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Minor League Transactions: Sept. 26-Oct. 2

• The first wave of free agents entered the marketplace on Oct. 1 as 43 players elected free agency, the majority of them under Article XX(D) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. It reads in part:

“Any player who has at least three years of major league service, or who qualified as a “Super Two” player . . . and whose contract is assigned outright to a minor league club may elect, in lieu of accepting such assignment, to become a free agent. In the event that such a player with at least three years of major league service does not elect free agency in lieu of accepting such assignment, he may elect free agency between the end of the then current major league season and the next following Oct. 15, unless such player is returned to a major league roster prior to making such election.”

• The recalls in this installment are paperwork moves owing to the fact that, with the minor league season and playoffs concluded, players can no longer be sent on optional assignments. According to MLR 11(b)4 “A Major League Club may recall a player not to report after the conclusion of the championship season of the Minor League Club to which the player is on optional assignment but no later than October 1”

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Seth Lintz (Laredo (American Association)), RHP Dustin Loggins (Kansas City (American Association)), RHP Jacob Roberts (Bridgeport (Atlantic)), LHP Sean Mahley (Schaumburg (Frontier)), OF Dan Bowman (Lake Erie (Frontier)), OF Steve McQuail (Schaumburg (Frontier)) Elected free agency: SS Josh Wilson Recalled: RHP Chase Anderson, RHP Charles Brewer, RHP , LHP David Holmberg, LHP , LHP , OF Keon Broxton, OF Alfredo Marte

Atlanta Braves Recalled: RHP Cory Gearrin, RHP Juan Jaime, RHP , 1B Ernesto Mejia, 2B , OF Todd Cunningham

Baltimore Orioles Elected free agency: RHP Jairo Asencio, C Recalled: RHP , LHP Tsuyoshi Wada Reinstated from DL: LHP Elias Pinales, LHP Jorge Rivera

Boston Red Sox Elected free agency: RHP Alfredo Aceves Reinstated from DL: 3B Jantzen Witte

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Marcus Hatley (re-signed) Elected free agency: RHP Michael Bowden, RHP Eduardo Sanchez Recalled: RHP Trey McNutt, RHP Neil Ramirez, 3B , 3B Christian Villanueva, 3B , OF Brett Jackson, OF Jorge Soler, OF Matt Szczur

Chicago White Sox Elected free agency: LHP Leyson Septimo, C Hector Gimenez Removed from 40-man: C Miguel Gonzalez (outrighted to -A)

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Shane Dyer (re-signed), 3B Ray Chang (re-signed) Released: RHP Robert Lewis-Walker, RHP Jesus Parra, 2B Yonatan Suero Recalled: RHP Carlos Contreras, RHP Daniel Corcino, LHP Ismael Guillon, OF Donald Lutz, OF Yorman Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: OF Jonathan Martijn

Cleveland Indians Elected free agency: RHP Joe Martinez Recalled: RHP , RHP Trey Haley, LHP T.J. House Reinstated from DL: 3B Mike Giuffre

Colorado Rockies Elected free agency: RHP Logan Kensing, RHP , LHP Hisanori Takahashi, OF Recalled: SS Cristhian Adames, OF Rafael Ortega, OF Tyler Colvin enjoyed a huge 2012 season, batting .290/.327/.531 with 18 homers in 136 games as the strong side of center- and right-field platoons for the Rockies. He just .160 in 27 games this year, his age-27 season, and spent most of his time at Triple-A Colorado Springs. Now, he’s a minor league free agent following his outright off the 40-man roster. Even so, the Rockies probably don’t have any regrets about the December 2011 trade that sent and to the Cubs for Colvin and D.J. LeMahieu.

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Wilsen Palacios (re-signed)

Houston Astros Elected free agency: RHP Hector Ambriz, RHP Edgar Gonzalez, LHP Wade LeBlanc Recalled: RHP Jose Cisnero, RHP John Ely, LHP Rudy Owens, OF Eric Thames Added to 40-man roster: 1B Jonathan Singleton Removed from 40-man: RHP Phil Humber, C Cody Clark, C Matt Pagnozzi, 3B (all players outrighted to Triple-A)

The Astros elected to add Triple-A Jonathan Singleton to the 40-man roster on Oct. 2, thus shielding him from selection in this winter’s , but doing so at a time with no apparent impetus. The deadline to add Rule 5 eligibles, like Singleton, doesn’t arrive until Nov. 20, and no other organization has been as quick on the trigger this offseason. That includes the Astros, who haven’t yet added any of their other Rule 5 eligibles to the 40-man.

Kansas City Royals Released: RHP Andrew Durden, RHP Cory Hall, RHP Ryan Mattes, RHP Corey Rhoney, RHP Ben Tomchick, LHP Abel Gonzales, LHP Craig Rodriguez, C Jared Dyer, 1B Bobby Fisher-Brown, 2B Andrew Ayers, 3B , 3B Jason Morales, OF Chris Sweeney Recalled: RHP Maikel Cleto, LHP John Lamb, LHP Justin Marks, LHP Everett Teaford

A 30th-round pick from Sacramento State this June, Andrew Ayers is one of the few active players whose name appears among the released players in this installment. Many of the others were on the restricted list at the time of their release.

Los Angeles Angels Elected free agency: RHP , RHP Elvin Ramirez, RHP Daniel Stange, OF Scott Cousins Recalled: LHP Nick Maronde, LHP Michael Roth, LHP Brandon Sisk, OF Travis Witherspoon Reinstated from DL: RHP Grant Gordon, RHP Gabriel Perez, LHP Ivan Melo, C Enyelber Vivas, OF Chad Hinshaw

Los Angeles Dodgers Elected free agency: C John Baker Recalled: RHP Javy Guerra, RHP Matt Magill, SS Justin Sellers, OF Eli Herrera Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Garrett Bolt, RHP James Campbell, RHP Angel Castro, RHP Kyle Cofield, RHP Jharel Cotton, RHP Carlos Frias, RHP Alan Garcia, RHP Gustavo Gomez, RHP Scott Griggs, RHP Mario Santiago, RHP Daniel Tamares, LHP Geison Aguasviva, LHP Ryan Christenson, LHP Jake Hermsen, LHP Julio Urias, C John Cannon, C Dashenko Ricardo, C Eric Smith, C J.R. Towles, C Jan Vazquez, 1B Sean Burroughs, 1B Paul Hoenecke, 2B Malcolm Holland, 3B Yensys Capellan, SS Delvis Morales, OF Ryan Mount

Miami Marlins Signed: OF Alex Burg (re-signed) Elected free agency: 2B Nick Green, 2B Chris Valaika, OF Recalled: RHP Steve Ames, RHP Josh Wall, LHP Edgar Olmos, C , 1B Joe Mahoney, 2B Derek Dietrich, SS , OF Kyle Jensen Reinstated from DL: 2B

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: C Robinzon Diaz (re-signed) Released: OF Eric Patterson Elected free agency: LHP Chris Narveson, C Blake Lalli Recalled: RHP Nick Bucci, RHP , RHP Jose de la Torre, RHP Mike Fiers, RHP Santo Manzanillo, RHP Michael Olmsted, RHP Ariel Pena, RHP Jesus Sanchez, LHP Miguel de los Santos, OF Josh Prince

Minnesota Twins Elected free agency: RHP P.J. Walters Removed from 40-man: RHP Cole DeVries, RHP Shairon Martis, RHP Josh Roenicke, OF (all players outrighted to Triple-A) Mets Recalled: RHP , LHP Rob Carson, OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF Cesar Puello, OF Jordany Valdespin Reinstated from DL: RHP Flabio Ortega

New York Yankees Signed: RHP R.J. Johnson (released by Brewers, May 25, 2012), C Jose Gil (re-signed) Released: RHP Roberto de la Rosa Elected free agency: RHP Jim Miller, 2B Brent Lillibridge, SS Alberto Gonzalez Recalled: RHP Michael Pineda, RHP Jose Ramirez, LHP , LHP Nik Turley, OF Ramon Flores Reinstated from DL: RHP Michael Pineda, RHP Jose Ramirez, LHP Manny Banuelos, 3B Adam Silva, OF Fernando Martinez

Oakland Athletics Elected free agency: RHP Fernando Nieve Recalled: RHP Alex Leon, RHP Michael Ynoa, LHP , OF Shane Peterson, OF Michael Taylor

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: LHP Ryan Demmin (re-signed), C Justin Dalles (re-signed), 2B Albert Cartwright (re-signed), OF Jiwan James (re- signed) Elected free agency: C Steve Lerud Recalled: RHP , LHP Raul Valdes, C Sebastian Valle, OF , OF Reinstated from DL: OF Tyson Gillies

Pittsburgh Pirates Elected free agency: SS Robert Andino Reinstated from DL: OF Jeff Roy

St. Louis Cardinals Recalled: RHP Keith Butler, RHP Eric Fornataro, RHP Victor Marte, RHP Jorge Rondon, 3B Jermaine Curtis

San Diego Padres Elected free agency: RHP Sean O’Sullivan Recalled: RHP , RHP Adys Portillo, LHP Jose De Paula, OF Yeison Asencio, OF , OF Rymer Liriano Reinstated from DL: RHP Wilfredo Boscan, RHP Jace Chancellor, RHP Joe Church, RHP Fautino de los Santos, RHP Chris Fetter, RHP Jorge Guzman, RHP Corey Kimber, RHP Justin Livengood, RHP Walker Lockett, RHP Chris Long, RHP Adys Portillo, RHP Jason Ray, RHP Travis Remillard, RHP , RHP Josh Richardson, RHP Leonardo Solano, RHP Jerry Sullivan, RHP Tony Wieber, LHP Jose De Paula, LHP Brandon Fry, LHP Matt LaChappa, LHP Chris Rearick, LHP Clay Zavada, C Jason Hagerty, C Dane Phillips, 2B Casey McElroy, 2B River Stevens, 3B Justin Miller, SS Stephen Carmon, SS Jalen Goree, SS , SS Beamer Weems, OF , OF , OF Miguel Jimenez, OF Rymer Liriano, OF Jordan Paroubeck

San Francisco Giants Signed: 1B Matt Chavez (NDFA—San Francisco) Elected free agency: C Guillermo Quiroz Recalled: LHP Edwin Escobar, LHP Eric Surkamp, 1B Angel Villalona

Seattle Mariners Elected free agency: RHP Josh Kinney Recalled: RHP , LHP Anthony Fernandez, LHP , C Jesus Montero, C Jesus Sucre, OF Xavier Avery, OF Julio Morban, OF

Tampa Bay Rays Recalled: LHP Mike Montgomery, LHP Felipe Rivero, SS Hak-Ju Lee Added to 40-man roster: OF Kevin Kiermaier

Rays center fielder Desmond Jennings’ balky hamstring opened the door for Kevin Kiermaier, an playoff hero for Triple-A Durham, to make his big league debut as a defensive replacement in the ninth of Tampa Bay’s tiebreaker Game No. 163 versus the Rangers. While at -A Montgomery this season, Kiermaier recorded 2.85 putouts per game, the highest rate for any regular center fielder at one level of the full-season minors this season. The 23- year-old hit .307/.370/.434 with 14 stolen bases in 97 games for the Biscuits.

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Kevin Pucetas (re-signed) Elected free agency: RHP Kyle McClellan, C Reinstated from DL: RHP Collin Balester, RHP Raul Beaton, RHP Ryan Bores, RHP Taylor Dennis, RHP David Perez, RHP Randol Rojas, RHP Tyler Tufts, LHP Chad Bell, LHP Kevin Matthews, LHP Yohander Mendez, LHP Victor Payano, LHP Greg Williams, C Jose Felix, 1B Ronald Guzman, 2B Edwin Garcia, 2B William Ireton, OF Zach Cone, OF Jared Hoying

Toronto Blue Jays Elected free agency: RHP Dave Bush, RHP Justin Germano, RHP Chien-Ming Wang, LHP Tommy Hottovy, 3B Andy LaRoche Recalled: RHP , RHP Brad Lincoln, RHP Mickey Storey, RHP Thad Weber, LHP Sean Nolin, C A.J. Jimenez

Washington Nationals Recalled: RHP Nate Karns, LHP , LHP Tyler Robertson, 1B Chris Marrero, 2B Danny Espinosa

Minor League Transactions: Sept. 19-25

The minor league season being over, players who re-sign with the same organization now are doing so in order to avoid minor league free agency. According to MLR 11(b)4 “A Major League Club may recall a player not to report after the conclusion of the championship season of the Minor League Club to which the player is on optional assignment but no later than October 1”; that’s why you can see all the players recalled in this instalment.

Atlanta Braves Reinstated from DL: RHP Magdiel Avendano, RHP Joe Bisenius, RHP Brett Cammons, RHP Cory Gearrin, RHP J.R. Graham, RHP , RHP Dave Peterson, RHP Benino Pruneda, LHP Chuck Buchanan, LHP Thomas Keeling, LHP Nelson Leon, LHP Luis Merejo, LHP Carlos Perez, LHP Daniel Rodriguez, LHP David Starn, C Shawn McGill, OF Chris Edmondson, OF Miguel Rivero, OF Will Skinner

Baltimore Orioles Recalled: LHP , LHP Zach Britton Added to 40-man roster: OF Reinstated from DL: RHP Bobby Bundy, RHP Dylan Bundy, RHP Eunchul Choi, RHP Branden Kline, RHP Jason McCracken, RHP Stu Pomeranz, RHP Julio Rodriguez, LHP Jason Gurka, LHP Yi-Hsiang Lin, LHP Andy Loomis, LHP Ashur Tolliver, C Zach Booker, C Sam Kimmel, C Kyle Moore, C Tanner Murphy, C Pedro Perez, C Joel Polanco, C Scott Thomas, 1B Aaron Baker, 1B Christian Walker, 2B Paco Figueroa, 2B Shawn Roof, 3B Drew Dosch, 3B Hector Veloz, SS Byron Capellan, OF Scott Beerer, OF Roderick Bernadina, OF Derrick Bleeker, OF Steve Bumbry, OF Kyle Hudson, OF Connor Narron, OF Trayvon Robinson, OF Anthony Vega, OF Brenden Webb

A solid season at Triple-A Norfolk earned veteran Jason Pridie a late-September callup. He hit .269/.333/.434 with 15 homers in 118 games for the Tides, 89 of them in center field.

Boston Red Sox Signed: LHP Nate Reed (Lancaster (Atlantic)) Recalled: RHP Pedro Beato, C Dan Butler, C Christian Vazquez, OF Alex Hassan Reinstated from DL: RHP Alfredo Aceves, RHP Chris Balcom-Miller, RHP Jeffry Fernandez, RHP Jason Garcia, RHP Aaron Kurcz, RHP Bobby Lanigan, RHP Matt Spalding, LHP Will Latimer, LHP Jack McGeary, C Jayson Hernandez, C Zach Kapstein, C Jordan Weems, 2B Bryan Johns, 3B David Renfroe, 3B Kolbrin Vitek, SS Mike Miller, OF Ronald Bermudez, OF Pete Hissey, OF , OF Drew Turocy

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Alan Oaks (Normal (Frontier)), C Danny Canela (River City (Frontier))

Undrafted out of NAIA Lee (Tenn.) this year after “parting ways” with North Carolina State in January, Danny Canela signed with River City and won the rookie of the year award with a batting line of .360/.455/.582 with 12 homers in 67 games.

Chicago White Sox Signed: C Luis Sierra (re-signed) Recalled: RHP Simon Castro, RHP Deunte Heath, RHP Nestor Molina, LHP Santos Rodriguez, 1B Mike McDade, 3B Brent Morel, OF Jared Mitchell, OF Blake Tekotte

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Justin Freeman (re-signed), 3B Mike Costanzo (re-signed) Reinstated from DL: OF Jose De Luna, OF Elliott Hargreaves Reinstated from DL: RHP Adam Plutko

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Cole White (re-signed) Reinstated from DL: RHP Justin Berg, RHP Russell Brewer, RHP Bobby Cassevah, RHP Roman Colon, RHP Jefri Hernandez, RHP Vianney Mayo, RHP Josh Mueller, RHP Adam Paulencu, RHP Juan Perez, RHP Matt Pierpont, RHP Angel Reyes, RHP Josh Sullivan, RHP Seth Willoughby, RHP Coty Woods, LHP Isaiah Froneberger, C Matt McBride, 1B Dean Espy, 1B Henry Wrigley, 2B Jose Rivera, 3B Sam Mende, OF David Dahl, OF Jose Monzon, OF Rafael Ortega

Detroit Tigers Recalled: RHP Melvin Mercedes, RHP Jose Ortega, LHP Casey Crosby, C Ramon Cabrera, 3B Francisco Martinez, SS Dixon Machado

Houston Astros Reinstated from DL: RHP David Paulino

Kansas City Royals Signed: C Adam Moore (re-signed), 1B Matt Fields (re-signed), 1B Dennis Raben (re-signed) Released: RHP John Barnett, RHP David Bernat, RHP Yeliar Castro, RHP Chris Coughlin, RHP Dusty Dossett, RHP Kirk Gore, RHP Jose Lopez, RHP Trae McGill, RHP Kelvin Nunez, RHP Brian Steffek, RHP Victor Suarez, LHP Carlos Blanco, LHP Brent Fisher, LHP Shaun Shiery, LHP Michael Smith, C John Draper, C Scott Walter, 2B Wally Sevilla, 3B Brett Groves, 3B Kyle Martin, INF John Fox, OF Marco Cunningham, OF Terry Evans, OF Tim Frend, OF Mike Galloway

Among the legion of players released by the Royals in this installment, only Terry Evans had suited up for the organization recently. He played for Triple-A Omaha in 2012. The rest of the releases are paperwork moves in which the players had been on either the restricted or voluntarily retired list for years. Many of these players turned pro out of the 2000, ’01 or ’02 drafts.

[Once an international prospect, signed by the Braves out of Panama in 2004, Yeliar Castro, 25, topped at AA with Atlanta. The Royals signed him as a minor league free agent in Nov. 2011, but he never suited up for any KC affiliated team. Castro was on the AA-Northwest Arkansas restricted list. He played for Panama in the 2009 and was on the national team roster for the 2012 WBC qualifier that Panama lost to Brazil]

Los Angeles Angels Removed from 40-man: RHP David Carpenter (outrighted to Double-A), RHP Daniel Stange (outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Manaurys Correa, RHP Rob Delaney, RHP Josh Judy, RHP Ethan Katz, RHP A.J. Schugel, RHP Reid Scoggins, RHP Austin Wood, LHP Brandon Sisk, LHP Stephen Tromblee, C Elio Sarmiento, 3B Andy Marte, SS Pedro Toribio, OF Brennan Gowens, OF Paul McAnulty, OF Lou Montanez, OF Trent Oeltjen, OF Andrew Ray

Miami Marlins Reinstated from DL: 1B Scott Carcaise

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: SS Hector Gomez (re-signed) Removed from 40-man: C Blake Lalli (outrighted to Triple-A)

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Mark Hamburger (re-signed), RHP Virgil Vasquez (re-signed) Recalled: RHP , RHP B.J. Hermsen, RHP , RHP Vance Worley, SS Daniel Santana, OF

New York Mets Recalled: SS Wilfredo Tovar Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Bowman, RHP Luis Cessa, RHP Jake deGrom, RHP , RHP Matt Koch, RHP Luis Mateo, RHP Cory Mazzoni, RHP Dylan Owen, RHP , RHP Mitch Talbot, RHP Logan Taylor, RHP Taylor Whitenton, RHP Ernesto Yanez, LHP Shane Bay, LHP John Mincone, LHP Jhonathan Torres, LHP Carlos Valdez, LHP Carlos Vazquez, 1B Joe Bonfe, 2B , 3B Aderlin Rodriguez, SS Chad Zurcher, OF Jorge Rivero

[Mets recalled Wilfredo Tovar from Double-A Binghamton. Ruben Tejada broke his right fibula, so Tovar is being brought in as depth. The 22-year-old from Venezuela hit just .263/.323/.340 this summer at Double-A, but he carries a strong defensive reputation, with outstanding range and a strong arm at shortstop. He was ranked #16 among Mets prospects by MLB.com entering the 2013 season. Tovar was signed by the Mets as a non-drafted free agent on Oct. 12, 2007] Signed: RHP Manuel Barreda (re-signed), RHP Kelvin Castro (re-signed), RHP Jairo Heredia (re-signed), RHP Diego Moreno (re-signed), LHP Francisco Rondon (re-signed), C Francisco Arcia (re-signed) Reinstated from DL: 2B Angelo Gumbs

Pittsburgh Pirates Recalled: RHP Ryan Reid, RHP Duke Welker, LHP Andy Oliver, SS Chase d’Arnaud, OF Jerry Sands

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Brad Watson, LHP Ben O’Shea, C Geoff Klein, C Adam Lewis, 3B Kyle Grieshaber, 3B Tyler Rahmatulla, OF Yoenny Gonzalez

An eighth-round pick in 2012, Yoenny Gonzalez earns his release after hitting .192/.220/.269 at Rookie-level Johnson City this year—and earning a 50-game suspension for an unspecified violation of the minor league drug program.

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Coby Cowgill (re-signed)

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP (re-signed), LHP Kelvin Marte (re-signed)

Tampa Bay Rays Recalled: RHP , LHP Jeff Beliveau, LHP Added to 40-man roster: RHP J.D. Martin Removed from 40-man: RHP J.D. Martin (outrighted to Triple-A)

[Rays right-hander J.D. Martin cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Durham after being designated for assignment over the weekend. Martin, 30, was named the Triple-A International League's Most Valuable this season after totaling 160 1/3 with a 2.75 ERA, 6.5 K/9 and 1.5 BB/9]

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Jon Edwards (re-signed)

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Justin Jackson (re-signed) Reinstated from DL: RHP Dan Barnes, RHP Casey Beck, RHP Tim Brechbuehler, RHP Dave Bush, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP , RHP Shawn Griffith, RHP Patrick Murphy, RHP , LHP , LHP Willie Collazo, LHP , LHP Tommy Hottovy, LHP Carlos Pina, C Luis Munoz, 1B Gabe Jacobo, SS Peter Mooney, SS Shane Opitz, SS Dickie Joe Thon, OF Jake Anderson

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Nector Ramirez Reinstated from DL: LHP Nick Lee

Minor League Transactions: Sept. 12-18

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Bo Schultz (re-signed) Reinstated from DL: RHP Robbie Buller, RHP Chris Capper, RHP D.J. Johnson, RHP , RHP Andrew Potter, RHP Jonathan Pulley, RHP Luis Ramirez, RHP Frank Santana, RHP Eric Smith, RHP Matt Stites, LHP Steve Hathaway, LHP John Pedrotty, C Mike Brenly, 1B Jake Fox, 1B Jon Griffin, 2B David Nick, 3B Carter Bell, OF Breland Almadova, OF Joash Brodin, OF Alex Glenn, OF Yogey Perez-Ramos Baltimore Orioles Added to 40-man roster: 1B Reinstated from DL: RHP Bobby Bundy, RHP Dylan Bundy, RHP Eunchul Choi, RHP Branden Kline, RHP Jason McCracken, RHP Stuart Pomeranz, RHP Julio Rodriguez, LHP Jason Gurka, LHP Yi-Hsiang Lin, LHP Andy Loomis, LHP Ashur Tolliver, C Zach Booker, C Sam Kimmel, C Kyle Moore, C Tanner Murphy, C Pedro Perez, C Joel Polanco, C Scott Thomas, 1B Aaron Baker, 1B Christian Walker, 2B Paco Figueroa, 2B Shawn Roof, 3B Drew Dosch, 3B Hector Veloz, SS Byron Capellan, OF Scott Beerer, OF Roderick Bernadina, OF Derrick Bleeker, OF Steve Bumbry, OF Kyle Hudson, OF Connor Narron, OF Trayvon Robinson, OF Anthony Vega, OF Brenden Webb Veteran slugger Dan Johnson received a deserved September callup with the Orioles, who signed the 34-year-old free agent on Aug. 30. Johnson earned September looks with the White Sox last year and the Rays in 2011 and stands as one of the most accomplished offensive players in recent International League history. In stints with Durham, Charlotte, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Norfolk since 2008 he’s hit .278/.399/.509 in 2,471 plate appearances, mashing an average of 29 homers and drawing 101 walks per 144 games. Boston Red Sox Recalled: RHP Brayan Villarreal, RHP , 2B Brock Holt Reinstated from DL: RHP Alfredo Aceves, RHP Chris Balcom-Miller, RHP Jeffry Fernandez, RHP Jason Garcia, RHP Aaron Kurcz, RHP Bobby Lanigan, RHP Matt Spalding, LHP Will Latimer, LHP Jack McGeary, C Jordan Weems, 2B Bryan Johns, 3B David Renfroe, 3B Kolbrin Vitek, SS Mike Miller, OF Ronald Bermudez, OF Pete Hissey, OF Zach Kapstein, OF Mitch Maier, OF Drew Turocy Chicago Cubs Reinstated from DL: RHP Daniel Adrian, RHP Dallas Beeler, RHP Marcelo Carreno, RHP Carlos Gutierrez, RHP Michael Jensen, RHP Trey Masek, RHP Trey McNutt, RHP Casey Weathers, RHP Ben Wells, LHP Austin Kirk, LHP Anthony Prieto, C Rafael Lopez, C Chad Noble, C Will Remillard, 2B Zak Blair, 2B Carlos Figueroa, 3B Stephen Bruno, SS Tim Saunders, OF Taiwan Easterling, OF Jacob Hannemann, OF Jorge Soler Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Diogenes Rosario (released by Diamondbacks, Aug. 23) Reinstated from DL: RHP J.R. Ballinger, RHP Kyle Bellamy, RHP Scott Carroll, RHP Dan Remenowsky, RHP Salvador Sanchez, LHP Matt Lane, C Jose Barraza, C Luis Sierra, 3B Tyler Williams Cincinnati Reds Designated assignment: RHP Kyle Lotzkar, RHP Josh Ravin Reinstated from DL: OF Jose De Luna The Brewers claimed 25-year-old reliever Josh Ravin on waivers from the Reds. Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Justin Miller (released by Rangers, Sept. 1), LHP Blaine Hardy (re-signed) Traded: RHP David Paulino to Astros as player to be named for RHP Jose Veras Houston Astros Acquired: RHP David Paulino from Tigers as player to be named for RHP Jose Veras Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Jack Armstrong Jr., RHP John Ely, RHP Alex Gillingham, RHP Murilo Gouvea, RHP Cameron Lamb, RHP David Paulino, RHP Euris Quezada, RHP Andrew Thurman, RHP Vincent Velasquez, RHP Kyle Weiland, LHP Sergio Escalona, LHP Brian Holmes, LHP Wes Musick, LHP Rudy Owens, C Brett Clements, C Jake Rodriguez, 1B Jean Batista, 1B Chase Davidson, 1B Telvin Nash, 2B Austin Elkins, 3B Andy Simunic, 3B Brandon Wikoff, OF Justin Gominsky, OF Austin Wates The Astros believe the wait will be worth it for 19-year-old Dominican righthander David Paulino, the PTBN from the Jose Veras trade with the Tigers. Paulino had Tommy John surgery this summer, but before going under knife he flashed impressive raw stuff and notched a 22-2 K-BB ratio in the Gulf Coast League. Kansas City Royals Recalled: LHP Chris Dwyer, SS Irving Falu Added to 40-man roster: RHP Reinstated from DL: RHP Tim Melville, C Adam Moore, 3B Mike Antonio The Royals rewarded Omaha standouts Chris Dwyer and Irving Falu after the Storm Chasers captured the Triple-A national championship. The versatile Falu went 3-for-5 against Durham and drove in what proved to be the winning with a fifth- inning . However, the big story of the title game was Dwyer, a 25-year-old southpaw who delivered the game of his life with seven one-hit innings in which he struck out eight and walked none. Dwyer was the perfect pitcher to throw against Durham. With a lefty-heavy lineup featuring the likes of Leslie Anderson, Vince Belnome and Kevin Kiermaier, Durham surrendered nearly 60 points of when facing lefthanded during the regular season. [Signed in October 2008 as an amateur free agent from the Dominican Republic for $28,000, Ventura, 22, posted a 3.14 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 155/53 K/BB ratio in 134 2/3 innings this summer in the minor leagues (AA/AAA). He was 5-4 with a 3.74 ERA for Omaha in 15 games (14 starts), earning him Prospect of the Year honors with the Storm Chasers. Listed at 5' 11"- 180, he hit 102 mph on the radar gun. Mlb.com ranked him #3 Royals’ prospect at the end of 2012 season (and #95 overall): “Ventura sits in the mid-to-upper-90s showing flashes of a plus breaking ball and decent . If he can stay in control and maintain his delivery, that three-pitch mix could look very good at the top of a rotation”] Los Angeles Angels Recalled: RHP Tommy Hanson, 2B Tommy Field Added to 40-man roster: RHP Matt Shoemaker, 1B Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Andy Marte [Navarro, 27, hit .326/.404/.454 with 7 HR and 81 RBI for AAA-Salt Lake this season. The left-handed hitter was set to hit minor league free agency at the end of the season] Recalled: OF Alex Castellanos Added to 40-man roster: OF Nick Buss [The 26-year-old Buss excelled in his first season at Triple-A, hitting .303/.363/.525 with 17 homers, 100 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 131 games, earning PCL Post-Season All-Star honors. The left-handed hitter was selected by the Dodgers out of the USC in the eighth round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft.] Miami Marlins Signed: RHP Humberto Mejia Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Arcenio Leon (re-signed) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose de la Torre Designated assignment: C Blake Lalli Minnesota Twins Reinstated from DL: RHP Nick Blackburn, RHP J.T. Chargois, RHP Kyle Gibson, RHP Deolis Guerra, RHP Chris Mazza, RHP Miguel Munoz, RHP Lester Oliveros, RHP Manuel Soliman, RHP Tom Stuifbergen, RHP , RHP Vance Worley, LHP Andrew Ferreira, LHP Randy Rosario, 1B Adam Bryant, SS Will Hurt, SS Aderlin Mejia, OF Jake Proctor, OF Lance Ray, OF Nate Roberts Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Luis Cessa New York Yankees Removed from 40-man: RHP Jim Miller (outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Cory Arbiso, RHP Zach Arneson, RHP Sean Black, RHP Gabe Encinas, RHP Nick Goody, RHP , RHP Juan Jimenez, RHP Jose Mesa Jr., RHP Mark Montgomery, RHP Diego Moreno, RHP Conor Mullee, RHP Edwin Rodriguez, RHP Wilton Rodriguez, RHP Adam Smith, RHP Chris Smith, RHP Cesar Vargas, RHP Phil Wetherell, LHP Rigoberto Arrebato, LHP , LHP Aaron Dott, LHP Dietrich Enns, LHP Caleb Frare, LHP Aaron Gates, LHP Matt Tracy, C Kyle Higashioka, 1B Saxon Butler, 1B Andrew Clark, 1B Matt Snyder, 2B Hector Rabago, 3B Matt Duran, 3B Anderson Feliz, 3B Kevin Mahoney, 3B Zach Wilson, SS Carmen Angelini, SS Claudio Custodio, OF Shane Brown, OF , OF , OF Ravel Santana, OF Signed: OF D’Arby Myers (re-signed) Released: RHP Jose Macias Reinstated from DL: RHP Andrew Carignan, RHP Drew Carpenter, RHP Dakota Freese, RHP Shawn Haviland, RHP Tucker Healy, RHP Tyler Hollstegge, RHP Cody Kurz, RHP Stuart Pudenz, RHP Seth Streich, LHP Shaeffer Hall, LHP Dillon Overton, LHP Julio Ramos, C Ryan Lipkin, C Reynaldo Mateo, 2B Chih-Fang Pan, 3B Miles Head, OF Jeremy Barfield, OF Matt Hillsinger Released: RHP Jordan Elliott, RHP Chris Motta, 2B Gustavo Gonzalez, 2B Alejandro Villalobos, SS Jose Mojica Reinstated from DL: RHP Gabriel Arias, RHP Brody Colvin, RHP Ulises Joaquin, RHP Colin Kleven, RHP Luis Morales, RHP Shane Watson, RHP David Whitehead, LHP Angelo Almonte, LHP Jim Birmingham, LHP Nick Hernandez, LHP Ervis Manzanillo, LHP Yoel Mecias, LHP Chris O’Hare, C Willians Astudillo, C Tommy Joseph, 2B Shawn Williams, SS Andres Blanco, SS Roman Quinn Pittsburgh Pirates Elected free agency: RHP James McDonald Removed from 40-man: RHP James McDonald (outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Colten Brewer, RHP Jake Burnette, RHP Shane Carle, RHP Hayden Hurst, RHP Kevin Kleis, RHP , LHP Dalton Friend, C Brian Esposito, C Dave Valesente, OF Barrett Barnes, OF Miles Durham, OF JaCoby Jones, OF Gavi Nivar St. Louis Cardinals Reinstated from DL: RHP Josh Lucas, RHP , LHP Ben Freeman, LHP Ben O’Shea San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Jorge Bucardo (re-signed) Reinstated from DL: RHP Marvin Barrios, RHP , RHP Ray Black, RHP Edward Concepcion, RHP Paul Davis, RHP E.J. Encinosa, RHP Miguel Ferrer, RHP Chris Heston, RHP Shane Loux, RHP Jon Meloan, RHP Ethan Miller, RHP , RHP Ryan Sadowski, RHP , RHP Nick Vander Tuig, LHP Bryce Bandilla, C Ryan Honeycutt, C Brad Moss, C Drew Stiner, C Andrew Susac, 1B , 2B Brock Bond, 2B Jean Delgado, SS Stephen Branca, SS Cristian Otero, OF Christian Diaz, OF Brennan Metzger Reinstated from DL: RHP David Colvin, RHP George Drullard, RHP Brent Johnson, RHP Jordan Pries, RHP Jandy Sena, RHP Brett Shankin, RHP , RHP Luke Taylor, RHP Matt Vedo, LHP Roenis Elias, LHP Ryan Horstman, LHP Brian Moran, LHP Rusty Shellhorn, 1B Mickey Wiswall, 2B Timmy Lopes, 3B Joe DeCarlo, 3B D.J. Peterson, SS Erick Mejia, SS Pedro Okuda, OF Nathan Melendres, OF Julio Morban Tampa Bay Rays Traded: LHP Matt Spann to Nationals as player to be named for OF David DeJesus Recalled: SS Added to 40-man roster: OF Freddy Guzman Reinstated from DL: 2B Ryan Roberts, SS Hak-Ju Lee, OF Rich Thompson [Ranked 14th among Rays prospects by MLB.com entering the 2013 season, Beckham served a 50-game suspension for a second violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for a drug of abuse during the 2012 season. He was selected by the Rays with the 1st overall pick of the June 2008 Draft out of Griffin (Ga.) High School, and signed for $6.15 million, the largest bonus ever awarded to a player drafted by the Rays. Beckham batted .276/.342/.387 with 25 doubles, 7 triples, 4 homers, 51 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 122 games at Triple-A this season] Washington Nationals Acquired: LHP Matt Spann from Rays as player to be named for OF David DeJesus Reinstated from DL: RHP Dixon Anderson, RHP Aaron Barrett, RHP Brian Broderick, RHP Wirkin Estevez, RHP David Fischer, RHP Pat Lehman, RHP Cameron Selik, RHP , LHP Paul Applebee, LHP , LHP , C Sean McCauley, C Thor Meeks, C Beau Seabury, 1B Matt Skole, 3B Carlos Alvarez, 3B Melvin Dorta, 3B Blake Kelso, 3B Carlos Lopez, SS Jose Lozada, OF Narciso Mesa A lanky, 6-foot-7 southpaw, Matt Spann didn’t miss many more bats after shifting to the bullpen at low Bowling Green this season. The 22-year-old spent his first three pro summers in short-season ball, and while he has the control to get by (career 2.9 BB/9), a fringe rate (6.4 SO/9) and high hit rate (8.9 H/9) suggest he lacks the stuff and/or deception to miss the barrel consistently. Being lefthanded means a delivery tweak or lower arm slot might at least make him effective versus lefthanded batters.

