-09, Cabeza hit .195 with four walks and 14 strikeouts in 82 at-bats.

Chicago White Sox Signed: OF Lastings Milledge, OF Brandon Watson

Watson (29) has logged just 86 at-bats in the big leagues, but he's hit .302 in parts of six seasons at Triple-A. He appears to have taken a year off (released by the Dodgers during Spring Training in 2010) before signing with the White Sox. Watson's claim to fame: He authored an International League-record 43-game hitting streak in ’07.

Colorado Rockies Signed: 3B

Houston Astros Reinstated from inactive list: RHP J.B. MacDonald Kansas City Royals Signed: 3B Pedro Feliz

Feliz will get $800,000 if he makes the big-league club. Feliz’s deal has an out clause that permits him to become a free agent if he isn’t on the roster. He can also choose to go to the minors for $75,000 — $15,000 a month for five months. The major-league portion of the deal also includes $200,000 in possible performance bonuses.

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: LHP Ron Mahay, SS Ivan Ochoa (Tijuana (Golden)), SS Michael Richard

Milwaukee Brewers Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Roque Mercedes (AAA)

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Freddy Garcia, RHP Francis Joseph, RHP Pietro Rodriguez, 2B Ronnie Belliard Traded: RHP Adam Olbrychowski to Nationals for OF Justin Maxwell

Oakland Athletics Released: LHP Derrick Gordon

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Matt Anderson, OF Sebastien Boucher (Quebec/Can-Am) Released: LHP Korey Noles

Anderson (34) was taken with the top pick in the 1997 draft by Detroit. He appeared in 245 games for the Tigers from 1998 to 2003. The right-hander registered a 4.89 ERA with 8.0 K/9 and 5.3 BB/9 during that span. He last pitched in the majors in 2005 for the Rockies where he was called on in 12 games. Anderson's last stint in affiliated baseball came in 2008 when he saw limited action with the White Sox's Triple-A affiliate.

In 68 games last season, Boucher batted .336 with 11 HRs and 75 RBIs. The Canadian had a .533 slugging percentage, finishing second in the Can-Am League in hitting and RBIs and third in slugging. The 29-year-old was a seventh round selection of the Seattle Mariners in the 2004 draft. Boucher spent two plus seasons in the Mariners organization before joining the Baltimore Orioles toward the end of the 2007 season. He joined the Capitales in 2009.

St. Louis Cardinals Signed: OF Jim Edmonds

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Mike Koplove (re-signed), 3B Anthony Contreras (re-signed), OF Bobby Kielty Released: RHP Jon Berger, LHP Ryan Hinson, OF Bo Davis Voluntarily retired: LHP Nate Culp Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Oscar Salazar (AAA)

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Marc Kroon (Yomiuri/Japan) Released: RHP Audy Santana

Kroon, 38 in April, has spent the last six years pitching in Japan. He was a star closer for the Yokohama Bay Stars and , striking out 12.3 batters per nine innings. Last season, he went 4-3 with 25 saves and a 4.26 ERA in 50.2 IP (73 K, 29 BB, 35 H) for Yomiuri. He broke his own record for the fastest pitch in Japanese baseball history when he uncorked a 101 mph fastball three years ago. A former second round pick of the Mets, he pitched sparingly for the Padres, Reds, and Rockies in his career, posting a 7.43 ERA in just 26 2/3 big league innings. Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Moises Hernandez, RHP Chris Ray, RHP Jamey Wright (re-signed), 1B Eddy Martinez-Esteve (re- signed), OF Gabe Gross

The Mariners signed Moises Hernandez, older brother of reigning AL Award winner Felix, after he did not throw a pitch in the ’10 regular season. He appeared in 22 games for Lara of the Venezuelan League, notching 13 strikeouts, 26 walks and one home run allowed in 32 2/3 innings. Hernandez, who will be 27 this season, missed all of the ’08 season to injury and has the rare distinction of being traded for a pitching coach. The Orioles shipped him to the Braves in November ’05 as compensation for Leo Mazzone.

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Juan Cruz, 3B Felipe Lopez

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Dave Bush, 1B Jose Julio Ruiz

The Rangers signed Ruiz with a similar one year deal that Tampa offered him last year. Ruiz has a club option for three years on the line. General Manager of the Rangers, Jon Daniels, said about Ruiz. "He's got a good- looking swing, and he's a big man".

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Mike MacDonald, LHP Rommie Lewis (re-signed), 1B Ryan Shealy, 3B Craig Stansberry, OF Leonard Davis Released: LHP Michael Kelly Voluntarily retired: LHP Chuck Huggins Reinstated from inactive list: 2B Raul Barron

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Cla Meredith, OF Laynce Nix Traded: OF Justin Maxwell to Yankees for RHP Adam Olbrychowski Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Shairon Martis (AAA)

Jan. 25-31

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Micah Owings, C , OF Jon Mark Owings (Sioux City (American Association)) Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Daniel Stange (AAA), RHP Brian Sweeney (AAA)

Jon Mark Owings, 25, Micah’s younger brother, played in the Braves system from 2004 through ’09 (reaching AA) and last year batted .235/.304/.415 in 183 at-bats for Sioux City.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Chris Jakubauskas, RHP Mark Worrell, LHP Nick Bierbrodt, LHP James Houser, LHP Clay Rapada, OF Jeff Fiorentino (Hiroshima (Japan))

Fiorentino hit only .246 with 2 HR and 15 RBI in 44 games for Hiroshima last year. The left-handed hitter did better in the Western League (Japan Minors), where he hit .282/.369/.427 in 53 games.

Boston Red Sox Signed: C Paul Hoover

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Braden Looper, RHP Todd Wellemeyer, 2B Augie Ojeda Released: OF Albert Hernandez Colorado Rockies Signed: C Eliezer Alfonzo, C Ben Petralli (Normal (Frontier)), SS Alfredo Amezaga, OF Willy Taveras

Drafted all five years from ’04 through ’08, Ben Petralli signed with the Rangers our out of Oral Roberts only to have the deal voided that winter. He finished ’10 in the Frontier League, batting .204/.391/.286 in 19 games. (He spent most of the year in the American Association.) Ben is the son of major league veteran Geno Petralli, who played parts of 12 seasons for the Blue Jays and Rangers.

Detroit Tigers Signed: OF Timo Perez

Florida Marlins Signed: RHP Shawn Hill, C Luke Montz, 3B Greg Dobbs, SS Jesus Merchan Released: OF Justin Bass

Selected by the Marlins in the 19th round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, Bass (25) never hit for adequate average in three seasons (averaging .250), but showed some pop hitting 14 & 19 HRs the last two seasons at Greensboro (SAL/A). He was a mid-season All-Star in 2009.

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Mike MacDougal, RHP Merkin Valdez

New York Mets Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Tobi Stoner (AAA), OF Jason Pridie (AAA)

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Bartolo Colon

Oakland Athletics Outrighted off 40-man roster: SS Steven Tolleson (AAA)

St. Louis Cardinals Signed: RHP Wilson Matos, LHP Rich Rundles (re-signed), 2B Ramon Vazquez, SS Ronald Ramirez

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Greg Burke (re-signed)

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: 1B Casey Kotchman

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Ty Taubenheim

Toronto Blue Jays Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Rommie Lewis (AAA)

Washington Nationals Signed: C Devin Ivany (re-signed)

Jan. 18-24

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: OF Ryan Patterson (Wichita (American Association)) Traded: RHP Kevin Eichhorn and LHP Ryan Robowski to Tigers for RHP Armando Galarraga Ryan Patterson hit .296 with 15 HRs and 72 RBIs for the Wingnuts in 2010. He finished the season 11th in the American Association in home runs and ninth in RBIs. The 27-year-old was drafted out of LSU by the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth round in 2005. He spent four years in the Blue Jays' organization, reaching Double-A in three of them. In 2009 Patterson played for the Fort Worth Cats.

Atlanta Braves Placed on restricted list: RHP Julio Surinach

Baltimore Orioles Signed: LHP Michael Ballard Released: RHP Jose Barajas, RHP Luiyi Batista, RHP Andy Deain, RHP Mick Mattaliano, RHP Brian Parker, LHP Justin Anderson, LHP Cory Ast, C Janensis Guerrero, C Xavier Lopez, C Greyson Schram, 3B Tyler Stampone

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP (re-signed)

Chicago Cubs Traded: LHP Tom Gorzelanny to Nationals for RHP A.J. Morris, LHP Graham Hicks and OF Michael Burgess

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Jim Miller, RHP Claudio Vargas, LHP Kaimi Mead (Maui (Golden)), C Chad Moeller, 1B Jason Giambi, 1B Kala Ka'aihue (Newark (Atlantic)) Traded: RHP Ethan Hollingsworth to Athletics for RHP Clayton Mortensen

According to the contract details obtained by Troy Renck (The Denver Post), Giambi can request his release on March 31 or June 1 for if he’s not on the 25-man roster. His deal calls for an $850,000 salary this season, with $250,000 guaranteed if he’s cut in spring training. There’s a mutual option for $1 million in 2012 with a $150,000 buyout.

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Josh Rainwater (re-signed) Traded: RHP Armando Galarraga to Diamondbacks for RHP Kevin Eichhorn and LHP Ryan Robowski

Kevin Eichhorn was Baseball America #20 prospect in the Pioneer League in 2010. He was Arizona's third-round pick in ’08 and is the son of reliever Mark Eichhorn, who spent parts of 11 seasons in the big leagues. Kevin has better stuff than his 4.94 ERA for Missoula indicates. A conventional pitcher, and not a side-armer like his father, he profiles as a back-of-the-rotation arm because of his simple delivery and fine fastball command. Eichhorn sits in the high 80s and touches 92 mph, mixing in an at-times hammer curveball. He'll be 21 this season and has no full-season ball experience yet, largely because he signed late in ’08 and then had ulnar nerve transposition surgery in his right elbow in March ’09.

Hailing from the same Ohio Dominican program that produced the Giants' Jonathan Sanchez, Ryan Robowski is a strikeout-oriented lefty who can run his fastball up to 89-90 mph. A 14th-round pick in ’09, he spent all of last season in the high Class A California League, relieving in 35 games for Visalia and logging good ratios (8.5 strikeouts, 2.7 walks, 0.8 homers) over 54 innings. Righthanded batters hit the 23-year-old Robowski hard (.314/.382/.540), which could be a fluke or signal a future shift to situational relief.

Florida Marlins Signed: OF Chris Aguila (re-signed)

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Virgil Vasquez Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: 3B Wilberto Ortiz, OF Gabe Kapler

Puerto-Rican Ortiz (26) was selected by the Angels in the 33rd round of the 2006 Draft. He played for the organization until 2009, reaching AA. The Angels cut ties with him during the spring training last season, then he signed for the Nationals’ A Adv. affiliate Potomac, where, in a year marred by injuries, hit .253/.306/.341 in 47 games. Ortiz had a very good winter season in Puerto Rico where he hit .329 in 42 games for Carolina.