Minor League Transactions: Sept. 5-11 Arizona Diamondbacks Placed on 7-day DL: OF Breland Almadova, OF Yogey Perez-Ramos Reinstated from DL: OF Justin Williams Atlanta Braves Recalled: RHP , C Christian Bethancourt Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Marcel Prado (re-signed) Recalled: RHP Steve Johnson Added to 40-man roster: OF Chris Dickerson Optioned to short-season: LHP Zach Britton Removed from 40-man: C Taylor Teagarden, 3B (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Boston Red Sox Recalled: RHP Allen Webster, OF Jackie Bradley Designated for assignment: RHP Jose de la Torre Reinstated from DL: C David Sopilka The Brewers claimed Jose de la Torre on waivers, bringing the righty reliever full circle in his career. Milwaukee originally signed him as a nondrafted free agent out of high school in Puerto Rico in January ’04, though de la Torre never actually made an appearance for the Brewers, his contract voided that April. That allowed him to attend Texarkana (Texas) JC, where after two years the Mets signed him as a nondrafted free agent. Chicago Cubs Removed from 40-man: RHP Michael Bowden, OF , OF Dave Sappelt (all three players outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Rafael Lopez Chicago White Sox Recalled: RHP Jhan Marinez Removed from 40-man: RHP Jhan Marinez (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dan Remenowsky Cincinnati Reds Reinstated from DL: RHP Drew Cisco, RHP Mike Dennhardt, RHP Leo Kemp, RHP Jason Kilby, RHP Dan Langfield, RHP Kyle Lotzkar, RHP Wes Mugarian, RHP El’Hajj Muhammad, RHP Brian Pearl, RHP Chad Reineke, RHP Mike Saunders, LHP Ryan Dennick, LHP Mason Felt, LHP Blaine Howell, LHP Jordan Remer, 1B Sean Buckley, 2B Brodie Greene, 2B Ryan Wright, 3B Marquez Smith, 3B David Vidal, OF Sebastian Elizalde, OF Phillip Ervin, OF Steve Selsky, OF Bryson Smith, OF Cleveland Indians Removed from 40-man: SS Juan Diaz, OF Tim Fedroff (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Robbie Aviles, RHP Kyle Blair, RHP Rob Bryson, RHP Matt Capps, RHP Ping-Hsueh Chen, RHP Clayton Cook, RHP Jordan Cooper, RHP Jacob Lee, RHP Scott Peoples, RHP Mason Radeke, RHP Felix Sterling, RHP Tyler Sturdevant, RHP Walker White, LHP Elvis Araujo, LHP Mike Rayl, LHP J.C. Romero, LHP , C Charlie Valerio, 1B Mitch Nilsson, 2B Luis Hernandez, SS , OF Anthony Gallas, OF Bo Greenwell, OF Cedric Hunter, OF Luigi Rodriguez, OF Anthony Santander Colorado Rockies Acquired: LHP Yoely Bello from Yankees as player to be named for 3B Detroit Tigers Recalled: LHP Darin Downs Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyler Clark, RHP Brenny Paulino, LHP Joe Flattery, LHP Ryan Longstreth, OF Tony Plagman Houston Astros Signed: RHP Edgar Gonzalez (re-signed following outright) Recalled: RHP Rhiner Cruz, RHP David Martinez, 3B Brandon Laird, OF Jimmy Paredes Optioned to Triple-A: OF Eric Thames Removed from 40-man: RHP Hector Ambriz, RHP Edgar Gonzalez (both players outrighted to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cameron Lamb, C Brett Clements, C Jake Rodriguez, C Ryan McCurdy The Astros claimed Eric Thames on waivers from the Orioles, and while the 26-year-old will be out of options beginning next year, he’s also a potential cheap source of lefthanded power at DH or left field. A career .250/.296/.431 hitter in 181 games for the Blue Jays and Mariners, Thames has averaged 19 homers per 162 games and is just entering his prime years. Jimmy Paredes joined the Astros once Triple-A Oklahoma City got bounced in the first round of the playoffs. Like Thames, he will be out of options next season. Paredes hit fairly well at Triple-A this season— .287/.345/.462 with a career-high 28 walks—and he has a quick swing from both sides of the plate as well as the versatility to play a passable third base, right field and second base. Kansas City Royals Removed from 40-man: OF Edinson Rincon (outrighted to Double-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Alec Mills, LHP Everett Teaford, C Cameron Gallagher, OF Brian Fletcher Los Angeles Angels Recalled: C John Hester, 2B Tommy Field Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Tommy Field Reinstated from DL: OF Joel Capote Los Angeles Dodgers Added to 40-man roster: LHP Onelki Garcia [Ranked No. 6 among Dodgers prospects by MLB.com entering the 2013 season, Onelki Garcia (24) defected from Cuba in 2011. Since he was resident in the United States, was ruled draft-eligible for 2012, and selected by the Dodgers in the third round (signed for $382,000). He pitched just two innings in the League after signing. Garcia is a 6-3, 220 pound lefty with a clocked as high as 97 mph and working consistently at 93-94. He also impresses scouts with his . Garcia posted a 2.90 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 67/35 K/BB ratio across 62 innings this season in the Dodgers' minor league system (AA-AAA levels). Command is the main issue with him, but he's held left-handed hitters to a .149/.281/.149 line this season] Miami Marlins Signed: LHP Jose Quijada, LHP Manuel Rodriguez, 2B Leisman Acosta Removed from 40-man: OF Jordan Brown (outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Steve Ames, RHP Andy Beltre, RHP Ramon Del Orbe, RHP Brian Ellington, RHP Brad Mincey, RHP Matt Montgomery, RHP Joey O’Gara, RHP C.J. Robinson, RHP Drew Steckenrider, RHP Rob Waite, LHP Ramon Benjamin, LHP Hayden Fox, LHP Raudel Lazo, LHP Charlie Lowell, LHP , C Jose Ceballos, 1B Ben Lasater, 2B Derek Dietrich, 2B Anthony Gomez, 2B Yefri Perez, SS Terrence Dayleg, SS Rony Peralta, OF Michael Main, OF Danny Pertusati Milwaukee Brewers Reinstated from DL: RHP Chad Thompson Minnesota Twins Recalled: RHP Cole DeVries, RHP Mike Tonkin, LHP , SS Eduardo Escobar, OF Chris Parmelee Added to 40-man roster: RHP Shairon Martis, C Eric Fryer The Twins rewarded Cole DeVries (one run in six innings), Scott Diamond (seven ) and Shairon Martis (2 1/3 scoreless in relief) with callups for their strong showing in the Triple-A International League playoffs. The Red Wings lost a five-game series to Pawtucket in round one. New York Mets Recalled: RHP Greg Burke, SS Ruben Tejada, OF Mike Baxter Added to 40-man roster: RHP Aaron Harang, LHP Sean Henn, C Juan Centeno Option transferred: RHP Hansel Robles (high Class A to Double-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Giancarlo Alvarado New York Yankees Released: RHP , LHP Eric Erickson Traded: LHP Yoely Bello to Rockies as player to be named for 3B Chris Nelson Recalled: LHP Vidal Nuno, 2B Corban Joseph Added to 40-man roster: RHP Matt Daley, RHP Jim Miller Reinstated from DL: LHP Eric Erickson, LHP Fred Lewis, LHP Vidal Nuno, 2B Corban Joseph Oakland Athletics Released: OF Xavier Macklin Removed from 40-man: LHP Hideki Okajima (outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Jose Macias Pittsburgh Pirates Recalled: RHP Brandon Cumpton St. Louis Cardinals Reinstated from DL: RHP Trey Nielsen San Diego Padres Released: LHP Jason Lane Added to 40-man roster: 1B Tommy Medica Reinstated from DL: OF Johan Limonta [Padres selected the contract of 1B Tommy Medica from Double-A San Antonio. Medica had a huge year on the farm, slashing .296/.370/.593 in 81 games (with 18 homers in 76 AA games). The 25-year-old was selected by San Diego in the 14th round of the 2010 Draft out of Santa Clara University] San Francisco Giants Recalled: RHP Jake Dunning Removed from 40-man: LHP Dan Runzler (outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: OF Rafael Rodriguez Seattle Mariners Recalled: LHP Bobby LaFromboise Tampa Bay Rays Released: 2B Julian Morillo, 2B Adderly Rosa Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Ryan Roberts Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Garton, RHP Roberto Gomez, RHP , RHP Ian Kendall, RHP Parker Markel, RHP Eduar Quinonez, RHP Wilking Rodriguez, RHP Trevor Shull, RHP Harmen Sidhu, RHP Eliazer Suero, LHP Sean Bierman, LHP Ryan Carpenter, LHP Brandon Henderson, C Oscar Hernandez, C Luke Maile, SS Juniel Querecuto Texas Rangers Recalled: RHP Wilmer Font, RHP Josh Lindblom, RHP Roman Mendez, 1B Chris McGuiness Reinstated from DL: RHP Roman Mendez [Font, Lindblom, Mendez and McGuiness were all recalled not-to-report] Washington Nationals Released: C Kris Watts Placed on 7-day DL: C Brian Jeroloman Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike Broadway, RHP John Costa, RHP Brad Meyers, RHP Manny Rodriguez, RHP Andy Santana, RHP Daury Vasquez, LHP Elisaul Gomez, C Cole Leonida, SS Brennan Middleton, OF Erik Komatsu, OF

Minor League Transactions: Aug. 29-Sept. 4

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: OF Maik Ehmcke Released: RHP Ray Hernandez, OF Ollie Linton Recalled: RHP David Hernandez, LHP Tony Sipp, C Tuffy Gosewisch, 3B Added to 40-man roster: SS Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Adam Miller, 1B Jake Fox, OF Justin Williams Reinstated from DL: RHP Ray Hernandez, OF Ollie Linton

Shortstop Chris Owings pulled down some heavy hardware in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, winning the circuit’s MVP and rookie of the year awards. The 21-year-old led the PCL with 180 hits, 104 runs scored and 263 , batting .330/.359/.482 with 12 homers in 125 games.

The Diamondbacks signed 19-year-old Maik Ehmcke from Germany. [Ehmcke is coming from the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg. A good performance at the recent MLB European Academy in Regensburg helped him to get the offer from the Diamondbacks. In June he made his debut for the German national team during the Prague Baseball Week. Listed at 6’ 2” – 200, the left-handed hitter, who also is able to play at first, will join the Diamondbacks for in February 2014]

Atlanta Braves Signed: SS Bryan Philips Traded: C Matt Pagnozzi to Astros for cash considerations Recalled: C , OF Jose Constanza Added to 40-man roster: RHP Freddy Garcia, RHP Kameron Loe Optioned to Triple-A: C Evan Gattis Placed on 7-day DL: RHP James Hoyt, C Shawn McGill Reinstated from DL: C Anthony Nunez

The Braves signed middle infielder Bryan Philips out of Curacao as an international free agent.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: 1B Dan Johnson (released by Yankees, Aug. 29), SS Garabez Rosa (re-signed) Recalled: RHP Josh Stinson, LHP Zach Britton, LHP Wei-Yin Chen, C Steve Clevenger, 2B , 2B Jonathan Schoop, OF Henry Urrutia Added to 40-man roster: RHP Eric Beaulac, C Chris Snyder Option transferred: 2B Ryan Flaherty (low Class A to high Class A) Designated for assignment: OF Eric Thames Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Ashur Tolliver, OF Kyle Hudson Reinstated from DL: RHP Eric Beaulac, C Jason Stifler

Boston Red Sox Traded: RHP Nefi Ogando to Phillies for SS John McDonald Recalled: RHP Rubby de la Rosa, C Added to 40-man roster: OF Quintin Berry Option transferred: C Christian Vazquez (Double-A to Triple-A) Designated for assignment: RHP Daniel Bard Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Jack McGeary Reinstated from DL: RHP Daniel Bard, RHP Pat Light, OF Alex Hassan

Chicago Cubs Recalled: RHP Alberto Cabrera, RHP Justin Grimm, LHP Brooks Raley, C J.C. Boscan Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chang-Yong Lim, LHP Zach Rosscup Designated for assignment: OF David Sappelt Removed from 40-man: RHP Eduardo Sanchez (outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Alex Burnett, RHP Jaye Chapman, RHP Josh Conway, RHP Zak Hermans, RHP , RHP Ryan McNeil, RHP Felix Pena, RHP Henry Rodriguez, RHP Tayler Scott, RHP Tyler Skulina, LHP Gerardo Concepcion, LHP Michael Heesch, LHP Rob Zastryzny, C Nathan Maldonado, 3B Josh Vitters, OF , OF Trey Martin

[Cubs purchased the contract of RHP Chang-yong Lim from Triple-A Iowa. The 37-year-old reliever coming off Tommy John surgery signed a minor league contract with the Cubs back in December. The Korean born posted a 2.09 ERA while striking out 231 in 233 innings over the last five years in Japan, and boasts a 1.61 ERA over 21 appearances on the farm this season]

Chicago White Sox Released: SS Tommy Manzella Recalled: LHP Charlie Leesman Added to 40-man roster: RHP Erik Johnson, RHP Daniel Webb, C Bryan Anderson, C Miguel Gonzalez, 2B Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Scott Carroll Reinstated from DL: RHP Brandon Brennan, RHP Zach Isler, RHP Jhan Marinez, RHP Luis Martinez, RHP Steven Upchurch, RHP Jason Van Skike, RHP Matt Zaleski, C Hector Gimenez, 2B Michael Johnson, SS Tyler Saladino, OF Juan Ramirez, OF Brady Shoemaker

White Sox area scout Adam Virchis had a productive 2011 draft for the organization. He snagged two big leaguers within in the first six rounds, recommending Cal Bears Erik Johnson (second) and Marcus Semien (sixth).

Cincinnati Reds Recalled: RHP Nick Christiani, RHP Curtis Partch, 1B Neftali Soto, 2B Henry Rodriguez, OF Derrick Robinson Added to 40-man roster: LHP Zach Duke, OF Billy Hamilton Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Nick Christiani Designated for assignment: RHP Justin Freeman Removed from 40-man: RHP Pedro Villarreal (outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: OF Josh Fellhauer

Cleveland Indians Signed: C (released by Pirates, Aug. 28) Released: 1B Recalled: RHP Carlos Carrasco, RHP Preston Guilmet, RHP C.C. Lee, RHP , RHP , RHP Blake Wood, LHP Scott Barnes, LHP Added to 40-man roster: LHP Clay Rapada, C Kelly Shoppach, 2B Jose Ramirez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Carrasco Designated for assignment: SS Juan Diaz, OF Tim Fedroff Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Robbie Aviles Reinstated from DL: RHP Jerry Gil, LHP Scott Barnes, C Matt Colantonio

[Signed in Nov. 2009 out of the Dominican Republic, Ramirez, a 20-year-old infielder, is expected to serve in a utility role for the Indians down the stretch. He spent the entire season at Double-A Akron, hitting .273/.327/.351 with 3 HR and 38 RBI. The switch-hitter has the ability to handle three infield positions defensively and has displayed above average speed, swiping 38 bases in 113 games at Double-A this season]

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Edgmer Escalona (re-signed following outright) Released: RHP Shawn Stuart, 2B Pat Hutcheson Recalled: RHP , RHP Manny Corpas, RHP Collin McHugh, 2B Josh Rutledge, 3B Ryan Wheeler, OF Tyler Colvin Removed from 40-man: RHP Edgmer Escalona, OF Tyler Colvin (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Geoff Parker, OF Tyler Colvin

Detroit Tigers Recalled: RHP , RHP Luke Putkonen (twice), RHP Evan Reed, LHP Jose Alvarez, LHP , C Bryan Holaday, 2B Hernan Perez, SS Danny Worth Added to 40-man roster: OF Nick Castellanos Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jeremy Bonderman Optioned to high Class A: RHP Luke Putkonen Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Clark, RHP Robbie Weinhardt Reinstated from DL: RHP Charlie Gillies, RHP Hudson Randall, RHP Brennan Smith, RHP Jess Todd, RHP Michael Torrealba, RHP Robbie Weinhardt, LHP Casey Crosby, LHP Matt Hoffman, LHP Pat Misch, LHP Joe Rogers, LHP Jade Todd, 2B Brandon Loy, SS Dixon Machado

[Castellanos was considered the top Tigers’ prospect and the 10th overall by Jonathan Mayo of mlb.com after the 2012 season. This is Mayo’s scouting report: “The Tigers didn't have a pick until No. 44 in 2010. Castellanos, a first-round talent according to some, slid to them, and they gave the Florida high schooler a record bonus for a supplemental first-round pick ($3.45M). He had a solid first full season, leading the in hits, and has kept on hitting since then, earning a promotion from Class A Advanced Lakeland to Double-A Erie in June, then capturing the Futures Game MVP. The power should continue to come as he matures. A shortstop in high school, he settled in at third as a pro and has since made a fairly smooth transition to the outfield, with the Tigers clearly eyeing the quickest path to get his bat to the big leagues”. The 21-year-old has hit a good .276/.343/.450, with 37 doubles, 18 HR, 76 RBI in 134 games at AAA- Toledo this year]

Houston Astros Acquired: C Matt Pagnozzi from Braves for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Jorge De Leon, OF , OF Added to 40-man roster: C Matt Pagnozzi Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Vincent Velasquez, LHP Brian Holmes, C Ryan McCurdy, 2B Austin Elkins Reinstated from DL: LHP Albert Minnis, LHP Alex Sogard, 2B Ruben Sosa, OF Dan Gulbransen

Kansas City Royals Signed: 1B Carlos Pena (released by Astros, July 31) Recalled: RHP Louis Coleman, RHP Wade Davis, LHP Noel Arguelles, LHP Francisley Bueno, LHP Donnie Joseph, 2B Johnny Giavotella Added to 40-man roster: C Brett Hayes, 1B Carlos Pena, SS Pedro Ciriaco Designated for assignment: OF Edinson Rincon Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Everett Teaford, C Cameron Gallagher, OF Brian Fletcher Reinstated from DL: RHP Chase Boruff, RHP Bryan Brickhouse, RHP Devon Lowery, RHP , RHP Robinson Yambati, LHP Noel Arguelles, LHP Antonio Cruz, LHP Colin Rodgers, 1B Jared Schlehuber, 2B Chase Lambin, SS Sharlon Schoop, OF Jorge Bonifacio, OF Roman Hernandez, OF Charles Thomas

[The Royals recalled Arguelles only to put him on the MLB 60-day DL clearing in this way a roster spot]

Los Angeles Angels Acquired: 2B Rusty Ryal from Dodgers for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Ryan Brasier, 3B Luis Jimenez Placed on 7-day DL: SS Pedro Toribio, OF Joel Capote Reinstated from DL: RHP Jairo Diaz, RHP Robbie Powell, SS Wendell Soto

Los Angeles Dodgers Traded: LHP Rob Rasmussen to Phillies for 3B Michael Young Traded: 2B Rusty Ryal to Angels for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Peter Moylan, RHP , C , SS Dee Gordon, OF Scott Van Slyke Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Withrow Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Angel Castro, RHP Carlos Frias, RHP Gustavo Gomez, LHP Julio Urias, 1B Sean Burroughs Reinstated from DL: RHP Hector Nelo, RHP Arismendy Ozoria, 2B Elevys Gonzalez, 2B Rusty Ryal

Miami Marlins Recalled: RHP Arquimedes Caminero, RHP , RHP Chris Hatcher, LHP , C Rob Brantly Added to 40-man roster: LHP Brian Flynn, LHP Zach Phillips Designated for assignment: OF Jordan Brown Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Scott Carcaise, 2B Derek Dietrich Transferred to 60-day DL: 2B Luis Ortiz Reinstated from DL: RHP Jay Jackson, C Joel Jimenez, OF Juancito Martinez

The Marlins moved January waiver claim Sam Dyson into the Double-A rotation, where he developed a sharp , while scrapping his curveball, to go with plus fastball velocity. The organization now sees the 25-year-old as a potential big league set-up reliever.

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP (re-signed following outright) Recalled: RHP Alfredo Figaro, RHP Donovan Hand, RHP Johnny Hellweg, OF Sean Halton Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jimmy Nelson Removed from 40-man: RHP Mark Rogers (outrighted to high Class A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Austin Blaski, RHP Nick Bucci, RHP Hiram Burgos, RHP Mike Fiers, RHP Seth Harvey, RHP Andre Lamontagne, RHP Leonard Lorenzo, RHP Cody Scarpetta, RHP Eric Semmelhack, RHP Mark Williams, LHP , LHP Brian Garman, LHP Chris Narveson, C Brent Dean, C Tyler Roberts, C Adam Weisenburger, 3B Nick Delmonico, SS Carlos Belonis, SS Ozzie Chavez

Minnesota Twins Released: 2B Harold Garcia Recalled: LHP Pedro Hernandez, C Josmil Pinto, OF Darin Mastroianni Option transferred: RHP Trevor May (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Gibson Reinstated from DL: 2B Harold Garcia, SS Niko Goodrum, OF Brian Dinkelman

[This is John Sickels scouting report on Pinto: “Signed by the Twins out of Venezuela in 2006, Pinto had a big year in the Appy League in 2009 (.332/.387/.610 for Elizabethton) but struggled with injuries and defensive problems in '10 and '11. 2012 was better: he showed impressive power in the , and remained hot after a late promotion to Double-A. Pinto has legitimate sock in his bat, but scouts don't like his body and he spends a lot of time at DH. Interestingly, his actual defensive stats are pretty good: he threw out 38% of runners last year with low error and passed ball rates. Scouting reports remain unenthusiastic and he turns 24 in March, but Pinto hits enough that we need to pay attention. In April Sickels noted that Pinto had lost weight, down to 210 from his previously listed 230. This has improved his mobility and quickened up his defense. The most recent reports rate him as an average defender instead of a future DH/guy with no position. Ironically, while the scouting reports are better now, he actually wasn't as effective against baserunners this year, throwing out 28%. He followed up his strong 2012 numbers with a .309/.400/.482 line in 2013, combined between Double-A and Triple-A, with 32 doubles, 15 homers, and 66 walks in 126 games]

New York Mets Signed: RHP Aaron Harang (released by Mariners, Aug. 30), RHP Cory Wade (released by Rays, Aug. 27) Recalled: 3B Zach Lutz Added to 40-man roster: LHP Tim Byrdak Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Rob Carson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Giancarlo Alvarado, RHP Jake deGrom, RHP Mitch Talbot, 1B Joe Bonfe Reinstated from DL: RHP Gabriel Ynoa, 1B Rhyne Hughes, OF Greg Pron

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Joel de la Cruz (re-signed) Released: C Nick McCoy, 1B Dan Johnson, OF Melky Mesa Recalled: RHP , RHP Preston Claiborne, RHP Brett Marshall, 3B David Adams Added to 40-man roster: LHP Cesar Cabral, C J.R. Murphy Placed on 7-day DL: SS Carmen Angelini Reinstated from DL: C Ryan Baker, C Nick McCoy, SS , OF Tyler Austin, OF Kelvin De Leon

[The Yankees re-signed Joel de la Cruz for the 2014 season avoiding the Dominican pitcher could leave via minor league free agency at the season end. The 24-year-old pitched a solid 6-3-1, 3.28 ERA in 85 IP at A Adv.-Tampa, with 73 SO and 27 BB, pitching as a reliever and as a starter]

[The 26-year-old Mesa has been with the Yankee organization since signing as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic back in 2003. He saw his most extensive big league action this year, but only logged 14 plate appearances in the bigs, though he did notch five hits and a walk. His Triple-A line stands at .261/.295/.452 over 332 plate appearances, including 13 home runs. On the year, he struck out 112 times and drew only eleven walks]

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Pat Neshek (re-signed following outright) Released: LHP Recalled: RHP Evan Scribner, LHP Pedro Figueroa, LHP , 2B , SS Andy Parrino Added to 40-man roster: RHP Pat Neshek, OF Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Evan Scribner Designated for assignment: LHP Hideki Okajima, C Luke Montz Removed from 40-man: RHP Pat Neshek (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Drew Carpenter Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike DeMark, RHP Gregory Paulino, RHP Pedro Vidal, LHP Jose Torres, C Luke Montz, 1B Michael Soto

Philadelphia Phillies Traded: 3B Michael Young to Dodgers for LHP Rob Rasmussen Traded: SS John McDonald to Red Sox for RHP Nefi Ogando Recalled: RHP Tyler Cloyd, RHP Luis Garcia, LHP Mauricio Robles, LHP , 2B Freddy Galvis, 2B Cesar Hernandez, SS Michael Martinez Added to 40-man roster: C Cameron Rupp

[Selected by the Phillies in the third round of the 2010 Draft out of the University of Texas, Rupp (25) batted .258/.318/.437 with 14 homers between Double- and Triple-A this season. He'll serve as the team's third in September]

Pittsburgh Pirates Recalled: RHP Jared Hughes, RHP Stolmy Pimentel, LHP Kris Johnson, LHP Jeff Locke, C , OF Andrew Lambo Added to 40-man roster: RHP Kyle Farnsworth Optioned to Double-A: RHP Jared Hughes, OF Andrew Lambo Removed from 40-man: 1B (outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Jason Erickson, RHP Ethan Hollingsworth, RHP Jeff Inman, RHP Doug Mathis, RHP Aaron Pribanic, LHP Dan Cevette, LHP Joely Rodriguez, LHP Rinku Singh, LHP Josh Smith, C Devin Ivany, C Rudy Pena, C Miguel Perez, 1B Matt Curry, 2B Oscar Tejeda, 3B Kelson Brown, 3B , SS Greg Picart, OF Evan Chambers, OF Dan Grovatt, OF Austin McClune, OF Anthony Norman

St. Louis Cardinals Recalled: RHP Carlos Martinez, RHP , LHP Sam Freeman, LHP Tyler Lyons, 1B Brock Peterson, SS Ryan Jackson, OF Adron Chambers Added to 40-man roster: C Audry Perez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Blazek Optioned to Double-A: RHP Michael Wacha Option transferred: RHP Carlos Martinez, LHP Tyler Lyons (both players Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Ben O’Shea Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Barraclough, RHP Chris Corrigan, RHP Ramon Delgado, RHP Nick Frey, RHP Blake Higgins, RHP , RHP Aiden Lucas, RHP Victor Marte, RHP Jordan Swagerty, RHP Chris Thomas, RHP Sam Tuivailala, LHP Nick Additon, LHP Max Foody, LHP Tyler Melling, C Adam Ehrlich, C Geoff Klein, 3B Tyler Rahmatulla, OF Adron Chambers, OF , OF Oscar Taveras

Signed out of the independent Atlantic League last August, Brock Peterson hit .296/.364/.531 in 122 games at Triple-A Memphis and led the Pacific Coast League with 25 homers. He also ranked among the league leaders for RBIs (86), slugging, walks (77) and extra-base hits (56). The Twins originally signed Peterson out of the 49th round of the 2002 draft from a high school in Chehalis, Wash.

[Cardinals selected the contract of Audry Perez from Triple-A Memphis. In his sixth pro season, the Dominican hit a poor .210/.232/.318 between Double- and Triple-A, but St. Louis wanted an additional catcher on the bench in September]

San Diego Padres Recalled: RHP Anthony Bass, RHP , RHP , RHP Burch Smith, LHP , C Chris Robinson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Anthony Bass Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joe Church, RHP Josh Richardson, LHP Clay Zavada, OF Johan Limonta Reinstated from DL: RHP Miles Mikolas, RHP , SS Jesus Merchan, OF Brian Adams

San Francisco Giants Recalled: RHP Jake Dunning Recalled: RHP George Kontos, 2B , SS , OF Francisco Peguero, OF Juan Perez Added to 40-man roster: RHP , C Johnny Monell Optioned to Triple-A: OF Francisco Peguero Designated for assignment: LHP Dan Runzler, 2B Kensuke Tanaka Placed on 7-day DL: C Brad Moss, 2B Brock Bond Reinstated from DL: RHP Jacob Dunnington, RHP Joan Gregorio, RHP Juan Nova, RHP Scott Shuman, LHP Tom Vessella, OF Jesus Galindo

Seattle Mariners Recalled: RHP Hector Noesi, RHP Erasmo Ramirez, RHP , RHP Tom Wilhelmsen, SS Carlos Triunfel Added to 40-man roster: RHP , LHP , OF Abraham Almonte Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Erasmo Ramirez, OF Xavier Avery Placed on 7-day DL: RHP David Colvin, LHP Brian Moran Reinstated from DL: RHP Dylan Unsworth, LHP Danny Hultzen, 1B Scott Savastano

Acquired in a February trade for reliever , speedy center fielder Abe Almonte enjoyed a breakthrough season at Triple-A Tacoma to earn his first big league callup. The 24-year-old hit .314/.403/.491 with 11 homers and 20 steals in 94 Pacific Coast League games. He ranked eighth in batting and fifth in on-base percentage among PCL players.

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: OF Freddy Guzman (Carmen (Mexican)) Recalled: RHP Brandon Gomes, RHP Jeremy Hellickson, RHP , RHP Jake Odorizzi, C Chris Gimenez Added to 40-man roster: OF Optioned to Double-A: RHP Jake Odorizzi Option transferred: RHP Jeremy Hellickson (high Class A to Double-A); RHP Jake Odorizzi, LHP Jeff Beliveau and LHP Enny Romero (all three players Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Garton, LHP Ryan Carpenter, C Oscar Hernandez Reinstated from DL: RHP Jake Floethe, RHP Jesse Hahn, RHP Matt Nevarez, RHP Pedro Silvestre, RHP Albert Suarez, RHP Jon Weaver, 3B Riccio Torrez, OF Raul Mondesi Jr., OF Ty Morrison

A 32-year-old veteran of a dozen pro seasons, Freddy Guzman spent the last three seasons in the after being released by the Phillies in 2010 spring training. Playing for Carmen, Guzman led the ML with 73 stolen bases (in 82 tries) and 99 runs scored while batting .326/.394/.461 in 99 games.

Texas Rangers Released: RHP Justin Miller Recalled: RHP , RHP Ross Wolf, LHP Joe Ortiz, C Robinson Chirinos, OF Engel Beltre, OF Joey Butler Added to 40-man roster: OF Jim Adduci Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ross Wolf Removed from 40-man: OF Joe Benson (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Taylor Dennis, RHP Randol Rojas, 2B Edwin Garcia

A 42nd-round pick by the Marlins out of high school in ’03, Jim Adduci earned his first big league callup this season at age 28 thanks to a career year at Triple-A Round Rock. He hit 16 homers, more than double his output in any other season, and stole 32 bases in 41 attempts while batting .298/.381/.463 in 127 games. Only Albuquerque’s Dee Gordon (49) swiped more bags in the Pacific Coast League.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: OF Roemon Fields (NDFA—Bethany (Kan.)) Released: RHP Chorye Spoone, OF Ryan Langerhans Recalled: RHP Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jeremy Jeffress, LHP , C Mike Nickeas Designated for assignment: 1B Mauro Gomez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Taylor Cole, RHP Shawn Griffith, 1B Gabe Jacobo Reinstated from DL: RHP Chad Beck, C Brian Compton, OF Nick Baligod

Washington Nationals Released: RHP Recalled: RHP Erik Davis, LHP Xavier Cedeno, LHP Ian Krol, C Sandy Leon, OF , OF Jeff Kobernus, OF Eury Perez Added to 40-man roster: SS Zach Walters Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Aaron Barrett, C Cole Leonida Reinstated from DL: C Sam Palace, OF Jimmy VanOstrand

Minor League Transactions: Aug. 21-28

Arizona Diamondbacks Released: RHP Diogenes Rosario Recalled: RHP Added to 40-man roster: LHP David Holmberg Optioned to Triple-A: C Tuffy Gosewisch, 3B Matt Davidson Optioned to Double-A: LHP David Holmberg Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Robbie Buller, C Mike Brenly, OF Joash Brodin, OF Alex Glenn Reinstated from DL: RHP Brett Lorin, RHP Jose Martinez, SS Chris Owings, SS Josh Parr, OF Zach Esquerra

Atlanta Braves Signed: 3B Yunior Lar Released: 2B Luis Nunez Acquired: RHP Freddy Garcia from Orioles for cash considerations Recalled: OF Todd Cunningham Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Phil Gosselin, OF Todd Cunningham Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joe Bisenius, LHP Thomas Keeling, C Anthony Nunez Reinstated from DL: RHP Navery Moore, C Shawn McGill, OF Mycal Jones

Baltimore Orioles Released: OF Lew Ford Traded: RHP Freddy Garcia to Braves for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Ryan Flaherty Optioned to Rookie-level GCL: LHP Wei-Yin Chen Placed on 7-day DL: C Sam Kimmel, 3B Hector Veloz, OF Trayvon Robinson Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Jorge Rivera Reinstated from DL: LHP , C Luis Exposito, OF Trent Mummey

Boston Red Sox Traded: RHP to Royals for OF Quintin Berry Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brayan Villarreal Placed on 7-day DL: C Jayson Hernandez, C David Sopilka, OF Pete Hissey Reinstated from DL: RHP Yunior Ortega, RHP Mathew Price, C Jake Romanski, OF

Chicago Cubs Released: RHP Dayan Diaz Optioned to Double-A: RHP Neil Ramirez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Trey Masek, RHP Felix Pena, RHP Tayler Scott, RHP Tyler Skulina, RHP Ben Wells, LHP Rob Zastryzny Reinstated from DL: RHP Chang-Yong Lim, RHP Kenny Socorro, LHP Matt Iannazzo, LHP Brian Smith, C Cael Brockmeyer

Chicago White Sox Recalled: SS Leury Garcia Optioned to Triple-A: OF Blake Tekotte Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jimmy Ballinger, RHP Jason Van Skike Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Kussmaul, 2B Yolmer Sanchez, SS Brad Salgado

Cincinnati Reds Released: RHP Daniel Tuttle Added to 40-man roster: RHP Nick Christiani, RHP Greg Reynolds Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Drew Cisco, 2B Ryan Wright, 3B David Vidal, OF Josh Fellhauer, OF Steve Selsky Reinstated from DL: RHP Loek Van Mil, LHP Chad Jones, LHP Sean Lucas, C , OF Donald Lutz

The Reds allowed 23-year-old righthander Daniel Tuttle to serve his 100-game suspension—handed down on May 9— before releasing him. Three times the ’09 fifth-rounder tested positive for a recreational drug. Tuttle served an initial 50- game penalty in July 2011, meaning that he nearly had as many suspension days (150) as pro innings (205) for the Reds organization.

Cleveland Indians Recalled: 2B Cord Phelps Added to 40-man roster: OF Matt Carson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Tomlin Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Blair, OF Cedric Hunter Reinstated from DL: RHP Kerry Doane, C Chris Wallace, 1B David Cooper, 2B Cord Phelps

Colorado Rockies Signed: 1B David Bergin (Fort Worth (United)) Recalled: RHP Rob Scahill Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Ryan Wheeler Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Sullivan Reinstated from DL: RHP Michael Marbry, SS Cristhian Adames

Detroit Tigers Recalled: LHP Jose Alvarez Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jose Alvarez, C Brayan Holaday Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Matt Hoffman, SS Dixon Machado

Houston Astros Recalled: RHP Added to 40-man roster: C Cody Clark Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Martinez Removed from 40-man: LHP Wade LeBlanc (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mark Appel, RHP Andrew Thurman, LHP Albert Minnis, LHP Alex Sogard, 2B Ruben Sosa, OF Dan Gulbransen Reinstated from DL: RHP Tanner Bushue, RHP Matt Heidenreich, LHP Tommy Shirley, OF

This is a procedural DL move for No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel. He reached his professional innings max at low Class A Quad Cities and went on the disabled list on Aug. 26.

A 2003 draft pick out of Wichita State, Cody Clark toiled for 11 seasons in the minors before signing a minor league deal with the Astros during spring training and earning his first big league callup—at age 31—five months later. Let this be a reminder that opportunities exist for veteran that don’t exist for other position players. Witness the list of recent first-time catcher callups age 29 or older: Blake Lalli (2012), Tuffy Gosewich (2013), J.C. Boscan (2010), Max St. Pierre (2010), Erik Kratz (2010) and Chris Coste (2006). Only the 33-year-old Coste was older than Clark.

Kansas City Royals Signed: C Adam Moore (re-signed) Traded: OF Quintin Berry to Red Sox for RHP Clayton Mortensen Recalled: LHP Danny Duffy, LHP Optioned to high Class A: RHP Louis Coleman, RHP Wade Davis Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brooks Pounders, C Adam Moore, OF Jorge Bonifacio Reinstated from DL: 3B Freddy Sandoval

Despite an injury-scuttled season, 20-year-old right fielder Jorge Bonifacio reached Double-A Northwest Arkansas at the end of July, though he finished the season on the disabled list. He appeared in just 79 non-rehab games this season as he dealt with a hand injury. Bonifacio, whose older brother Emilio joined the Royals organization in a minor August trade, is ticketed for the if he’s healthy enough to go.

Los Angeles Angels Recalled: RHP Cory Rasmus, OF Collin Cowgill Added to 40-man roster: RHP Billy Buckner Optioned to Triple-A: OF Collin Cowgill Removed from 40-man: RHP Billy Buckner (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Manaurys Correa, RHP Jairo Diaz, SS Wendell Soto, OF Brennan Gowens Reinstated from DL: RHP Brandon Efferson, RHP Matt Oye, LHP Dustin Richardson, SS Pedro Toribio

Los Angeles Dodgers Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Geison Aguasviva, 3B Elevys Gonzalez, 3B Rusty Ryal Reinstated from DL: SS Ozzie Martinez, OF Bobby Coyle

Miami Marlins Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Arquimedes Caminero, SS Gil Velazquez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Steve Ames, RHP Brian Ellington, RHP C.J. Robinson, 2B Luis Ortiz, OF Michael Main, OF Juancito Martinez, OF Danny Pertusati

Milwaukee Brewers Recalled: RHP Donovan Hand, OF Caleb Gindl Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Donovan Hand, OF Sean Halton Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cody Scarpetta, C Tyler Roberts, SS Ozzie Chavez Reinstated from DL: RHP Damien Magnifico, RHP R.J. Seidel, SS

Minnesota Twins Released: RHP Luis Perdomo, LHP Blake Martin Recalled: RHP , 1B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike Tonkin Option transferred: RHP Cole DeVries (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Manuel Soliman, LHP Randy Rosario, SS Niko Goodrum, SS Will Hurt, OF Brian Dinkelman Reinstated from DL: RHP J.O. Berrios, RHP Kyle Davies, RHP Tyler Duffey, RHP , RHP Luis Perdomo, 2B Jorge Polanco, OF Brian Dinkelman

Chris Colabello, a 29-year-old first baseman whom the Twins signed out of the independent Can-Am League, locked up the Triple-A International League’s MVP and rookie of the year awards after batting .352/.427/.639 with 24 homers in 89 games for Rochester. The last player to sweep both awards was Columbus’ J.T. Snow in 1992.

New York Mets Signed: RHP Mitch Talbot (released by Marlins, Aug. 5), RHP Daryl Thompson (Southern Maryland (Atlantic)) Traded: C and OF to Pirates for RHP and 2B Dilson Herrera Recalled: LHP Rob Carson, C Added to 40-man roster: OF Matt den Dekker Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Greg Burke, OF Mike Baxter Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Michael Fulmer, RHP Gabriel Ynoa, LHP Carlos Vazquez, OF Jorge Rivero Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Flabio Ortega Reinstated from DL: RHP Luis Cessa, LHP , C Kai Gronauer, 1B Brian Harrison

New York Yankees Released: 3B Brendan Harris Recalled: RHP Preston Claiborne Optioned to high Class A: RHP Preston Claiborne Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Diego Moreno, RHP Adam Smith, RHP Cesar Vargas, 1B Saxon Butler, 2B Angelo Gumbs, OF Melky Mesa Reinstated from DL: RHP Edixon Mejia, RHP Zach Varce, OF Neil Medchill

Oakland Athletics Traded: RHP Dakota Bacus to Nationals for C Recalled: RHP Evan Scribner Added to 40-man roster: 1B Optioned to high Class A: LHP Tommy Milone Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Doolittle, RHP Michael Ynoa, LHP Jerad Grundy

Philadelphia Phillies Added to 40-man roster: RHP J.C. Ramirez, 2B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tyler Cloyd, RHP Luis Garcia, LHP Joe Savery, SS Michael Martinez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brody Colvin Placed on 60-day DL: OF Tyson Gillies Reinstated from DL: RHP Zach Cooper, RHP Seth Rosin

Pittsburgh Pirates Released: C Kelly Shoppach Traded: RHP Vic Black and 2B Dilson Herrera to Mets for C John Buck and OF Marlon Byrd Recalled: RHP Kyle McPherson, OF Andrew Lambo Added to 40-man roster: OF Felix Pie Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ryan Reid Optioned to Double-A: LHP Jeff Locke, C Tony Sanchez Designated for assignment: 1B Russ Canzler Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Shane Carle, RHP Kevin Kleis, LHP Joely Rodriguez, C Dave Valesente Transferred to 60-day DL: OF Jeff Roy Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Kyle McPherson, RHP Zach Von Rosenberg, RHP Kurt Yacko, C Wyatt Mathisen, SS Brian Bocock

[Pirates purchased the contract of Felix Pie from Triple-A Indianapolis. He'll provide some depth with (finger) sidelined. The former top prospect was hitting .251/.325/.390 with 8 homers and 38 stolen bases. The 28-year- old hasn't played in the majors since 2011]

St. Louis Cardinals Recalled: RHP Michael Blazek, RHP Carlos Martinez, RHP Fernando Salas Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Martinez, LHP Tyler Lyons Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Victor Marte, LHP Nick Additon, LHP Tyler Melling, 3B Tyler Rahmatulla Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Cory Jones, SS Jake Lemmerman

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Nick Mutz (New Jersey (Can-Am)) Recalled: RHP Anthony Bass, RHP Brad Brach, LHP Robbie Erlin Added to 40-man roster: OF Reymond Fuentes Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Boxberger, RHP Brad Brach, OF Jaff Decker Removed from 40-man: RHP Sean O’Sullivan (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jorge Guzman, RHP Miles Mikolas, RHP Bryan Rodriguez, C Dane Phillips, SS Jesus Merchan Reinstated from DL: RHP Greg Gonzalez, RHP Matt Shepherd, OF Johan Limonta, OF Mike Wilson

The Padres didn’t hesitate to call up Reymond Fuentes in August after he mastered a second take on the Double-A . They would have added the ’09 first-rounder to the 40-man roster this offseason, regardless, but ranking among the TL leaders in average (.316), steals (29) and on-base percentage (.396) didn’t hurt. [Padres purchased the contract of from Triple-A Tucson. Acquired from the Red Sox back in the winter of 2010 as part of the Adrian Gonzalez deal, Fuentes has had a breakout year this season, batting .330/.413/.448 with 6 homers and 35 steals between Double- and Triple-A. Selected by the Red Sox in the first round (28th overall) of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft out of Fernando Callejo High School in Manati, Puerto Rico, became the first player from Puerto Rico drafted by the Red Sox in the first round. He’s the cousin of Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran]

San Francisco Giants Recalled: LHP Mike Kickham, 2B Nick Noonan, OF Francisco Peguero Added to 40-man roster: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Mike Kickham, 2B Nick Noonan Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nick Vander Tuig, LHP Bryce Bandilla, C Jesus Navarro Reinstated from DL: RHP Daryl Maday, RHP Luis Rojas, RHP Eury Sanchez, RHP Dan Slania, LHP Jack Snodgrass, C Rene Melendez, C Matt Pare, C Mark Wagner, SS , SS Ydwin Villegas

Seattle Mariners Signed: OF Austin Schuetzle (NDFA—Sedro-Woolley (Wash.) HS), RHP Tom de Blok Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Timmy Lopes, 3B D.J. Peterson, OF Julio Morban Reinstated from DL: RHP David Colvin, C Franklin Diaz, 1B Rich Poythress, OF James Jones

Third baseman D.J. Peterson had surgery to repair a fracture of the left mandible after being struck in the jaw by a pitch while at low Class A Clinton. The 12th overall pick from New Mexico this year, he hit .283/.336/.556 with seven homers in 26 games for the LumberKings.

Outfielder Austin Schuetzle worked out for the Mariners and Rays, but the Sedro-Woolley, Wash., native opted to sign with the hometown team, spurning a commitment to Tacoma CC. He missed his senior year of high school while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

[17-year-old Dutch right-handed pitcher Tom de Blok has signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. The hurler from L&D Amsterdam got signed out of this year’s MLB European Academy in Regensburg. He also played in the MLB Academies Tournament in Tirrenia and in the European 18U Championship in Prague earlier this year. According to the report by Honkbalsite.com he will go to Arizona in September for the Instructional League and then come back for Spring Training in February. He will become the third current Dutch pitcher with the Mariners organization besides Lars Huijer and Scott Ronnenbergh]

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: OF Delmon Young (released by Phillies, Aug. 14) Released: RHP Cory Wade Recalled: LHP Jeff Beliveau Optioned to Double-A: LHP Jeff Beliveau Optioned to high Class A: RHP Jeremy Hellickson Removed from 40-man: OF (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Harmen Sidhu Reinstated from DL: RHP Corey MacDonald, RHP Nick Sawyer

Texas Rangers Signed: 3B Brendan Harris (released by Yankees, Aug. 21) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Bores, RHP Tyler Tufts, OF Jared Hoying Reinstated from DL: C Eli Whiteside, SS Greg Miclat

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: OF (Lancaster (Atlantic)), OF Ryan Langerhans (Sugar Land (Atlantic)) Recalled: RHP , SS Ryan Goins, OF Moises Sierra Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chien-Ming Wang Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Lincoln Removed from 40-man: RHP Chien-Ming Wang (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Tommy Hottovy, SS Shane Opitz Reinstated from DL: RHP Tucker Donahue, RHP Shawn Griffith, 1B Mauro Gomez, 1B Gabe Jacobo, OF Jonathan Jones

[Goins will provide depth on the Toronto infield while recovers from an ankle sprain. He was batting just .257/.311/.369 in 111 games at Triple-A Buffalo. He was a 4th round pick out of Dallas Baptist in 2009 ($0.216M signing bonus)]

Washington Nationals Traded: C Kurt Suzuki to Athletics for RHP Dakota Bacus Recalled: RHP Ryan Mattheus, LHP Xavier Cedeno, C Jhonatan Solano Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Xavier Cedeno Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Nick Lee, SS Jose Lozada, OF Narciso Mesa Reinstated from DL: RHP Blake Treinen, LHP David Napoli, C Jeff Howell, C Geoff Perrott, OF Steven Souza

Minor League Transactions: Aug. 16-20

Arizona Diamondbacks Released: RHP Garrett Mock Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chaz Roe Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Andrew Potter, RHP Luis Ramirez, 3B Carter Bell, SS Chris Owings Reinstated from DL: RHP Garrett Mock

The Pacific Coast League leader with 170 hits and 97 runs scored, Chris Owings hasn’t played a game for Triple-A Reno since Aug. 12 as he works through hamstring soreness.

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Clayvon Sambola, SS (released by White Sox, Aug. 13) Added to 40-man roster: 2B Phil Gosselin Reinstated from DL: C Cory Brownsten

Baltimore Orioles Recalled: RHP Josh Stinson, 3B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Stinson, OF Henry Urrutia Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Aaron Baker Reinstated from DL: 2B Sammie Starr Boston Red Sox Released: RHP Jose Contreras Recalled: RHP Brayan Villarreal Added to 40-man roster: SS Xander Bogaerts Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Rubby de la Rosa, C Ryan Lavarnway, 2B Brock Holt Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bobby Lanigan, OF Ronald Bermudez, OF Alex Hassan Reinstated from DL: OF Manuel Margot, OF Felix Sanchez

Chicago Cubs Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Eduardo Sanchez Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Michael Heesch, C Cael Brockmeyer, C Chad Noble Reinstated from DL: C Taylor Davis, C Neftali Rosario, 3B Greg Rohan

Chicago White Sox Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jake Petricka Placed on 7-day DL: OF Juan Ramirez Reinstated from DL: 1B Keon Barnum

[White Sox selected the contract of Jake Petricka from Triple-A Charlotte. A second-round draft pick in 2010 out of Indiana State ($0.54M signing bonus), Petricka has registered a cool 1.81 ERA and 58/25 K/BB ratio in 54 2/3 innings this season between Double-A and Triple-A. He will pitch in middle relief. The 25-year-old was considered the #12 WS prospect after the 2012 season according to mlb.com, with this scouting report: “…The 6-foot-5 right-hander has a plus fastball that he keeps down in the zone to get a lot of groundouts. He maintains his velocity deep into games, a big reason why he’s developing as a starter. His breaking ball can be a plus at times, though it’s inconsistent, as is his changeup. If his command and those secondary offerings come along, he could be a frontline starter, something he did for all of 2012, when he earned a promotion despite not putting up stellar numbers. If Petricka can't command those secondary offerings, he certainly has the power arsenal to help out in the bullpen”]

Cincinnati Reds Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chad Reineke, OF Jesse Winker Reinstated from DL: RHP Curtis Partch, RHP Kanekoa Texeira, SS Brent Peterson

Cleveland Indians Released: RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Felix Sterling, SS Francisco Lindor Reinstated from DL: C Adam Abraham

[Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has requested and been granted an unconditional release. The 32-year-old right- hander had spent the entire season with the Indians' Triple-A affiliate after signing a minor-league contract in February. In 19 starts for the , Matsuzaka owned a 5-8 record with a 3.92 ERA. The Japanese hurler then signed a major league deal with the Mets on Aug. 22]

A lower back strain has sidelined top shortstop prospect Francisco Lindor, who batted .289/.407/.395 with five extra- base hits and five steals in 21 games at Double-A Akron.

Colorado Rockies Recalled: C Jordan Pacheco, 3B Ryan Wheeler Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Manny Corpas Placed on 7-day DL: SS Cristhian Adames Reinstated from DL: OF Juan Crousset

Detroit Tigers Recalled: LHP Jose Alvarez Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jose Alvarez, LHP Phil Coke Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyler Clark

Houston Astros Signed: 1B , OF Leonardo Heras (both from Mexico City (Mexican)) Added to 40-man roster: RHP David Martinez, LHP Wade LeBlanc, C Optioned to Triple-A: OF Marc Krauss Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tanner Bushue, LHP Tommy Shirley, OF Domingo Santana Reinstated from DL: RHP R.J. Alaniz, RHP Brady Rodgers Domingo Santana has slugged 22 homers and 22 doubles in 106 games for Double-A Corpus Christi, while batting .247/.340/.480, but he’ll miss at least a week with a hamstring injury.

Hefty first baseman Japhet Amador hit .368/.419/.693 for Mexico City and led the Mexican League with 121 RBIs in 104 games while finishing runner-up with 36 home runs (one behind Ruben Mateo) and a .693 slugging percentage (behind Luis Terrero). [The Astros signed 1B Japhet Amador and OF Leonardo Heras from Diablos Rojos in the Mexican League. The 26-year-old Amador, who is listed at 6'4" and 315 pounds, was hitting .368/.419/.693 with 36 home runs & 121 RBI in 104 games. Left-handed Heras, 23, 5'9" - 190, was hitting .310/.398/.519, with 11 HR, 42 RBI and 14 SB in 91 games. Both players have spent seven seasons in the hitter friendly Mexican League. The amounts of their bonuses are unclear. Their signings are exempt from the international signing system designed by the CBA. Houston assigned Amador to AAA-Oklahoma and Heras to AA-Corpus Christi]

Kansas City Royals Released: C Jose Bonilla Recalled: LHP Danny Duffy, LHP Will Smith Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Danny Duffy, LHP Will Smith Reinstated from DL: C Jose Bonilla, C Cameron Gallagher

Los Angeles Angels Released: OF Danny Perales Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Tommy Field Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Judy, LHP Dustin Richardson Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Grant Gordon, RHP Gabriel Perez, C Enyelber Vivas, OF Chad Hinshaw Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Brasier, LHP Kramer Sneed

Los Angeles Dodgers Recalled: OF Scott Van Slyke Optioned to Triple-A: SS Dee Gordon, OF Scott Van Slyke Placed on 7-day DL: C John Cannon, C Damaso Espino, C Jan Vazquez, 2B Malcolm Holland Reinstated from DL: C Gorman Erickson, C Damaso Espino

Miami Marlins Traded: RHP Doug Mathis to Pirates for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Arquimedes Caminero Added to 40-man roster: SS Gil Velazquez Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Will White, C Joel Jimenez, 2B Anthony Gomez Reinstated from DL: RHP Doug Mathis, RHP Elih Villanueva, C Taylor Krick, C J.T. Realmuto, 3B

[Marlins recalled Arquimedes Caminero from Double-A Jacksonville. Caminero holds a 3.61 ERA with 68 over 52 1/3 innings for Jacksonville this season. He work the middle innings and will be making his major league debut when he gets into a game, after spending nine years in the organization: the 26-year-old was signed by the Marlins as a non- drafted free agent in May 2005 out of the Dominican Republic]

Milwaukee Brewers Recalled: 1B Sean Halton Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alfredo Figaro, RHP Donovan Hand Option transferred: RHP Michael Olmsted (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP R.J. Seidel, RHP Eric Semmelhack, RHP Mark Williams, LHP Chris Narveson, 3B Nick Delmonico Reinstated from DL: RHP Cody Scarpetta, RHP Martin Viramontes, C Shawn Zarraga, 1B Garrett Cooper

Minnesota Twins Signed: 2B Brad Boyer (St. Paul (American Association)) Released: RHP Cody Eppley Recalled: RHP Mike Tonkin Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kyle Gibson, 1B Chris Colabello Option transferred: RHP Cole DeVries (high Class A to Double-A), LHP Pedro Hernandez (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Duffey, RHP Luis Perdomo, 2B Jorge Polanco, OF Brian Dinkelman Reinstated from DL: LHP Pedro Hernandez, 1B Mike Gonzales, OF Aaron Hicks, OF

New York Mets Recalled: RHP Greg Burke, C Travis d’Arnaud Optioned to Triple-A: C Anthony Recker Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Bowman, LHP John Mincone, LHP Carlos Valdez, C Kai Gronauer, 1B Brian Harrison, 1B Rhyne Hughes Reinstated from DL: RHP Jake Kuebler, C Kai Gronauer, 1B Joe Bonfe, SS

New York Yankees Recalled: RHP Preston Claiborne Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Preston Claiborne (twice) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Rigoberto Arrebato, LHP Aaron Dott, 1B Matt Snyder Transferred to 60-day DL: C Kyle Higashioka, OF Rob Segedin Reinstated from DL: C Francisco Arcia, 3B Fu-Lin Kuo

Oakland Athletics Signed: LHP Mike Zagurski (released by Yankees, Aug. 15) Recalled: LHP Tommy Milone Removed from 40-man: SS Hiroyuki Nakajima (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Pedro Vidal, LHP Shaeffer Hall, C Ryan Lipkin

The Athletics jettisoned Japanese import Hiroyuki Nakajima from the 40-man roster after receiving good health and steady production from their infield corps of second baseman , shortstop , and trade deadline pickup Alberto Callaspo. Nakajima began the year on the disabled list and hit a modest .296/.348/.382 with four homers in 81 games at Triple-A Sacramento, which wasn’t enough to get a foot in the door in Oakland—at least not yet. [Nakajima will remain with Triple-A Sacramento, where he has spent the entire season. The Japanese infielder signed a two-year, $6.5MM deal with Oakland in December and posted a .282/.336/.368 line in 324 minor league plate appearances. Nakajima turned some heads during the 2009 WBC when he seemed “a five-tool talent, bats for average and power, outstanding defender, plus speed. One of the best players of the tournament”]

Philadelphia Phillies Recalled: RHP Tyler Cloyd, RHP B.J. Rosenberg Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Raul Valdes

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Kyle Farnsworth (released by Rays, Aug. 10) Acquired: RHP Doug Mathis from Marlins for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Ryan Reid Added to 40-man roster: LHP Kris Johnson Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Kris Johnson, OF Andrew Lambo Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brooks Brown, RHP Doug Mathis, LHP Rinku Singh, 3B Eric Wood, SS Brian Bocock, OF Jeffrey Roy, OF Oscar Tejeda Reinstated from DL: LHP Rinku Singh, OF Brett Carroll

St. Louis Cardinals Recalled: LHP Tyler Lyons Added to 40-man roster: 2B Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Sam Freeman Placed on 7-day DL: OF Adron Chambers

[Cardinals purchased the contract of Kolten Wong from Triple-A Memphis. The 22nd overall pick out of Hawaii in 2011, the left-handed hitter has hit .303/.369/.466 with 10 homers and 20 steals at Triple-A Memphis this season and ranked #4 Cardinals’ prospect, #49 overall and the top 2B prospect of the game following the 2012 season by mlb.com]

San Diego Padres Signed: LHP Arturo Lopez (Mexico City (Mexican)) Recalled: RHP Brad Boxberger Optioned to Triple-A: C Chris Robinson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jorge Reyes, SS Jace Peterson, OF Brian Adams, OF Travis Jankowski Placed on 60-day DL: SS Jalen Goree Reinstated from DL: 1B Travis Whitmore, SS Maxx Tissenbaum

[The Padres have acquired left-hander Arturo Lopez from the Mexican League's Diablos Rojos del Mexico. Lopez has reported to Triple-A Tucson. The 30-year-old Lopez has been in the Mexican League for the past three seasons but spent parts of five seasons with the Padres organization previously. He earned a call-up in 2009 but allowed five runs in 2 1/3 innings. In 85 innings for los Diablos this season, Lopez had a 3.50 ERA with 8.3 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9, though he did allow more hits than ] San Francisco Giants Recalled: RHP , LHP Mike Kickham Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joe Biagini, RHP Scott Shuman, OF Jesus Galindo Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyler Mizenko, RHP Danny Sandbrink, C Brad Moss

Seattle Mariners Released: C David Villasuso Optioned to Triple-A: C Jesus Sucre Placed on 7-day DL: RHP David Colvin, RHP Jordan Pries, RHP Brian Sweeney, LHP Roenis Elias, 1B Rich Poythress, 1B Scott Savastano Reinstated from DL: OF Guillermo Pimentel

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP (released by Athletics, Aug. 15) Released: RHP Matt Swilley Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brandon Gomes Removed from 40-man: 2B Ryan Roberts (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nick Sawyer, C Luke Maile Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Swilley

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Britt Robertshaw (NDFA—Tarleton State (Texas)) Recalled: RHP Matt West Added to 40-man roster: LHP Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Miller, LHP Victor Payano, RHP Ryan Bores, OF Alejandro Selen

The Rangers signed former Tarleton State (Texas) University righty Britt Robertshaw out of a tryout.

Texas recalled reliever Matt West only to shift him to the big league 60-day disabled list, which created a 40-man spot for the recently-acquired Travis Blackley. West is recovering from Tommy John surgery he had in August 2012 and has spent all season in the DL at A-Adv. Level.

Toronto Blue Jays Recalled: RHP Thad Weber, OF Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Thad Weber (twice) Option transferred: LHP Sean Nolin, C A.J. Jimenez (both players Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Buddy Carlyle, LHP Shane Dawson, 1B Gabe Jacobo Reinstated from DL: LHP Matt Wright

Washington Nationals Recalled: OF Tyler Moore Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Ian Krol Placed on 7-day DL: RHP David Fischer, RHP Pat Lehman Reinstated from DL: RHP Ben Grisz, C Spencer Kieboom, OF , OF Jordan Poole

Minor League Transactions: Aug. 8-15

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: C Jake Fox (Somerset (Atlantic)), OF Joash Brodin (Long Island (Atlantic)) Recalled: RHP Chaz Roe, LHP Eury de la Rosa, LHP Tyler Skaggs, OF Tony Campana Added to 40-man roster: 3B Matt Davidson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Hernandez, RHP Zeke Spruill, LHP Tyler Skaggs Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Garrett Mock, RHP Jonathan Pulley Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Wright

In signing with the Diamondbacks, Jake Fox joins his sixth big league organization in five years (the others: Cubs, Athletics, Orioles, Pirates and Phillies), though he’s been scouted and signed out of the independent Atlantic League in the last two instances. He’s a career .289/.358/.541 hitter with 43 homers in 225 games at the Triple-A level, though his bat hasn’t translated to the major leagues (87 OPS+) in a part-time role. The 31-year-old Fox slammed 25 homers in 96 games for Somerset this season, savoring the chance to play regularly and using his recent walk-off exploits as a ticket back into affiliated ball. [The Diamondbacks have signed 1B/OF/C Jake Fox. Fox has been assigned to Triple-A Reno. He had been playing for the independent (Atlantic League), for whom hit .310/.387/.572 in 2013, with 25 HR in 374 at bats. Fox played in the Pirates and Phillies systems in 2012, and last appeared in the Majors with the Orioles in 2011. He has 193 MLB games under his belt (with the Cubs & Orioles) for a combined .237/.288/.425. He has average power]

Third baseman Matt Davidson, a supplemental first-rounder out of high school in ’09, enjoyed a huge July, homering in the Futures Game, then winning the derby at the Triple-A all-star game. He hit .278/.348/.484 in 108 games at Triple-A Reno this season, ranking among the Pacific Coast League leaders in extra-base hits (50) and strikeouts (123). [A sandwich round pick in 2009 out of HS ($0.9M signing bonus), Davidson has batted .278/.348/.484 with 16 homers and 68 RBI at Reno this season. The D'Backs figure to play him regularly at third base, with on the DL. Davidson was ranked as the #3 Arizona’s prospect (#41 overall) by mlb.com after last season. He was in the U.S. Team at the last Futures Game]

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Argemiro Estremor Released: RHP Jason Rice Recalled: SS Optioned to Triple-A: OF Jose Constanza, OF Todd Cunningham Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cory Gearrin, LHP Carlos Perez, C Shawn McGill, OF Mycal Jones Reinstated from DL: RHP Jason Rice, RHP , LHP

Baltimore Orioles Released: RHP Sean Gleason Traded: C to Tigers for cash considerations Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Christian Walker, SS Byron Capellan Reinstated from DL: C Ronny Paulino, OF Lew Ford

Boston Red Sox Signed: SS Vladimir Frias (Gateway (Frontier)) Recalled: 3B Will Middlebrooks Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Pedro Beato, RHP Steven Wright Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Yunior Ortega, RHP Mathew Price, OF Felix Sanchez Placed on 60-day DL: 3B Jantzen Witte Reinstated from DL: RHP Brayan Villarreal, LHP Francisco Taveras, OF Jackie Bradley, OF Pete Hissey

[In his sixth pro season, the 26-year-old Frias was batting .275 with 7 HR and 33 RBI in 58 games for Gateway this season. This marks the second straight season Frias, a native of the Dominican Republic, has had his contract purchased in August. Last season Frias went to the Chicago Cubs organization, where he appeared in 15 games at High-A Daytona.This year, Frias will report to High-A Salem. The promotion will mark the second go-around for Frias in the Red Sox system. The 6-foot, 2-inch, 190-pound shortstop was with Boston in 2010 and 2011, reaching Double-A Portland. Frias played in 24 games for Salem in 2011. Frias has played in 402 career games with action in the San Francisco Giants, Cubs and Red Sox organizations. He is a career .241 hitter]

Chicago Cubs Signed: SS (NDFA—Ave Maria (Fla.)) Recalled: RHP Eduardo Sanchez Added to 40-man roster: C J.C. Boscan, OF Darnell McDonald Optioned to Triple-A: C J.C. Boscan Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chang-Yong Lim, LHP Gerardo Concepcion, C Taylor Davis, C Will Remillard, C Neftali Rosario, 2B Zak Blair, 3B Josh Vitters, OF Taiwan Easterling, OF Jacob Hannemann Reinstated from DL: RHP Eddie Orozco, RHP Ryan Searle, C Taylor Davis, C Luis Flores, 3B Josh Vitters, OF Jr.

Chicago White Sox Signed: SS Tommy Manzella (released by Blue Jays, Aug. 5) Released: RHP Michael Nix, LHP Josh Romanski, SS Tyler Greene Recalled: OF Avisail Garcia, OF Blake Tekotte Added to 40-man roster: LHP Charlie Leesman Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Charlie Leesman, SS Leury Garcia Placed on 7-day DL: SS Tyler Saladino, SS Carlos Sanchez Reinstated from DL: RHP Henry Mabee, LHP Spencer Arroyo, OF Jimmy Gallagher

Speedy utilityman Leury Garcia, formerly of the Rangers, joined the White Sox organization as the player to be named acquired for Alex Rios. He promptly reported to Triple-A Charlotte. Cincinnati Reds Signed: LHP Zach Duke (re-signed) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Derrick Robinson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Curtis Partch, RHP Kanekoa Texeira, RHP Loek Van Mil, LHP Ryan Dennick, C Matt Kennelly, OF Phillip Ervin, OF Donald Lutz Reinstated from DL: RHP Kevin Arico

Reds 2013 first-rounder Phillip Ervin’s loud debut in the Midwest League was interrupted by a sprained wrist that sent him to the disabled list. Through 12 games at low Class A Dayton, he batted .349/.451/.465 with a homer and six RBIs.