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: OF Jeremy Reed

New York Mets Signed: OF Willie Harris

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Warner Madrigal

Warner Madrigal began his professional career as an outfielder in the Angels system, and while he hit well enough early on, he batted just .235/.273/.348 as a 22-year-old in low Class A in ’06. That prompted the Angels to convert Madrigal to , where he's notched a career rate of 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings in the minors (8.6 in Triple-A) and earned callups to the big leagues in ’08 and ’09. Big league batters have had an easier time handling his low- to mid-90s heat. Madrigal has run up a 6.10 ERA in 48 2/3 innings for the Rangers, with 27 strikeouts and 26 walks.

Oakland Athletics Signed: 3B Andy LaRoche Traded: RHP Clayton Mortensen to Rockies for RHP Ethan Hollingsworth

A Rockies' fourth-round pick in ’08, Hollingsworth could pitch his way into a low-leverage bullpen role in Oakland eventually. He throws strikes with an 89-90 mph sinker and above-average changeup, while mixing in fringy breaking stuff to keep batters off balance. The 23-year-old righty reached Double-A briefly last season, but spent most of the season with high Class A Modesto, going 12-8, 3.31 in 25 starts, with 8.6 strikeouts and 1.9 walks per nine innings. The A's had designated Clayton Mortensen for assignment.

Philadelphia Phillies Released: RHP Mauricio Romero, 1B Mike Durant

Durant (24) was selected by Philadelphia in the 4th round of the 2005 Draft. In his Phillies’ tenure, he showed poor plate discipline and below average hitting going with some pop (17 HR in 2008 at Lakewood/A and 12 in 2009 at Clearwater/A+). Durant spent the entire 2010 season in the DL.

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Jose Veras

Jose Veras will earn a base of $1M plus incentives if he makes the big league roster. Otherwise, the veteran will make $15K each month in the minors.

St. Louis Cardinals Signed: RHP Miguel Batista

San Diego Padres Released: RHP Josh Cephas San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Guillermo Mota, RHP Francisco Cruceta Released: RHP Jason Jarvis, C Jesse Shriner, 1B Carlos Quintana, 3B Josh Lopez, 3B Kyle Mach, OF Jose Medina, OF Nickolas Nordgren

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Dirk Hayhurst Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Shawn Smith

Texas Rangers Signed: C Robinzon Diaz

Robinzon Diaz is just entering his prime at age 27, but his performance in Triple-A has backed up in successive seasons. He's coming off .657 and .620 OPS years for Indianapolis and Toledo. He's got a pretty good arm and crazy hand-eye coordination, so he's a good depth signing for the Rangers, who enter ’11 with Mike Napoli, Matt Treanor, Yorvit Torrealba and Taylor Teagarden in the big league picture. But at this point in his career, Diaz's claim to fame probably is the fact that he was once traded straight-up for Jose Bautista.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: C Tim Mahler (NDFA—Mid-America Christian (Okla.)), OF Joey Hage, OF Jason Lane (re-signed)

Washington Nationals Signed: 2B Alex Cora Traded: RHP A.J. Morris, LHP Graham Hicks and OF Michael Burgess to Cubs for LHP Tom Gorzelanny

Jan. 11-17

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: C Robby Hammock Released: 2B Evan Button

Atlanta Braves Signed: 2B Mike Folli

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Armando Gabino (re-signed)

Boston Red Sox Signed: SS Brent Dlugach (re-signed) Released: 1B Jon Still

Jon Still spent all of last season on the inactive list. A fourth-round pick in ’06, he batted .233/.301/.416 for Double-A Portland in ’09.

Chicago Cubs Signed: 1B John Urick, OF Reed Johnson, OF Lou Montanez

Urick was acquired from the of the new North . The Outlaws were champions of the last season and have joined the new Indy League for 2011. Urick, 28, was a 22nd round pick by the Yankees out of Oklahoma State in the 2003 amateur draft. He rose through their system reaching AAA Columbus before being acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies. He spend three years in their farm system before being released from AA after the 2008 campaign. In 2009 he played in Sussex in the independent Can-Am League and was acquired by the Chico Outlaws. He had a good year in Chico hitting .307 with 10 HRs in 68 games. The Cubs drafted Montanez third overall in 2000. Montanez hit .223/.257/.323 in 266 plate appearances with the Orioles over the last three seasons.

Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Matt Zaleski (re-signed), 2B Nate Sutton, SS Ozzie Chavez Released: RHP Raymond Copenhaver, RHP Nelson Curry, RHP Trey Delk, RHP Rene Garcia, RHP Goldy Simmons

Cleveland Indians Released: 1B Nate Recknagel Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Jordan Brown (AAA)

Colorado Rockies Signed: C Brandon Yarbrough

Detroit Tigers Signed: 2B William Bergolla

Florida Marlins Signed: LHP Jeff Gogal (re-signed), OF Jorge Padilla, OF Alex Romero Released: LHP Andy Kainer, LHP John Lambert, OF Sequoyah Stonecipher

The Marlins continue to be a popular destination for minor league free agent to sign. Florida added Jorge Padilla (.824 OPS in Triple-A last year) and Alex Romero (just 18 games for Gwinnett) in the same offseason as Chris Lubanski (.899 OPS for Las Vegas), Josh Kroeger (.649 for Charlotte in a down year) and Dewayne Wise (.826 OPS for Lehigh Valley, plus 52 games in big leagues with Blue Jays).

Los Angeles Angels Signed: OF Ryan Jones (NDFA—Wichita State)

A 39th-round pick out of Wichita State by the Diamondbacks in ’09, Ryan Jones played summer ball in the Cape Cod League after going undrafted last year. He batted .265/.351/.469 with 10 homers as a Shockers senior. The Frontier League's Southern Illinois club signed Jones just before the Angels swooped in.

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Morgan Brinson, RHP Jameson Dunn (NDFA—Oral Roberts) Released: RHP Luis Guerrero

Jameson Dunn missed the first half of Oral Roberts' season, and then pitched to a 8.06 ERA in 11 appearances upon his return—though with 38 whiffs in 41 1/3 innings. A knee injury knocked him out of the Summit League tournament and NCAA regional play.

New York Mets Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Ryota Igarashi (AAA)

Oakland Athletics Signed: OF Matt Carson (re-signed) Released: RHP Kyle Christensen, LHP Anvioris Ramirez, C Oliver Box, C Ramon Soto, 2B Gernaldo Castillo, 2B Joel Eusebio, OF Yeudy Brazoban, OF Elvis Garcia Reinstated from inactive list: 2B Joel Eusebio

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: C Kawika Emsley-Pai The Diamondbacks selected Kawika Emsley-Pai in the 10th round of last year's draft only to release him in early December. He batted .167/.265/.200 in 42 games as a part-timer (just 90 at-bats) for short-season Yakima.

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Ryan Vogelsong

St. Louis Cardinals Signed: SS Freddie Bynum (Orix (Japan))

Bynum hit just .138 in 16 games in Nippon Professional Baseball last year. On the Western League (Japanese minors) side, the 30-year-old batted .282/.341/.417 in 259 at-bats. Bynum saw a good chunk of big league time with the Cubs and Orioles from ’06 to ’08, serving in a strict utility role and not offering much with the bat.

San Diego Padres Released: RHP Eric Gonzalez, RHP Matt Irsfeld, C Matt Combs, C Brandon Fowler, 1B Joe Agreste, 2B Kevin Hansen, SS Chris Ahearn

Selected by the Padres in the 24th round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of South Alabama, Gonzalez played international tournaments with the Spanish National team the last few seasons. Last year was a tough one for him in the California League (A Adv.) where he pitched a 6-5-1 record, 7.26 ERA for Lake Elsinore. Subsequently he’ll sign to play for the Lake Erie Crushers of the independent Frontier League.

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Keli'i Zablan (River City (Frontier)), 2B Adam Kennedy Released: RHP Jarett Attard, LHP Michael Vitale

Keli'i Zablan, a native Hawaiian whose given first and middle names are Matthew Spencer, signed with Seattle out of a tryout camp. The Southern Utah University product played infield for four years in college and pitched in only 19 total games as a sophomore and junior. But despite the year away from the mound, the independent River City club signed Zablan as a pitcher—and he rewarded them winning Frontier League rookie of the year honors and pitching the Rascals to the league title. During the regular season, he went 2-1, 3.15 with 29 strikeouts, 14 walks and just 29 hits allowed in 40 innings.

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: SS Daniel Mayora Reinstated from inactive list: OF D.J. Jones

Texas Rangers Released: RHP Johnny Gunter, RHP Aaron Thompson

Aussie Thompson was signed by Texas in January 2009 and posted a 7.30 ERA in 12.1 relief innings for the Arizona League Rangers (Rookie) last season. He has played sporadically this winter for Brisbane of the Australian Winter League (3.1 IP, 10 hits, 24.30 ERA).

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: LHP Wil Ledezma (re-signed) Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Wil Ledezma (AAA)

The signing of Ledezma to a minor league deal was a mere procedural move, as he signed a major league split contract ($0.7M in Majors, 0.3M in minors) with Pittsburgh back in November, before the Blue Jays claimed him off outright waivers early this month. The signing was necessary after he was dropped off the 40-man roster.

2011 - Jan. 1-10

Baltimore Orioles Released: RHP Andrew Huebner, RHP Thomas Phelps, 3B Matt Tucker

Boston Red Sox Released: RHP Randy Consuegra, RHP Wilson Matos

Chicago Cubs Traded: RHP Chris Archer, C Robinson Chirinos, SS Hak-Ju Lee, OF and OF Brandon Guyer to Rays for RHP Matt Garza, LHP Zach Rosscup and OF Fernando Perez

Chicago White Sox Signed: C Alexis Fonseca

Cincinnati Reds Signed: OF Jeremy Hermida

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Justin Germano (re-signed), RHP Doug Mathis, SS Adam Everett

Detroit Tigers Signed: LHP Mariano Gomez

Lefty reliever Mariano Gomez, 28, has decent secondary stuff but no overpowering pitch, despite a 6-foot-6, 240-pound build. As a member of the Braves' Gwinnett affiliate, he held Triple-A lefties to a .234/.302/.351 batting line in ’10.

Florida Marlins Signed: RHP Sean Watson, C Clint Sammons, 2B Joe Thurston, 3B Jamie D'Antona (Yakult (Japan)), OF Dewayne Wise

D'Antona is back in North America after two seasons in Japan, where he hit .245/.315/.456 with 15 HR & 50 RBI in 99 games for the Yakult Swallows last year; in 2009, he hit .276 with 21 HR and 83 RBI. The D'Backs selected D'Antona in the second round of the 2003.

Houston Astros Released: RHP Phil Rorabaugh, OF Brian Kemp Traded: 2B Albert Cartwright to Phillies for LHP Sergio Escalona

Kansas City Royals Signed: 2B Joaquin Arias (re-signed)

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Eric Junge (re-signed)

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Roman Colon (Kia (Korea)), C Orlando Mercado Released: C Pat Borders Reinstated from inactive list: C Pat Borders

Yes, that Pat Borders, the MVP of the ’92 World Series and a gold medalist for Team USA in the 2000 Olympics. Incredibly, Borders played professionally for a quarter century—every season from 1982, when he was a sixth- round pick by the Blue Jays, through May 26, 2006, when the Dodgers placed him on the restricted list. There he stayed until this month. Borders played catcher right up until the end, getting behind the plate 23 times in the minors in ’06 at age 43. His 1,015 games caught in the big leagues ranks just outside the top 100 all time. Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Eulogio de la Cruz (Yakult (Japan)), C Shawn Riggans

Eulogio de la Cruz received brief callups with the Tigers, Marlins and Padres (15 games total) from ’07 though ’09, but his wildness got the better of him. He walked 9.9 batters per nine innings, which also has been his weakness in the minors (4.3 at the Triple-A level). The 26-year-old de la Cruz throws very hard from a short-ish frame (listed at 5-foot-11), but he'll need to throw more strikes to take the next step. Still just 26, he returns to the U.S. from a year in Japan, which he spent mostly in the minors (ni-gun), notching 42 strikeouts and 21 walks in 53 2/3 innings (2.52 ERA). He also pitched 10.1 relief innings with a 7.84 ERA for the Yakult Swallows.