Cleveland Indians Signed: 1B David Cooper (released by Blue Jays, March 13) Released: RHP Fabio Martinez, OF Aaron Siliga Recalled: RHP Carlos Carrasco, RHP Preston Guilmet Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Preston Guilmet Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Rob Bryson, RHP Cody Penny, C Adam Abraham, 1B David Cooper, OF Bo Greenwell Reinstated from DL: RHP Cody Penny, RHP Bryce Stowell, LHP Geoff Davenport, LHP Francisco Jimenez, SS Yhoxian Medina

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Tony Bryant (NDFA—Oregon State), C Alex San Juan (NDFA—Miami) Released: RHP Will Rankin Recalled: LHP Christian Friedrich Added to 40-man roster: RHP Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Mueller, RHP Matt Pierpont, 1B Dean Espy Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Buch, LHP , LHP Christian Friedrich

Detroit Tigers Acquired: C Ronny Paulino from Orioles for cash considerations Recalled: C Bryan Holaday Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Hernan Perez Reinstated from DL: LHP Matt Hoffman

Houston Astros Traded: LHP Travis Blackley to Rangers for cash considerations Recalled: SS Marwin Gonzalez Added to 40-man roster: RHP Phil Humber, LHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jorge De Leon, OF Trevor Crowe Removed from 40-man: LHP Travis Blackley (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP R.J. Alaniz, RHP Brady Rodgers Reinstated from DL: SS Jio Mier

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Matt Alvarez (NDFA—Boston College) Released: C Adam Moore Recalled: LHP Donnie Joseph, LHP Will Smith, SS Irving Falu Added to 40-man roster: LHP Francisley Bueno Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Francisley Bueno, LHP Danny Duffy, LHP Donnie Joseph, LHP Will Smith, SS Irving Falu Option transferred: LHP John Lamb (high Class A to Triple-A) Removed from 40-man: C Brett Hayes (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Cameron Gallagher, 1B Jared Schlehuber, 2B Chase Lambin, OF Roman Hernandez Reinstated from DL: RHP Angel Baez, LHP Ryan Verdugo, OF Edinson Rincon

Los Angeles Angels Recalled: SS Andrew Romine Added to 40-man roster: LHP Buddy Boshers Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tommy Hanson Optioned to Double-A: LHP Nick Maronde Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jake Boyd, RHP Brandon Efferson, RHP Robbie Powell, RHP Reid Scoggins, SS Pedro Toribio Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Ivan Melo Reinstated from DL: RHP Jake Boyd, RHP Ty Kelley, RHP Mike Piazza, LHP Tyler DeLoach, 2B Luis Rodriguez, 3B Luis Jimenez [Angels purchased the contract of Buddy Boshers from Triple-A Salt Lake. A 4th round pick in 2008, Boshers' first appearance will be his major league debut. The 25-year-old left-hander has registered a 3.35 ERA and 61/25 K/BB ratio in 48 1/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level and will pitch in middle relief. He began the season at AA-Arkansas putting together a 3.14 ERA with 35 K in 28.2 IP]

Los Angeles Dodgers Released: 3B Ian Stewart Traded: LHP Miguel Sulbaran to Twins as player to be named for C Drew Butera Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alan Garcia, RHP Hector Nelo, RHP Luis Vasquez, C Dashenko Ricardo, SS Ozzie Martinez, OF Bobby Coyle, OF Ryan Mount Reinstated from DL: RHP Ralston Cash, RHP Blake Johnson, C John Cannon, C Dashenko Ricardo, 1B O’Koyea Dickson, 2B Elevys Gonzalez, OF Robbie Garvey

Miami Marlins Added to 40-man roster: C Koyie Hill Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steve Ames, C Rob Brantly Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ramon Del Orbe, RHP Jay Jackson, C J.T. Realmuto, 2B Yefri Perez, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff Reinstated from DL: RHP Brian Ellington, RHP Tyler Kinley, OF Jake Smolinski

Low Class A Greensboro righty Ramon Del Orbe required surgery to reduce swelling and pressure in his head after he sustained multiple skull fractures in a game against West Virginia. Power right fielder Josh Bell lined a ball off the pitcher’s head.

Milwaukee Brewers Recalled: 2B Scooter Gennett Optioned to Triple-A: OF Caleb Gindl Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Damien Magnifico, 1B Garrett Cooper, SS Blake Davis Reinstated from DL: RHP Eric Arnett, RHP Eric Semmelhack, 2B Jose Sermo, OF Tyrone Taylor

Minnesota Twins Acquired: LHP Miguel Sulbaran from Dodgers as player to be named for C Drew Butera Recalled: RHP Liam Hendriks Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Liam Hendriks, OF Darin Mastroianni Placed on 7-day DL: RHP J.O. Berrios, RHP Kyle Davies, LHP Andrew Ferreira, SS Aderlin Mejia, OF Aaron Hicks Reinstated from DL: RHP Cole DeVries, RHP Kohl Stewart

The Twins’ under-the-radar July 31 trade of Drew Butera yielded a 19-year-old, four-pitch lefty with solid peripherals at low Class A this season. Miguel Sulbaran throws a live high-80s, low-90s fastball and can spin a quality curveball, and in 93 innings at Great Lakes this season he struck out 85 batters (8.3 SO.9), walked 27 (2.6 BB/9) and allowed just three home runs.

A right elbow contusion (courtesy of a comebacker) has landed low Class A righty J.O. Berrios on the disabled list. Triple-A Rochester center fielder Aaron Hicks can blame a right heel bruise on his recent DL stint. He was hitting .209/.292/.233 through 12 games at the time of the injury.

New York Mets Option transferred: C Travis d’Arnaud (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Luis Cessa, RHP Jake Kuebler, OF Greg Pron Reinstated from DL: LHP Zach Dotson, OF Stephan Sabol

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Edwin Fierro (Campeche (Mexican)) Released: LHP Mike Zagurski, SS Francisco Rosario Recalled: RHP Dellin Betances Added to 40-man roster: LHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dellin Betances, 3B David Adams Removed from 40-man: 3B Brent Lillibridge (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mark Montgomery, LHP Dietrich Enns, LHP Freddy Lewis, C Nick McCoy, OF Shane Brown, OF Slade Heathcott Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Cory Arbiso Reinstated from DL: RHP Luis Niebla, LHP Freddy Lewis, C Jackson Valera, 3B Dante Bichette Jr. [19-year-old Fierro has just completed his second pro season with Campeche, posting a 1-3-4 record with 3.03 ERA, 29 K, 12 BB and 32 hits in 38.2 IP]

[Zagurski has exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Yankees. The 30-year-old allowed 10 runs in six innings with the Pirates this season but has been dominant in Triple-A. The former 12th-round pick has a 2.66 ERA with 14.3 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 in 47 1/3 innings between the Pirates' and Yankees' Triple-A affiliates. He's limited opposing left-handers to .244/.310/.321 batting line in the minors]

Double-A Trenton center fielder Slade Heathcott probably will miss the balance of the season after coming down with an injury described by the Yankees as tendinopathy in his right knee. The 22-year-old, ’09 first-rounder hit .261/.327/.411 with eight homers and 15 steals in 103 games for the Thunder.

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Drew Carpenter (released by Angels, Aug. 2), RHP Jesus Castillo (Reynosa (Mexican)) Released: RHP Carlos Fisher Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Evan Scribner Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tucker Healy, C Reynaldo Mateo, 1B Michael Soto Reinstated from DL: 3B Chad Pinder

[Mexican born Castillo was assigned to AA-Midland. He recorded 23 saves and a 2.45 ERA with Reynosa, where he has played the last three seasons. The 29-year-old reached AAA level with the Dodgers in 2010]

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Jordan Elliott (Washington (Frontier)), RHP Chris Motta (NDFA—Concordia (N.Y.)), LHP Ryan Demmin (Normal (Frontier)) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Seth Rosin Reinstated from DL: SS Miguel Abreu

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: C Kelly Shoppach (released by Nationals, July 31) Released: RHP Jeff Gibbs Added to 40-man roster: OF Andrew Lambo Optioned to Triple-A: OF Alex Presley Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ethan Hollingsworth, RHP Kurt Yacko, 3B Kelson Brown Reinstated from DL: RHP Kenn Kasparek, RHP Kevin Kleis, OF Francisco Aponte

Corner outfielder Andrew Lambo ranked runner-up in the minors with 31 homers (for Triple-A Indianapolis and Double-A Altoona) at the time the Pirates promoted him. The 25-year-old mustered a total of 33 homers in four season from 2009 through ’12, so to say this breakthrough season was unexpected would be an understatement. Scouts like Lambo’s fluid lefty swing, so perhaps he has turned the corner. [Pirates selected the contract of Lambo from Triple-A Indianapolis. A 4th round pick by the Dodgers in 2007 out of HS, then traded to Pittsburgh in 2010/Dotel deal), Lambo gets the call after batting .284/.350/.576 in 117 games this season between Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis. The 25-year-old was tied for the minor league lead with 31 homers. He hasn't displayed this type of power production in the past and he's prone to the strikeout, so his success isn't a lock to translate in the majors, but the Pirates are hopeful he'll provide a boost out of right field]

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Hansel de los Santos, OF Jimmy Parque Recalled: RHP Carlos Martinez, RHP Michael Wacha, LHP Sam Freeman, 3B Jermaine Curtis Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Blazek, RHP Carlos Martinez, 3B Jermaine Curtis, OF Adron Chambers Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Sam Tuivailala, SS Jake Lemmerman Reinstated from DL: LHP Jay Voss, 3B Tyler Rahmatulla, OF Ronald Castillo

San Diego Padres Signed: OF Bridger Hunt (Newark (Can-Am)) Released: 2B Anthony Contreras Recalled: OF Jaff Decker Added to 40-man roster: C Chris Robinson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ruben Mejia, RHP Matt Shepherd, OF Mike Wilson Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Jace Chancellor, RHP Chris Long Reinstated from DL: RHP Joe Church, RHP Dan Cortes, RHP Ruben Mejia, RHP Genison Reyes, 2B Jonathan Galvez San Francisco Giants Released: RHP Omar Javier Recalled: C Hector Sanchez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jean Machi Removed from 40-man: C Guillermo Quiroz (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Edward Concepcion, RHP Jacob Dunnington, RHP E.J. Encinosa, RHP Daryl Maday, RHP Tyler Mizenko, RHP Luis Rojas, RHP Danny Sandbrink, RHP Hunter Strickland, LHP Steven Snodgrass, C Matt Pare, 2B Ydwin Villegas, SS Matt Duffy Reinstated from DL: RHP Martin Agosta, RHP Daryl Maday, LHP Bryce Bandilla, LHP , 1B Angel Villalona, OF Jesus Galindo

Seattle Mariners Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Trevor Miller, RHP Luke Taylor, SS Erick Mejia, OF Nathan Melendres Reinstated from DL: RHP Blake Hauser, RHP Moises Hernandez, RHP Trevor Miller, 3B Leury Bonilla, OF Brett Thomas

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Jared Mortensen (Grand Prairie (American Association)), RHP Gerardo Reyes (NDFA—Galveston (Texas) JC), RHP Brad Schreiber (NDFA—Purdue), RHP Joe Van Meter (released by Rangers, Aug. 6) Released: OF Charles Epperson Recalled: RHP Josh Lueke Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Lueke Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jake Floethe, RHP Roberto Gomez, LHP Sean Bierman Reinstated from DL: LHP , OF Charles Epperson, OF Taylor Motter

Mortensen is the perfect example of the kind of player independent baseball can help. He went 12-2, 1.67 with two saves in 113 innings as a senior with NAIA Louisiana State-Shreveport in 2012, but the Abbotsford, B.C., native didn’t get drafted because he was sitting 87-89 mph as a 5-foot-11 righthander. Playing for Grand Prairie of the American Association, Mortensen’s velocity has ticked up to 90-94 mph while he’s continued to get results (4-6, 3.76 with 102 strikeouts in 100 innings). The Rays signed him with the plan of moving him to the bullpen, with the hope that his fastball may tick up another notch. (J.J. Cooper)

Texas Rangers Signed: OF Kalian Sams (released by Padres, July 18) Released: LHP Zach Brill, OF Acquired: LHP Travis Blackley from Astros for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: OF Engel Beltre, OF Joey Butler Placed on 7-day DL: C Eli Whiteside, OF Alejandro Selen Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Rodebaugh, 3B , OF Nick Williams

[Manny Ramirez (.259/.328/.370 in 30 games) was released on Aug. 13th in order to clear a roster spot for optioned Engel Beltre]

Toronto Blue Jays Recalled: RHP , RHP Mickey Storey, RHP Thad Weber, SS Munenori Kawasaki Added to 40-man roster: OF Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Drew Hutchison, RHP Mickey Storey Option transferred: RHP Kyle Drabek (Double-A to Triple-A), RHP Chad Jenkins (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tim Brechbuehler, RHP Shawn Griffith, SS Dickie Joe Thon, OF Nick Baligod Reinstated from DL: RHP Javier Avendano, RHP Chad Jenkins, RHP Casey Lawrence, RHP Drew Permison, RHP Chorye Spoone, C Pierce Rankin, SS Amadeo Zazueta

[Blue Jays purchased the contract of Kevin Pillar from Triple-A Buffalo. Pillar, a 32nd-round pick in 2011 out of Cal State Dominguez Hills, batted .307/.353/.461 with 9 home runs and 23 stolen bases in 123 games this season between Double- and Triple-A. The 24-year-old will be making his major league debut. He could see quite a bit of playing time with (oblique) on the DL]

Washington Nationals Signed: C Geoff Perrott (17th round from Rice) Released: C Mike Albaladejo Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ryan Mattheus Placed on 7-day DL: C Geoff Perrott, OF Jimmy VanOstrand Reinstated from DL: RHP Pat Lehman, C Carlos Maldonado Minor League Transactions: Aug. 1-7

Arizona Diamondbacks Recalled: RHP Zeke Spruill Added to 40-man roster: C Tuffy Gosewisch Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chaz Roe, LHP Tony Sipp Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brett Lorin, RHP Jose Martinez, LHP Steve Hathaway, 1B Jon Griffin Reinstated from DL: C Mike Brenly, 3B

An injury to Miguel Montero cleared the way for 29-year-old minor league veteran Tuffy Gosewich to make his big league debut. The ’05 11th-rounder from Arizona State has caught more than 700 games in the minors, earning best defensive catcher honors in three of the leagues in which he’s played.

Atlanta Braves Released: LHP Cole Nelson Placed on 7-day DL: C Cory Brownsten Transferred to 60-day DL: LHP Chuck Buchanan, LHP Nelson Leon, LHP Luis Merejo

Baltimore Orioles Released: OF Chris Pettit Recalled: 3B Danny Valencia Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steve Johnson, 3B Danny Valencia Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Yi-Hsiang Lin, LHP Andy Loomis, C Luis Exposito, C Ronny Paulino, 2B Sammie Starr, OF Brenden Webb Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Elias Pinales Reinstated from DL: RHP Dioni Dominguez, RHP Jose Nivar, C Steve Clevenger, 2B Travis Adair, 3B Torsten Boss

Boston Red Sox Signed: OF Jervenski Johnson (NDFA—Amite (La.) HS) Released: RHP Brandon Lyon Recalled: RHP Pedro Beato, RHP Rubby de la Rosa, RHP Brandon Workman, RHP Steven Wright Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Pedro Beato, RHP Jose de la Torre Placed on 7-day DL: OF Mitch Maier Reinstated from DL: RHP Nefi Ogando, RHP Kyle Stroup, 2B Sean Coyle, OF Mitch Maier

Jervenski Johnson, who showed up as a prospect to watch in our pre-draft coverage, had committed to play football and baseball at Southeastern Louisiana.

Chicago Cubs Released: RHP Kevin Rhoderick Recalled: 2B Logan Watkins Added to 40-man roster: 2B Donnie Murphy Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Eduardo Sanchez Removed from 40-man: OF Julio Borbon (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Zak Hermans, RHP Barret Loux, RHP Henry Rodriguez, LHP Anthony Prieto, C Taylor Davis, C Luis Flores, OF Albert Almora Reinstated from DL: RHP Jose Arias, RHP Johermyn Chavez, RHP Ben Wells, LHP Michael Heesch, LHP Eric Jokisch, C Neftali Rosario, OF Tim Torres

[A 21st round pick out of HS in 2008 ($0.5M signing bonus), Watkins has batted .243/.333/.379 with 8 HR and 10 SB at AAA-Iowa this season. He'll function as a ]

The sixth pick in the 2012 draft, center fielder Albert Almora went on the low Class A Kane County disabled list with a groin injury. He batted .329/.376/.466 with 17 doubles in 61 games.

Chicago White Sox Released: RHP , LHP Adam Boydston, SS Angel Sanchez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Salvador Sanchez, C Luis Sierra, 1B Keon Barnum Reinstated from DL: RHP Andrew Brackman, RHP Scott Carroll, OF Mark Haddow, OF Jared Mitchell

The release of Andrew Brackman could end the baseball career of the former two-sport star at North Carolina State. The Yankees’ 2007 first-round pick signed a lucrative major league contract in August of that year, with a $3.35 million signing bonus and guarantee of $4.55 million, even though he needed Tommy John surgery. He debuted in 2009 as a 23-year-old and struggled with command throughout his minor league career. He reached New York for three relief outings at the end of 2011, but he became a free agent that October and signed with the Reds in January 2012, then signed with the White Sox as a free agent last offseason. According to a source close to Brackman, he has yet to decide whether or not to continue his baseball career or to attempt to return to basketball. He played two seasons of hoops at N.C. State, where the 6-foot-10 Brackman averaged 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1 block per game as a reserve in 2004-2006. (John Manuel)

Cincinnati Reds Released: LHP Zach Duke Recalled: RHP Pedro Villarreal Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Curtis Partch, RHP Pedro Villarreal Option transferred: RHP Josh Ravin (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Lotzkar Reinstated from DL: RHP Shaun Ellis, RHP Werleen Taveras

Cleveland Indians Released: RHP Boof Bonser Traded: RHP Fernando Nieve to Athletics for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Matt Langwell, RHP Danny Salazar Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Matt Langwell Removed from 40-man: RHP Joe Martinez (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Charlie Valerio, C Chris Wallace, 2B Luis Hernandez, OF Anthony Santander Placed on 60-day DL: 2B Mike Giuffre Reinstated from DL: RHP Boof Bonser, RHP Michael Goodnight, 1B Adam Abraham, 1B Matt LaPorta, 3B Leonardo Castillo, OF Aaron Siliga

Colorado Rockies Recalled: LHP Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chad Bettis Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jeff Francis Designated for assignment: RHP Josh Sullivan Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Buch, RHP Coty Woods, 2B Jose Rivera, OF Tyler Colvin Reinstated from DL: RHP Armando Galarraga, LHP Hisanori Takahashi, 1B Dean Espy

Detroit Tigers Released: RHP Jose Valverde Recalled: 2B Hernan Perez Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jeremy Bonderman Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Evan Reed, LHP Darin Downs Optioned to Double-A: 2B Hernan Perez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Clark, RHP Brennan Smith, RHP Jess Todd, LHP Joe Flattery Reinstated from DL: RHP Jess Todd, LHP Kyle Ryan

Houston Astros Released: RHP Juri Perez, 1B Zach Johnson Recalled: RHP Brad Peacock, OF Jimmy Paredes Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jorge De Leon Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose Cisnero, OF Jimmy Paredes Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Sergio Escalona, SS Jio Mier Reinstated from DL: RHP Jamaine Cotton, LHP Brian Holmes Put on the Restricted List: LHP Sergio Escalona

[Astros purchased the contract of RHP Jorge De Leon from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Signed as shortstop by Houston in 2006 as an amateur free agent from the Dominican Rep., he'll take the place of Jose Cisnero in the Astros' bullpen. De Leon, 25, had a 3.75 ERA and 41/17 K/BB ratio over 60 innings between Double- and Triple-A this season]

Kansas City Royals Recalled: LHP Danny Duffy, LHP Will Smith Added to 40-man roster: C Brett Hayes Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Will Smith Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Mike Antonio Reinstated from DL: 2B Chase Lambin Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Drew Rucinski (Rockford (Frontier)), RHP Jason Urquidez (Lancaster (Atlantic)), LHP (Long Island (Atlantic)), 3B Andy Marte (York (Atlantic)), OF Danny Perales (Monclova (Mexican)) Released: RHP Drew Carpenter, RHP Mike Ekstrom, LHP Michael Johnson, LHP Mitch Stetter Recalled: 2B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Daniel Stange Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ty Kelley, RHP Matt Oye, LHP Tyler DeLoach, 2B Luis Rodriguez, OF Trent Oeltjen Reinstated from DL: RHP Daniel Tillman, LHP Eswarlin Jimenez, LHP Brandon Love, LHP Mitch Stetter, C Stephen McGee, 1B Matt Scioscia

One-time top prospect Andy Marte, who peaked at No. 9 on our Top 100 Prospects prior to the ’05 season, seemed well on his way to stardom that year when he put up an .878 OPS as a 21-year-old in his Triple-A debut. Over his next 1,420 plate appearances at the level, however, Marte hit just .265/.319/.458 (.778 OPS) and failed to gain a foothold in the majors. He took a year off in 2012, then at age 29 surfaced in the Atlantic League this year, where the Angels signed him (and Jason Urquidez). [Andy Marte, 29, was hitting .301/.367/.526 with 19 homers in 96 games for the in the Atlantic League. The Halos have also signed right-hander Jason Urquidez out of the Atlantic League. Urquidez, 30, was a 17th-round draft pick of the Diamondbacks out of Arizona State back in 2005. Serving as the for the Atlantic League's , Urquidez posted a ridiculous 0.25 ERA by allowing just one in 36 innings with 12.8 K/9 and 1.8 BB/9. Urquidez allowed just 19 hits as well, en route to a 0.72 WHIP. Mike Ekstrom was released to clear a roster spot for him]

[The Angels have also signed left-hander Dontrelle Willis to a minor league contract and have assigned him to Triple-A Salt Lake. The 31-year-old, who last appeared in a MLB game in 2011, has been pitching with the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League where he has posted a 2.57 ERA, 5.3 K/9, and 4.4 BB/9 in 14 starts covering 87 2/3 innings]

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Edwin Carl (Schaumburg (Frontier)), OF Stefen Henderson (NDFA—Academy of Art (Calif.)) Recalled: C John Baker, SS Dee Gordon Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Stephen Fife, OF Scott Van Slyke Removed from 40-man: C John Baker (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jharel Cotton, RHP Arismendy Ozoria, C Damaso Espino, OF Robbie Garvey Reinstated from DL: RHP Alan Garcia, OF Ryan Mount

Stefen Henderson joins second baseman Zach Babitt, a Dodgers 10th-rounder in 2012, as the only two products of the Academy of Art (Calif.) in pro ball.

Miami Marlins Signed: LHP Mauricio Atizol Released: RHP Mitch Talbot, LHP Duane Below, 1B Aaron Dudley, 1B Matt Smith, SS Yeison Hernandez Option transferred: RHP Sam Dyson (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Doug Mathis, C Taylor Krick, OF Jake Smolinski Reinstated from DL: RHP Blake Barnes, RHP Sam Dyson, RHP Mitch Talbot, C Tony Caldwell, 1B Aaron Dudley

The Marlins released Duane Below so that he could sign with the Kia Tigers of Korea. [The left-hander posted a 2.44 ERA with 6.1 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9 in 99 2/3 innings between the Triple-A affiliates for the Marlins and Tigers this season. He has a 4.27 ERA in 78 Major League innings]

Milwaukee Brewers Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Scooter Gennett Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cody Scarpetta, RHP Eric Semmelhack, C Adam Weisenburger, C Shawn Zarraga, OF Tyrone Taylor Reinstated from DL: RHP Damien Magnifico, 1B Micah Owings, SS Ozzie Chavez, OF Michael Reed

Tyrone Taylor missed time on the low Class A Wisconsin disabled list with a hip strain.

Minnesota Twins Recalled: OF Oswaldo Arcia Added to 40-man roster: LHP Andrew Albers Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Scott Diamond, OF Aaron Hicks Option transferred: C Josmil Pinto (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Mike Gonzales, OF Jake Proctor, OF Antoan Richardson Reinstated from DL: RHP Carson Goldsmith, LHP Brett Lee [The Twins purchased the contract of Andrew Albers from Triple-A Rochester. The 27-year-old has had an impressive season at Triple-A, posting a 2.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 116/32 K/BB ratio over 132 1/3 innings. He'll be taking Scott Diamond's spot in the Twins rotation. The southpaw threw 8 1/3 shutout innings, giving up only 4 hits, in his major league debut to help the Twins beat the Royals 7-0 on Aug. 6. The following game, he threw a 2-hit shutout vs. the Indians (3-0) on August 12. Albers was drafted by San Diego in 2008 (10th round, $10,000 signing bonus) out of Kentucky Un., had Tommy John surgery in 2009, then was released by the Padres during the spring training in 2010, so he signed for an independent league team (Quebec of the Can-Am League). The Twins signed him to a minor league contract before the 2011 season]

New York Mets Recalled: 3B , OF Mike Baxter Added to 40-man roster: LHP Pedro Feliciano Optioned to Triple-A: OF Lucas Duda Option transferred: C Travis d’Arnaud (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Koch, C Kai Gronauer, SS Phillip Evans Reinstated from DL: LHP Juan Urbina, C Kai Gronauer, C Nelfi Zapata, SS , OF Charley Thurber

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Jaron Long (NDFA—Ohio State) Released: LHP Recalled: 3B David Adams Optioned to Triple-A: OF Melky Mesa Designated for assignment: OF Thomas Neal Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Michael Pineda, LHP Matt Tracy, 1B Andrew Clark, 3B Fu-Lin Kuo Placed on 60-day DL: 3B Adam Silva Reinstated from DL: RHP , LHP Omar Luis, LHP Matt Tracy, 1B Matt Snyder, SS Addison Maruszak, OF Shane Brown, OF Ben Gamel Put on the Restricted List: OF Fernando Martinez

Yankees correspondent George King reports that undrafted Ohio State junior Jaron Long, the son of Yankees big league hitting , signed for $50,000 plus tuition money.

[Australian born Spence was claimed off waivers by the Yankees on Nov. 6, 2012, then outrighted to AAA last December. He was selected by San Diego in the ninth round of the 2010 Draft out of Arizona State and became the second player selected in that Draft to reach the Major Leagues when he debuted in June 2011, behind only of the Chicago White Sox. The 25-year-old was 1-1-1, 3.98 ERA in 43 relief innings with 41K/17BB and no HR with AAA-Scranton W-B. He was released when the Yankees promoted lefty Cesar Cabral from AA-Trenton]

The January 2012 Yankees-Mariners trade that sent Michael Pineda to New York and catcher Jesus Montero to Seattle has produced no clear winners. In the same week that Montero received a 50-game suspension for his link to the Biogenesis clinic, Pineda left a Triple-A start with shoulder stiffness and went on the disabled list. He’s made 10 appearances for Yankees affiliates in two years.

Oakland Athletics Released: SS Wilfredo Solano Acquired: RHP Fernando Nieve from Indians for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Evan Scribner Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tommy Milone Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike DeMark, RHP Stuart Pudenz, RHP Seth Streich, RHP Michael Ynoa, LHP Jerad Grundy, LHP Jose Torres Reinstated from DL: RHP Dustin Driver, RHP Carlos Fisher, C Seongmin Kim, C Diomedes Lopez

Philadelphia Phillies Recalled: RHP Added to 40-man roster: RHP Zach Miner, LHP Cesar Jimenez Removed from 40-man: RHP J.C. Ramirez, OF Steve Susdorf (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Zach Cooper, LHP Nick Hernandez Reinstated from DL: RHP Kevin Brady

[The 15th overall pick of the 2008 Draft out of high-school by the Dodgers ($1,732,500 signing bonus), Martin came to the Phillies along with Josh Lindblom in the deal during last season. He was 11-5, 4.12 ERA in 21 starts at AAA-Lehigh Valley, with 107 K/67 BB and 94 hits in 115.2 IP. At the end of 2012 season, mlb.com ranked him as the #7 Phillies prospect: “Martin still possesses the raw stuff that made him a Dodgers first-round pick back in 2008. He has a plus fastball and curve, and he’s continuing his work on a changeup. More than anything, his lack of command has been his worst enemy, though he showed some progress with that in 2012. If he can continue to improve there, he might be able to remain a starter”]

Pittsburgh Pirates Released: 1B Jeff Larish Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Vic Black Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kenn Kasparek, OF Francisco Aponte Reinstated from DL: RHP George Borden

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Travis Miller Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Keith Butler, 1B Brock Peterson Reinstated from DL: 1B Jordan Walton

San Diego Padres Signed: SS Ronny Cedeno (released by Astros, July 27) Added to 40-man roster: SS Ronny Cedeno Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joe Church, RHP Dan Cortes, 1B Travis Whitmore, 2B Maxx Tissenbaum, OF Johan Limonta Reinstated from DL: RHP Jose Madrid, C Robert Kral, SS Jace Peterson Put on the Restricted List: RHP Faustino de Los Santos

San Francisco Giants Removed from 40-man: RHP Yusmeiro Petit (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joan Gregorio, RHP Chris Heston, RHP Eury Sanchez, C Andrew Susac, 1B Angel Villalona, OF Rafael Rodriguez Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Ray Black, RHP Miguel Ferrer, OF Brennan Metzger Reinstated from DL: RHP Alejandro Flores, RHP Jose Reyes, C Jesus Navarro, 3B Shayne Houck, SS Juan Ciriaco

Seattle Mariners Signed: C Nick Ammirati (St. Paul (American Association)), 3B Dan Kemp (NDFA—Franklin Pierce (N.H.)) Recalled: RHP Carter Capps Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tom Wilhelmsen Placed on 7-day DL: C Franklin Diaz, 3B Joe DeCarlo, OF James Jones Reinstated from DL: RHP Jose Torres, OF Denny Almonte

Tampa Bay Rays Recalled: OF Brandon Guyer Added to 40-man roster: OF Jason Bourgeois Reinstated from DL: C Craig Albernaz, OF Brandon Guyer

Texas Rangers Signed: 2B Taylor Wrenn (Traverse City (Frontier)) Released: RHP Joe Van Meter Recalled: OF Engel Beltre Added to 40-man roster: OF Joey Butler Optioned to Triple-A: OF Engel Beltre Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Raul Beaton, RHP Ryan Bores, RHP Ryan Rodebaugh, LHP Yohander Mendez, 1B Ronald Guzman, OF Nick Williams Reinstated from DL: RHP Cody Kendall, RHP Neil Ramirez, RHP Cole Wiper, OF Royce Bolinger, OF

Dominican teen first baseman Ronald Guzman has had his full-season debut interrupted by injuries, his latest trip to the disabled list coming as a result of being hit on the right hand by a pitch. In 49 games for low Class A Hickory he has hit .272/.325/.387 with four homers.

Toronto Blue Jays Released: SS Tommy Manzella Recalled: RHP Brad Lincoln, RHP Neil Wagner Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Todd Redmond Designated for assignment: RHP Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Mauro Gomez Reinstated from DL: RHP Shawn Griffith, 2B Jim Negrych, 2B John Tolisano, OF Ricardo Nanita Washington Nationals Recalled: LHP Xavier Cedeno Added to 40-man roster: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Xavier Cedeno Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cameron Selik, LHP David Napoli, OF Brian Goodwin Reinstated from DL: SS Wes Schill

[Drafted by Texas in 25th round in 2008 (Illinois), then acquired by Washington in 2010 in the Christian Guzman deal, Roark had a 3.15 ERA and 84/20 K/BB ratio over 105 2/3 innings in 11 starts and 22 relief appearances this season in Triple-A]

Multi-tooled center fielder Brian Goodwin has not taken the big step forward that many scouts had expected as he repeats Double-A this season, batting .254/.351/.399 with nine homers and 18 steals in 104 games at Harrisburg. The Nationals have been largely quiet about Goodwin’s recent visit to the disabled list, saying only that he has a right arm injury.

Minor League Transactions: July 25-31

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Brody Greer (NDFA—South Carolina-Upstate), 3B Marty Herum (NDFA—Wisconsin-Whitewater) Released: RHP Mat Sample, RHP Vince Spilker, 2B William Castillo Traded: RHP to Padres for RHP Matt Stites, LHP Joe Thatcher and 2014 supplemental second-round pick Recalled: RHP Chaz Roe Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tyler Skaggs Removed from 40-man: RHP Nate Adcock (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: SS Josh Parr, OF Zach Esquerra Reinstated from DL: RHP Jonathan Pulley, RHP Vince Spilker, LHP Michael Blake

Atlanta Braves Signed: OF (released by Rockies, July 18) Recalled: LHP Added to 40-man roster: OF Todd Cunningham Removed from 40-man: RHP Kameron Loe (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Weber, LHP Chuck Buchanan, LHP Nelson Leon, LHP Luis Merejo, OF Will Skinner

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Nik Nowottnick (NDFA—Towson) Released: RHP Joel Pineiro, RHP Domingo Salas, SS Traded: LHP Josh Hader, OF L.J. Hoes and 2014 supplemental first-round pick to Astros for RHP Bud Norris and international bonus slot four Recalled: OF L.J. Hoes Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Danny Valencia Removed from 40-man: RHP Jairo Asencio, OF Chris Dickerson (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Torsten Boss, OF Roderick Bernadina Reinstated from DL: RHP Joel Pineiro, C Zane Chavez, C Chase Weems, 2B Jonathan Schoop, SS Byron Capellan

[A former third-round pick (2008), Hoes, 23, is batting .304/.406/.403 with 3 homers, 7 steals and 40 RBI in 99 games this season at Norfolk. He can play all three outfield spots, 2B and could also fill in some at DH]

Boston Red Sox Released: LHP Zach Good Traded: RHP Francelis Montas, RHP J.B. Wendelken and SS Cleuluis Rondon to White Sox as part of three-team deal in which White Sox sent RHP to Red Sox; Tigers sent RHP Brayan Villarreal to Red Sox and OF Avisail Garcia to White Sox; and Red Sox sent SS Jose Iglesias to Tigers Recalled: 2B Brock Holt Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brayan Villarreal, RHP Brandon Workman Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Will Latimer, C Jordan Weems, OF Jackie Bradley, OF Manuel Margot Reinstated from DL: LHP Christian Perdomo, LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith, OF Jesus Loya

Center fielder Jackie Bradley exited a game for Triple-A Pawtucket with right elbow inflammation. He’s hitting .278/.378/.489 with eight homers and 20 doubles in 58 games, ranking 12th in the International League in OBP among those with least 250 plate appearances. Chicago Cubs Released: OF Xavier Batista Traded: OF Alfonso Soriano and cash to Yankees for RHP Corey Black Traded: RHP Guillermo Moscoso to Giants for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Jake Arrieta Added to 40-man roster: RHP Eduardo Sanchez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jake Arrieta Option transferred: OF Brett Jackson (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Michael Heesch, LHP Matt Iannazzo, LHP Eric Jokisch, LHP Austin Kirk, 3B Josh Vitters, OF Shawon Dunston Jr., OF Tim Torres Reinstated from DL: RHP Starling Peralta, LHP Kyler Burke, LHP Gerardo Concepcion, C Taylor Davis, C Rony Rodriguez, OF Brett Jackson

A right calf strain had sidelined Brett Jackson at Triple-A Iowa since June 22, and when he returned to action the Cubs demoted him to Double-A Tennessee. The ’09 first-round pick ranked as Chicago’s top prospect two years later.