New York Mets Released: RHP Samuel Martinez, RHP Richard Pena, RHP Scott Shaw, RHP Marcos Tabata, 2B Ryan Mollica, 2B Hector Pellot

Selected by the Mets in the 4th round of the 2005 Draft out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy for a $350,000 signing bonus, the 23-year-old Pellot hit a combined .239/.319/.329 in five seasons in the Mets’ system, topping at AA-Binghamton last year.

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Luis Vizcaino

Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Dan McDaniel, OF Chris Berroa Traded: RHP Ryan Kelly to Rangers for RHP Guillermo Moscoso

The Rangers designated Moscoso for assignment when they signed free agent Adrian Beltre. The 27-year-old Moscoso is coming off a down year with Triple-A Oklahoma City (5.18 ERA, 1.55 WHIP in 22 starts), but in the past he's shown flashes of what it takes to be a competent reliever: good control to go with low-90s heat and a quality breaking ball. Interestingly, the A's had only recently acquired Ryan Kelly when they sent Corey Wimberly to the Pirates.

Philadelphia Phillies Traded: LHP Sergio Escalona to Astros for 2B Albert Cartwright

Sergio Escalona lost his roster spot when the Phillies re-signed J.C. Romero. The 26-year-old Venezuelan lefty has all sorts of situational relief potential. Escolona keeps batters honest with a low-90s fastball and has a strong, high-70s curveball as a finisher. With Double-A Reading, he held lefties to a .188/.233/.250 batting line in 96 at-bats. It was more of the same in the Venezuelan League (La Guaira Tiburones), where lefties managed 4- for-23 (.174), all singles, versus Escalona; he posted a 3.94 ERA in 16 relief innings.

The 23-year-old Cartwright has no outstanding tool and projects as a 25th man in a best-case scenario. He spent two years in Rookie ball, then hit .236 as a 21-year-old in low Class A. Cartwright smacked 10 homers and ran up a .932 OPS for high Class A Lancaster last year, but park and league context caught up to him with Double-A Corpus Christi. His OPS fell 371 points to .561.

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Jorge Julio (Bridgeport (Atlantic)), LHP Brian Burres (re-signed)

Julio last pitched in the majors for the Brewers in 2009, when his longstanding control problems led to his release after just 15 appearances. Julio never stopped throwing hard or getting strikeouts, though, and his 2010 full-season campaign with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the independent Atlantic League was a success. He struck out 57 batters in 55 innings without allowing a home run, on his way to a 1.15 ERA. This winter with the Tiburones de La Guaira, Julio has again seemed to be in control, as he managed a 1.88 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 28.2 innings. Burres will earn $600K if in the Majors. He also has an out clause of sorts as can sign with an Asian team for $50K between now and Opening Day or for $100K during the season.

San Diego Padres Signed: 2B Kevin Frandsen

San Francisco Giants Signed: LHP Tom Vessella (Laredo (United))

Seattle Mariners Signed: C Josh Bard (re-signed), 1B Luis Jimenez Released: OF Robert Rodriguez Reinstated from inactive list: C Wei Wang

First baseman Luis Jimenez bashed 105 home runs in the U.S. minors from 2001-08, suiting up for six organizations in eight years: the Athletics, Orioles, Dodgers, Twins, Red Sox and, most recently, the Nationals. He spent ’09 playing for Nippon-Ham in Japan, but did not appear to play in an organized league in ’10. The 28- year-old Jimenez returned to action this winter to put a hurtin' on Venezuelan League pitchers, batting .312/.475/.548 with a league-leading 12 homers for Lara. He drew 57 walks in 59 games.

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: SS Ray Olmedo, OF Chris Carter Traded: RHP Matt Garza, LHP Zach Rosscup and OF Fernando Perez to Cubs for RHP Chris Archer, C Robinson Chirinos, SS Hak-Ju Lee, OF Sam Fuld and OF Brandon Guyer

Chris Carter, dubbed "The Animal" for his work ethic, was acquired in the August 2009 trade for Boston’s Billy Wagner and was non-tendered by the Mets in December to free up 40-man roster room. He will earn $12,000 a month in the minors and $420,000 at the major league level. In 2010, the left-handed played career-high 100 MLB games, hitting .263/.317/.389.

Texas Rangers Signed: 1B Brad Nelson, 2B Matt Kata, SS Rougned Odor Traded: RHP Guillermo Moscoso to Athletics for RHP Ryan Kelly

Brad Nelson has spent the past four seasons in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, topping out at 20 homers and hitting at least 15 each year. The 28-year-old lefty hitter batted .259/.353/.447 with 17 dingers in 409 at-bats for PCL-champion Tacoma last year, spending most of his time at first base and DH. A strong winter in the Dominican League landed Nelson with the Rangers. He batted .295/.402/.590 in 105 at-bats for Cibao, belting a league-leading 9 homers.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Chad Cordero, OF Ricardo Nanita (re-signed)

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Ryan Mattheus (re-signed), LHP Matt Chico (re-signed)

Dec. 21-31

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: LHP Clay Zavada (re-signed)

Atlanta Braves Signed: LHP Yohan Flande The Phillies released two players from their 40-man roster just prior to the Rule 5 draft. Lefty Yohan Flande settled with the Braves, while righthander Jesus Sanchez, a converted catcher, landed with the Brewers. His performance in ’10 may not show it, but the 24-year-old Flande has some promise as an athletic lefty with a quality sinker/slider mix. For Double-A Reading, he went 10-8, 4.38 with 4.8 strikeouts and 2.5 walks per nine innings. Flande pitched for Toros del Este in the Dominican League this winter, where he had run up a 4.43 ERA over 20 1/3 innings, striking out 13.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Jose Diaz (re-signed), LHP Alberto Castillo (re-signed), LHP Chris George (re-signed), C Steve Lerud (re-signed)

Boston Red Sox Outrighted off 40-man roster: IF Brent Dlugach (AAA)

Cincinnati Reds Released: RHP Oscar Castro

Mexican righty Castro (21) got his release after five seasons in the Reds’ system (peaking at Single-A). Last season was on loan to the Mexican League. This winter he’s playing winter ball in his native land pitching for Culiacan (1.42 ERA in 6.1 IP).

Cleveland Indians Signed: OF Travis Buck Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Justin Germano (AAA) Buck was non-tendered by the A’s early in December.

Colorado Rockies Signed: IF Tug Hulett, IF Matt Macrì, OF Jeff Salazar Traded: RHP Jonnathan Aristil and LHP Wes Musick to Astros for RHP Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Joey Williamson

Salazar, who played 19 games for the Rockies in 2006, and Macri are returning to the organization. Salazar was a Rockies eighth-round pick in 2002 and Macri was a fifth-round choice in 2004.

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Victor Moreno, RHP Scot Drucker (re-signed)

The 31-year-old Venezuelan right-hander Victor Moreno, played for the Italian Baseball League club Bologna in 2009-2010. He allowed just 17 hits and six walks and struck out 52 batters in 32 1/3 innings for Bologna this year with an ERA of 0.56 and 8 Sv. Moreno is currently playing for the Aragua Tigres, in the Venezuelan Winter League, where he have had a record of 5-3-1, 2.25 ERA in 44 relief innings at the end of the regular season. Before coming to Italy in 2009 he already had his opportunities in affiliated minor league ball, playing for teams of the Diamondbacks, Phillies, Twins, Athletics and Orioles from 1999 to 2007. Afterwards he went to Mexico. Moreno, who was in the Venezuelan roster for the 2006 & 2009 WBC, helped Bologna to win the Italian championship in 2009 and the European Champions Cup this summer. He mostly pitched in relief of the Dominican right-hander Jesus Matos in Bologna. If he can stick with the Tigers, Moreno would be the second Venezuelan player after Oscar Salazar to use the detour Italy to get into the big leagues.

Florida Marlins Signed: 3B Mike Cervenak

Houston Astros Signed: LHP Gustavo Chacin (re-signed), LHP Xavier Cedeno Released: RHP Leandro Cespedes, LHP Chris Blazek, LHP Angel Gonzalez, C Carlos Mojica, 2B German Duran, 2B Pedro Feliz Traded: RHP Matt Lindstrom to Rockies for RHP Jonnathan Aristil and LHP Wes Musick

Selected by Colorado in the 31st round of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft, Puerto-Rican Cedeno (24) spent five seasons in the Rockies’ system topping at AA level. He was released at the end of 2010 spring training. He has had a strong showing in the Puerto Rican Baseball League this winter pitching for Carolina: 1-2, 2.32 ERA in 12 games (seven starts).

A 6th round pick by the Rangers in 2005, the Mexican-born Duran (26) hit .271/.319/.369 in 97 games between AA & AAA last season. He has 60 MLB games under his belt (Texas, 2008). Duran was a waiver claim by the Astros in July 2009.

Converted to pitcher in 2006, Aristil became a minor league free agent last Nov. 6th but promptly re-signed with Colorado. The Dominican has average fastball and changeup but struggles with his command. Last season he went 2-5, 5.90 ERA mostly between A Adv. & AA, with 71 K in 71.2 IP, 41 BB, 13 HR. The Astros assigned him to Oklahoma City (PCL/AAA).

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Gaby Hernandez (re-signed), RHP Zach Miner Outrighted off 40-man roster: IF Joaquin Arias (AAA), IF Lance Zawadzki (AAA)

The 28-year-old Miner missed all of 2010 after undergoing surgery on his right elbow in late May. In four seasons for the Tigers, the right-hander registered a 4.24 ERA with 6.0 K/9 and 4.4 BB/9. He was non-tendered by the Tigers.

Los Angeles Angels Signed: C Kevin Richardson, SS , OF David Harris, OF Kevin Melillo

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Scott Nestor, RHP Tim Redding, OF Brad Coon Traded: SS Chin-lung Hu to Mets for LHP Michael Antonini

Redding was released by the Yankees during last season to enable him to play in Korea for the Samsung Lions.

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Jim Henderson (re-signed), RHP Jesus Sanchez, OF Brandon Jones

While in the Braves organization, corner outfielder Brandon Jones ranked as the Double-A Southern League's No. 5 prospect in ’07, a few doors down from , , Wade Davis and . He ranked fourth on Atlanta's list heading into ’08. But in three short stints with the Braves, Jones hit .257/.313/.365 in 148 at-bats, not really showing enough power for left field (one homer) while proving to be nothing special on defense. He finished the ’10 season for the Tigers' Double-A Erie affiliate, having already passed through the Pirates system as a waiver claim. Jones finished the year with a cumulative .658 OPS, which was down some 200 points from his ’07 peak. It's now or never for the 27 year old.