Chicago White Sox Traded: RHP Jake Peavy to Red Sox as part of three-team deal in which Red Sox sent RHP Francelis Montas, RHP J.B. Wendelken and SS Cleuluis Rondon to White Sox and SS Jose Iglesias to Tigers; and Tigers sent RHP Brayan Villarreal to Red Sox and OF Avisail Garcia to White Sox Recalled: RHP Andre Rienzo, OF Jordan Danks Optioned to Triple-A: OF Avisail Garcia, OF Blake Tekotte Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Zach Isler, LHP Spencer Arroyo Reinstated from DL: RHP Erik Johnson

Righthander Andre Rienzo struck out nine batters per nine innings at Triple-A Charlotte, ranking second in the International League among qualified starters, and he became the first Brazil-born player to pitch in a major league game. [The 25-year-old right-hander owns a 4.06 ERA and 113 strikeouts over 113 innings this season in Triple-A and has been brilliant over the past two months. The Brazilian prospect (#18 White Sox prospect by mlb.com after 2012 season) served a 50-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs last season. Rienzo has an above average fastball with good movement. He’s struggled with command of his secondary stuff in the past, but if he continues to develop with the suspension behind him, Rienzo has the chance to be one of the more intriguing arms in the system (mlb.com)]

Cincinnati Reds Signed: LHP Fabian Williamson (Laredo (American Association)), OF Brandon Short (released by White Sox, July 18) Recalled: LHP Tony Cingrani Removed from 40-man: RHP Greg Reynolds (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike Dennhardt, RHP Shaun Ellis, SS Brent Peterson Placed on 60-day DL: OF Elliott Hargreaves, OF Jonathan Martijn Reinstated from DL: LHP Nick Routt, SS Carlton Daal

Cleveland Indians Traded: SS Juan Herrera to Cardinals for LHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Vinnie Pestano Designated for assignment: RHP Joe Martinez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Boof Bonser, RHP Jordan Cooper, LHP Francisco Jimenez, SS Yhoxian Medina Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Adam Plutko Reinstated from DL: 2B Jose Ramirez, OF LeVon Washington

Colorado Rockies Recalled: RHP Collin McHugh, LHP Jeff Francis, 2B , OF Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mitchell Boggs, RHP Collin McHugh, 1B Jordan Pacheco Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Geoff Parker, LHP Isaiah Froneberger, LHP Hisanori Takahashi, C Will Swanner Reinstated from DL: RHP Raul Fernandez, C Will Swanner

[Culberson has hit .310/.338/.524 with 14 home runs, 64 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 97 games this season at the Triple-A level. He was ranked #11 Rockies’ prospect by mlb.com after the 2012 season and can play all around the diamond]

Detroit Tigers Traded: RHP Brayan Villarreal to Red Sox and OF Avisail Garcia to White Sox as part of three-team deal in which Red Sox sent RHP Francelis Montas, RHP J.B. Wendelken and SS Cleuluis Rondon to White Sox and SS Jose Iglesias to Tigers; and White Sox sent RHP Jake Peavy to Red Sox Traded: OF Danry Vasquez and a player to be named to Astros for RHP Jose Veras Released: RHP Recalled: RHP Luis Marte Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Luke Putkonen Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jess Todd, RHP Michael Torrealba, LHP Matt Hoffman Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Luis Marte, LHP Logan Ehlers, OF Chad Wright

The Tigers allowed Cesar Carrillo to serve his 100-game suspension on their minor league restricted list, and then promptly released him on July 25 when he became eligible to play. Carrillo’s suspension for “violations of the minor league drug program” ended just about concurrently with former University of Miami teammate ’s 65-game suspension and about a week before plans to announce a slew of suspensions for players linked to the Biogenesis anti-aging clinic.

Houston Astros Signed: RHP Justin Hess (NDFA—Georgia Southern) Traded: RHP Bud Norris and international bonus slot four to Orioles for LHP Josh Hader, OF L.J. Hoes and 2014 supplemental first-round pick Traded: RHP Jose Veras to Tigers for OF Danry Vasquez and a player to be named Traded: OF Justin Maxwell to Royals for RHP Kyle Smith Recalled: RHP Chia-Jen Lo, LHP Brett Oberholtzer, OF Robbie Grossman Added to 40-man roster: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hector Ambriz, RHP Paul Clemens Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Telvin Nash Reinstated from DL: RHP Michael Dimock, OF Terrell Joyce

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Mike Jeffreys (NDFA—Geneva (Pa.)) Released: OF Willy Taveras Traded: RHP Kyle Smith to Astros for OF Justin Maxwell Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Chase Lambin Reinstated from DL: RHP Sam Runion, OF Tim Ferguson

Los Angeles Angels Traded: international bonus slot two to Mets for RHP Andres Perez and OF Julio Concepcion Recalled: LHP Nick Maronde, OF Kole Calhoun Added to 40-man roster: RHP Daniel Stange, 3B Chris Nelson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Rasmus, 2B Grant Green Removed from 40-man: RHP Billy Buckner (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: OF Andrew Ray Reinstated from DL: OF Scott Cousins

The Angels sacrificed $360,500 in international pool money in their trade with the Mets for righthander Andres Perez, a 22-year-old whom they assigned to the Rookie-level Arizona League, and outfielder Julio Concepcion, a 23-year-old at low Class A who will be eligible for minor league free agency this offseason.

[Calhoun hit .354/.431/.617 with 12 homers and 10 steals at the Triple-A level and will replace injured on the active roster. He could see some playing time in right field on days Josh Hamilton is in the DH spot]

Los Angeles Dodgers Draft pick signed: 2B Tyger Pederson (33) Recalled: OF Elian Herrera, OF Scott Van Slyke Optioned to Triple-A: C Drew Butera, OF Elian Herrera Placed on 7-day DL: RHP James Campbell, RHP Scott Griggs, 1B O’Koyea Dickson Reinstated from DL: RHP Luis Meza, OF Devin Shines

Tyger Pederson graduated from Pacific before signing with the Dodgers as a 33rd-round pick. He’s the older brother of the organization’s top position-player prospect, Double-A outfielder Joc Pederson.

Miami Marlins Released: RHP Helpi Reyes, 2B Matt Downs Recalled: RHP Steve Ames Removed from 40-man: 2B Chris Valaika (outrighted to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: LHP Brad Hand, C Sharif Othman, 1B Matt Smith [Downs was hitting .215/.282/.359 with 8 HR & 35 RBI in 82 games at AAA-New Orleans. The 30-year-old has played 20 games for the Marlins earlier this season (.146/.182/.317)]

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: OF Eugenio Velez (released by Blue Jays, July 22) Released: OF Cole Garner Recalled: 2B Scooter Gennett (twice) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Rob Wooten Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Sean Halton, 2B Scooter Gennett Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Leonard Lorenzo, RHP Damien Magnifico, LHP Jed Bradley, SS Ozzie Chavez, OF Michael Reed Reinstated from DL: RHP Damien Magnifico

Minnesota Twins Draft pick signed: OF Ivory Thomas (34) Released: RHP Rich Harden Optioned to Triple-A: C Drew Butera Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nick Blackburn, RHP Carson Goldsmith, RHP Kohl Stewart, LHP Brett Lee Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Rich Harden, RHP Dan Sattler, LHP Corey Williams, OF Jake Proctor

Twins first-rounder Kohl Stewart cut his foot while walking on the beach, forcing him to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League disabled list. The 18-year-old made four appearances for the GCL Twins, striking out nine, walking one and allowing seven hits in 10 innings.

New York Mets Traded: RHP Andres Perez and OF Julio Concepcion to Angels for international bonus slot two Optioned to Triple-A: OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis Placed on 7-day DL: C Nelfi Zapata, 1B Joe Bonfe, SS Brian Bixler, SS Chad Zurcher, OF Greg Pron, OF Stephan Sabol Reinstated from DL: C Travis d’Arnaud, 3B Brian Harrison, SS , SS Phillip Evans, OF Greg Pron

The Mets international bonus pool grew to $3.025 million following their trade with the Angels.

New York Yankees Signed: 1B Brady Steiger (NDFA—Lewis-Clark State (Idaho)), 3B Brendan Harris (elected free agency from Angels, July 23), OF Traded: RHP Corey Black to Cubs for OF Alfonso Soriano and cash Optioned to Triple-A: 3B David Adams, OF Thomas Neal Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Luis Niebla, RHP Jose Ramirez, LHP Fred Lewis, C Ryan Baker, 3B Dante Bichette Jr., OF Shane Brown, OF Aaron Judge Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Phil Wetherell, SS Claudio Custodio Reinstated from DL: RHP Jairo Heredia, RHP Mark Montgomery, RHP Zach Woods, LHP Aaron Dott

The Yankees signed Hideki Matsui, who starred for them from 2003 through ’09, to a one-day minor league contract so that he could retire with organization.

Oakland Athletics Signed: OF Yhoelnys Gonzalez Recalled: C Stephen Vogt Removed from 40-man: 3B Vinnie Catricala (outrighted to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Carlos Fisher Reinstated from DL: RHP Joe Michaud, RHP Vince Voiro, LHP Trey Barham, C Ryan Lipkin, 2B Joe Bennie

Philadelphia Phillies Released: RHP Danny Carela Elected free agency: C Humberto Quintero Added to 40-man roster: 3B Cody Asche, OF Steve Susdorf Removed from 40-man: C Humberto Quintero (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Miguel Abreu Reinstated from DL: RHP , C , 2B Gustavo Gonzalez

[Phillies purchased the contract of 3B Cody Asche from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 23-year-old was hitting .295/.352/.485 with 15 home runs, 68 RBI and 11 stolen bases over 104 games this season. A fourth-round pick out of Nebraska in 2011, the left-handed batter was the #16 Phillies prospect for mlb.com after 2012 thanks to his solid hitting, power & running skills] Pittsburgh Pirates Acquired: SS Robert Andino from Mariners for future considerations Recalled: RHP Brandon Cumpton, C Tony Sanchez, OF Alex Presley Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brandon Cumpton Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Dan Cevette, C Miguel Perez, OF Brett Carroll Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Benedict, RHP Casey Sadler, RHP Tyler Waldron, LHP Orlando Castro, 1B Jeff Larish, SS Yhonathan Barrios, OF Brett Carroll

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Tyler Mills Traded: LHP Marc Rzepczynski to Indians for SS Juan Herrera Recalled: RHP Michael Blazek, RHP Keith Butler, LHP Tyler Lyons, LHP Marc Rzepczynski, 1B Brock Peterson, OF Adron Chambers Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Fernando Salas, LHP Tyler Lyons, LHP Marc Rzepczynski, 1B Brock Peterson Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Jordan Walton, 3B Tyler Rahmatulla, OF Tommy Pham Reinstated from DL: RHP Eric Fornataro, LHP Anthony Ferrara, OF Anthony Garcia, OF

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Tim Sexton (released by Rockies, July 4) Released: 2B Eric Charles Traded: RHP Matt Stites, LHP Joe Thatcher and 2014 supplemental second-round pick to Diamondbacks for RHP Ian Kennedy Recalled: RHP Miles Mikolas Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Miles Mikolas Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose Madrid, RHP Matt Stites, C Robert Kral, SS Jace Peterson Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Justin Livengood, LHP Brandon Fry Reinstated from DL: RHP Ruben Mejia, RHP Bryan Verbitsky, OF Alberth Martinez, OF Luis Tejada

Double-A reliever Matt Stites had emergency appendectomy surgery about a week before being traded to the Diamondbacks and he’ll probably miss the balance of the minor league season.

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Chris Heston, RHP Hunter Strickland (both players re-signed after being DFA then outrighted) Released: RHP Arturo Maltos-Garcia, LHP Enmanuel De Jesus, LHP Chris Fern Acquired: RHP Guillermo Moscoso from Cubs for cash considerations Recalled: 1B Brett Pill, OF Added to 40-man roster: RHP Guillermo Moscoso Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jake Dunning, 2B Kensuke Tanaka Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Daryl Maday, RHP Ethan Miller, LHP Tom Vessella, 1B Todd Linden, 2B Jean Delgado, SS Cristian Otero, OF Jesus Galindo Reinstated from DL: RHP Edward Concepcion, RHP Arturo Maltos-Garcia, RHP Danny Sandbrink, RHP Mason Tobin, LHP Enmanuel De Jesus, LHP Chris Fern, OF Leonardo Fuentes

[Moscoso had a 3.93 ERA and 94/47 K/BB ratio in 94 innings over 17 starts this season with the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate]

[Kieschnick, a 3rd round pick in 2008, has batted .273/.339/.497 with 13 homers and 56 RBI at AAA-Fresno this season]

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Tyler Sparger (NDFA—Minnesota State) Released: RHP Jarrett Burgess Traded: SS Robert Andino to Pirates for future considerations Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hector Noesi Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brett Shankin, LHP Ryan Horstman, OF Denny Almonte Reinstated from DL: RHP Jarrett Burgess, LHP Jordan Shipers, 2B Brock Hebert, OF Joe Dunigan

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Tyler Gauthier (NDFA—Southern New Hampshire) Released: RHP Ramon Ramirez Recalled: 2B Ryan Roberts Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eduar Quinonez, OF Brandon Guyer Reinstated from DL: LHP Bruedlin Suero Texas Rangers Placed on 7-day DL: C Jose Felix, SS Greg Miclat, OF Lewis Brinson Reinstated from DL: RHP , C Jorge Alfaro, C Eli Whiteside, OF Joe Benson, OF Jermyll Jarmon

Toolsy center fielder Lewis Brinson, a first-round pick in 2012, got hit in the head by a pitch on July 29 and went on the disabled list afterward. He hit .227/.313/.416 with 17 homers and 16 steals through 98 games at low Class A Hickory.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: 3B Bryan Lizardo Released: RHP Marco Grifantini Option transferred: RHP Kyle Drabek (high Class A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Javier Avendano, RHP Tucker Donahue, RHP Chorye Spoone, LHP Matt Wright, C Pierce Rankin, 2B Jim Negrych, SS Peter Mooney, SS Amadeo Zazueta Reinstated from DL: LHP , C Chris Schaeffer, 1B Luis Jimenez, SS Jason Leblebijian, SS Lance Zawadzki, OF Kenny Wilson

[Toronto signed third baseman Bryan Lizardo, 16, out of the Dominican Republic, for a $250K signing bonus. Lizardo was selected to the Dominican Prospect League All-Star game in early January where he impressed scouts with his switch hitting power bat and defensive skills]

[ In 21 games (6 starts) at A Adv.-Dunedin (Florida State League), the 27-year-old Grifantini went 3-2-1, 5.21 ERA (1.70 WHIP) with 27 K/23 BB, 59 hits in 48.1 IP. The cut cleared a roster spot for the promoted (from A-Lansing) RHP Justin Jackson, 24, the 45th overall pick of the 2007 Draft]

Washington Nationals Released: C Kelly Shoppach Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Drew Storen Placed on 7-day DL: C Jeff Howell, C Sam Palace, OF Steven Souza Reinstated from DL: RHP Michael Sylvestri, C Sandy Leon, C Pedro Severino, C Kris Watts, 3B Sean Nicol

Minor League Transactions: July 18-24

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: OF Sawyer Carroll (Laredo (American Association)) Traded: C Chris McMurray from White Sox for cash considerations Recalled: LHP Tyler Skaggs Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Eury de la Rosa Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eric Smith, RHP Matt Wright, 2B David Nick Reinstated from DL: RHP Chase Anderson, RHP Diogenes Rosario, RHP Zeke Spruill, C Chris McMurray Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Javier Sanchez Added to 40-man roster: RHP Kameron Loe Optioned to Triple-A: SS Tyler Pastornicky Reinstated from DL: RHP Juan Jaime Baltimore Orioles Signed: OF Dariel Alvarez, OF Rachid Engelhardt Released: OF Ray Hunnicutt Traded: 3B Nick Delmonico to Brewers for RHP Francisco Rodriguez Elected free agency: RHP Recalled: 3B Danny Valencia Added to 40-man roster: OF Henry Urrutia Removed from 40-man: RHP Jair Jurrjens (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Julio Rodriguez Transferred to 60-day DL: OF Anthony Vega Reinstated from DL: RHP Devin Jones, C Brian Ward, 1B Nik Balog, OF Eric Thames Scouts are divided on the future potential of 24-year-old Cuban outfielder Dariel Alvarez, whom the Orioles signed last week, but he has a strong arm and an uppercut swing conducive to power. [The Orioles have agreed to terms with 24- year-old Cuban outfield prospect Dariel Alvarez for a $800K signing bonus. Because Alvarez is older than 23 and has more than three years of professional experience, he is not subject to the new international signing guidelines laid out in the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement. Alvarez defected from the Cuban National Team in January and was cleared to sign with MLB teams a month later, though a change in agents held up his journey to MLB. 6'2", 190-pound Alvarez is capable of playing all three outfield positions and possesses a strong throwing arm] [Engelhardt is the brother of Dutch national teamer Bryan Engelhardt. Several MLB clubs were interested in the 17-year- old, who already debuted in the Dutch Hoofdklasse in 2011 for Mr. Cocker HCAW. After a successful showing at the IBAF 16U Baseball World Championship in Mexico in 2011 the outfielder joined Corendon Kinheim. This year he is batting .318/.403/.394 in 21 games evolving into one of the best hitters in the league. After the current MLB Mini Camp in Haarlem, he joined the Dutch 18U Team for the European Junior Championship in Prague] [Orioles purchased the contract of DH/OF Henry Urrutia from Triple-A Norfolk. With Chris Dickerson designated for assignment, Urrutia is expected to serve as the Orioles' primary designated hitter. The 26-year-old Cuban defector batted .365/.427/.531 with 7 HR and 43 RBI between Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk this season] Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Brandon Lyon (released by Mets, July 9), RHP Jose Contreras (released by Pirates, July 17) Recalled: RHP Jose de la Torre Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Brock Holt Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alfredo Aceves, RHP Nefi Ogando, 3B Kolbrin Vitek, OF Pete Hissey Reinstated from DL: RHP Madison Younginer, RHP Pete Ruiz, LHP Brian Johnson, LHP Matt Maloney, C Carson Blair, OF Juan Carlos Linares Veteran relievers Jose Contreras and Brandon Lyon might come in handy for Boston as they deal with season-ending injuries to , Joel Hanrahan and . Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Henry Rodriguez (re-signed following outright assignment), LHP Al Yevoli (Washington (Frontier)) Released: RHP Larry Suarez Traded: RHP to Rangers for RHP C.J. Edwards, RHP Justin Grimm, 3B Mike Olt and a player to be named Recalled: LHP Chris Rusin, 3B Junior Lake Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Justin Grimm, 3B Mike Olt, OF Dave Sappelt Option transferred: RHP Alberto Cabrera (Double-A to Triple-A) Removed from 40-man: RHP Henry Rodriguez (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ben Wells, RHP Carlos Gutierrez, LHP Gerardo Concepcion, C Rony Rodriguez, C Taylor Davis, 2B Carlos Figueroa Reinstated from DL: RHP Dae-Eun Rhee, RHP Tayler Scott, 3B Josh Vitters, SS Edwin Maysonet, OF Jacob Hannemann [Lake missed the first two months of the season with a stress fracture of a rib, but he's hitting .295/.341/.462 with 4 home runs and 14 stolen bases through 40 games in Triple-A. The 23-year-old Lake was signed in Feb. 2007 out of the Dominican Republic. Mlb.com ranked him as the #9 Cubs prospect after last season describing him as a toolsy player with a good arm in the infield, power to all fields and more than enough speed to be a basestealing threat. He needs to smooth out a lot of rough edges, including improving his plate discipline and cutting down on his errors in the field] Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Grant Monroe (NDFA—Duke), RHP Henry Mabee (re-signed), 1B (elected free agency from Yankees, July 13) Released: RHP Jeff Gray, 1B Lars Anderson, OF Brandon Short Acquired: C Chris McMurray to Diamondbacks for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Brent Morel Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Henry Mabee, C Hector Gimenez, 3B Tyler Williams, OF Jared Mitchell, OF Jimmy Gallagher Reinstated from DL: RHP Nestor Molina, C Luis Sierra [The White Sox released infielder Lars Anderson and pitcher Jeff Gray from their Triple-A club. The Anderson release is to clear roster space for 1B Travis Ishikawa. Anderson, 25, saw very limited major league action from 2010 to 2012 with the Red Sox. He hit just .194/.302/.251 in 66 games with the this year. Gray is a 31-year-old right hander who's thrown more than 140 innings in the big leagues. He logged 52 innings for the Twins last year, posting an ERA of 5.71. He had a 3.27 ERA in 22 Triple-A innings this year before being released] Cincinnati Reds Recalled: LHP Tony Cingrani, 1B Neftali Soto Added to 40-man roster: RHP Greg Reynolds Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tony Cingrani, 1B Neftali Soto Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Werleen Taveras, LHP Sean Lucas, 2B Brodie Greene Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike Dennhardt, RHP Nick Fleece, SS Zach Vincej Minor league free agent import Greg Reynolds took advantage of a switch in Triple-A leagues, from the Pacific Coast to the International, to have his best season since 2007, the year after he went second overall in the draft. Pitching for Louisville this season, he went 10-2, 2.54 in 19 appearances (18 starts) with 5.6 strikeouts and 1.6 walks per nine innings. Reynolds never has missed many bats, but he commands four pitches and keeps the ball on the ground. Cleveland Indians Released: LHP Francisco Rodriguez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP C.C. Lee Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Boof Bonser, RHP Scott Peoples, 2B Jose Ramirez Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Blair, RHP Rob Bryson, LHP Francisco Jimenez, C Charlie Valerio, C Chris Wallace Colorado Rockies Released: OF Greg Golson Recalled: RHP Mitchell Boggs, LHP Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Josh Rutledge Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Armando Galarraga, OF Juan Crousset Transferred to 60-day DL: OF Jose Monzon Reinstated from DL: RHP Cory Riordan, 1B Jordan Ribera, OF Kent Matthes Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Jair Jurrjens (elected free agency from Orioles, July 18), RHP Jeremy Bonderman (elected free agency from Mariners, July 11) Released: RHP Derek Hankins Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brayan Villarreal, LHP Joe Rogers, LHP Kyle Ryan Reinstated from DL: RHP Kevin Eichhorn, LHP Kenny Faulk, C Austin Green, C Franklin Navarro, 1B Dean Green [The Doosan Bears (KBO) signed Derek Hankins to a $100,000 pact with no signing bonus. The 30-year-old right-hander will replace on the Seoul-based team roster. The Bears released the struggling lefty who went just 1-1 in 10 appearances with a 6.52 ERA in his first KBO season. Hankins is a career minor leaguer who made his pro debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates' Class A affiliate in 2004. He has also pitched for minor league teams under the Texas Rangers and the Detroit Tigers. This year, Hankins has appeared in 14 games for the , a Triple A affiliate of the Tigers, going 4-4 with a 3.03 ERA in 86 innings. In his 10 minor league seasons, Hankins is 55-68 with a 4.40 ERA] Houston Astros Recalled: RHP Hector Ambriz, RHP Jarred Cosart, SS Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jamaine Cotton, RHP Matt Heidenreich Reinstated from DL: LHP Reymin Guduan, LHP Sergio Escalona, OF Teoscar Hernandez [Astros recalled Jonathan Villar from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Villar, 22, batted .278/.342/.444 with 16 doubles, 8 HR and 31 stolen bases over 90 games at the Triple-A level. With Ronny Cedeno designated for assignment, he should serve as the Astros' everyday shortstop. Acquired from the Phillies in the July’10 deal, Villar was mlb.com #17 Astros prospect after last season. He is a shortstop with five-tool potential. He can run, hit from both sides of the plate with developing power and play plus defense in terms of arm and range. He still needs polish, but if it comes together, he could be one of the more exciting in the big leagues. He was signed by the Phillies as an International free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2008 ($105K bonus)] Kansas City Royals Signed: SS Pedro Ciriaco (re-signed following outright assignment) Released: OF Chris Elder Traded: SS Alex McClure to Marlins for OF Gorkys Hernandez Recalled: RHP Kelvin Herrera, 2B Chris Getz Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Everett Teaford, 2B Johnny Giavotella Option transferred: LHP Danny Duffy (Double-A to Triple-A) Removed from 40-man: SS Pedro Ciriaco (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Sam Runion, LHP Noel Arguelles, C Adam Moore Reinstated from DL: RHP Greg Billo, C Zane Evans, OF Chris Elder A 25-year-old center fielder, Gorkys Hernandez hit .275/.330/.375 with 22 steals in 90 games for the Marlins’ Triple-A New Orleans affiliate. Unless he gets called up by Kansas City, he’s more or less counting down the days until minor league free agency. [Cuban lefty Arguelles is repeating AA this season, but control struggles are still there as he has given up 54 walks in 71.1 innings for a 1-8, 5.93 ERA and 1.77 WHIP. He has a year left in his 5-yr $6.9M MLB contract signed in January 2010. Arguelles has been eligible for a fourth option year in 2013, so next year he’ll be out of options] Los Angeles Angels Signed: OF Cyle Hankerd (Southern Maryland (Atlantic)) Elected free agency: 3B Brendan Harris Recalled: 2B Tommy Field Optioned to Double-A: LHP Michael Roth Removed from 40-man: 3B Brendan Harris (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Daniel Tillman, RHP Ryan Brasier, LHP Brandon Love Reinstated from DL: RHP Lay Batista, RHP Orangel Arenas, OF Riley Good Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Carlos Felix Added to 40-man roster: RHP Carlos Marmol Optioned to Triple-A: OF Scott Van Slyke Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Luis Meza, C Dashenko Ricardo, C Steve Cilladi, 2B Elevys Gonzalez Reinstated from DL: 2B Rusty Ryal, OF Tony Gwynn Jr. Miami Marlins Released: RHP Jordan Conley, LHP Scott Maine, OF Eddie Sappelt Traded: OF Gorkys Hernandez to Royals for SS Alex McClure Added to 40-man roster: OF , OF Jake Marisnick Optioned to Double-A: 2B Derek Dietrich Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Aaron Dudley, 1B Matt Smith Reinstated from DL: LHP Scott Maine, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3B An 11th-round pick in 2010 from Middle Tennessee State, Alex McClure may not have the same upside as Gorkys Hernandez, but he does have three renewal years left on his minor league contract. His defensive tools will play at Double- A, but in 111 games at that level he’s hit .213/.250/.266. Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP (Nippon-Ham (Japan)) Traded: RHP Francisco Rodriguez to Orioles for 3B Nick Delmonico Recalled: OF Khris Davis Reinstated from DL: SS Ozzie Chavez Minnesota Twins Released: RHP Bruce Pugh, RHP Caleb Brewer Recalled: C Drew Butera, 1B Chris Colabello Reinstated from DL: LHP Matt Tomshaw, 1B Mike Gonzales New York Mets Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Greg Burke Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Jim Fuller, SS Phillip Evans Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyler Vanderheiden, 2B Wilmer Flores, OF Cory Vaughn New York Yankees Signed: 1B Mike Ford (NDFA—Princeton) Released: OF Brennan Boesch Recalled: 3B David Adams, OF Melky Mesa, OF Thomas Neal Added to 40-man roster: 2B Brent Lillibridge Removed from 40-man: SS Alberto Gonzalez (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Sean Black, RHP Zach Arneson, LHP Aaron Dott, LHP Aaron Gates, 2B Walter Ibarra, 3B Matt Duran, OF Ben Gamel, OF Kelvin De Leon Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Gabe Encinas, RHP Wilton Rodriguez, RHP Zach Varce, OF Ravel Santana Reinstated from DL: RHP Jose Ramirez, RHP Sam Demel, LHP David Huff, C Ryan Baker, C Trent Garrison, 2B Jerison Lopez, OF Ronnier Mustelier, OF Shane Brown [Yankees due Boesch a termination pay consisting in a pro-rated portion of $500K. He was signed to a split-contract ($1.5M-$0.5M) back in March, after the Tigers released him out of spring training. Detroit avoided arbitration with Boesch by signing him to a $2.3M contract only to give him about $379K of termination pay when released the left-handed hitter] Oakland Athletics Released: LHP Jake Brown Recalled: RHP Added to 40-man roster: SS Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Sonny Gray, 2B Grant Green Designated for assignment: 3B Vinnie Catricala Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Gregory Paulino, RHP Vince Voiro, 3B Chad Pinder Reinstated from DL: RHP Kayvon Bahramzadeh Philadelphia Phillies Recalled: LHP Raul Valdes Added to 40-man roster: SS Michael Martinez Option transferred: 2B Cesar Hernandez (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Chris O’Hare, C John Suomi Reinstated from DL: LHP Adam Morgan Pittsburgh Pirates Released: RHP David Jagoditsh Recalled: RHP Vic Black Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kevin Kleis, LHP Rinku Singh, 1B Jeff Larish, SS JaCoby Jones, OF Barrett Barnes Reinstated from DL: LHP Dan Cevette, C Miguel Perez, 3B Kirk Singer, SS Chase d’Arnaud St. Louis Cardinals Recalled: RHP Fernando Salas Added to 40-man roster: 1B Brock Peterson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Martinez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cory Jones, RHP Jordan Swagerty, OF Ronald Castillo Reinstated from DL: RHP Logan Billbrough, LHP Tyler Melling, OF Justin Christian [Brock Peterson was hitting .306 with 22 HR and 66 RBI in 63 games for Triple-A Memphis this season at the time of his call-up. He played in 94 games with Bridgeport (Atlantic League) last year, recording a .293 batting average with 21 HR and 68 RBI before he had his contract purchased midseason by the Cardinals. The slugger then appeared in 21 games with Triple-A Memphis of the Pacific Coast League and batted .250 with 5 homers 16 RBI in 21 contests. Brock made his Atlantic League debut in 2011 and batted .272 with 11 HR, 18 doubles, 31 RBI, and 41 runs scored over the course of 71 games for the Bluefish. He was originally signed by the Twins in the 49th round of the 2002 amateur draft. Peterson will be making his big league debut after 11 years of pro career] San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Bryce Morrow (Evansville (Frontier)), RHP Eric Yardley (Trinidad (Pecos)), LHP Jason Lane (Sugar Land (Atlantic)), 3B (released by Athletics, July 13) Released: RHP Matt Jackson, OF Kalian Sams Recalled: RHP Miles Mikolas, RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Miles Mikolas Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bryan Verbitsky, RHP Genison Reyes, RHP Ruben Mejia, 2B Jonathan Galvez Placed on 60-day DL: OF Miguel Jimenez Reinstated from DL: RHP Tayron Guerrero, 2B Anthony Contreras, 3B Gabriel Quintana, SS Jesus Merchan [Jason Lane signed with the San Diego Padres organization and will report to its Triple A Tucson club. Lane, 36, posted an 8-3 record with a 2.80 ERA in 16 starts (99.2IP) for Sugar Land (Atlantic League) this season. He also played 30 games as an outfielder and designated hitter for the Skeeters, hitting .167 with two doubles. Originally signed by the Astros in the sixth round of the June 1999 Draft out of the University of Southern California, Lane spent parts of six seasons in the Major Leagues with Houston (2002-07) and San Diego (2007). In 497 Major League games, he hit .241 with 61 home runs and 189 RBI] San Francisco Giants Released: OF Kentrell Hill Recalled: RHP Jean Machi, LHP Eric Surkamp Added to 40-man roster: RHP Yusmeiro Petit Optioned to Triple-A: RHP George Kontos, LHP Eric Surkamp, C Hector Sanchez Designated for assignment: RHP Hunter Strickland Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Arturo Maltos-Garcia, RHP Edward Concepcion, RHP Lorenzo Mendoza, RHP Martin Agosta, RHP Mason Tobin, LHP Chris Fern, LHP Keurin Feliz, LHP Ryan Bradley, C Mark Wagner, C Rene Melendez, 3B Shayne Houck, SS Juan Ciriaco, SS Stephen Branca Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Reyes Moronta Reinstated from DL: RHP Ariel Hernandez, RHP Danny Sandbrink, RHP Edward Concepcion, RHP Jose Valdez, RHP Martin Agosta, RHP Omar Javier, RHP Stephen Johnson, C Andrew Susac, C Tyler LaTorre, 2B Ryan Cavan, OF Francisco Peguero, OF Shawn Payne Seattle Mariners Signed: OF Aaron Barbosa (NDFA—Northeastern) Recalled: RHP Erasmo Ramirez Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Bobby LaFromboise Reinstated from DL: C Jesus Montero Tampa Bay Rays Recalled: 2B Ryan Roberts Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Ryan Roberts Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jesse Hahn, RHP Matt Swilley, RHP Parker Markel, RHP Taylor Guerrieri Reinstated from DL: RHP Eduar Quinonez, SS Shawn O’Malley, OF Jason Bourgeois Top pitching prospect Taylor Guerrieri, the club’s 2011 first-rounder, had Tommy John surgery last week and won’t be at full strength until the 2015 season. Texas Rangers Released: RHP , LHP Brad Mills, 3B Robbie Duran Traded: RHP C.J. Edwards, RHP Justin Grimm, 3B Mike Olt and a player to be named to Cubs for RHP Matt Garza Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Burns, RHP Justin Grimm, RHP Wilmer Font, LHP Joe Ortiz, C Robinson Chirinos Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cody Kendall, RHP Neil Ramirez, C Eli Whiteside Reinstated from DL: RHP John Kukuruda, C Chuck Moorman, C Fernando Vivili, 2B Guilder Rodriguez The Rangers released Brad Mills so that he could sign Orix in Japan. The 28-year-old posted a 3.87 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 2.5 K-BB ratio at Triple-A Round Rock this season. Just prior to their blockbuster Matt Garza trade with the Cubs, the Rangers optioned trade piece Justin Grimm to Triple-A. Just afterward they placed Double-A righty Neil Ramirez, a rumored fourth piece of the Garza deal, on the disabled list with a biceps strain. Toronto Blue Jays Signed: C Brian Compton (relesed by Twins, June 11) Released: RHP Claudio Vargas, LHP Zak Adams, OF Eugenio Velez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Neil Wagner Placed on 7-day DL: RHP David Bush, LHP Bobby Brosnahan, C Brian Compton, SS Jason Leblebijian Reinstated from DL: RHP Bobby Korecky, 1B Shaun Valeriote, OF Moises Sierra Washington Nationals Signed: C Matt Reistetter (NDFA—Hofstra) Released: RHP Marcos Frias, C Erick Fernandez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Blake Treinen, RHP Michael Sylvestri, RHP Mike Broadway, C Kris Watts, C Pedro Severino, 3B Sean Nicol, SS Wes Schill, OF Jordan Poole Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Reynaldo Lopez Reinstated from DL: RHP Cameron Selik, RHP Colin Bates, LHP Joel Barrientos, C Brian Jeroloman, 2B Jeff Kobernus, OF Destin Hood