Minnesota Twins Signed: 3B Michael Hollimon (Grand Prairie (American Association))

Like Brandon Jones, Hollimon is a former prospect who fizzled in the big leagues after playing well in the high minors. The switch-hitter took 211 at-bats with Grand Prairie last year, batting .256/.343/.431 with six homers. Formerly a middle-infield prospect for the Tigers, Hollimon missed a large chunk of the ’09 season after having shoulder surgery.

New York Mets Signed: SS Jose Coronado (re-signed) Traded: LHP Michael Antonini to Dodgers for SS Chin-lung Hu

Oakland Athletics Released: RHP , LHP Travis Blackley Traded: IF/OF Corey Wimberly to Pirates for RHP Ryan Kelly

The A’s released Lerew and Blackley so they could pursue a career in Asia. Lerew signed with Softbank (Japan) for roughly $600K; Blackley signed with the of the Korea Baseball Organization; the lefty pitched great this winter in the Mexican-Pacific League for Hermosillo: 5-1, 2.09 ERA, with 52 SO, 19 BB and 48 H in 60.1 IP.

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: 1B/3B Garrett Atkins, 3B Josh Fields Traded: RHP Ryan Kelly to A’s for IF/OF Corey Wimberly Placed on restricted list: RHP Arquimedes Lorenzo

If he makes the Bucs' major league roster, Atkins will earn $800K; If he’s not on the 25-man roster on April 1 or June 1, he can request his release.

The 19-year-old Lorenzo has been suspended 50 games under the minor league drug program. Last season, he went 2-4, 6.56 ERA in 13 starts for the DSL Pirates. He’ll serve the suspension in 2011.

A sixth round pick by the Rockies in 2005, Wimberly (27) had a productive season as an utility player for the A's at Triple-A in 2010, his first season at the level after three consecutive years at AA. The speedy switch-hitter posted a .284/.373/.354 line with 56 steals while playing at shortstop, second, third, LF and CF. He was traded by the Rockies to the Athletics for prior the 2009 season.

San Diego Padres Signed: C Guillermo Quiroz

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: OF Lucas Montero

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Seth McClung, C Elio Sarmiento (re-signed), 3B Brian Barden, OF Endy Chavez (re-signed) Released: RHP Sam Brown, 2B Vicente Cafaro, 2B Daniel Lima, OF Joe Bonadonna

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: C Ryan Budde, OF Corey Patterson

Washington Nationals Signed: 1B Kevin Barker Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Matt Chico (AAA)

Barker hit .291/.416/.510 with 12 HR & 48 RBI in 80 games for Veracruz of the Mexican League last season.

Dec. 15-20 Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Jose Reyes, 1B Ernesto Mejia

The 25-year-old Mejia is back with the Braves after one year in the Royals’ system (.276, 16 HR & 69 RBI in 114 games between AA and A Adv.). The Venezuelan-born was a six-year minor league free agent at the end of 2009 after spending the previous seven seasons with the Braves. He’s been hitting a solid .288/.375/.438 this winter in his native land playing for the Zulia Aguilas.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: C Michel Hernandez (re-signed)

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Ryan Harvey, LHP Andrew Miller (re-signed)

Ryan Harvey, the former slugging outfielder taken sixth overall in 2003, has converted to the mound. He did not appear in a game as a pitcher for the Rockies, his previous employer, but he began working as one behind the scenes for Double-A Tulsa, reportedly hitting the low 90s with sink..276, 16 HR & 69 RBI

Chicago Cubs Signed: LHP Polin Trinidad

Polin Trinidad sits in high 80s with a nice changeup. His funky angles and relatively young age (26) means he's still young enough to embark on a career as a lefty reliever.

Cincinnati Reds Signed: OF Brian Barton (Bridgeport (Atlantic)) Released: 2B Kevyn Feiner, 3B Danny Hernandez

Brian Barton showed a well-rounded game in the Atlantic League, batting .346 with 19 homers and 18 stolen bases. At 28, he's young enough to carve out a Triple-A career, if not a big league one as a reserve outfielder. In 2008, as a Rule V draft pick, Barton spent one full season in the St. Louis Cardinals’ MLB roster hitting .268/.354/.392 in 82 games.

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Toru Murata (Yomiuri (Japan)), 2B Cristo Arnal (re-signed)

The 25-year-old Murata, who never pitched with the top team in three years with the Giants, was released by Yomiuri this season. Murata was the Giants' No. 1 pick in the 2007 corporate draft. Last season, he went 0-4 with a 4.25 ERA in six starts (29.2 IP, 22 SO, 10 BB, 34 H, 0 HR, 1.48 WHIP) for the Yomiuri’s farm team. The right-hander has not been invited to spring training by the Indians, that assigned him to the AA-Akron roster.

Colorado Rockies Traded: LHP Paul Bargas to Twins for C Jose Morales

Detroit Tigers Signed: SS Argenis Diaz, OF Clay Timpner, OF Brandon Tripp

A plus defensive shortstop, 23-year-old Argenis Diaz has managed to hit just .243/.292/.269 in 123 Triple-A games. The Pirates, who seemingly haven't had a good shortstop since Jay Bell, non-tendered him in December, less than two years after acquiring him in their trade of Adam LaRoche to the Red Sox.

Houston Astros Signed: RHP Sammy Gervacio (re-signed), LHP Andy Van Hekken (re-signed)

Kansas City Royals Traded: RHP Zack Greinke and SS Yuniesky Betancourt to Brewers for RHP Jeremy Jeffress, RHP Jake Odorizzi, SS Alcides Escobar and OF Lorenzo Cain Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Ryan Braun Elected free agency: C Ryan Budde Outrighted off 40-man roster: C Ryan Budde (AAA)

Righty reliever Ryan Braun has average stuff overall but a pretty good curve. With Triple-A Charlotte (White Sox) this year he held righthanded batters to 18-for-108 (.167). The Canadian-born went 1-3-18, 2.20 ERA in 52 games.

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: C Damaso Espino, SS Juan Castro (re-signed), OF Eugenio Velez

Milwaukee Brewers Traded: RHP Jeremy Jeffress, RHP Jake Odorizzi, SS Alcides Escobar and OF Lorenzo Cain to Royals for RHP Zack Greinke and SS Yuniesky Betancourt Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Josh Butler (AAA)

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Andy Baldwin, LHP Chuck James, C Steven Holm, C Rene Rivera, 2B Ray Chang, 3B Matt Brown Traded: C Jose Morales to Rockies for LHP Paul Bargas

A corner infielder, Matt Brown is coming off two poor years in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, posing a .753 OPS for Oklahoma City this year and .748 for Salt Lake the year before.

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Ronny Marte (re-signed), RHP Mark Prior, RHP Leonel Vinas, LHP Steve Evarts, LHP Jose Quintana (re-signed), C Gustavo Molina, 1B Myron Leslie (re-signed), SS Doug Bernier Released: RHP Justo Arias, RHP Harold Garce, RHP Charlyn Garcia, LHP Matt Jernstad, LHP Juan Marcano, LHP Erick Tapia, 1B Trent Lockwood, 2B Luis Parache, 3B Ronald Morillo

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Fernando Cabrera, RHP Jonathan Ortiz

Righty reliever Jonathan Ortiz, 25, throws a sinker and a very good changeup, and he compiled a crazy rate of 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings in the low minors with the Yankees.

Philadelphia Phillies Released: RHP Felix Cespedes

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Tyler Yates (re-signed), 3B Gerardo Alvarez

San Diego Padres Traded: RHP Brandon Gomes, RHP Adam Russell, LHP Cesar Ramos and 2B to Rays for SS Jason Bartlett and a player to be named

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Denny Bautista, LHP Royce Ring Released: RHP Preston Vancil

Tampa Bay Rays Released: RHP Tyree Hayes, RHP Rayner Oliveros, 1B Matt Fields, 1B Ryan Wiegand, 3B Mike Folli, OF Ruben Contreras Traded: SS Jason Bartlett and a player to be named to Padres for RHP Brandon Gomes, RHP Adam Russell, LHP Cesar Ramos and 2B Cole Figueroa

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Derek Hankins, LHP Kevin Gunderson, LHP Zach Jackson, SS Omar Quintanilla, OF Erold Andrus, OF Salvador Sanchez Released: LHP Michael Ballard, C Chris Gradoville

The Rangers signed two players who attended college in Texas in lefty-hitting shortstop/ Omar Quintanilla (Texas) and lefty Zach Jackson (Texas A&M). They also signed 's older brother Erold, who played in the independent Golden and Atlantic leagues in 2010.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Brian Stokes

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Harvey Garcia, RHP Chad Gaudin, C Carlos Maldonado, 1B Michael Aubrey, 2B Matt Antonelli, 3B Alex Valdez Released: RHP Marty Beno, RHP Dustin Crane, RHP Zach Gerler, RHP John Santiago, RHP Shane Zellers, LHP Randy Mower, OF Marcus Jones, OF Nick Moresi

The Dodgers released Harvey Garcia (26) in May this year, but he's attracted attention with a solid showing in the Venezuelan League: 3-3, 3.08 ERA with 28 strikeouts, 20 walks, two homers in 38 innings for the Lara Cardenales.

Valdez (26) spent eight seasons in the A’s system topping at AA level. Last season he hit .262/.318/.422 with 29 doubles, 8 triples, 13 HR, 74 RBI, 82 R and 10 SB at Midland. He’s having a strong winter ball season in his native Dominican Republic where he’s hitting .311/.358/.477 in 42 games for Estrellas.

Dec. 9-14

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: 1B Andy Tracy Released: C Kawika Emsley-Pai Traded: RHP Cesar Valdez to Pirates as player to be named for LHP Zach Duke Traded: OF Jose Rivero to Athletics for cash considerations

Arizona traded Cesar Valdez, one of the organization's top arms as recently as ’09, to Pittsburgh as the PTBN (because he was eligible to be taken in the Rule 5 draft) for Zach Duke. The 25-year-old Valdez went 6-10, 5.90 for Triple-A Reno this season, but with 92 strikeouts in 97 2/3 innings.

Veteran first baseman Andy Tracy signed with the Diamondbacks after spending the last three years as a Lehigh Valley IronPig. The 37-year-old has big league time with the Expos, Rockies and Phillies, but, just as significantly, has hit 278 home runs in 15 seasons in the minors.

Atlanta Braves Rule 5 selection: LHP Scott Diamond (MLB, selected by Twins)

Baltimore Orioles Released: 2B Omar Casamayor, 3B Levi Carolus, SS Jason White Traded: RHP Jim Hoey and RHP Brett Jacobson to Twins for 3B Brendan Harris and SS J.J. Hardy Reinstated from inactive list: SS Jason White Rule 5 selections: RHP Brent Allar (AA, selected by Marlins), RHP (MLB, selected by Mets), RHP Pat Egan (MLB, selected by Brewers), C Dashenko Ricardo (AAA, selected by Giants) Boston Red Sox Released: C Maykol Sanchez Rule 5 selections: RHP Dan Turpen (MLB, selected by Yankees), LHP Cesar Cabral (MLB, selected by Rays)

Sanchez (22) was signed in Nov. 2006 out of Venezuela and spent the bulk of the last three seasons playing in the Gulf Coast League. In 2010 he hit .304/.429/.435 in only 12 games.