Minor League Transactions: July 11-17

(in parenthesis 2013 Draft signee rounds) Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Shawn Camp (released by Cubs, July 7) Released: RHP Karl Triana, 1B Recalled: LHP Eury de la Rosa Optioned to high Class A: LHP Tyler Skaggs Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jonathan Pulley, RHP Diogenes Rosario As we see throughout this installment of Minor League Transactions, the Diamondbacks optioned a big league arm to the low minors so that he could stay on his regular pitching schedule. In this case, Arizona sent down lefty Tyler Skaggs (4.03 ERA, 7.8 SO/9, 3.1 BB/9 in five MLB starts) to high Class A Visalia during the major league and Triple-A all-star break last week. [Hinske, 35, batted only .173/.259/.288 over 52 games for the D'Backs this season before being designated for assignment and ultimately accepting an outright assignment last month at AAA-Reno, where hit 1-for-18 in 5 games. He's a career .249/.332/.430 hitter with 137 home runs over 12 major league seasons. The cut cleared a roster spot for newly acquired reliever Shawn Camp. Arizona will be on the hook for Hinske’s $1.35M contract] Atlanta Braves Signed: LHP Ryan Hinson (Wichita (American Association)), LHP Dilmer Mejia, OF Dan Carroll (Lincoln (American Association)) Released: 1B Aris Alcantara Recalled: OF Jose Constanza Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Alex Wood A third-round pick out of high school in ’07, Dan Carroll stole 62 bases and drew 88 walks for high Class A High Desert in the Mariners system in 2011. He’s a versatile outfielder with good speed and a good batting eye, but he flamed out in affiliated ball largely due to contact trouble—he struck out 197 times in 157 games and hit .274 in parts of three seasons at High Desert, the best hitter’s park in the minors. Baltimore Orioles Draft picks signed: RHP Stefan Crichton (23), LHP Danny Ayers (25), LHP Max Homick (32), 3B Drew Dosch (7) Released: RHP Zach Petersime, OF Delvi Cid Traded: OF Russ Canzler to Pirates for RHP Tim Alderson Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jairo Asencio Designated for assignment: RHP Jair Jurrjens Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Stinson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dioni Dominguez, RHP Devin Jones, LHP Jason Gurka, 1B Nik Balog, 3B Drew Dosch, OF Anthony Vega Reinstated from DL: RHP Zach Clark, LHP Jason Gurka, LHP , 3B Michael Mosby [Orioles purchased the contract of Jairo Asencio from Triple-A Norfolk. Asencio (30), once known as Luis Valdez (with the Braves), has earned the promotion after a great run at Norfolk that's seen him post a 2.15 ERA and 41/7 K/BB ratio over 37 2/3 innings with 20 saves. He'll work in the middle innings. Orioles acquired him from the Brewers during spring training in exchange for a player to be named later. Asencio holds a 5.23 ERA over 39 career appearances in the majors, but he has a live arm] Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Bobby Lanigan (released by Twins, June 28), C Simon Gravel (NDFA—Marie Mediatrice HS, Montreal) Draft picks signed: RHP Pat Goetze (36), RHP Myles Smith (4), SS Mauricio Dubon (26), OF Nick Longhi (30) Traded: OF Brandon Jacobs to White Sox for LHP Matt Thornton Recalled: LHP Drake Britton Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steven Wright, OF Jackie Bradley Removed from 40-man: RHP Alfredo Aceves (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Balcom-Miller, RHP Kyle Stroup, C Jake Romanski, 3B David Renfroe, OF Juan Carlos Linares, OF Drew Turocy Reinstated from DL: C Leonel Escobar, 2B , OF Forrestt Allday, OF Matty Johnson Chicago Cubs Draft picks signed: RHP Trevor Clifton (12), C Tyler Alamo (24), C Will Remillard (19), 3B (1) Released: RHP Esmailin Caridad, RHP Luis Liria, C Sergio Burruel Added to 40-man roster: RHP Michael Bowden Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tayler Scott, LHP Brian Smith, C Neftali Rosario Reinstated from DL: RHP Pumarino Martinez, RHP Marcos Mateo, 1B Rock Shoulders [Caridad has signed with the Samsung Lions of the Korean Baseball Organization. The 29-year-old pitched for the Cubs in 2009-10 but hadn't appeared in the Majors since. Caridad has spent the three seasons since pitching between Double-A and Triple-A in the Cubs' organization and has a career ERA of 4.33 with 7.0 K/9 and 3.4 BB/9 in 436 2/3 minor league innings] Chicago White Sox Traded: LHP Matt Thornton to Red Sox for OF Brandon Jacobs Recalled: LHP Donnie Veal Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Simon Castro Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Michael Johnson Reinstated from DL: C Mike Marjama Cincinnati Reds Signed: 3B Mike Costanzo (released by Nationals, July 9) Draft pick signed: OF Alex Greer (29) Traded: RHP Armando Galarraga to Rockies for RHP Parker Frazier Added to 40-man roster: C Corky Miller Optioned to Rookie-level Arizona League: LHP Tony Cingrani Option transferred: RHP Carlos Contreras (high Class A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike Dennhardt, RHP Brian Pearl, 3B Marquez Smith, SS Carlton Daal Placed on 60-day DL: OF Jose De Luna Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Dan Langfield Tony Cingrani (3.23 ERA, 10.8 SO/9, 3.7 BB/9 in 15 MLB appearances) won’t spend long in the Arizona League because he can be recalled as the 26th man for an upcoming Reds doubleheader. Cleveland Indians Draft picks signed: RHP Justin Garcia (38), RHP Adam Plutko (11) Released: RHP Kota Kobayashi, OF Quincy Latimore Recalled: RHP C.C. Lee, RHP Danny Salazar, C Omir Santos Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Danny Salazar, RHP Blake Wood Removed from 40-man: C Omir Santos (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kerry Doane, C Chris Wallace Reinstated from DL: C Alex Monsalve, OF Cedric Hunter A Pirates fourth-rounder in ’07, left fielder Quincy Latimore joined the Indians in January in the trade that sent designated- for-assignment righty Jeanmar Gomez to Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old hit .231/.306/.353 with six homers in 81 games at Double-A Akron this season. [Indians recalled Chen-Chang Lee from Triple-A Columbus. Lee will provide some bullpen depth until the team needs a No. 5 starter. After missing most of 2012 following Tommy John surgery, Lee has returned strong this season, posting a 2.76 ERA and 25/8 K/BB ratio over 16 1/3 innings across three levels. He'll be making his major league debut when he gets into a game. The 26-year-old was signed in 2008 out of Taiwan for a $400K bonus] [Indians recalled Danny Salazar from Triple-A Columbus. Salazar will make his major league debut. The 23-year-old right- hander has posted a 3.08 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 100/23 K/BB ratio in 76 innings this season between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus. He was signed in July 2006 out of the Dominican Republic] Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Troy Neiman (NDFA—Chico State (Calif.)), RHP Logan Norris (NDFA—Louisiana State-Shreveport) Draft pick signed: SS Wesley Jones (31) Released: RHP Jordan Mejia, RHP Nick Schnaitmann, LHP Anthony Seise Traded: RHP Parker Frazier to Reds for RHP Armando Galarraga Recalled: RHP Juan Nicasio Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Drew Pomeranz, OF Tyler Colvin Option transferred: LHP Drew Pomeranz (Triple-A to Double-A) Removed from 40-man: RHP Joe Gardner (outrighted to Double-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Buch, RHP Bruce Kern The Rockies sent Drew Pomeranz (8.76 ERA, 8.0 SO/9, 10.2 BB/9 in three MLB starts) to Double-A Tulsa during the all- star break so that he could stay on schedule to pitch for the Rockies in the second half. Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Kelvin Perez (released by Yankees, July 8) Released: OF Michael Hernandez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Charlie Gillies, RHP Hudson Randall, LHP Logan Ehlers, LHP Pat Misch, C Austin Green, C Franklin Navarro Placed on 60-day DL: RHP David Paulino Reinstated from DL: RHP Warwick Saupold, LHP Matt Hoffman, LHP Jordan John, C Zach Maggard, 1B Aaron Westlake, SS Dixon Machado, OF Daniel Fields Houston Astros Draft pick signed: RHP Devonte German (11) Released: RHP Jose Valdez Recalled: RHP Jarred Cosart Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jarred Cosart Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Michael Dimock, OF Terrell Joyce Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyson Perez, LHP Joe Bircher, SS Jose Fernandez [Astros recalled Jarred Cosart from Triple-A Oklahoma City. He made his major league debut on July 12 against the Rays. A hard-thrower with a curveball that can be nasty at times, Cosart would be considered an elite prospect if he could command his offerings better. The righty holds a 3.29 ERA and 93/50 K/BB ratio over 93 innings at Oklahoma City this season. A 38th round pick by the Phillies in 2008, Cosart went to Houston in the deal (2011). The righty has electric stuff, with a plus fastball that touches the upper-90s. His curve, while inconsistent at times, can be nasty, and he’ll even show glimpses of an excellent changeup. He needs to improve his overall command. Mlb.com ranked him as Houston #4 prospect and #76 overall after the 2012 season] Kansas City Royals Signed: C Micah Gibbs (Grand Prairie (American Association)), OF Dex Kjerstad (NDFA—Louisiana) Recalled: LHP Donnie Joseph, LHP Everett Teaford Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Donnie Joseph Option transferred: RHP Kelvin Herrera, LHP Danny Duffy (both players Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Robinson Yambati Reinstated from DL: 2B Angel Franco Los Angeles Angels Released: 2B Trevor Hairgrove Placed on 7-day DL: OF Riley Good, OF Lou Montanez Reinstated from DL: 3B Michael Bolaski Los Angeles Dodgers Draft pick signed: RHP M.J. Villegas (23) Placed on 7-day DL: C John Cannon Reinstated from DL: C Steve Cilladi, C Chris O’Brien Miami Marlins Draft picks signed: RHP Tyler Kane (38), RHP Nelson Zulueta (22), 3B (1) Released: RHP Rigoberto Santamaria Recalled: RHP Tom Koehler Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Duane Below Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Kinley Reinstated from DL: RHP Jordan Conley, OF Cameron Flynn Milwaukee Brewers Signed: LHP (released by Dodgers, July 2), 1B Micah Owings (released by Nationals, June 30), OF Eric Patterson (York (Atlantic)) Recalled: OF Khris Davis, OF Caleb Gindl Optioned to Triple-A: OF Khris Davis Option transferred: RHP Johnny Hellweg (low Class A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Damien Magnifico, RHP Martin Viramontes, C Brent Dean, 1B Micah Owings, SS Ozzie Chavez Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Chad Thompson Reinstated from DL: RHP Austin Ross, RHP Tommy Toledo, LHP Will West, 1B Cody Hawn Minnesota Twins Draft pick signed: LHP Seth Wagner (39) Released: RHP Markus Solbach, 2B Candido Pimentel Recalled: RHP Mike Tonkin, C Chris Herrmann Added to 40-man roster: SS Doug Bernier Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike Tonkin, SS Eduardo Escobar, OF Oswaldo Arcia, OF Chris Parmelee Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tom Stuifbergen, RHP Vance Worley, LHP Pedro Hernandez, LHP Matt Tomshaw, LHP Corey Williams, OF Jake Proctor, OF Lance Ray Reinstated from DL: RHP Nick Blackburn, RHP Dallas Gallant, LHP Taylor Rogers, C Bo Altobelli, OF Evan Bigley [Solbach (21) was signed by the Twins as an international free agent out of Germany, on Feb. 19, 2011. He was in his third consecutive season in the Gulf Coast League and pitching well in five games: 1-1, 0.96 ERA, with 5 SO a walk and 8 hits in 9.1 relief innings, but the organization was in need of a roster spot to activate high school lefty Seth Wagner, the Twins’ 39th round pick of the 2013 Draft] New York Mets Draft pick signed: RHP Ryan Chapman (33) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Jordany Valdespin Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cory Mazzoni, RHP Tyler Vanderheiden, 2B Wilmer Flores Reinstated from DL: LHP Shawn Teufel, OF Alonzo Harris, OF Greg Pron Wilmer Flores missed out on the Triple-A all-star game, to which he had been selected as starting second baseman, after going on the disabled list with an ankle injury. New York Yankees Signed: LHP Artur Strzalka Draft picks signed: LHP Nestor Cortes (36), 3B Drew Bridges (20), OF Dustin Fowler (18), OF Aaron Judge (1) Elected free agency: 1B Travis Ishikawa Removed from 40-man: 1B Travis Ishikawa (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose Ramirez, RHP Zach Woods, LHP David Huff, C Jackson Valera, SS Addison Maruszak, OF Tyler Austin, OF Shane Brown, OF Fernando Martinez Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Juan Jimenez, RHP Jose Mesa Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Graham Stoneburner, LHP Eric Wooten, C Nick McCoy, 1B Kyle Roller, 3B , 3B Fu-Lin Kuo, OF Ericson Leonora, OF Melky Mesa [Artur Strzalka is the first player ever born and developed in Poland to get a contract with a MLB organization. At the end of summer he will spent a few weeks in the Dominican Republic in an instructional league before returning to Poland to finish school. Next year he will move to Florida to begin his professional career. The 17-year-old will play for Poland at the B-Level European Championship in Zurich and then also is participating in the MLB European Academy in Regensburg, Germany in August] A right wrist injury sidelined Double-A right fielder Tyler Austin and precipitated his move to the disabled list. He hit .254/.344/.367 with six homers in 81 games for Trenton. Oakland Athletics Signed: SS Adam Rosales (re-signed following outright assignment) Released: 2B Michael Fabiaschi, 3B Scott Moore Removed from 40-man: 2B Adam Rosales (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Seongmin Kim, 2B Joseph Bennie, OF Jeremy Barfield Reinstated from DL: RHP Anthony Burke, C Argenis Raga, 2B Michael Fabiaschi, OF Bobby Crocker Philadelphia Phillies Draft picks signed: LHP Denton Keys (11), OF Venn Biter (30) Placed on 7-day DL: C Tommy Joseph Option transferred: 2B Cesar Hernandez (Triple-A to Double-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Simon The Phillies are giving second baseman Cesar Hernandez a crash course in utility, trying him in center field at Double-A Reading. Pittsburgh Pirates Released: RHP Jose Contreras Traded: RHP Tim Alderson to Orioles for OF Russ Canzler Optioned to Triple-A: OF Russ Canzler Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Benedict, RHP Hayden Hurst, LHP Orlando Castro, 3B Yhonathan Barrios Reinstated from DL: RHP David Jagoditsh, LHP Will Kendall, LHP Rinku Singh [The Pirates released Jose Contreras from their Triple-A club. The Bucs signed Contreras to a minor league deal in February, on the mend from Tommy John surgery last June. He joined the big league club in May, spent some time on bereavement, hit the DL with back inflammation, and was released in mid-June when the team needed a 40-man roster spot. The Pirates then retained him on another minor league deal, but have now released him again. Contreras was quite good in Triple-A since signing again on June 17th -- he allowed one earned run in 15 2/3 innings with 18 strikeouts and five walks. It seems possible Contreras requested his release to find another opportunity, in fact he signed with the Red Sox a day after his release] St. Louis Cardinals Draft pick signed: RHP Trey Nielsen (30) Recalled: RHP Carlos Martinez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Keith Butler Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Anthony Ferrara, LHP Jay Voss, OF Anthony Garcia, OF Stephen Piscotty Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Trey Nielsen Reinstated from DL: RHP Dixon Llorens San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Ryan Quigley (Camden (Atlantic)) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Sean O’Sullivan, LHP Colt Hynes Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Brach, RHP Miles Mikolas Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Brandon Fry, 1B Luis Tejada San Francisco Giants Draft picks signed: RHP Dylan Brooks (30), RHP Caleb Simpson (21), RHP Nick Vander Tuig (6), LHP Nick Gonzalez (24), LHP Garrett Hughes (19), C John Riley (31) Released: LHP Carlos Teller Recalled: RHP Jean Machi Added to 40-man roster: OF Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jean Machi, 2B Nick Noonan Designated for assignment: RHP Chris Heston Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Martin Agosta, RHP Reyes Moronta, RHP Danny Sandbrink, C Ryan Honeycutt, C Jesus Navarro, OF Shawn Payne Reinstated from DL: RHP Jacob Dunnington, RHP Jeff Soptic, C Matt Pare, OF Elliott Blair Seattle Mariners Elected free agency: RHP Jeremy Bonderman Recalled: RHP Hector Noesi, RHP Erasmo Ramirez, LHP Bobby LaFromboise Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Blake Beavan, RHP Erasmo Ramirez Option transferred: RHP Erasmo Ramirez (Triple-A to short-season), RHP Chance Ruffin (Double-A to Triple-A) Removed from 40-man: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Moises Hernandez, 3B Leury Bonilla Reinstated from DL: RHP George Mieses The Mariners optioned Erasmo Ramirez (13.50 ERA, 7.7 SO/9, 7.7 BB/9 in one MLB start) to short-season Everett during the all-star break so that he could stay on schedule. Tampa Bay Rays Released: C Juan Apodaca Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alex Colome, 3B Riccio Torrez Reinstated from DL: C Juan Apodaca Texas Rangers Draft pick signed: LHP Sal Mendez (40) Recalled: RHP Wilmer Font, LHP Joe Ortiz Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Lindblom Placed on 7-day DL: C Chuck Moorman, 2B Guilder Rodriguez, OF Jermyll Jarmon Reinstated from DL: RHP Eric Brooks, RHP Kelvin Vasquez, C Joe Jackson Toronto Blue Jays Draft picks signed: LHP Matt Boyd (6), 1B (30), OF (11) Released: RHP Jonathan Kountis, OF Eric Arce Optioned to Triple-A: SS Munenori Kawasaki Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Shawn Griffith, RHP Bobby Korecky Toronto came to terms with 11th-rounder Jake Brentz ($700,000) and 30th-rounder Rowdy Tellez ($850,000) about 10 minutes prior to the July 12 deadline when it failed to sign first-round righthander . The Blue Jays released Rookie-level Bluefield left fielder Eric Arce, the 2011 25th-rounder who set the Gulf Coast League record with 14 home runs that season. Washington Nationals Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Colin Bates, LHP Joel Barrientos, C Sandy Leon, 2B Jeff Kobernus Reinstated from DL: RHP Paul Demny, RHP Blake Treinen, LHP Todd Simko, LHP Sammy Solis, C Sam Palace, C Kris Watts, 3B Mike McQuillan, OF Shawn Pleffner, OF Wander Ramos Transferred to 60-day DL: 3B Carlos Lopez

Minor League Transactions: July 4-10 (in parenthesis 2013 Draft signee rounds) Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Matt Wright (Sugar Land (Atlantic)), 1B Eric Hinske (re-signed following outright assignment) Draft pick signed: RHP (10) Released: RHP Bryan Henry, LHP Alexander Carreras, OF Kerry Jenkins, OF Danny Poma Recalled: RHP Charles Brewer, LHP Tyler Skaggs Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Charles Brewer, RHP Chaz Roe, OF Tony Campana Removed from 40-man: 1B Eric Hinske (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Capper Reinstated from DL: LHP Keith Hessler Atlanta Braves Released: RHP Billy Bullock, RHP Bryam Garcia, LHP Cole McCurry Added to 40-man roster: OF Joey Terdoslavich Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Gearrin Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Juan Jaime, RHP Navery Moore, OF Chris Edmondson Reinstated from DL: RHP Rafael Briceno, RHP Jeremy Fitzgerald, RHP Mike Lee, LHP Carlos Perez A second-round pick by the Twins in 2009, reliever Billy Bullock simply could not find the plate (7.2 walks per nine innings in 98 appearances) following his trade to the Braves in March 2011. Atlanta acquired Bullock from Minnesota as compensation for Rule 5 lefty Scott Diamond in March 2011. [Braves purchased the contract of 1B/OF Joey Terdoslavich from Triple-A Gwinnett. Terdoslavich, 24, has hit .318/.359/.567 with 18 homers and 58 RBI in 85 games this season at Gwinnett] Baltimore Orioles Released: RHP Oscar Melendez, RHP David Walters Recalled: RHP Josh Stinson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kevin Gausman, LHP Zach Britton, 3B Alex Liddi Designated for assignment: OF Russ Canzler Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose Nivar, LHP Stephen Tarpley, C Steve Clevenger, C Chase Weems Reinstated from DL: RHP Sander Beck, RHP Williams Louico, C Ronny Paulino, C Wynston Sawyer The Orioles worked out a trade with the designated-for-assignment Russ Canzler, sending him to the Pirates for Triple-A righthander Tim Alderson. In another DFA trade, Baltimore acquired Italian third baseman Alex Liddi from the Mariners, sacrificing $461,800 in international bonus slot money in the exchange. (The Orioles traded their No. 2 slot for the Mariners’ No. 3.) Liddi has a track record for punishing Triple-A lefthanders, posting a .904 OPS against them at Triple-A Tacoma this season and .872 last year. Boston Red Sox Signed: LHP Eric Niesen (Long Island (Atlantic)), LHP Rob Smorol (NDFA—Rutgers) Draft picks signed: RHP K.J. Trader (39), 3B Rafael Oliveras (35), SS Mauricio Dubon (26) Recalled: RHP Alfredo Aceves, RHP Pedro Beato, RHP Jose de la Torre, RHP Steve Wright, 2B Jonathan Diaz, 2B Brock Holt, OF Jackie Bradley Added to 40-man roster: RHP Brandon Workman Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alfredo Aceves, RHP Jose de la Torre, RHP Allen Webster, 2B Jonathan Diaz Option transferred: LHP Drake Britton (Double-A to Triple-A) Removed from 40-man: 2B Jonathan Diaz (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Bryan Johns, OF Bryce Brentz [The Red Sox purchased the contract of Brandon Workman from Triple-A Pawtucket. A 2010 second-round pick, Workman has posted a nice 3.21 ERA and 108/30 K/BB ratio over 101 innings this season between Double- and Triple-A. He's worked exclusively as a starter in the minors but will be used in relief for the Red Sox. Boston’s #19 prospect following last season, according to Mlb.com, the 24-year-old has four pitches that may be Major League average or better] Chicago Cubs Signed: 2B Edgar Gonzalez, 3B Nate Samson (Winnipeg (American Association)) Draft pick signed: RHP Brad Renner (28) Traded: OF and a player to be named to Nationals for RHP Ivan Pineyro and a player to be named Recalled: LHP Brooks Raley Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Brooks Raley Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Carlos Martinez-Pumarino, SS Tim Saunders, OF Jacob Hannemann Edgar Gonzalez played nine games for the Cubs’ Triple-A Iowa affiliate in 2012 before latching on with Japan’s for the balance of the season and hitting .236/.291/.374 in 57 games. He did not appear in NPB this season. Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Jamie Patterson (NDFA—Central Alabama CC), C Hector Gimenez (re-signed following outright assignment) Recalled: C , OF Blake Tekotte Optioned to Triple-A: OF Jordan Danks Removed from 40-man: C Hector Gimenez (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Erik Johnson, C Mike Marjama Reinstated from DL: RHP Jeff Gray, OF Josh Richmond [White Sox recalled Josh Phegley from Triple-A Charlotte. Phegley has had a breakout season at the plate, batting .316/.368/.597 with 15 homers and 41 RBI. He's expected to compete for playing time with Tyler Flowers and could wind up earning the regular gig behind the plate. The 2009 supplemental 1st round pick was ranked as the #11 White Sox prospect after last season by mlb.com. He has a strong arm and above average power] A groin strain forced Triple-A righty Erik Johnson to the disabled list, interrupting a fine three-start run in the International League in which he had struck out 18, walked six and allowed 12 hits in 16 innings. Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Kanekoa Texeira (Bridgeport (Atlantic)) Draft picks signed: RHP P.J. Cerreto (40), RHP (6), C Jarrett Freeland (15), C Morgan Lofstrom (20), OF Narciso Crook (23), OF Alex Greer (29) Released: LHP Wilkin de la Rosa Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Reinstated from DL: RHP Armando Galarraga, RHP Robert Stephenson, C Cleveland Indians Signed: LHP Francisco Rodriguez Released: RHP Jeffry Cleto, RHP Chris Jakubauskas, RHP Joshua Nervis, OF Tyler Booth, OF Felix Lora Recalled: RHP Carlos Carrasco Added to 40-man roster: RHP Preston Guilmet Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Carrasco, RHP Preston Guilmet, RHP Joe Martinez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jerry Gil, LHP Francisco Jimenez, 2B Cord Phelps, 3B Leonardo Castillo, OF Luigi Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: RHP Boof Bonser, RHP Jerry Gil [Indians purchased the contract of Preston Guilmet from Triple-A Columbus. Guilmet, who will be making his major league debut when he gets into a game, holds a 2.32 ERA and 50/12 K/BB ratio over 42 2/3 frames this season. He'll work the middle innings. Selected by the Indians in the ninth round of the 2009 First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Arizona] Colorado Rockies Draft pick signed: SS Pat Valaika (9) Released: RHP Tim Sexton Recalled: OF Charlie Blackmon Optioned to Triple-A: OF Corey Dickerson Optioned to Double-A: RHP Mitchell Boggs Option transferred: RHP Collin McHugh (Double-A to Triple-A) Designated for assignment: RHP Joe Gardner Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Robert Brewer, RHP Michael Marbry, OF Jose Monzon Reinstated from DL: RHP Joe Gardner, RHP Will Rankin, RHP Nick Schnaitmann, SS Reid Brignac, OF Juan Crousset Detroit Tigers Recalled: RHP Evan Reed, SS Hernan Perez Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jose Alvarez, OF Avisail Garcia Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Shawn Hill Reinstated from DL: RHP Tommy Collier, RHP Montreal Robertson [Hernan Perez was recalled from Double-A Erie. Perez, 22, was batting .300/.324/.422 with 4 home runs, 35 RBI, and 24 stolen bases in 86 games this season. He'll provide middle infield depth while Omar Infante (ankle) is sidelined. He was signed in 2009 out of Venezuela] Houston Astros Draft pick signed: LHP Kent Emanuel (3) Released: C Jon Carnahan Optioned to Triple-A: OF Jimmy Paredes Option transferred: RHP Chia-Jen Lo (low Class A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyson Perez, 3B Andy Simunic, OF Teoscar Hernandez Reinstated from DL: RHP Daniel Minor, RHP , LHP Alex Sogard, 1B Bobby Borchering Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Jason Bergmann (Sugar Land (Atlantic)), RHP Jon Fitzsimmons (NDFA—Canisius), 1B Ben Broussard (Long Island (Atlantic)), OF Chris Sweeney (NDFA—King’s (Pa.)) Released: RHP Edwin Carl, RHP Jesu Ortiz, C Josiah Atkins Recalled: RHP Louis Coleman Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Will Smith Removed from 40-man: LHP Francisley Bueno (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Zane Evans Reinstated from DL: C Adam Moore, OF Jorge Bonifacio [The Royals assigned Ben Broussard to Triple-A Omaha. The 36-year-old was hitting .302/.344/.509 with 8 HR in 44 games for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. Broussard, a former second-round pick, served as the regular first baseman/DH for the Indians and Mariners from 2003-06, hitting .267/.330/.470 with 73 homers in 541 games. He last appeared in the Majors with the Rangers in 2008] Nondrafted free agent Edwin Carl, from New Mexico, turned in one of the more remarkable small-sample, short-season relief performances of recent memory, striking out 77 of 122 batters faced—that’s 63 percent—in the 2011 Pioneer League. He spent the first half of this season (25 games) at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, where he finished with a 5.60 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and home run rate of 1.8 per nine innings. Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Drew Carpenter (released by Rockies, June 29), RHP Jonathan Van Eaton (NDFA—Memphis), C Brad Guenther (NDFA—Wayne State (Mich.)) Released: 2B Kevin Moesquit Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Lay Batista, RHP Michael Piazza, RHP A.J. Schugel, LHP Eswarlin Jimenez Reinstated from DL: 2B Sherman Johnson, OF Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Carlos Marmol (re-signed following outright assignment), 3B Ian Stewart (released by Cubs, June 25) Draft pick signed: C Ryan Scott (30) Released: RHP Greg Infante Traded: RHP Steve Ames, RHP Angel Sanchez and RHP Josh Wall to Marlins for RHP and international bonus slot four Recalled: OF Scott Van Slyke Optioned to Triple-A: OF Scott Van Slyke Removed from 40-man: RHP Carlos Marmol (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alan Garcia, RHP Blake Johnson, 2B Rusty Ryal, OF Devin Shines Reinstated from DL: RHP Pedro Baez, RHP James Campbell, RHP Alan Garcia, RHP Javy Guerra, RHP Matt Magill, C Dashenko Ricardo, OF Bobby Coyle [Signed out of Venezuela in 2006, Infante spent the first seven seasons of his pro career with the White Sox, reaching the Majors in 2010 for 5 games. The righty was a Futures Game selection in 2011. Signed by the Dodgers as a minor league free agent, pitched most of the season at AA-Chattanooga (1-1, 3.35 ERA in 37.2 IP, 36/25 K/BB ratio), making only one appearance at AAA-Albuquerque] Miami Marlins Released: RHP Jordan Smith Traded: RHP Ricky Nolasco and international bonus slot four to Dodgers for RHP Steve Ames, RHP Angel Sanchez and RHP Josh Wall Recalled: RHP Chris Hatcher, LHP Duane Below Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steve Ames, RHP Chris Hatcher, RHP Tom Koehler, RHP Josh Wall Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Blake Barnes, RHP Jordan Conley, RHP Sam Dyson, RHP Rob Waite, 3B Zack Cox Transferred to 60-day DL: LHP Hayden Fox Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Milroy, RHP Rigoberto Santamaria, 3B Audy Ciriaco, OF Juancito Martinez [Marlins recalled Chris Hatcher from Triple-A New Orleans. He's taking the roster spot of the departed Ricky Nolasco. Hatcher has posted a 2.76 ERA with 45 strikeouts over 45 2/3 innings. He was selected by the Marlins in fifth round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft out of North Carolina-Wilmington] Milwaukee Brewers Signed: SS Steven Halcomb (NDFA—Gonzaga) Draft pick signed: RHP Ryan Deeter (32) Optioned to low Class A: RHP Johnny Hellweg Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Hiram Burgos, RHP Andre Lamontagne, 1B Cody Hawn Reinstated from DL: C Brent Dean Rarely does a club option a player from the big leagues to low Class A, but in Johnny Hellweg’s case, the Brewers wanted to keep him on his rotation schedule. Double-A Huntsville and Triple-A Nashville had off-days, so Milwaukee sent him to nearby Appleton, Wis., to stay on target with Wisconsin of the Midwest League. Minnesota Twins Signed: 3B Ruar Verkerk Released: RHP Jhon Garcia, RHP Kaleb Merck, LHP Luis Nunez, C Jhonatan Arias, 1B Curt Smith Recalled: RHP Michael Tonkin Removed from 40-man: RHP P.J. Walters (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cole DeVries, LHP Taylor Rogers Reinstated from DL: RHP D.J. Baxendale, RHP Kyle Davies, RHP Jhon Garcia, RHP C.K. Irby, LHP David Hurlbut, OF Jeremias Pineda According to the European baseball site Mister Baseball, 16-year-old Ruar Verkerk played for the farm team of the DOOR Neptunus of the Dutch major league. [Verkerk is currently playing for the DOOR Tridents, the farm team of DOOR Neptunus. The corner infielder participated in the MLB Mini Camp in Haarlem and is on the Dutch roster for the upcoming European Junior Championship in Prague. In 2012 he played in the IBAF 18U Baseball World Championship in Seoul and attended the MLB European Academy in Tirrenia. After signing with the Twins he is scheduled to join the MLB Australian Academy Program during the winter and then will report to Spring Training in Florida] [The 26-year-old Curt Smith signed a minor league contract with the Twins following a strong 2013 World Baseball Classic in March. He was assigned to Double-A New Britain and batted .231/.301/.367 with 4 home runs, 17 runs and 19 RBI in 45 games. activated RHP DJ Baxendale from the 7-day disabled list in a correspondent move. Smith eventually signed with Lincoln (independent American Association] [Tonkin was recalled from Triple-A Rochester. The tall righty has registered a 1.89 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 45/11 K/BB ratio across 38 innings this year in the Twins' minor league season. He was selected in 2008 as a 30th round pick out of Palmdale HS, Calif.] New York Mets Signed: RHP (Sioux City (American Association)) Draft pick signed: 1B Brandon Brosher (36) Recalled: RHP Greg Burke, RHP Gonzalez Germen, 1B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Gonzalez Germen, SS Ruben Tejada Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Juan Urbina, C Kai Gronauer, SS Gavin Cecchini, OF Greg Pron, OF Charley Thurber Reinstated from DL: RHP Michael Fulmer, RHP Hansel Robles, OF Julio Concepcion The Mets placed 2012 first-rounder Gavin Cecchini on the short-season Brooklyn disabled list with an ankle sprain, just as 2011 sandwich pick Michael Fulmer returned from the DL (surgery to repair torn meniscus in knee) to make his season debut at high Class A St. Lucie. New York Yankees Signed: C Jose Gil (Lincoln (American Association)) Released: RHP Kelvin Perez, 3B Josh Bell Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Pineda, 3B David Adams Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Shane Greene, RHP Phil Wetherell, C Francisco Arcia, C Trent Garrison, 1B Kyle Roller Reinstated from DL: RHP , LHP Tim Flight, 3B Matt Duran, OF Shane Brown Oakland Athletics Draft pick signed: C Iolana Akau (20) Released: RHP Gary Daley, OF Kelvin Rojas Recalled: RHP Dan Straily, 2B Grant Green Added to 40-man roster: RHP Sonny Gray Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dan Straily Option transferred: RHP Michael Ynoa (low Class A to high Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dustin Driver, C Luke Montz Reinstated from DL: RHP Darren Byrd, RHP Nolan Sanburn, 3B Jefry Marte, 3B Josh Whitaker, SS Wilfredo Solano [Athletics selected the contract of Sonny Gray from Triple-A Sacramento. The A's top pitching prospect is expected to pitch in relief in the short-term. The 23-year-old right-hander owns a 2.81 ERA and 107/34 K/BB ratio over 102 1/3 innings in Triple-A this season. He was selected with the 18th overall pick of the 2011 Draft out of Vanderbilt and signed for a bonus of $1.8M] Philadelphia Phillies Released: 3B Tommy Mendonca Recalled: OF Added to 40-man roster: RHP Luis Garcia Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Phillippe Aumont Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kevin Brady, RHP Shane Watson, LHP Adam Morgan, 2B Gustavo Gonzalez Reinstated from DL: RHP Nic Hanson, 2B Matt Tolbert, OF Jiwan James, OF Cameron Perkins [Phillies purchased the contract of Luis Garcia from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Dominican Garcia has a 1.67 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 39/12 K/BB ratio in 37 2/3 innings this season in the Phillies' minor league system (A Ad./AA/AAA)] Pittsburgh Pirates Draft picks signed: RHP Buddy Borden (7), 3B Erich Weiss (11) Released: 1B Chris Lashmet, 2B Jodaneli Carvajal, OF Jesus Vasquez Acquired: SS Brian Bocock from Nationals as player to be named for C Brian Jeroloman Recalled: 3B Josh Harrison Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ryan Reid Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Buddy Borden, C Miguel Perez, 3B Kirk Singer, SS Chase d’Arnaud, OF Brett Carroll, OF Dan Grovatt Reinstated from DL: RHP , SS Chris Diaz, SS Alen Hanson, OF Taylor Lewis, OF Jerry Sands St. Louis Cardinals Signed: C Dante Rosenberg (NDFA—South Carolina) Released: LHP Dail Villanueva Added to 40-man roster: C Rob Johnson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Blazek Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyrell Jenkins, RHP Aidan Lucas, RHP Josh Lucas, LHP Tyler Melling Reinstated from DL: RHP Arturo Reyes, LHP Chase Brookshire, LHP Iden Nazario, LHP Dail Villanueva Tyrell Jenkins heads to the disabled list for the second time this season, now for high Class A Palm Beach with a back strain. San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Tyler Hale (NDFA—Arizona) Draft picks signed: RHP Tony Rizzotti (25), OF Hunter Renfroe (1) Released: OF Fabel Filpo, OF Yair Lopez Recalled: RHP Brad Brach, RHP Miles Mikolas Added to 40-man roster: C Rene Rivera Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tyson Ross, RHP Burch Smith, LHP Robbie Erlin Reinstated from DL: OF Edwin Moreno, OF Everett Williams San Francisco Giants Signed: OF Jeff Francoeur (released by Royals, July 5) Recalled: LHP Mike Kickham, 2B Nick Noonan Added to 40-man roster: 2B Kensuke Tanaka, OF Cole Gillespie Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Mike Kickham (twice), OF Juan Perez Option transferred: LHP Edwin Escobar (high Class A to Double-A),SS Ehire Adrianza (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Stephen Johnson, RHP Jose Valdez,LHP Bryce Bandilla, C Brad Moss,C Drew Stiner Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Paul Davis, RHP Hunter Strickland, OF Christian Diaz Reinstated from DL: RHP Martin Agosta, RHP Derek Law, RHP Chris Marlowe, C Jesus Navarro, C Ben Turner, SS Stephen Branca, OF Juan Ciriaco, OF Brett Krill [Giants purchased the contract of INF/OF Tanaka from Triple-A Fresno. The 32-year-old Tanaka made the move over the states this season after a long career in Japan (2000-12 Nippon Ham). He was batting .330/.392/.394 with no homers and 20 steals at Fresno at the time of his recall. Tanaka is capable of playing left field and second base, but the Giants plan to use him exclusively in the outfield] Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Josh Kinney (re-signed following outright assignment), 1B Dan Howell (NDFA—Oklahoma Baptist) Released: 2B Keith Werman Recalled: LHP Lucas Luetge Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carter Capps Placed on 7-day DL: RHP George Drullard, RHP George Mieses, LHP Danny Hultzen Reinstated from DL: RHP Andrew Carraway, RHP Mayckol Guaipe, RHP Forrest Snow The No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 draft, Danny Hultzen has made just two appearances since April 19 as he’s dealt with a shoulder problem. The Mariners decided to shut him down for 10 days, move him to the DL and then alter his throwing regimen and mechanics. Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Edgar Gomez (NDFA—Riverside (Calif.) CC) Draft pick signed: RHP Ryne Stanek (1) Released: OF Jiminson Natera Option transferred: LHP Frank de los Santos (high Class A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Corey MacDonald, RHP Eduar Quinonez, RHP Eliazer Suero, C Craig Albernaz Reinstated from DL: RHP Colton Reavis Texas Rangers Signed: OF Manny Ramirez (EDA Rhinos (Taiwan)) Draft pick signed: RHP Jarred Smith (14) Recalled: RHP Cory Burns Option transferred: RHP Justin Miller (Double-A to Triple-A) Removed from 40-man: RHP Kyle McClellan (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Joey Gallo [After a short stint playing baseball in Taiwan, 41-year-old Manny Ramirez has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. He will report to the Class AAA Round Rock, where he will work out for a few days before being activated. This season, playing for the EDA Rhinos of the Chinese League, the designated hitter was batting .352 with 8 home runs, 13 doubles and 43 RBI. His on-base percentage was .422, and he was slugging at a .555 clip] Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Chien-Ming Wang (re-signed following outright assignment),LHP Kelyn Jose, C Antony Fuentes Draft picks signed: RHP Kendall Graveman (8), LHP Chad Girodo (9) Released: RHP Myles Duvall, C Ramon Hernandez Optioned to high Class A: RHP Kyle Drabek Removed from 40-man: RHP Chien-Ming Wang (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Roberto Osuna, LHP Evan Crawford, 1B Luis Jimenez, OF Moises Sierra Reinstated from DL: RHP Jeremy Jeffress, LHP Tony Davis, LHP , SS Tommy Manzella Former top prospect Kyle Drabek, was activated from MLB-DL and will rehab from his second Tommy John surgery with high Class A Dunedin. Washington Nationals Signed: C Kelly Shoppach (released by Mariners, June 20) Released: 3B Mike Costanzo Traded: RHP Ivan Pineyro and a player to be named to Cubs for OF Scott Hairston and a player to be named Traded: SS Brian Bocock to Pirates as player to be named for C Brian Jeroloman Optioned to Triple-A: C Jhonatan Solano, OF Tyler Moore Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Blake Treinen, C Brian Jeroloman, C Thor Meeks, C Kris Watts, 1B Shawn Pleffner, OF Destin Hood, OF Wander Ramos Reinstated from DL: RHP Rafael Martin, C Thor Meeks, OF Eury Perez