Chicago Cubs Released: RHP David Patton, LHP Jeremy Papelbon, OF Andres Quezada Rule 5 selections: RHP Ronny Morla (AAA, selected by Mets), LHP Casey Lambert (AAA, selected by Orioles)

The Cubs carried David Patton for the entire ’09 season as a big league Rule 5 pick. But he didn't do much for an encore while pitching for high Class A Daytona this season, finishing with a 5.03 ERA and 35-to-42 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

The younger brother of Boston closer Jonathan, Jeremy Papelbon was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 19th round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of North Florida. He pitched effectively in his first four seasons but fell apart in 2010 at AA-Tennessee where he went 1-2-1 with a 5.54 ERA in 31 games (8 starts, giving up too much HR (16 in 76.1 IP, 1.9/9IP).

Chicago White Sox Rule 5 selections: RHP Ricky Brooks (AAA, selected by Mets), RHP Jake Rasner AA, selected by Orioles), 2B Dale Mollenhauer (AAA, selected by Orioles)

Now property of the Orioles, 24-year-old second baseman Dale Mollenhauer slugged just .327 in Double-A this year, but he bats lefty, can run and defend and throw.

Cincinnati Reds Signed: C Fray Sosa

Dominican Republic native Fray Sosa, 21, trained with buscone Luis Rodriguez at his upper-Manhattan facility for three years.

Cleveland Indians Rule 5 selections: RHP Jose Flores (MLB, selected by Mariners), SS Josh Rodriguez (MLB, selected by Pirates)

Colorado Rockies Rule 5 selection: OF Chris Frey (AAA, selected by Phillies)

Houston Astros Rule 5 selection: RHP Jeiler Castillo (AAA, selected by Athletics)

Kansas City Royals Signed: C Brian Peterson (Shreveport-Bossier (American Association)) Released: RHP Chris Nicoll Rule 5 selection: LHP Starling de la Rosa (AAA, selected by Rangers), LHP Rowdy Hardy (AAA, selected by Braves)

Hardy was signed by Kansas City out of Austin Peay State University as a NDFA in 2006. He does offer Atlanta situational relief potential with a mid-80s fastball and a quality slider/changeup mix he used to handcuff lefthanded batters in Double-A. They hit .214 without an extra-base hit in 112 at-bats. His overall numbers: 4-3- 3, 3.44 ERA in 81 relief innings. Los Angeles Angels Released: 2B Abel Nieves, 2B Eduardo Soto Rule 5 selections: RHP Mason Tobin (MLB, selected by Cubs then traded to Rangers), LHP Robert Fish (MLB, selected by Yankees), C Travis Scott (AAA, selected by Pirates), 2B Ivan Contreras (AAA, selected by Blue Jays)

Los Angeles Dodgers Released: RHP Luis Ferreras, RHP Rick Rivas, RHP Eric Thompson, RHP Marlon Urriola, RHP J.J. Whetsel, 1B Clay Calfee Rule 5 selections: RHP Matt Sartor (AAA, selected by Giants), C Jessie Mier (AAA, selected by Rangers), 1B Jaime Ortiz (AAA, selected by Marlins)

Milwaukee Brewers Released: RHP Cody Adams, RHP Rob Currie, RHP Andrew Sauter, LHP Matt Costello, LHP , 1B Brandon Sizemore, 2B Steve Braun, 2B Connor Lind, 3B Allixon Cequea, OF Juan Barrini, OF Erik Miller Rule 5 selection: RHP Adrian Rosario (MLB, selected by Orioles)

Minnesota Twins Traded: 3B Brendan Harris and SS J.J. Hardy to Orioles for RHP Jim Hoey and RHP Brett Jacobson Rule 5 selection: RHP Michael Allen (AAA, selected by Nationals), RHP Eliecer Cardenas (AAA, selected by Braves), LHP Jean Mijares (AAA, selected by Cardinals)

Now a National thanks to the minor league Rule 5 draft, righty Michael Allen features an 88-92 mph sinker and a quality change. Of course, all that got him this year was an ugly 6.75 ERA and a demotion to high Class A. But there's something there—Allen also had a firm rate of 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.

New York Mets Rule 5 selection: RHP Elvin Ramirez (MLB, selected by Nationals)

New York Yankees Rule 5 selections: RHP George Kontos (MLB, selected by Padres), RHP Lance Pendleton (MLB, selected by Astros)

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Vinnie Chulk (Hiroshima (Japan)) Released: 3B Jeff Baisley Acquired: OF Jose Rivero from Diamondbacks for cash considerations Rule 5 selections: RHP Justin Friend (AAA, selected by Phillies), RHP Dan Sattler (AAA, selected by Angels)

Vinnie Chulk spent half of last season pitching for Japan's Hiroshima club, appearing in 16 games and notching a 15-to-12 strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Arizona also pulled off the rare swap involving a minor league Rule 5 draft pick, in this case trading away outfielder Jose Rivero, whom they took from the Mariners in the Triple-A phase. A 20-year-old righty hitter who has yet to graduate from short-season ball in five pro seasons, Rivero batted a cumulative .272/.335/.428 with seven homers in 63 games this year. He was signed as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2006 by the Mariners out of Venezuela.

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: LHP Donald Veal (re-signed) Acquired: RHP Cesar Valdez from Diamondbacks as player to be named for LHP Zach Duke Rule 5 selection: RHP Nathan Adcock (MLB, selected by Royals) Donald Veal, a veteran of the ’08 Rule 5 draft, had Tommy John surgery this year and was non-tendered by Bucs two weeks ago. Now, he's back in black (and gold).

St. Louis Cardinals Rule 5 selection: RHP Brian Broderick (MLB, selected by Nationals)

San Diego Padres Rule 5 selection: OF Quintin Berry (AA, selected by Mets), OF Brad Chalk (AAA, selected by Pirates)

Many minor league Rule 5 draft picks have scouting reports that bear an uncanny resemblance: lefty bat, strong defensive player, good runner. Brad Chalk, now of the Pirates, is no exception. A second-round pick from Clemson in ’07, he didn't hit much at all this year in Double-A, but he's a plus runner with gliding range in center field, which provides real value to a minor league pitching staff. He'll take a walk and steal some bases, but don't expect any power.

San Francisco Giants Voluntarily retired: 1B Michael Ambort Rule 5 selections: LHP Joe Paterson (MLB, selected by Diamondbacks), 3B Jake Blackwood (AAA, selected by Padres)

Seattle Mariners Signed: 3B Chris Gimenez, OF Ryan Langerhans (re-signed) Released: RHP Ryan Moorer, LHP Kody Kurowski, LHP Matt Petiton, C Jimmy Jacquot Rule 5 selection: OF Jose Rivero (AAA, selected by Diamondbacks)

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Jonah Bayliss Rule 5 selections: RHP Aneury Rodriguez (MLB, selected by Astros), RHP Heath Rollins (AAA, selected by Royals), LHP Justin Dowdy (AAA, selected by Giants), 2B Roan Salas (AA, selected by Blue Jays)

Down Winston Abreu and Joe Bateman this offseason, the Rays took a step toward addressing their bullpen shortage at Triple-A Durham and possibly St. Petersburg, too, by signing 30-year-old veteran Jonah Bayliss. He's a low-90s, slurvy slider reliever who's coming off one of his finest seasons: 43 appearances, 8.4 strikeouts and 2.9 walks per nine innings for Triple-A Round Rock in the Astros system (1-4, 3.58 ERA in 65.1 IP).

In addition to Abreu and Bateman, Tampa Bay lost another potential Triple-A reliever in Heath Rollins, now with the Royals courtesy of the minor league Rule 5. The 25-year-old gets separation on a high-80s cutter and a high-70s slurve. He's aggressive, athletic and unafraid to pitch to contact.

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Yhency Brazoban, OF Hirotoshi Onaka

Hirotoshi Onaka most recently played for Kantaiheiyo University and went undrafted in the 2010 NPB Draft. Onaka, 22, batted .327 (92-for-281) with five home runs and 36 RBIs over 75 games during a four-year career at International Pacific University, a private school in Higashi-ku, Okayama, Japan, which is in the western part of the country between Hiroshima and Osaka. The 5-foot-8, 172-pound Onaka batted .321 (35-for-109) with two homers and nine RBIs over 26 games during his senior season. A switch-hitter who throws righthanded, he played center field the past two years after beginning his college career as a shortstop.

Toronto Blue Jays Released: 2B Jonathan Fernandez Rule 5 selection: 3B Brad Emaus (MLB, selected by Mets) Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Joe Bisenius (re-signed), OF Buck Coats, OF Archie Gilbert, OF Jonathan Van Every Rule 5 selection: 2B Michael Martinez (MLB, selected by Phillies)

The Nationals buoyed their depth in signing a pair of versatile, lefty-hitting outfielders. Both Buck Coats and Jonathan Van Every can play all three outfield spots, have spent parts of three seasons in the big leagues and, at worst, provide insurance at Triple-A. Van Every has hit for power in Triple-A (.471 slugging), while Coats runs better and has much more feel to hit than Jon Van Every—but also much less power. That last bit might be key because with the loss of Adam Dunn, Washington has zero power from the left side. Regardless, the outfield picture ought to be wide open around Jayson Werth, especially if the club trades Josh Willingham, as rumored.

Dec. 2-8

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: OF Wily Mo Pena, OF David Winfree

David Winfree, a 25-year-old , enjoyed his first taste of Pacific Coast League life this season, batting .315/.349/.534 with 10 homers in 57 games for Tacoma. He'll head to the launching pad in Reno if he begins next season in Triple-A. Winfree spent all of ’09 and half of ’10 in the International League with the Twins and Yankees.

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Jason Bergmann Traded: RHP , 1B Anthony Rizzo, OF Reymond Fuentes and a player to be named to Padres for 1B Adrian Gonzalez

Chicago Cubs Signed: OF Brad Snyder (re-signed)

The 18th pick in the ’03 draft, right fielder Brad Snyder made his big league debut for the Cubs this season, going 5-for-27 (.185) in 12 games. The 28-year-old enjoyed a career year while playing for Triple-A Iowa, batting .308/.381/.568 with 25 homers, 37 doubles, 106 RBIs and 19 stolen bases. Snyder finished second in the Pacific Coast League in RBIs, runs (97) and total bases (271).

Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Brian Bruney, C Donny Lucy (re-signed)

Cincinnati Reds Signed: LHP Dontrelle Willis

Cleveland Indians Signed: C Paul Phillips, 3B Jack Hannahan

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Enrique Gonzalez (re-signed), RHP Chris Oxspring, LHP John Bale, C Omir Santos, 1B/OF Alex Nunez (Quebec (Can-Am))

Bale appeared in 30 games for Hiroshima (Japan) in 2010, striking out 21 and walking 15 in 26 2/3 innings, for a 0-3-1 record & 7.09 ERA. He played for the Carp for three seasons (2004-2006) before to sign with Kansas City a two-year $4M Major League contract in December 2006. He was non-tendered by the Royals in December 2008, then re-signed to a one-year major league deal worth $1.2M.

Oxspring last played in MLB for the San Diego Padres in 2005. He joined the Hanshin Tigers in Japan for the 2006 season (4-3, 5.12 ERA in 16 G – 15 GS). On December 15, 2006, Oxspring signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. On July 10, 2007, his contract with the Brewers was sold to the LG Twins of the Korean Baseball Organization just one day before serving as the Pacific Coast League's in the 2007 Triple-A All-Star Game. He was in the Australia’s Roster for the 2009 WBC. He’s pitching great in the new Australian Baseball League for the Sydney Blue Sox (for whom Oxspring is also the pitching coach): 3-0, 0.67 ERA in 6 GS (40.1 IP, 44 SO, only 6 BB, 26 H, 1 SHO). He’s in the same team of fellow Tiger Brad Thomas.

Nunez, a 29-year-old corner outfielder/infielder was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Twins on July 5, 1999. Released by the Twins in January 2002 and signed by the Phillies peaked at A Adv. level and didn’t play in 2003-04 before to sign with Worchester of the Can-Am League for the 2005 season, when he hit .340/.411/.458 prompting the Nationals to sign him. The left-handed hitter played the next two seasons with the Nats’ A & A Adv. teams (.271/.344/.382 combined). In 2007 he also played 49 games for Brockton of the Can-Am League. He came back to the same league in 2008 and had a very good season for Quebec (.339/.400/.427 with 20 SB in 89 G). Nunez played for Quebec again in 2009 and 2010 averaging .306/.373/.384 and 22 stolen bases. Speed is his best tool. He's hitting .338/.410/.423 through 27 games for Aragua in the Venezuelan League.

Florida Marlins Signed: 3B Neil Sellers, SS Chris Gutierrez

Houston Astros Signed: RHP Erick Abreu (re-signed), RHP Jailen Peguero (re-signed)

Seeking bullpen insurance, the Astros re-signed righties Erick Abreu (8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, 1.20 WHIP) and Jailen Peguero (9.5, 1.13), who both pitched primarily in Double-A this season. Both had firm strikeout rates and did a solid job limiting baserunners.

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Mario Alvarez (re-signed), RHP Stuart Pomeranz, RHP Oscar Villarreal, LHP Wilkin de la Rosa, LHP Dana Eveland, OF Trent Oeltjen (re-signed)

Lefty Wilkin de la Rosa, a converted outfielder, spent about a season on the Yankees' 40-man roster. He's got a decent 88-89 mph sinking fastball and changeup, but his walk rate in Double-A (4.8 per nine innings) simply is untenable. He's so new to pitching though—just four years—that he could improve dramatically with more work.

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: LHP Sam Narron (re-signed) Traded: 2B Brett Lawrie to Blue Jays for RHP

New York Mets Signed: RHP Boof Bonser, C Dusty Ryan, 2B Russ Adams (re-signed), OF Brahiam Maldonado (re-signed)

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Buddy Carlyle

Carlyle went 0-3, 4.88 ERA in 7 G and 27.2 IP, pitching for Nippon Ham in 2010. It was his second stint in Japan as he pitched for Hanshin in 2001 & 2002.

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Joe Bateman

Righthanded batters struggled with Bateman's low arm slot in ’10, going just 26-for-144 (.181) with a mere four extra-base hits; he got 7 wins, 4 saves and 1.66 ERA for Triple-A Durham (Rays) in 76 relief innings. So far this winter, it's been more of the same in the Venezuelan League, as Bateman kept righties at bay for Caracas (6-for- 37 (.162)); he is 1-1, 1.62 ERA in 16.2 IP (updated 17/12/2010). Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Brian Bass, C , 2B Josh Barfield

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Fernando Nieve, C Dusty Brown

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Luis Perdomo (re-signed), 3B Jesus Guzman, SS Gregorio Petit Traded: 1B Adrian Gonzalez to Red Sox for RHP Casey Kelly, 1B Anthony Rizzo, OF Reymond Fuentes and a player to be named

The Padres have just four infielders listed on their 40-man roster at this time—one of whom is 21-year-old middle infielder Jeudy Valdez, who hit .247 in low Class A this season—so glove-first shortstop Petit has a real chance to make the big league team as a utility player. The 26-year-old has great baseball instincts, but thus far he's hit just .257/.313/.343 in more than 1,500 plate appearances at the Triple-A level. Still, it's hard to find true up-the-middle talents on the minor league market, and Petit did rank second to Nashville's Luis Cruz among Pacific Coast League shortstops in assists, putouts, total chances and double plays.

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Waldis Joaquin (re-signed), RHP Shane Loux

Waldis Joaquin's excellent adventure ends right where it began. The 23-year-old re-signed with the Giants after refusing an assignment to the White Sox when they claimed him on waivers.

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: LHP R.J. Swindle (re-signed)

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Clint Everts (re-signed), SS Manny Mayorson (re-signed) Traded: RHP Shaun Marcum to Brewers for 2B Brett Lawrie

Washington Nationals Signed: OF Jonathan Tucker

A Orioles’ 20th round selection in the 2004 First-Year Player Draft, Tucker became a minor league free agent after spending his first seven pro seasons with Baltimore (peaking at AAA). In 2010, he hit a poor. 222/.312/.294 in 104 games between AA & AAA. He stole 25 bases (34 in 2009), so his best asset is his speed.

Nov. 22-Dec. 1

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: C P.J. Pilittere, SS Ed Rogers (re-signed)

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Josh Rupe, C Zach Booker (re-signed)

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Charlis Burdie, RHP Brandon Duckworth

The 34-year-old Brandon Duckworth has pitched parts of eight seasons in the big leagues and has Triple-A time in every year since ’03. He pitched for Triple-A Lehigh Valley in the Phillies system last year, striking out 8.7 batters per nine innings with a quality fastball and curveball (5-4, 3.32 ERA). Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Jeff Gray, C Adam Ricks (re-signed), 1B Ian Gac (re-signed), 1B Daryle Ward (Newark (Atlantic)), OF Miguel Negron (re-signed)

Cincinnati Reds Signed: OF David Cook, OF Welinton Ramirez

Cleveland Indians Signed: C Luke Carlin (re-signed)

Colorado Rockies Signed: C Matt Pagnozzi

Detroit Tigers Signed: 1B

Canadian-born Thorman slugged 16 homers for the Braves in ’06 and ’07, but hit just .222/.260/.407 in 415 at- bats and found himself back in the minors. He's hit very well for Triple-A Omaha in the Royals chain the past two seasons to pique the Tigers' interest. He hit a career-high 22 homers last season, while compiling a solid 48- to-75 walk-to-strikeout ratio and showing versatility by playing 20 games at third base and five in left field. The 28-year-old Thorman batted .280/.348/.491 with 22 homers and 31 doubles for Omaha last season.

Florida Marlins Signed: 3B Ruben Gotay, OF Chris Lubanski

Puerto-Rican Ruben Gotay (27) led the Triple-A Pacific Coast League in walks (95) last year, playing for Memphis (Cardinals) and batted .285/.410/.436 with 30 doubles, 13 HR, 70 RBI & 84 R.

Houston Astros Signed: 1B Brian Dopirak Elected free agency: LHP Gustavo Chacin Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Matt Nevarez (AAA), LHP Gustavo Chacin (AAA)

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Blake Johnson (re-signed) Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Gaby Hernandez (AAA), RHP Victor Marte (AAA)

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Alexis Pacheco

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP David Johnson (re-signed), RHP Zach Segovia

Minnesota Twins Outrighted off 40-man roster: SS Estarlin de los Santos (AAA)

New York Mets Signed: 2B (re-signed)

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Brian Anderson, LHP Andy Sisco, C Jose Gil (re-signed)

Oakland Athletics Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Jose Sanchez Pittsburgh Pirates Elected free agency: 3B Andy LaRoche, OF Delwyn Young Outrighted off 40-man roster: 3B Andy LaRoche (AAA), OF Delwyn Young (AAA)

San Diego Padres Signed: C Kyle Phillips (re-signed)

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Charlie Haeger, RHP Chris Smith, LHP Fabio Castro, LHP Chris Seddon (re-signed)

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Richard de los Santos (re-signed)

Signed by Cleveland as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic in December 2000, De Los Santos (26) was selected by Tampa Bay in the minor phase of the 2004 Rule V Draft and has played in the Rays’ system since then. In 2010, he went 14-5 with a 3.52 ERA in 148.1 IP at Durham (Int’l/AAA).

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP , 3B Esteban German (re-signed), SS Nick Urbanus

Right-hander Barret Loux, selected by Arizona with the sixth overall pick in the 2010 draft, became a free agent on Sept. 1 as part of an agreement approved by commissioner Bud Selig, instead of having to re-enter the draft next summer. The Diamondbacks didn’t sign Loux due to concerns the team had about the pitcher’s health. Loux went 11-2 with a 2.83 ERA and 136 strikeouts in 105 innings for Texas A&M as a junior last season.

The Rangers have signed their first European grown player ever. 18-year-old Dutch middle infielder Nick Urbanus, who is currently playing for the Hoofdklasse club L&D Amsterdam Pirates will join the Rangers affiliate in the Arizona League (Rookie Level) next June after graduating from Johan Cruyff College back home. His father and grandfather are Dutch greats and won multiple MVP awards in the Netherlands. Urbanus made his debut in the Hoofdklasse in 2009 at the age of 17. Later that year he also played for the Senior National Team at the World Port Tournament in Rotterdam. In 2010 he batted .236 (OBP .278/SLG .287) with one triple, six doubles, 17 runs scored and 19 RBI in 42 games for the Pirates, where his father is the head coach. A scouting report on Urbanus (Source NPB Tracker): He is a shortstop with very good instincts and plus makeup. Defensively he’ll be a very good middle infielder. Maybe he’ll be forced to second base for his arm ... He’s got very good hands and feet. He’s also a good athlete with a line drive swing to all fields. Lacks some power, but will hit his share of doubles and squares most pitches off.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Winston Abreu

Reliever Winston Abreu saved 38 games for Triple-A Durham (Rays) in the past two seasons while notching a 159-to-37 strikeout-to-walk ratio and yielding just five home runs in 106 innings. The 33-year-old hasn't found the same success in the big leagues (two home runs per nine innings, 7.31 ERA), in 38 games and 44.1 IP for Baltimore (2006), Washington (2007), TB & Cleveland (2009).

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Jimmy Barthmaier (re-signed) Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Ryan Mattheus (AAA)

Nov. 16-21

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: 3B Sean Burroughs Traded: RHP Scottie Allen to Yankees for 1B Juan Miranda Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Josh Collmenter, RHP Yonata Ortega Once a highly-touted prospect, Burroughs (the ninth overall pick by San Diego in ’98) washed out with the Padres, batting .282/.340/.360 in parts of four seasons. He proved unwilling or unable to adjust his batting approach to hit for more power. Burroughs last played for the Mariners' Triple-A Tacoma affiliate in ’07, appearing in just four games.

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Jay Sborz, C Wilkin Castillo, 3B Shawn Bowman, SS Ed Lucas, OF Jose Constanza Released: RHP Jamie Hayes, RHP Edigson Mora Traded: OF Cody Johnson to Yankees for cash considerations Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Randall Delgado, RHP Cory Gearrin, OF Matt Young

A solid defender at the hot corner, Shawn Bowman hit 22 homers and slugged .484 for Double-A New Hampshire (Blue Jays) this season.