Minor League Transactions: June 27-July 3 (in parenthesis 2013 Draft signee rounds) Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Eddie McKiernan (Lincoln (American Association)), OF David Peralta (Amarillo (American Association)) Released: RHP Alexis Lara, RHP David Pauley, LHP Francisco Guzman Recalled: OF Tony Campana Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chaz Roe Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Zeke Spruill Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Zeke Spruill Reinstated from DL: RHP Bryan Henry, RHP Anthony Meo Atlanta Braves Signed: OF Chris Edmondson (Rockland (Can-Am)) Released: RHP Ernesto Silva, LHP Brandon Rohde, 1B Chris Garcia, OF Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike Lee Reinstated from DL: RHP Gary Moran, 1B Chris Garcia, 2B Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Freddy Garcia (re-signed) Draft picks signed: RHP Jon Keller (22), LHP Travis Seabrooke (5) Released: RHP , RHP Tommy Winegardner Traded: 3B to Mariners for OF Eric Thames Elected free agency: RHP Freddy Garcia (subsequently re-signed) Recalled: RHP Jair Jurrjens Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jair Jurrjens, C Steve Clevenger, 3B Danny Valencia, OF Eric Thames Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Williams Louico, C Tanner Murphy, C Brian Ward, OF Steve Bumbry, OF Eric Thames Reinstated from DL: RHP Julio Rodriguez The Orioles’ trade with the Cubs for does not register here because all four principals were members of the 40-man roster. Baltimore immediately optioned Steve Clevenger to Triple-A, where he’s a career .312/.367/.436 hitter in 113 games for the Cubs’ Iowa affiliate. Boston Red Sox Draft picks signed: RHP Teddy Stankiewicz (2), LHP Mike Adams (7), OF Jeff Driskel (29) Released: C Beau Bishop Added to 40-man roster: 2B Jonathan Diaz Removed from 40-man: RHP Clayton Mortensen (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Spalding, LHP Christian Perdomo, LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith, C Zach Kapstein, 2B Mike Meyers, OF Forrestt Allday, OF Mitch Maier Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Heri Quevedo, LHP Zach Good, C Zach Kapstein, 1B Mark Hamilton, OF Ronald Bermudez [Jeff Driskel announced that he has signed with the Boston Red Sox, but said he is committed to finishing his college career with the Gators and pursing an NFL job] [Red Sox purchased the contract of INF Jonathan Diaz from Triple-A Pawtucket, where he hit. 242/.350/.341, with 2 HR, 21 RBI and 6 SB in 56 games. Diaz could start at third as the Red Sox are expected to move Jose Iglesias to shortstop with sidelined. The 28-year-old Diaz was signed as a minor league free agent back in January and was a 12th round choice of Toronto in 2006. He will make his MLB debut] Chicago Cubs Signed: SS Trevor Stevens (NDFA—Northwestern) Draft pick signed: OF Charcer Burks (9) Released: RHP Jorge Diaz Traded: 2B Ronald Torreyes to Astros for international bonus slots two and three Recalled: LHP Chris Rusin, OF Dave Sappelt Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jake Arrieta, LHP Chris Rusin Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Trey McNutt, RHP Kenny Socorro, LHP Kyler Burke, C Nathan Maldonado, 1B Rock Shoulders Reinstated from DL: RHP Esmailin Caridad, RHP Dayan Diaz Though trade acquisition Jake Arrieta has been hammered by big league lefties (.856 OPS), he actually showed a slight reverse split at Triple-A Norfolk, where he logged 270 innings dating back to 2009. They hit .233/.318/.324 with just five home runs in 481 plate appearances against Arrieta, though his command was merely ordinary with 19.9 percent strikeouts and 10.2 percent walks. Chicago White Sox Signed: OF Dane Opel (NDFA—Missouri) Draft pick signed: OF Adam Engel (19) Released: RHP Cory McGinnis, LHP Steven Evans, 1B Abe Ruiz, 1B Mark Tracy, 1B Alex Williams, 2B Mitch Glasser, OF Yoandy Barroso, OF Arby Fields Recalled: RHP Simon Castro, 3B Brent Morel Added to 40-man roster: LHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brian Omogrosso, 3B Brent Morel Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brandon Brennan, OF Josh Richmond Reinstated from DL: 1B Mark Tracy Cincinnati Reds Draft pick signed: RHP Evan Mitchell (13) Released: RHP , OF Luis Durango Recalled: RHP Logan Ondrusek Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Henry Rodriguez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Armando Galarraga, C Tucker Barnhart, SS Zach Vincej Reinstated from DL: RHP Mark Prior, RHP Austin Salter, RHP Mo Wiley, OF Elliott Hargreaves Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Boof Bonser (released by Giants, June 27), RHP Carlos Melo (released by Rangers, June 14), LHP Wander Beras (released by Dodgers, Feb. 20), OF Cody Ferrell (NDFA—Oklahoma City) Draft pick signed: RHP Cortland Cox (32) Released: RHP Kyle Landis Recalled: RHP Trevor Bauer, RHP Carlos Carrasco, RHP Matt Langwell, LHP Nick Hagadone Added to 40-man roster: RHP Joe Martinez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Trevor Bauer, RHP Carlos Carrasco, RHP Matt Langwell, LHP Nick Hagadone (twice) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Boof Bonser, RHP Rob Bryson, RHP Michael Goodnight, LHP Scott Barnes, 1B Adam Abraham, OF Cedric Hunter, OF Aaron Siliga Transferred to 60-day DL: C Matt Colantonio Reinstated from DL: RHP Shawn Armstrong, RHP Joseph Colon, RHP Fernando Nieve, 2B Luis Hernandez, 3B Todd Hankins Colorado Rockies Signed: SS Reid Brignac (elected free agency from Yankees, June 25), OF Xavier Nady (released by Royals, June 29) Released: RHP Drew Carpenter, RHP C.J. Fick, LHP Roberto Padilla Recalled: LHP Drew Pomeranz Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Juan Nicasio, RHP Rob Scahill Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cory Riordan, RHP Nick Schnaitmann, SS Reid Brignac, OF Kent Matthes, OF Rafael Ortega Reinstated from DL: RHP Chad Bettis, RHP Aaron Cook, RHP Jeff Manship, RHP Tim Sexton Detroit Tigers Draft picks signed: RHP Will LaMarche (9), RHP Daryl Norris (22), OF Adrian Castano (26), OF Raph Rhymes (15) Recalled: RHP Bruce Rondon Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Evan Reed, C Bryan Holaday Option transferred: C Ramon Cabrera (Triple-A to Double-A) Removed from 40-man: RHP Jose Valverde (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Matt Hoffman, LHP Jordan John, C Zach Maggard, 2B Brandon Loy, OF Daniel Fields, OF Chad Wright Houston Astros Signed: RHP Chris Munnelly (NDFA—North Carolina) Draft picks signed: C Brian Holberton (9), C Jake Rodriguez (19), 1B Chase McDonald (12), 3B Adam Nelubowich (18) Acquired: 2B Ronald Torreyes from Cubs for international bonus slots two and three Recalled: LHP Brett Oberholtzer, OF Jimmy Paredes Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hector Ambriz Option transferred: RHP Chia-Jen Lo (Double-A to low Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Daniel Minor, LHP Sergio Escalona, LHP Alex Sogard Reinstated from DL: RHP Chia-Jen Lo, RHP , C Jon Carnahan, 3B Andy Simunic, OF Brandon Meredith Kansas City Royals Signed: SS Marten Gasparini Released: LHP George Sherrill, 1B Chad Tracy, OF Xavier Nady Recalled: 2B Johnny Giavotella Placed on 7-day DL: C Adam Moore, 1B Chad Tracy Reinstated from DL: 1B Chad Tracy Italian shortstop Marten Gasparini signed for $1.3 million, a record for a European amateur.

[George Sherrill was 0-1, 6.23 ERA, 30K/14BB in 21.2 IP at AAA-Omaha] [Royals recalled INF Johnny Giavotella from Triple-A Omaha. The 25-year-old was hitting .289/.376/.425 with 7 home runs and 7 stolen bases in 77 games for Omaha. He will serve as the Royals' regular second baseman] Brothers Chad and Mark Tracy, the latter of whom played for the White Sox at high Class A this season, both got released during the same week. They’re the sons of former Dodgers, Pirates and Rockies manager Jim Tracy. Los Angeles Angels Draft pick signed: RHP Elliot Morris (4) Released: RHP Aaron Newcomb, OF Jeremy Cruz Recalled: LHP Michael Roth, OF Collin Cowgill Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Orangel Arenas, LHP Kramer Sneed, 3B Michael Bolaski Reinstated from DL: RHP Daniel Tillman, OF Jeremy Cruz, OF Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: LHP Jonathan Sanchez (re-signed) Draft picks signed: RHP Greg Harris (17), LHP Billy Flamion (15) Released: LHP Aaron Laffey, LHP Jonathan Sanchez (subsequently re-signed), 3B Jeffry Rojas, OF David Compton Elected free agency: SS Recalled: RHP Chris Withrow Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jose Dominguez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Peter Moylan Removed from 40-man: SS Luis Cruz (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Pedro Baez, OF Bobby Coyle Reinstated from DL: RHP Angel Castro, RHP Lindsey Caughel, RHP Sean White, C Pratt Maynard, OF Jeremy Moore, OF Devin Shines [Laffey opted out of his minor league deal with the Dodgers, asking for release. Laffey, 28, has a 5.61 ERA in 61 innings for Triple-A Albuquerque this season. He also allowed 10 runs in 12 2/3 innings between the Mets and Blue Jays at the MLB level] Jose Dominguez, a 22-year-old reliever who spent most of last season in low Class A, struck out 40 of the 98 batters he faced at Double-A and Triple-A this season, allowing nine hits in 25 1/3 innings, to earn a rapid promotion to Los Angeles. [Dominguez will replace Peter Moylan, who was optioned to Triple-A. The hard-throwing 22-year-old right-hander was suspended for 25 games in November for violating baseball's drug policy, a suspension he served to begin this season. In 25 1/3 innings since his suspension, Dominguez has a 1.78 ERA with 40 strikeouts between Double-A and Triple-A this season. His fastball has reportedly hit 103 mph at times this year and consistently sits in the 96-100 mph range. He combines it with a good power breaking ball, more than enough to succeed in short relief. Dominguez signed as a 16- year-old out of the Dominican Republic, in 2007, for a reported $50,000 bonus. Dodgers’ prospect #20 at the end of 2012 for mlb.com] Miami Marlins Draft picks signed: RHP Josh Easley (23), OF Coco Johnson (11) Recalled: 2B Optioned to Triple-A: OF Jordan Brown Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Milroy, RHP Joey O’Gara, C Jake Jefferies, SS Rony Peralta, OF Cameron Flynn Reinstated from DL: C Jake Jefferies, OF Isaac Galloway, OF Christian Yelich Milwaukee Brewers Signed: LHP Brent Leach Draft pick signed: OF Johnny Davis (22) Released: C Dayton Buller Recalled: RHP Tyler Thornburg Added to 40-man roster: 1B Sean Halton Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hiram Burgos, OF Caleb Gindl Option transferred: RHP Santo Manzanillo (Double-A to high Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Austin Blaski, RHP Tommy Toledo Reinstated from DL: C Joey Paciorek [Brewers selected the contract of OF/1B Sean Halton from Triple-A Nashville. Halton was batting .288/.338/.492 with 9 homers and 35 RBI over 66 games for Nashville. The 26-year-old will make his major league debut. Milwaukee selected him in the 13th round of the 2009 Draft out of Lewis & Clark State, Idaho] Minnesota Twins Signed: OF Jermaine Mitchell (released by Phillies, July 1) Draft picks signed: RHP Ryan Eades (2), RHP Aaron Slegers (5) Released: RHP Bobby Lanigan, C Danny Lehmann Placed on 7-day DL: C Bo Altobelli, OF Jeremias Pineda Reinstated from DL: RHP Bruce Pugh, C Danny Lehmann, 2B Logan Wade, OF Lance Ray New York Mets Loaned to Mexican League: LHP Carlos Vazquez (Mexico City) Recalled: RHP Gonzalez Germen Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Zach Lutz Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Logan Taylor, LHP Shane Bay Reinstated from DL: C Kai Gronauer, OF Maikis de la Cruz [Signed by the Mets as an International free agent on Oct. 10, 2007 out of the Dominican Republic, 25-year-old Germen was shifted from starter to reliever in his sixth pro season. He owns a 5.70 ERA and 48/10 K/BB ratio over 42 2/3 innings this season in Triple-A Las Vegas] New York Yankees Released: 2B Jamiel Orozco Placed on 7-day DL: RHP John Brebbia, RHP Graham Stoneburner, LHP Ian Clarkin, LHP Eric Wooten, 3B Fu-Lin Kuo, OF Shane Brown Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Edwin Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: RHP David Herndon, RHP Kelvin Perez, 3B Josh Bell, OF Taylor Dugas, OF Adonis Garcia Oakland Athletics Draft pick signed: LHP Dillon Overton (2) Released: RHP Jose Azor, LHP Justin Thomas, 2B Franklin Contreras, OF Austin Booker Optioned to Triple-A: C Stephen Vogt Option transferred: RHP Arnold Leon (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Anthony Burke, RHP Joseph Michaud, OF Bobby Crocker Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Dillon Overton Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Dakota Freese Reinstated from DL: OF Aaron Shipman [Justin Thomas has agreed to a $300K deal with the Nippon Ham Fighters of Japan's . He was released the after posting an underwhelming 4.48 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 16 starts at Triple-A Sacramento and had stints with the Seattle Mariners and Pittsburg Pirates in the majors (0-2 with a 6.93 ERA in 31 appearances, all in relief). He'll try to revitalize his career overseas] Philadelphia Phillies Draft pick signed: RHP Tyler Viza (32) Released: 3B Angel Gonzalez, OF Jermaine Mitchell Optioned to Triple-A: SS Freddy Galvis Option transferred: OF Tyson Gillies (Double-A to Triple-A) Removed from 40-man: C Steve Lerud (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Simon, RHP Carlos Zambrano Reinstated from DL: RHP Kenny Giles, RHP B.J. Rosenberg, C Chad Carman, 2B Samuel Dove, OF Leandro Castro Pittsburgh Pirates Draft picks signed: RHP Jerry Mulderig (28), RHP Billy Roth (16), LHP Will Kendall (30), C Andrew Dennis (37), SS (6), SS JaCoby Jones (3), OF Nick Buckner (14), OF Austin Meadows (1) Released: RHP Jhonatan Herrand, 3B Eric Avila Recalled: RHP Brandon Cumpton, 3B Josh Harrison Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brandon Cumpton, 3B Josh Harrison Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Colten Brewer, RHP David Jagoditsh, RHP Casey Sadler, RHP Zach Von Rosenberg, LHP Will Kendall, SS Alen Hanson Reinstated from DL: 3B Kirk Singer, OF Mel Rojas Jr. St. Louis Cardinals Draft pick signed: RHP Nick Frey (33) Released: LHP Javier Machuca, OF Dutch Deol Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dixon Llorens Reinstated from DL: RHP Jordan Swagerty, OF C.J. McElroy Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Nick Frey San Diego Padres Signed: LHP Clay Zavada (Gary (American Association)) Recalled: RHP Burch Smith Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Wilfredo Boscan, RHP Justin Livengood, LHP Jose De Paula, OF Alberth Martinez, OF Everett Williams Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Chris Rearick, 3B Justin Miller, OF Jordan Paroubeck Reinstated from DL: RHP Eddie Bonine, LHP Chris Nunn, LHP Juan Oramas, 1B Tommy Medica, OF Reymond Fuentes, OF Lee Orr [The Padres have purchased left-hander Clay Zavada from the independent league Gary SouthShore RailCats. Zavada had a 1.65 ERA in 16 1/3 innings for the RailCats. Zavada posted a 3.35 ERA with 9.2 K/9 and 4.2 BB/9 in 51 innings for the D-Backs in 2009. He will report to Double-A] San Francisco Giants Released: RHP Boof Bonser Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Eric Surkamp Option transferred: 1B Angel Villalona (high Class A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Martin Agosta, RHP Marvin Barrios, RHP Alejandro Flores, RHP Ariel Hernandez, RHP Omar Javier, RHP Juan Nova, RHP Jose Reyes, RHP Daniel Slania, LHP Enmanuel De Jesus, C Tyler LaTorre, C Jesus Navarro, C Matt Pare, C Andrew Susac, C Ben Turner, 1B Leonardo Fuentes, SS Stephen Branca, OF Brett Krill Reinstated from DL: RHP Justin Fitzgerald, RHP Yusmeiro Petit, RHP Danny Sandbrink, C Brad Moss, 3B Mitch Delfino, 3B Alberto Robles, SS Kelby Tomlinson [Giants cut ties with RHP Boof Bonser (2-6, 5.87 ERA in 15 GS at AAA-Fresno)] Seattle Mariners Draft pick signed: OF Brett Thomas (21) Traded: OF Eric Thames to Orioles for 3B Ty Kelly Added to 40-man roster: SS Brad Miller Optioned to Triple-A: SS Carlos Triunfel Designated for assignment: 3B Alex Liddi Removed from 40-man: RHP Josh Kinney (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Forrest Snow, RHP Matt Vedo, 2B Brock Hebert, OF Guillermo Pimentel, OF Brett Thomas Reinstated from DL: RHP Isliexel Gonzalez, OF Jabari Blash, OF Cavan Cohoes Seattle dealt the designated for assignment Eric Thames to the Orioles for 24-year-old Double-A infielder Ty Kelly, a switch- hitter who batted .283/.389/.382 with 21 doubles in 283 at-bats for Bowie. He doesn’t have profile power for third base or profile agility for second, but with a plate approach (51 walks, 49 strikeouts) like he’s shown this year, he’ll keep getting looks. [Mariners selected the contract of INF Brad Miller from Triple-A Tacoma. Miller started at shortstop and hit ninth in his major league debut against the Cubs. The 23-year-old has been tearing things up in the minors this season, batting .319/.399/.521 with 12 HR, 53 RBI, and 6 stolen bases in 68 games between Double-A Jackson and Triple-A Tacoma. The left-handed Clemson product was a second round pick in 2011, more for his bat than for his glove. Many scouts wonder if he has the tools to stay at shortstop. He was ranked as the #9 Mariners’ prospect at the end of 2012 season by Mlb.com] Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Ramon Ramirez (released by Giants, June 18), OF Evan Frey (released by D-backs, June 24) Released: RHP Will Inman, OF Ismel Antunez Recalled: 2B Ryan Roberts Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Colome, 2B Ryan Roberts Option transferred: LHP Frank de los Santos (Triple-A to high Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: OF Jason Bourgeois Reinstated from DL: LHP Frank de los Santos Texas Rangers Draft picks signed: RHP Luke Lanphere (21), LHP Cody Ege (15), LHP Luis Pollorena (23) Recalled: RHP Josh Lindblom Option transferred: RHP Wilmer Font (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Keone Kela, C Jorge Alfaro Reinstated from DL: RHP Cory Burns, RHP Jose Monegro A strained hamstring sent low Class A Hickory catcher Jorge Alfaro to the disabled list. He’s hitting .263/.334/.458 with 11 homers in 293 plate appearances, showing a bit more power and a bit fewer strikeouts than last season. Toronto Blue Jays Signed: C Ramon Hernandez (released by Dodgers, June 22) Draft pick signed: OF Chaz Frank (20) Released: RHP Markus Brisker, SS Jorge Vega-Rosado, OF Ronnie Melendez Recalled: RHP Todd Redmond, SS Munenori Kawasaki Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chad Jenkins, LHP Tony Davis, C Luis Munoz, 1B Shaun Valeriote, SS Tommy Manzella, OF Ricardo Nanita Reinstated from DL: RHP Scott Gracey, RHP Shawn Griffith, RHP Bobby Korecky, C Seth Conner, 3B Andy LaRoche A sixth-round pick out of high school in 2008, Markus Brisker flamed out as an outfielder, batting .201/.311/.289 over four seasons and 191 games at low Class A Lansing. The Blue Jays converted him to the mound during extended spring training this season, he walked 10 batters and allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings at short-season Vancouver this year. Washington Nationals Draft pick signed: OF Brenton Allen (20) Released: RHP Austin Dicharry, 1B Micah Owings Recalled: RHP Erik Davis, RHP Added to 40-man roster: RHP Taylor Jordan Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Erik Davis, 1B Chris Marrero, 2B Jeff Kobernus Option transferred: LHP Matt Purke (low Class A to high Class A) Removed from 40-man: RHP Cole Kimball (outrighted to Triple-A), RHP Ryan Perry (outrighted to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dixon Anderson, RHP Brian Broderick, RHP Paul Demny Reinstated from DL: RHP Colin Bates, OF Wander Ramos

Minor League Transactions: June 20-26 (in parenthesis 2013 Draft signee rounds) Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Tom Jameson (NDFA—Nevada) Draft pick signed: RHP Aaron Blair (1s) Released: OF Evan Frey Recalled: RHP Zeke Spruill Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Joe Paterson Removed from 40-man: SS Josh Wilson (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Vince Spilker, LHP Michael Blake, LHP Keith Hessler Reinstated from DL: C Michael Perez Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Joe Bisenius (Lincoln (American Association)), RHP Brandon Cunniff (Southern Illinois (Frontier)), LHP Cole Nelson (St. Paul (American Association)), 2B Omar Luna (El Paso (American Association)) Draft pick signed: LHP Chuck Buchanan (18) Recalled: SS Paul Janish Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Magdiel Avendano, RHP Dave Peterson, OF Miguel Rivero Reinstated from DL: C Tyler Tewell, OF Edison Sanchez Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Casey Upperman (Normal (Frontier)) Draft picks signed: RHP Jake Bray (12), RHP Hunter Harvey (1), LHP Stephen Tarpley (3), C Jonah Heim (4), C (2), OF Josh Hart (1s), OF (14) Traded: C Chris Robinson to Padres for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Kevin Gausman Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Freddy Garcia Removed from 40-man: 2B Yamaico Navarro (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Sander Beck, LHP Jason Gurka, SS Byron Capellan, OF Connor Narron Reinstated from DL: C Luis Martinez, OF Glynn Davis, OF Trayvon Robinson Boston Red Sox Draft picks signed: RHP Jalen Williams (16), LHP Jake Drehoff (12), LHP Gabe Speier (19), C Jonathan Denney (3), OF Jordon Austin (6), OF Joseph Monge (17) Released: OF Khiry Cooper Recalled: RHP Pedro Beato, RHP Allen Webster Added to 40-man roster: 1B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Pedro Beato (twice), 3B Will Middlebrooks Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Pete Ruiz, LHP Francisco Taveras, OF Matty Johnson Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Jeffry Fernandez Reinstated from DL: 3B Matt Gedman Sophomore third baseman Will Middlebrooks continued to hit for big power like he did as a rookie last year—.197 isolated power this year; .221 last year—but the gap in his already-poor walk-to-strikeout ratio only widened. He walked in four percent and struck out in 28 percent of trips to the plate this season, resulting in a batting line of .192/.228/.389 through 53 games. Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Josh Davis (NDFA—Belmont) Draft picks signed: RHP Scott Frazier (6), RHP Trevor Graham (13), RHP Tyler Skulina (4), RHP Michael Wagner (15), LHP Sam Wilson (8), C Jordan Hankins (11) Released: 3B Ian Stewart Traded: LHP Hisanori Takahashi to Rockies and 2B Brent Lillibridge to Yankees for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: OF Placed on 7-day DL: OF Brett Jackson Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Daniel Adrian, RHP Josh Conway, RHP Ryan McNeil Reinstated from DL: RHP Carlos Gutierrez, RHP Chang-Yong Lim, LHP Andrew McKirahan Minor league free agent pickup Brian Bogusevic, a versatile 29-year-old outfielder, hit .319/.418/.512 with 10 homers in 304 plate appearances at Triple-A Iowa. His .929 OPS ranked second among qualified Pacific Coast League , behind only the Rockies’ Corey Dickerson, who also got called up last week. Bogusevic may be the perfect fourth outfielder—lefty bat, great arm, can cover center field, solid power (.192 isolated power in Triple-A), solid speed (6.9 speed score) and good batting eye (13 percent walk rate). Iowa teammate Brett Jackson hit the disabled list with a right calf strain. Chicago White Sox Draft pick signed: 1B Danny Hayes (13) Released: LHP Daniel Moskos Traded: C Damaso Espino to Dodgers for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Brian Omogrosso, 3B Brent Morel Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Deunte Heath Option transferred: LHP Santos Rodriguez (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: SS Brad Salgado Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Luis Martinez, LHP Matt Lane, C Jose Barraza Reinstated from DL: C Damaso Espino, C [Moskos had a 4.97 ERA and 1.55 WHIP through 29 innings of relief this year at Triple-A Charlotte. The 27-year-old lefty, who was the No. 4 overall pick by the Pirates in the 2007 draft ($2.475M signing bonus), has just 24 1/3 Major League innings under his belt -- all with the Buccos in 2011: 31 games, 11K/9BB, 2.96 ERA. Update (22/07/2013): Moskos signed with the EDA Rhinos in Taiwan and will join the same team which Manny Ramirez played for earlier this season] Cincinnati Reds Draft picks signed: OF-RHP (1s), 3B K.J. Franklin (2) Recalled: 2B Henry Rodriguez Optioned to Double-A: OF Donald Lutz Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jason Kilby, RHP Dan Langfield, RHP Brian Pearl, RHP Austin Salter, LHP Nick Routt, OF Elliott Hargreaves Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Mason Felt, LHP Jordan Remer, OF Sebastian Elizalde Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Jason Kilby Reinstated from DL: RHP Chad Rogers Cleveland Indians Draft picks signed: RHP Dace Kime (3), RHP Jordan Milbrath (35), LHP Kyle Crockett (4), LHP Kenny Mathews (7), SS James Roberts (15) Released: RHP Xavier de los Santos Recalled: LHP T.J. House Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Carrasco, LHP T.J. House Option transferred: RHP C.C. Lee (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jerry Gil, RHP Bryce Stowell Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Ping-Hsueh Chen, RHP Shao-Ching Chiang, RHP Walker White Reinstated from DL: RHP Mitch Brown, RHP Owen Dew, RHP Kyle Landis, RHP Xavier de los Santos, 3B Kyle Bellows, 3B Ryan Rohlinger [Signed by the Indians as an international free agent on Sept. 16, 2008, Chen-Chang Lee (26) started one game for Chinese Taipei in the 2009 World Baseball Classic and was a member of the 2008 Chinese Taipei Olympic Team that competed in Beijing, China, recording an ERA of 2.00 in nine innings] Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Devin Burke (NDFA—Virginia Tech), 2B Tyler Kuhn (released by D-backs, June 15) Draft pick signed: RHP Eric Nedeljkovic (21) Released: RHP Brett Jacobson Acquired: LHP Hisanori Takahashi from Cubs cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: RHP Roy Oswalt, OF Corey Dickerson Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jeff Francis Removed from 40-man: RHP Logan Kensing, RHP Chris Volstad (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeff Manship, C Matt McBride Reinstated from DL: 2B Tim Smalling [Jacobson had allowed 17 runs in 17 innings this season at Triple-A Colorado Springs. The 26-year-old righty was a fourth- round pick in the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft] Corner outfielder Corey Dickerson had the best first half of any Pacific Coast League hitter, batting .386/.429/.646 with nine homers in 66 games for Triple-A Colorado Springs. He led the PCL in average, slugging, triples (13) and extra-base hits (41). [The left-handed hitter was an 8th round pick in 2010 out of Meridiac CC and signed for a $125K signing bonus. Mlb.com ranked him as Rockies #19 prospect after the 2012 season. He has the potential to hit for solid average and power in MLB] Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Joe Jimenez (NDFA—Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, Gurabo, P.R.), RHP Jon Link (Wichita (American Association)), C Chris Taladay (NDFA—Central Florida) Draft picks signed: RHP Chad Green (11), RHP Austin Kubitza (4), RHP Jeff Thompson (3), LHP Kevin Ziomek (2) Released: RHP Luis Cortez, 2B Jordan Dean, 3B Colin Kaline, OF Pat Smith Recalled: RHP Al Alburquerque, LHP Jose Alvarez, OF Avisail Garcia Option transferred: RHP Melvin Mercedes (high Class A to Double-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Patrick Cooper, LHP Joe Rogers Houston Astros Draft picks signed: LHP Chris Cotton (14), LHP Austin Nicely (10), C Jake Rodriguez (19) Released: C Miles Hamblin Recalled: 1B , 2B Jake Elmore Added to 40-man roster: OF Marc Krauss Optioned to Triple-A: SS Marwin Gonzalez Removed from 40-man: RHP Ross Seaton (outrighted to Double-A), LHP Wade LeBlanc (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Nick Tropeano, LHP Reymin Guduan, C Jon Carnahan, SS Jose Fernandez Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Jack Armstrong Jr. Reinstated from DL: RHP Jamaine Cotton, RHP , RHP Carlos Quevedo, OF Terrell Joyce