Wilkin Castillo spends most of his time at catcher, but he runs well enough (and naturally throws well enough) to play third and second base and both corner outfield spots. He hasn't hit in Triple-A—just .244/.284/.362 in 256 games—but he's worth a shot as true utilityman.

Speedy center fielder Jose Constanza played for the Indians' Triple-A Columbus title team. He hit .319/.373/.394 this year, and in six seasons in the U.S. has accumulated 210 stolen bases at an 81 percent success rate.

Versatile infielder Ed Lucas, 28, hit a career-best .307/.398/.480 with 13 homers and a 52/68 walk/strikeout ratio for Triple-A Omaha (Royals), playing mostly middle infield.

Jay Sborz has undeniable arm strength (career 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings), but he issued too many walks (4.9 per nine) and allowed too many home runs (1.6) for Triple-A Toledo (Tigers) this season.

Signed by the Braves as a non-drafted free agent out of Panama on July 18, 2006, Delgado (20) was the #7 Braves’ prospect entering the 2010 season and pitched very well as a 20-year-old starter in the Carolina (A Adv.) & Southern (AA) Leagues: 7-12, 3.30 ERA in 161 IP (162 SO, 52 BB, 125 H) with a 1.10 WHIP. Baseball America ranked him the #6 prospect in the Carolina League after the season.

Baltimore Orioles Released: RHP Dustin Carder, RHP Jairo de la Cruz, RHP D.D. Hanks, RHP Travis Keating, RHP Eiris Ramirez, RHP Jesse Rasner, RHP Jean Carlos Reyes, LHP Blake Mechaw, LHP Tyler Sexton, 1B T.J. Baxter, 1B Preston Hale, SS Brad Decater, SS Javier Santana, OF Edwin Cintron, OF David Rivera Elected free agency: RHP Armando Gabino Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Armando Gabino (AAA), 1B Rhyne Hughes (AAA) Added to 40-man Roster: LHP Zach Britton, 1B Joe Mahoney, OF Matt Angle

Boston Red Sox Signed: 2B Drew Sutton Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Stolmy Pimentel, C Luis Exposito, 2B Oscar Tejeda

Drew Sutton, a 27-year-old who has big league time with the Reds and Indians, does a number of things well. He switch-hits, works counts and plays second, short and third. He hasn't shown much power at the upper levels, but he did smack 20 homers in Double-A in ’08. Chicago Cubs Signed: LHP Scott Rice, 3B , 3B Bobby Scales (re-signed), OF Bryan Lahair (re-signed) Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Chris Archer, RHP Alberto Cabrera, RHP Kyle Smit, OF Brandon Guyer

Left-hander Scott Rice was picked 44th overall by Baltimore in the 1999 amateur draft, but has yet to get a cup of coffee in the majors after appearing in 377 minor league games. In 2010, he pitched in the Rockies’ organization and extremely well at Tulsa (TL/AA) with a 2-0-4, 0.96 ERA in 46.2 IP (was a mid-season All-Star), but hit the wall at Colorado Springs with a 6.75 ERA in 23 relief app. (15 BB); the good new is that he didn’t give up a HR all season long.

Scott Moore played for the organization from 2005 to ’07, providing lefthanded power at the hot corner. He has a career .473 slugging average in Triple-A, despite spending the last three seasons in stifling Norfolk (Orioles). He hit .280/.345/.476 with 11 HR in 61 games last season, appearing in 41 games for the Orioles (.209/.274/.337).

The Cubs re-signed second baseman/left fielder Bobby Scales, who made his big league debut for Chicago in ’09 after 11 years in the minors. Last season, he played 10 games for the Cubs hitting .308.

Chicago White Sox Signed: 2B Drew Thompson Released: 2B Jeff Tezak, SS Michael Richard, OF Ryan Lee, OF Marcus Spencer Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Anthony Carter, RHP Nathan Jones, SS Eduardo Escobar

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Chad Reineke (re-signed) Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Daryl Thompson, SS Zack Cozart, SS Kris Negron, OF Todd Frazier

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Anthony Reyes (re-signed) Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Josh Judy, RHP Corey Kluber, RHP Zach McAllister, LHP Nick Hagadone, 3B Jared Goedert

Colorado Rockies Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Bruce Billings, RHP Cory Riordan, RHP Casey Weathers, C Jordan Pacheco, C Wilin Rosario

Detroit Tigers Released: LHP Tyler Conn Outrighted off 40-man roster: LHP Fu-Te Ni (AAA) Reinstated from inactive list: LHP Tyler Conn Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Lester Oliveros, RHP Jose Ortega, RHP Brayan Villarreal, LHP Duane Below, LHP Charlie Furbush, SS Cale Iorg

Signed by Detroit as a non-drafted free agent out of Venezuela on Oct. 25, 2005, Villarreal (23) was a 2010 Florida State League (A Adv.) mid-season All-Star pitching for Lakeland (7-4, 3.47 ERA, 16 GS), then was promoted to Erie (EL/AA) where he continued to pitch effectively: 0-4, 3.71 ERA in 8 GS (46 K in 42.2 IP, 16 BB, 37 H). His overall numbers were 7-8, 3.55 ERA with 136 SO in 129.1 IP (1.15 WHIP). He’s continuing his strong pitching this winter in his native land for the Caribes de Anzoategui: 1-0-1, 1.83 ERA in 19.2 relief innings (UPDATED 26/11/2010).

Florida Marlins Signed: RHP Frank Mata, LHP Victor Garate, SS Tim Torres (re-signed), OF Josh Kroeger, OF (re-signed) Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Brett Sinkbeil (AAA) Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Arquimedes Caminero, RHP Evan Reed

Corner outfielder Josh Kroeger is a solid lefty bat who makes contact and is good for 15 homers and 15 steals at the Triple-A level (he hit 15 HR with 16 SB for Charlotte in 2010).

The Marlins removed right-hander Brett Sinkbeil from their 40-man roster. Sinkbeil was Florida's first-round pick (19th overall) in the 2006 draft, drafted ahead of such notables as , and .

Houston Astros Signed: LHP Edwin Walker (re-signed) Released: RHP Rafael Feliz, RHP John Frawley, RHP Justin Harper, RHP Ashton Mowdy, RHP Daniel Sarisky, RHP Mike Schurz, LHP David Duncan, 1B Aaron Bray, 1B Mark Ori, 1B Nick Stanley, 3B Ricardo Garcia, OF Frank Almonte, OF Ricardo Heredia Added to 40-man Roster: RHP David Carpenter, RHP Jorge DeLeon, RHP Arcenio Leon, 2B Jimmy Paredes

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Steven Shell, OF Brett Carroll Elected free agency: RHP Brian Anderson Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Brian Anderson (AAA) Added to 40-man Roster: LHP Everett Teaford, 1B Clint Robinson, OF David Lough, OF Derrick Robinson

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Bear Bay (Joliet (Northern)) Added to 40-man Roster: OF Jeremy Moore

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Jon Huber (re-signed), C Keyter Collado (re-signed) Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Luis Vasquez, C Hector Gimenez

Milwaukee Brewers Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Wily Peralta, LHP Daniel Merklinger, 2B Eric Farris

Minnesota Twins Signed: LHP Phil Dumatrait (LG Twins (Korea)), 1B Jeff Bailey, 1B Justin Huber Added to 40-man Roster: RHP David Bromberg, 1B Chris Parmelee, OF Joe Benson, OF Rene Tosoni

In 80 games with Hiroshima (Japan) in 2010, Huber batted only .220/.340/.379 with 7 HR.

New York Mets Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Armando Rodriguez, RHP Josh Stinson, 2B Jordany Valdespin, 3B Zach Lutz

New York Yankees Signed: LHP Neal Cotts, LHP Daniel Martinez Traded: 1B Juan Miranda to Diamondbacks for RHP Scottie Allen Acquired: OF Cody Johnson from Braves for cash considerations Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Yobanny Reyes Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Dellin Betances, RHP Ryan Pope, 3B Brandon Laird

A member of the World Series-champion White Sox bullpen in ’05, Neal Cotts has hit on hard times since then. He didn't pitch at all this season after hip surgery, and this on top of having Tommy John surgery in ’09. He last took the mound on June 24, 2008, for the Cubs' Triple-A Iowa affiliate.

Selected by the Braves with the 24th overall pick of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Johnson (22) offers above average power, but poor plate discipline. The left-handed hitter was rated by Baseball America as the Best Power hitter in the Braves’ system entering the 2010 season after hitting 32 HR for Myrtle Beach (Carolina/A Adv.) in 2009. The year before, he went deep 26 times for Rome (SAL/A), and in 2007 slugged .630 (17 HR in 63 games) at Danville (Appalachian/R). This past season he hit 18 HR and 60 RBI, mostly between Myrtle Beach & Mississippi (SL/AA), but struck out 151 times in 106 games with only 37 BB and a .212 BA. The Yankees assigned him to Tampa (FSL/A Adv.) so he’ll be eligible in the minor league phase of the upcoming Rule V Draft.

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Anthony Lerew, 3B Adam Heether (re-signed), 3B Wes Timmons Traded: OF Rajai Davis to Blue Jays for RHP Danny Farquhar and RHP Trystan Magnuson Reinstated from inactive list: RHP Jose Sanchez Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Trystan Magnuson, 1B Sean Doolittle, 2B Adrian Cardenas, OF Corey Brown, OF Michael Taylor

Anthony Lerew ran up an 8.54 ERA with the Royals this season, which tied Andrew Miller for the highest in baseball among starters with at least six starts. On the other hand, Lerew had a shiny 1.11 ERA through six appearances in the Venezuelan League. He threw a no-hitter for Magallanes on Nov. 21, striking out four and walking four Caracas batters.

In addition to bringing back third baseman Adam Heether, the A's also signed strong-armed, steady 31-year-old Wes Timmons, formerly of the Braves. In five seasons at the Triple-A level, he has hit .273/.384/.376 thanks to a 232/142 walk/strikeout ratio.

Philadelphia Phillies Released: C Osmel Reyes Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Justin De Fratus, 1B Matt Rizzotti, 2B Harold Garcia, 2B Cesar Hernandez, SS Freddy Galvis

The Phillies signed Garcia (24) as a non-drafted free agent on Sept. 7, 2004 out of Venezuela. In 2010 (his sixth pro season) he hit .305/.365/.441 with 29 SB between A Adv. & AA.

A prized Venezuelan prospect, Galvis (21) was signed by Philadelphia as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2006 and soon established himself as the best defensive infielder and the best infield arm in the Phillies’ system. The switch-hitter hit .233/.276/.311 as a 20-year-old at Reading (Eastern/AA) last season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Released: RHP Sheng-Cin Hong, RHP Melkin Laureano, RHP Yomar Pacheco, RHP Dinesh Patel, 1B Chih- Wei Hsu, 1B Kyle Morgan, 3B Andury Acevedo, OF Erik Huber, OF Kyle Saukko Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Mike Crotta, RHP Kyle McPherson, LHP Jeff Locke, LHP Daniel Moskos, LHP Tony Watson

Pittsburgh released a few notable international players. Taiwanese prospects Sheng-Cin Hong and Chih-Wei Hsu, both signed by the Pirates at the start of the 2009 international signing period, have been let go by the club. Also released was Dinesh Patel, signed by Pittsburgh in 2008 after being a finalist on the Indian reality show "Million Dollar Arm." Patel, a cricket player, had never pitched or even picked up a baseball before appearing on the show.

Drafted by Pittsburgh in 2006 (17th round) out of Florida Atlantic, Crotta put together not so exciting numbers in his five seasons as a starter in the Pirates’ minors (in 2010 between AA-Altoona & AAA-Indianapolis): 35-39, 4.61 ERA (1.41 WHIP); control seems to be his best skill, as he usually doesn’t give up many walks.

St. Louis Cardinals Signed: LHP Raul Valdes Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Adam Ottavino, C Steve Hill, OF Daryl Jones, OF Nick Stavinoha (all to AAA Memphis) Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Blake King, RHP David Kopp, RHP Adam Reifer, RHP Eduardo Sanchez, C Tony Cruz, SS Pete Kozma, OF Adron Chambers San Diego Padres Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Simon Castro, RHP Brandon Gomes, RHP Jeremy Hefner, RHP Evan Scribner, C Luis Martinez, 2B Jeudy Valdez, OF Cedric Hunter

San Francisco Giants Outrighted off 40-man roster: 1B (AAA) Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Jose Casilla, RHP Steve Edlefsen, LHP Clayton Tanner, SS Ehire Adrianza, OF Thomas Neal

A seventh round pick in 2006 from Cal State Fullerton, the 26-year-old Pill had a solid rookie season at AAA hitting .275 with 34 doubles, 16 HR and 84 RBI at Fresno (PCL). In 2009, he was an Eastern League (AA) All- Star after hitting .298 with 19 HR and 109 RBI for Connecticut.

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Scott Patterson (re-signed), SS Luis Rodriguez, OF Mike Wilson (re-signed) Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Maikel Cleto, RHP Josh Lueke, RHP Yoervis Medina, RHP Michael Pineda, RHP Tom Wilhelmsen, LHP Cesar Jimenez, LHP Mauricio Robles, 3B Alex Liddi, OF Johermyn Chavez, OF Carlos Peguero

Alex Liddi (22) became the first Italian-born player ever to have been added to a 40-man MLB roster. He is the second European player on the Mariners roster besides Dutch OF Greg Halman. Liddi, who was signed in September 2005, spent the 2010 season with the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx (SouthernAA). He batted .281 (OBP .353/SLG .476) with 15 HR, 78 runs scored and a league-leading 92 RBI. He was selected to the Futures Game and was a Southern League All-Star. The only down note: he struck out 145 times. He is currently playing for Cardenales de Lara in the Venezuelan Winter League. He is hitting .218 (OBP .301/SLG .345) through 31 games in Venezuela.

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: 3B Russ Canzler Released: 1B Jose Julio Ruiz Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Alex Cobb, RHP Dane de la Rosa, RHP Albert Suarez, C Nevin Ashley

A 24-year-old Russ Canzler hit .287/.372/.566 with 21 homers and 28 doubles for Double-A Tennessee (Cubs). He has no Triple-A experience yet, but that might change if he continues to hit this well.

The Rays signed Jose Julio Ruiz (25) to a minor league deal worth $20K per month last June. The team had the option to sign the Cuban 1B to a four-year $4MM major league deal on November 15th or release him. After a brief stint in the Dominican Summer league (13 games, .447 BA), Ruiz played 23 games at Montgomery (SL/AA) hitting .272/.358/.348. After the season, the left-handed hit well in the AFL (.323/.356/.375) but not enough to earn him a Major League deal. After the cut Ruiz signed with Ponce of the Puerto Rican Winter League.

Texas Rangers Signed: OF Doug Deeds Released: OF Nathan Haynes Reinstated from inactive list: OF Nathan Haynes Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Fabio Castillo, RHP Wilmer Font, LHP Miguel de los Santos, OF Engel Beltre

The Rangers reinstated Nathan Haynes from the inactive list and released the outfielder. Haynes hasn't actually played since 2008. Drafted 32nd overall by Oakland in the 1997 amateur draft, Haynes never caught on in the Majors, managing 95 career plate appearances with the Angels and Rays in 2007-08.

Signed by the Red Sox as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2006 out of the Dominican Republic, Beltre (21) was dealt to the Texas Rangers with P Kason Gabbard and OF for pitcher Eric Gagne on July 31, 2007. The left-handed hit .300/.346/.410 with 18 SB between A Adv. & AA last season. He’s red-hot in the Dominican Winter League where he’s been hitting .362 in 19 games for the Licey Tigres.

Toronto Blue Jays Released: C C.J. Ebarb, 1B Manny Rodriguez Traded: RHP Danny Farquhar and RHP Trystan Magnuson to Athletics for OF Rajai Davis Placed on restricted list: RHP Felix Moreno Reinstated from inactive list: 1B Manny Rodriguez Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Joel Carreno, RHP Alan Farina, C Brian Jeroloman, OF Darin Mastroianni, OF Moises Sierra

Washington Nationals Signed: SS Chris McConnell, OF Jeff Frazier Added to 40-man Roster: RHP Adam Carr, RHP Cole Kimball, 1B Chris Marrero

Left fielder/first baseman Jeff Frazier, older brother of Reds prospect Todd, led the Triple-A International League with 61 extra-base hits (25 HR, 34 doubles) this season with Toledo. In a career year, he also made the IL all-star team and then made his big league debut for the Tigers at the end of July.

Shortstop Chris McConnell can really pick it, but he's not so accomplished at the plate, with career .251/.331/.351 averages in seven years in the Royals chain.

Nov. 9-15

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: OF Ryan LaPensee (NDFA—Wayne State (Mich.))

A native of LaSalle, Ontario, Ryan LaPensee finished a four-year career at Wayne State University as the school's all-time leader in hits, runs and doubles. He went undrafted in June and signed on to play in Canada's semipro Intercounty Baseball League. From there, LaPensee earned a tryout with the Padres, who did not offer him a contract. But the Diamondbacks caught word and signed him.

Atlanta Braves Released: C Chris Anderson, 1B Alberto Odreman, 3B Samuel Sime, OF Luis Sumoza Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Kenshin Kawakami (AA)

Signed by the Braves as a non-drafted free agent in Feb. 2005, the Dominican Sime (23) never hit enough in his six-year tenure with Atlanta. In 2010, he hit .258/.298/.359 with 7 HR (career high) & 42 RBI in 98 games at Myrtle Beach (Carolina/A Adv.).

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Mitch Atkins

Boston Red Sox Released: RHP Chez Angeloni

Chicago Cubs Granted free agency: C Elected free agency: OF Brad Snyder Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Brad Snyder (AAA)

Chicago White Sox Signed: 3B Dallas McPherson Dallas McPherson led the minor leagues with 42 home runs while playing for Triple-A Albuquerque in 2008. He hasn't played a full season in two years since, but he did hit 22 homers in 84 games for Triple-A Sacramento in the Athletics chain this year.

Cincinnati Reds Signed: C Corky Miller (re-signed) Released: LHP Ben Jukich Elected free agency: C Corky Miller Outrighted off 40-man roster: C Corky Miller (AAA)

The Reds released Ben Jukich, reportedly so he could sign with the LG Twins in Korea. He was originally drafted in the 13th round of the 2006 draft by the Oakland A's. He has spent the last three years with Cincinati's AAA team. He's thrown both as a starter and reliever. Last year he made 29 appearances and 18 starts and went 7-4 with one save while throwing 115 1/3 innings. He ended the season with a 3.90 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP. He struck out 103 and walked 46.

Cleveland Indians Released: C Miguel Fuentes

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Jonnathan Aristil (re-signed), 2B Jason Van Kooten (re-signed) Traded: OF Anthony Jackson to Dodgers as player to be named for RHP

Detroit Tigers Released: 2B Carmelo Jaime

Florida Marlins Signed: RHP Zach Dials, LHP Darin Downs, LHP Mark McLemore (Chico (Golden)), OF Jose Duarte

Righthanded reliever Zach Dials has run up high strikeout rates in high Class A with steady 90-94 mph velocity and a good changeup, but his command has been far too inconsistent to thrive even in Double-A. Drafted by the Blue Jays in 2006, released during the 2010 season and subsequently signed by the Nationals, he could benefit from a change of scenery.

Houston Astros Signed: RHP Fernando Rodriguez, RHP Ross Wolf, C Carlos Corporan

Kansas City Royals Traded: OF David DeJesus to Athletics for RHP Vin Mazzaro and LHP Justin Marks Elected free agency: RHP Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Brian Bannister (AAA)

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Kazuya Takano, LHP Kazuki Nishijima, C Hector Gimenez Acquired: OF Anthony Jackson from Rockies as player to be named for RHP Octavio Dotel Voluntarily retired: C Esteban Lopez

A 16th-round pick from Pacific in 2006, Anthony Jackson spent two seasons with Double-A Tulsa, hitting just .236/.327/.310 in 856 at-bats. A 26-year-old center fielder, he stole 60 bases and sported a strong 104-to-131 walk-to-strikeout ratio.

The Dodgers signed Japanese amateurs Kazuya Takano and Kazuki Nishijima to minor league contracts. According to sources in Japan, Takano is an 18-year-old right-hander whose high school class isn't scheduled to graduate until the spring. He has three effective pitches — a fastball, curve and split-finger pitch. Nishijima is a 21-year-old college left-hander. Both Japanese amateurs were preliminarily assigned to the Rookie-level Arizona League.

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Yorman Bazardo, LHP Jake Stevens, 2B Chase Lambin

Chase Lambin made the Triple-A International League all-star team in 2010, his first year back in the States after a year spent in Japan. He hit .252/.327/.414 with 15 HR & 58 RBI at Syracuse (Washington/AAA). He switch-hits while offering some pop and positional flexibility.

New York Mets Signed: LHP Mike O'Connor (re-signed)

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Gabe DeHoyos, OF Jai Miller Traded: RHP Vin Mazzaro and LHP Justin Marks to Royals for OF David DeJesus Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Justin Souza (AAA)

The Athletics briefly held Jai Miller in their midst during the season. They claimed him on waivers from the Marlins on April 8 but subsequently lost him on an April 26 waiver claim to the Royals. All told, he batted .252/.326/.490 with 18 homers in 345 at-bats in Triple-A this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: LHP Justin Thomas (re-signed)

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Justin Miller, RHP Yusmeiro Petit (re-signed), SS Sean Kazmar

By signing with the Mariners, well-traveled righty reliever Justin Miller joins his ninth organization. Working backward, he pitched for the Dodgers, Giants, Marlins, Phillies, Devil Rays, Blue Jays, Athletics and Rockies.

Seattle also inked shortstop Sean Kazmar, formerly of the Padres. He's a steady defender with limited offensive upside.

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Cory Wade

Cory Wade served as a key cog in the Dodgers' 2008 playoff bullpen as 25-year-old rookie.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: LHP Willie Collazo (re-signed), LHP Mike Hinckley Released: RHP Zach Anderson, RHP Chris Enourato Elected free agency: OF Dewayne Wise Outrighted off 40-man roster: OF Dewayne Wise (AAA)

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Carlos Martinez (re-signed), RHP Tim Wood Elected free agency: RHP Joe Bisenius Outrighted off 40-man roster: RHP Joe Bisenius (AAA)