[A former second-round pick (by Arizona/2009, $550K signing bonus), Krauss has batted .277/.393/.488 with 9 HR and 35 RBI in 65 games at Oklahoma City this season] Kansas City Royals Signed: LHP Brent Bonvillain (NDFA—Louisiana State), 2B Mike Mercurio (NDFA—Mount Olive (N.C.)) Draft picks signed: LHP Sean Manaea (1s), 1B Cody Stubbs (8) Released: RHP Freddy Rodriguez Recalled: LHP Will Smith Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Maikel Cleto, RHP Kelvin Herrera, LHP Danny Duffy, 2B Chris Getz Designated for assignment: LHP Francisley Bueno Removed from 40-man: OF Quintin Berry (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Antonio Cruz The Royals have been active on the waiver wire in June, claiming righthander Maikel Cleto from the Cardinals, outfielder Quintin Berry from the Tigers and third baseman Edinson Rincon from the Padres. [Duffy has spent the past year on the shelf recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 24-year-old had posted a 3.90 ERA with 28 strikeouts through 27 2/3 innings for the Royals last season before going down with a torn UCL. Command was an issue, as he also issued 18 walks in that time, but Duffy was long heraded as one of the Royals' better pitching prospects. ranked him as the game's No. 68 prospect overall prior to the 2011 season] [The Royals have re-instated lefty Danny Duffy from the 60-day disabled list, and fellow left-hander Francisley Bueno has been designated for assignment in order to clear a space on the 40-man roster. Duffy will be optioned to Triple-A Omaha for the time being. Bueno, 32, has pitched to a respectable 3.40 ERA with 7.8 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 in 45 innings of work at Omaha this season. He tallied 17 1/3 innings out of the Royals' bullpen in 2012 -- his first big league action since 2008 with the Braves. Atlanta originally signed the Cuban product in 2006] Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Daniel Stange (released by Padres, June 16), OF Lou Montanez (Somerset (Atlantic)) Draft picks signed: RHP Kyle McGowin (5), RHP Garrett Nuss (7), LHP Hunter Green (2), C Stephen McGee (9) Released: LHP Garrett Baker, OF Matt Young Traded: OF Kyle Johnson to Mets for OF Collin Cowgill Added to 40-man roster: RHP Billy Buckner Optioned to Triple-A: OF Collin Cowgill Option transferred: RHP David Carpenter (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Stephen McGee, 2B Sherman Johnson Reinstated from DL: RHP Reid Scoggins, OF Joel Capote, OF Ryan Jones [Angels assigned Montanez to Double-A Arkansas. Montanez hasn't appeared in the major leagues since the 2011 season. The Puerto-Rican was batting .313/.359/.478 with 6 HR and 41 RBI in 52 games this summer for the Somerset Patriots of the independent Atlantic League. The Cubs selected Montanez with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2000 draft, but he's hit just .223/.258/.328 in 129 big league games between the Cubs and Orioles] [Angels released OF Matt Young (30) from the AAA-Salt Lake roster in order to create a spot for the new acquired (from Mets) Collin Cowgill. Signed by the Braves as a non-drafted free agent in 2004 out of New Mexico, Young hit for solid average (.300 & .273), stealing bases (39 & 17), at AAA level in 2010-2011. The left-handed hitter earned a promotion to the big leagues in 2011 with Atlanta and in 2012 with Detroit, but he simply couldn’t confirm that kind of production at the next level. Overall, he played in 25 MLB games (accruing 69 days of service time), hitting a combined .190/.254/.224 without stealing any bases. This season has been one of his worst, as he has hit .208/.327/.300 with 11 SB in 41 games] Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: C Dimitri de la Fuente (NDFA—Cal State Dominguez Hills), C David Reid-Foley (NDFA—Mercer) Draft pick signed: RHP Jose DeLeon (24) Released: 1B John Sgromolo Acquired: C Damaso Espino from White Sox for cash considerations Recalled: OF Elian Herrera Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Withrow, OF Elian Herrera Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Lindsey Caughel,RHP Kyle Cofield, RHP Alan Garcia,RHP Matt Magill,RHP Sean White,C Steve Cilladi,C Dashenko Ricardo,OF Tony Gwynn Jr.,OF Jeremy Moore Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Garrett Bolt, 3B Yensys Capellan, SS Delvis Morales Reinstated from DL: RHP Luis Vasquez, LHP Jonathan Sanchez, C Steve Cilladi According to his Cal State Fullerton player bio from the 2012 season, Dimitri de la Fuente’s actual Greek name is Dimitrios Papantonopoulous, which is how his name appears in official MLB transactions. Miami Marlins Signed: C Brandon Brown (NDFA—Troy), SS Rony Peralta (re-signed after being released, March 29) Draft picks signed: RHP Joel Effertz (28), LHP Will White (19) Released: RHP Mike Ojala Option transferred: OF Kyle Jensen (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Rigoberto Santamaria, LHP Hayden Fox, C Tony Caldwell, C Jake Jefferies, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff Reinstated from DL: LHP Chad James, C Jake Jefferies, 3B Zack Cox Milwaukee Brewers Draft picks signed: LHP Hobbs Johnson (14), 1B David Denson (15) Recalled: RHP Johnny Hellweg Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Scooter Gennett, OF Josh Prince Removed from 40-man: LHP Chris Narveson (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Brian Garman, LHP Will West, C Joey Paciorek Placed on 60-day DL: OF Carlos Belonis Reinstated from DL: RHP Leonard Lorenzo Minnesota Twins Draft pick signed: LHP Brandon Bixler (16) Released: RHP Esmerling Vasquez Recalled: RHP Kyle Gibson, LHP Pedro Hernandez Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Pedro Hernandez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Luke Bard, RHP J.T. Chargois, RHP C.K. Irby, SS Logan Wade Reinstated from DL: RHP Madison Boer, RHP Esmerling Vasquez [Vasquez signed a new minor league deal with the Twins in November but spent the entire season on the Triple-A disabled list. The native of the Dominican Republic had been in extended spring training. Vasquez posted a 5.68 ERA in six starts for Minnesota last season and a 4.66 ERA over 137 relief innings with the Diamondbacks from 2009-11. After the release, Vazquez has signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers (Atlantic League)] New York Mets Signed: RHP Giancarlo Alvarado (Saltillo (Mexican)) Draft pick signed: RHP John Magliozzi (17) Released: RHP Adrian Rosario Traded: OF Collin Cowgill to Angels for OF Kyle Johnson Recalled: RHP Greg Burke, RHP , 3B Zach Lutz Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Greg Burke Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ernesto Yanez, LHP Zach Dotson, LHP Shawn Teufel, LHP Jhonathan Torres, OF Julio Concepcion, OF Maikis de la Cruz, OF Alonzo Harris Reinstated from DL: RHP Jake Kuebler, LHP Tim Byrdak, 1B Rhyne Hughes [The Mets have signed 35-year-old righty Giancarlo Alvarado to a minor league deal. Alvarado had been pitching in the Mexican League for Saltillo, where he compiled a 4.03 ERA with 6.9 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9 in 38 innings. The Mets assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas] The Mets swapped out designated-for-assignment outfielder Collin Cowgill for Angels low Class A outfielder Kyle Johnson, a 25th-round pick last year from Washington State. The 23-year-old Johnson has the rough outline of a young Cowgill as a righty-hitting outfielder with gap power and some speed (30 steals for Burlington prior to the trade). New York Yankees Signed: RHP Chris Bootcheck (released and re-signed), LHP Aaron Gates (Rio Grande Valley (United)), LHP Eric Wooten (Frontier (Frontier)), LHP Mike Zagurski (elected free agency from Pirates, June 19), C Radley Haddad (NDFA—Butler), 1B Andrew Clark (Evansville (Frontier)), OF (released by Mariners, June 6) Draft picks signed: RHP Nick Rumbelow (7), LHP Conner Kendrick (9) Released: OF Eduardo Sosa Acquired: RHP Yoshinori Tateyama from Rangers and 2B Brent Lillibridge from Cubs for cash considerations Elected free agency: RHP Chris Bootcheck (subsequently re-signed), SS Reid Brignac Recalled: RHP Ivan Nova Added to 40-man roster: SS Alberto Gonzalez Optioned to Triple-A: OF Thomas Neal Removed from 40-man: RHP Chris Bootcheck, SS Reid Brignac (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Edixon Mejia, RHP Mark Montgomery, C Ryan Baker, 2B Jerison Lopez, 3B Josh Bell, 3B Anderson Feliz, OF Taylor Dugas Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Ty Hensley, RHP Chris Smith, LHP Caleb Frare Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP David Herndon, RHP Pat Venditte, LHP Manny Banuelos Reinstated from DL: C Wes Wilson A tough week for Yankees pitching prospects: 2012 first-rounder Ty Hensley (surgery for right hip impingement) and Triple- A lefty Manny Banuelos (Tommy John surgery) officially moved to the 60-day DL, while Triple-A righty reliever Mark Montgomery goes back on the seven-day DL to give his shoulder some rest. Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Hunter Adkins (NDFA—Middle Tennessee State), RHP Travis Pitcher (NDFA—San Diego State) Draft picks signed: RHP Dustin Driver (7), RHP Bobby Wahl (5), 1B Ryon Healy (3), SS Edwin Diaz (15) Recalled: C Stephen Vogt Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dan Straily Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kayvon Bahramzadeh, RHP Darren Byrd, RHP Dakota Freese, RHP Nolan Sanburn, 2B Argenis Raga Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Tyler Hollstegge, RHP Cody Kurz, OF Matt Hillsinger Reinstated from DL: RHP Kris Hall, LHP Chris Lamb, 2B Tyler Ladendorf Stephen Vogt collected his first big league hit after going 0-for-32 with the Rays and A’s, driving a home run down the right- field line. [The left-handed hitter was acquired in trade by Oakland, last April, after being DFA by Tampa Bay, that made him a 12th choice in 2007 out of Azusa Pacific College. Vogt was hitting .325/.393/.541 with 9 HR and 43 RBI in 58 games in Triple-A this season. The 28-year-old offers a third option behind the plate, but also has experience at first base and in the outfield] Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Mike MacDougal (released by Reds, June 8) Released: RHP Zach Grimmett Recalled: RHP Phillippe Aumont Added to 40-man roster: RHP J.C. Ramirez Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Michael Martinez Removed from 40-man: 2B Michael Martinez (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Yoel Mecias, SS Roman Quinn, OF Leandro Castro Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Luis Morales, RHP David Whitehead, LHP Angelo Almonte, C Willians Astudillo Reinstated from DL: RHP Zach Cooper, C Tommy Joseph Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: LHP Dan Cevette Draft pick signed: RHP Neil Kozikowski (8) Recalled: RHP Duke Welker, C Tony Sanchez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brandon Cumpton, RHP Duke Welker, C Tony Sanchez, OF Alex Presley Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chad Kuhl, LHP Dan Cevette, OF Mel Rojas Jr. Reinstated from DL: RHP Vic Black, C Miguel Perez, 1B Jared Lakind St. Louis Cardinals Draft picks signed: RHP Steven Farinaro (11), RHP Blake Higgins (16), 1B Justin Ringo (28), 2B Mason Katz (4), SS Malik Collymore (10) Released: OF Mike Swinson Recalled: RHP Michael Blazek Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Fernando Salas, LHP Tyler Lyons Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eric Fornataro, RHP Arturo Reyes, LHP Chase Brookshire, LHP Iden Nazario, OF Oscar Taveras Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Blake Higgins, LHP Max Foody Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyrell Jenkins, RHP Josh Lucas, RHP Zach Russell, C Jonathan Keener, 2B Jake Wilson, 3B Tyler Rahmatulla, OF Anthony Garcia, OF Mike Swinson, OF Charlie Tilson San Diego Padres Signed: SS Tyler Stubblefield (Southern Illinois (Frontier)) Draft picks signed: RHP Jace Chancellor (28), RHP Adrian De Horta (8), SS Josh VanMeter (5), OF Jordan Paroubeck (2s) Released: 1B Cade Kreuter, 2B Felix Cabrera Acquired: C Chris Robinson from Orioles for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Anthony Bass, RHP Brad Boxberger, RHP Brad Brach, RHP Miles Mikolas, LHP Robbie Erlin, LHP Tommy Layne Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Anthony Bass, RHP Brad Boxberger, RHP Brad Brach, RHP Miles Mikolas, LHP Tommy Layne, OF Jaff Decker Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Adys Portillo, LHP Chris Nunn, SS Jesus Merchan, OF Edwin Moreno Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Corey Kimber, RHP Travis Remillard, RHP Leonardo Solano Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Tony Wieber Reinstated from DL: RHP Ruben Mejia, RHP Bryan Rodriguez, 3B Fernando Perez, OF Jeremy Baltz, OF Mike Wilson In search of middle-infield depth for low Class A Fort Wayne, the Padres signed old friend Tyler Stubblefield from the Frontier League, where he was hitting .305/.376/.486 in 105 at-bats for Southern Illinois. San Diego released the 25- year-old Stubblefield, a 22nd-round pick from Kennesaw State in 2010, at the end spring training this year. Adys Portillo made just three rehab starts for Fort Wayne before going back on the shelf. He came down with a sore right triceps during spring training. San Francisco Giants Signed: C Matt Pare (NDFA—Boston College) Draft picks signed: RHP Chase Johnson (3), RHP Jake McCasland (26), RHP (10), RHP Dan Slania (5), LHP Nick Jones (14), LHP D.J. Snelten (9), C Rene Melendez (17), 1B Brian Ragira (4), 3B Ryan Tuntland (29), SS (1), OF (11) Recalled: RHP George Kontos, LHP Mike Kickham Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jean Machi, 2B Nick Noonan Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Edward Concepcion, RHP Danny Sandbrink Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Jose Valdez, LHP Adalberto Mejia, C Jesus Navarro, SS Matt Duffy, OF Javier Herrera Seattle Mariners Draft picks signed: 3B Lachlan Fontaine (13), SS Tyler Smith (8), OF Austin Wilson (2) Recalled: 2B Designated for assignment: OF Eric Thames Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Andrew Carraway, RHP Isliexel Gonzalez, RHP Mayckol Guaipe, RHP Jose Torres, SS Pedro Okuda, OF Jabari Blash, OF Cavan Cohoes Transferred to 60-day DL: SS Pedro Okuda Reinstated from DL: RHP Moises Hernandez, LHP Danny Hultzen, 1B Scott Savastano Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Justin Choate (NDFA—Stephen F. Austin State), RHP Clayton Crum (NDFA—Oregon) Draft picks signed: RHP Anthony Tzamtzis (32), C Nick Ciuffo (1), 2B (4), 3B Ty Young (7), OF Thomas Milone (3) Recalled: RHP Alex Colome Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Lueke Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Colton Reavis, C Juan Apodaca, OF Taylor Motter Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Pedro Silvestre, RHP Jon Weaver, OF Raul Mondesi Jr. Reinstated from DL: LHP Jimmy Patterson, 2B Ryan Brett, SS Texas Rangers Signed: C Brett Teschner (NDFA—Columbus State (Ga.)) Draft pick signed: RHP Chris Dula (25) Traded: RHP Yoshinori Tateyama to Yankees for cash considerations Recalled: LHP Martin Perez, OF Engel Beltre Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Lindblom, LHP Joe Ortiz Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cole Wiper Reinstated from DL: 2B Nick Urbanus, OF Barrett Serrato Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Chris Rowley (NDFA—Army), 1B Lydell Moseby (NDFA—Benedict (S.C.)) Draft picks signed: RHP Sean Ratcliffe (18), 1B L.B. Dantzler (14) Released: OF Ryan Langerhans Optioned to Triple-A: SS Munenori Kawasaki Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Shawn Griffith, RHP Casey Lawrence, RHP Patrick Murphy, C Seth Conner Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Ryan Borucki, LHP Carlos Pina, OF Jake Anderson Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Patrick Murphy Reinstated from DL: RHP Jesse Hernandez, RHP , C Santiago Nessy, 2B Daniel Arcila As the name suggests, Lydell Moseby is the son of former Blue Jays outfielder , the second overall pick in the ’78 draft and first-base coach for the 1998 and ’99 Jays. Washington Nationals Draft picks signed: RHP Andrew Cooper (12), RHP John Costa (13), RHP Nic Pivetta (4) Released: RHP Recalled: 1B Tyler Moore Placed on 7-day DL: OF Eury Perez Placed on 60-day DL: RHP John Costa, RHP Andy Santana, RHP Daury Vasquez, LHP Elisaul Gomez Reinstated from DL: RHP Brian Broderick, RHP Cole Kimball, RHP Ronald Pena, 1B Micah Owings, 3B Cutter Dykstra

Minor League Transactions: June 13-19 (in parenthesis 2013 Draft signee rounds) Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Ryan Doran (NDFA—San Diego State), RHP Sean Furney (NDFA—Rhode Island), RHP Justin Van Grouw (NDFA—Wake Forest) Draft picks signed: RHP Adam Miller (20), RHP (1), RHP Johnny Shuttlesworth (28), C Elvin Soto (16), 2B Denver Chavez (30), SS Jacob Cordero (11), SS Justin Williams (2), OF Dane McFarland (12), OF Matt McPhearson (4) Released: 2B Tyler Kuhn, OF Brent Clevlen Recalled: RHP Randall Delgado Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Nate Adcock, RHP Charles Brewer Placed on 7-day DL: C Chris McMurray Reinstated from DL: 2B Tyler Bortnick, OF Alfredo Marte Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Colby Holmes (NDFA—South Carolina), RHP Mike Volpe (NDFA—Towson), C Andrew Parker (NDFA—Towson) Draft picks signed: RHP Alec Grosser (11), RHP Jason Hursh (1), RHP Carlos Salazar (3), RHP Michael Swanner (16), LHP Jared Dettmann (17), LHP Matt Marksberry (15), LHP Jordan Sechler (19), C Orrin Sears (24), 3B Dylan Manwaring (9), SS Mikey Reynolds (5), OF Connor Oliver (23) Released: RHP Roberto Estrella, RHP Mike Flores, RHP Ryan Woolley, OF Iosif Bernal Recalled: RHP Cory Rasmus, SS Tyler Pastornicky Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Rasmus Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeremy Fitzgerald, LHP Sean Gilmartin, LHP Carlos Perez, 2B Tommy La Stella Reinstated from DL: LHP Yean Carlos Gil Organizational top prospect J.R. Graham hasn’t pitched since May 13, and last week the system’s injury outlook did not improve. Lefty Sean Gilmartin hit the Triple-A Gwinnett disabled list with shoulder tendinitis, which goes a long way toward explaining his recent performance. In his past six starts, the 2011 first-rounder went 1-5, 9.49 with 22 strikeouts, 13 walks and 50 hits allowed in 30 1/3 innings. Meanwhile, Double-A Mississippi second baseman Tommy La Stella hit .330/.382/.468 in 26 games, but he’s on the shelf now as he deals with a strained hamstring. Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Dariel Delgado (NDFA—Lake Land (Ill.) JC), 1B Tanner Rust (NDFA—New Mexico State), OF Chris Pettit (released by Twins, June 14) Draft picks signed: RHP Garrett Cortright (40), RHP Nick Cunningham (20), RHP Caleb Kellogg (17), RHP Dylan Rheault (19), RHP Jimmy Yacabonis (13), LHP Augey Bill (39), LHP (11), LHP Eric Green (36), LHP Donnie Hart (27), LHP Mitch Horacek (9), C Alex Murphy (6), C Austin Wynns (10), 1B Randolph Gassaway (16), 1B Trey Mancini (8), SS Jared Breen (24), SS Federico Castagnini (30), SS Jeff Kemp (33), SS Justin Viele (37), OF Conor Bierfeldt (29) Released: SS Recalled: RHP Jake Arrieta, LHP Zach Britton Added to 40-man roster: 1B Travis Ishikawa Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jake Arrieta, RHP Kevin Gausman, LHP Tsuyoshi Wada Designated for assignment: 2B Yamaico Navarro Placed on 7-day DL: C Zane Chavez, C Ronny Paulino, C Wynston Sawyer, 2B Paco Figueroa, OF Scott Beerer Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Jason McCracken Reinstated from DL: 2B Creede Simpson, OF Kyle Hudson [The Baltimore Orioles selected IF Federico Castagnini in the 30th round of last week’s MLB Amateur Draft. The 22-year- old right-handed hitter attended Crighton College and became the first player born and raised in Italy to get drafted. Baltimore assigned him to Aberdeen of the A-Short Season New York-Penn League] Veteran Travis Ishikawa hit .316/.413/.525 with seven homers in 49 games for Triple-A Norfolk, earning his callup on the strength of that performance and also his contract clause that gave him a mid-June opt-out date. Boston Red Sox Draft picks signed: RHP Taylor Grover (10), RHP Joe Gunkel (18), RHP Kyle Martin (9), LHP Trey Ball (1), LHP Corey Littrell (5), C Danny Bethea (34), C Jake Romanski (14), 2B Reed Gragnani (21), 3B Jantzen Witte (24), SS Carlos Asuaje (11), OF Forrestt Allday (8), OF Bryan Hudson (15) Recalled: RHP Alfredo Aceves, RHP Rubby de la Rosa, RHP (twice), C Ryan Lavarnway Added to 40-man roster: RHP Pedro Beato Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alfredo Aceves (twice), RHP Rubby de la Rosa, RHP Alex Wilson Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Zach Good, C Carson Blair, C Zach Kapstein, 3B Matt Gedman, OF Jesus Loya Reinstated from DL: LHP Will Latimer, C Tim Roberson, C Alberto Rosario Chicago Cubs Draft picks signed: RHP David Garner (7), RHP Zack Godley (10), RHP Zak Hermans (30), RHP Trey Masek (5), LHP Tyler Ihrig (23), LHP Rob Zastryzny (2), C Cael Brockmeyer (16), 1B Kelvin Freeman (17), 2B Zak Blair (20), SS Giuseppe Papaccio (18), OF Kevin Brown (22), OF Jacob Hannemann (3) Released: C Jose Morales Recalled: LHP Brooks Raley Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Brooks Raley Removed from 40-man: RHP Eduardo Sanchez (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alex Burnett, RHP Marcos Mateo, SS Edwin Maysonet, OF Jorge Soler Reinstated from DL: 1B Justin Bour, OF Jae-Hoon Ha, OF Tim Torres The Cubs placed right fielder Jorge Soler on the high Class A Daytona disabled list with a shin injury. He’s batting a solid .281/.343/.467 with eight homers in 55 games. Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Drew Bowen (NDFA—Oral Roberts) Draft picks signed: RHP Matt Ball (11), RHP Tyler Barnette (14), RHP (2), RHP Thaddius Lowry (5), RHP Andrew Mitchell (4), RHP Charlie Sharrer (26), RHP (17), LHP Jeff McKenzie (28), LHP Andre Wheeler (15), C Trey Wimmer (23), 3B Trey Michalczewski (7), SS Audry Santana (38), SS Tyler Shryock (12), SS John Stringer (16) Released: C Bryce Mosier Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Greg Reynolds (re-signed), LHP Zach Duke (released by Nationals, June 10), C Matt Kennelly (released by Braves, May 13) Draft picks signed: RHP Mark Armstrong (3), RHP Scott Brattvet (8), RHP (7), RHP Fabian Roman (16), RHP Layne Somsen (22), LHP Ty Boyles (11), C Shedric Long (12), 3B Taylor Terrasas (30), OF Chad Jones (9) Released: RHP Nick Barnese, RHP Greg Reynolds (subsequently re-signed), LHP Richard McCaffrey, LHP Jose Rosario, C Konrad Schmidt, C Fray Sosa, OF Recalled: RHP Pedro Villarreal Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Pedro Villarreal Option transferred: OF Yorman Rodriguez (high Class A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nick Fleece, RHP Wes Mugarian, RHP Chad Rogers, OF Chad Jones, OF Bryson Smith Reinstated from DL: C Yovan Gonzalez, 1B Carlos Sanchez, OF Jon Matthews Cleveland Indians Signed: LHP Clay Rapada (released by Yankees, June 4) Draft picks signed: RHP Kerry Doane (24), RHP Trevor Frank (8), RHP Ben Heller (22), RHP Casey Shane (6), RHP Cole Sulser (25), LHP Sean Brady (5), LHP Thomas Pannone (9), LHP Matt Whitehouse (19), C Sicnarf Loopstok (13), 2B Michael Giuffre (36), 2B Garrett Smith (37), 3B Grant Fink (23), SS Paul Hendrix (18), OF (1), OF Silento Sayles (14) Recalled: 3B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Matt Langwell Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Blair, RHP Mason Radeke, LHP Geoff Davenport, LHP J.C. Romero, C Matt Colantonio, C Charlie Valerio Placed on 60-day DL: 1B Mitch Nilsson Reinstated from DL: OF Luigi Rodriguez Lonnie Chisenhall proved his bat was too good for Triple-A—he hit .390/.456/.676 in 27 games—but will that production translate to the big leagues this time? Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP C.J. Fick (released by Astros, June 12) Draft picks signed: RHP Alex Balog (2s), RHP Scott Firth (19), RHP Jacob Newberry (18), RHP Daniel Palo (27), RHP Blake Shouse (5), LHP Sam Moll (3), 3B Ryan McMahon (2), 3B Dom Nunez (6), OF Terry McClure (8), OF Cole Norton (39), OF Jordan Patterson (4) Recalled: 2B Josh Rutledge Added to 40-man roster: RHP Logan Kensing Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Volstad Optioned to Double-A: RHP Collin McHugh Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Buch Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Vianney Mayo, RHP Adam Paulencu, RHP Juan Perez, RHP Angel Reyes, RHP Seth Willoughby Reinstated from DL: OF The Rockies and Mets pulled off the rare, but oh-so-delicious, DFA-for-DFA swap. Colorado sent outfielder Jr. to New York for Collin McHugh, a four-pitch righthander with good fastball command and a solid changeup. He profiles as fifth starter or middle reliever, but one who at age 26 is ready to contributed right away. Detroit Tigers Signed: LHP Joe Flattery (NDFA—Kansas State) Draft picks signed: RHP Tanner Bailey (32), RHP Jonathon Crawford (1), RHP Calvin Drummond (6), RHP Chase Edwards (24), RHP Buck Farmer (5), RHP Brett Huber (31), RHP Corey Knebel (1s), RHP Austin Pritcher (19), RHP Scott Sitz (28), LHP Ryan Beck (30), LHP Joe Mantiply (27), 3B Dominic Ficociello (12), SS Steven Negron (17), SS Curt Powell (21), OF Kasey Coffman (10), OF Connor Harrell (7), OF Ben Verlander (14) Recalled: C Bryan Holaday, OF Avisail Garcia Optioned to Triple-A: OF Avisail Garcia (twice) Option transferred: SS Danny Worth (high Class A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Warwick Saupold, LHP Casey Crosby Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Brenny Paulino, LHP Ryan Longstreth Reinstated from DL: RHP David Kopp Houston Astros Signed: RHP Ryan Connolly (NDFA—Coastal Carolina), RHP Troy Scribner (NDFA—Sacred Heart), LHP Kevin Ferguson (NDFA—Northeastern), C Brett Clements (NDFA—Nova Southeastern (Fla.)), SS Parker Hipp (NDFA—New Mexico State), SS (NDFA—Oklahoma), OF Tanner Mathis (NDFA—Mississippi) Draft picks signed: RHP Mark Appel (1), RHP Jorge Perez (30), RHP Juan Santos (39), RHP Andrew Thurman (2), LHP Jordan Mills (28), LHP J.D. Osborne (36), C (6), 1B Conrad Gregor (4), 3B Tyler White (33), SS Thomas Lindauer (23) Released: RHP B.J. Hyatt Traded: OF Fernando Martinez to Yankees RHP Charles Basford Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Jimmy Paredes Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jamaine Cotton, RHP Chris Devenski, RHP Carlos Quevedo, 1B Jean Batista, 3B Andy Simunic, OF Justin Gominsky, OF Terrell Joyce, OF Brandon Meredith Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Euris Quezada, 1B Chase Davidson Reinstated from DL: LHP Blair Walters, C Ryan McCurdy Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Ryan Mattes (NDFA—Campbell), RHP Corey Rhoney (NDFA—Tennessee Wesleyan), LHP Tripp Davis (NDFA— New Jersey Tech), 1B Dennis Raben (Lincoln (American Association)), SS Logan Davis (NDFA—San Diego) Draft picks signed: RHP Alex Black (29), RHP Andrew Edwards (19), RHP Carter Hope (3), RHP Kevin McCarthy (16), LHP Kyle Bartsch (7), LHP Christian Flecha (27), LHP Javier Reynoso (23), C Zane Evans (4), C Xavier Fernandez (11), C Frank Schwindel (18), 2B Andrew Ayers (30), OF Alex Newman (10) Released: RHP Matt Ridings Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bryan Brickhouse, RHP Alec Mills, LHP Colin Rodgers, LHP Ryan Verdugo, OF Tim Ferguson, 2B Angel Franco Reinstated from DL: RHP Leonel Santiago, OF Paulo Orlando Former San Diego shortstop Logan Davis is the son of former Royals pitcher , who works for the organization as a pitching coach in the Rookie-level Arizona League. [The 21-year-old Mark Appel will make his pro debut with Class A-Short season Tri-City. Appel, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's First-Year Player Draft, received a $6.35 million bonus. The Astros will monitor his workload carefully, but he could work his way up to Double-A Corpus Christi this season] Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Mike Ekstrom (released by Athletics, June 15), RHP Ethan Katz, LHP Kyle Hunter (NDFA—Dartmouth), LHP Dustin Richardson (Sugar Land (Atlantic)), LHP Greg Terhune (NDFA—Seton Hall) Draft picks signed: RHP Alex Blackford (37), RHP (25), RHP Ben Carlson (40), RHP Trevor Foss (22), RHP Keynan Middleton (3), RHP Clint Sharp (38), RHP Dan Tobik (39), LHP Matt Hernandez (23), LHP Colin O’Keefe (33), LHP Nate Smith (8), LHP Jonah Wesely (11), C Cambric Moye (30), C Eric Weiss (35), 3B Garrett Cannizaro (18), 3B Cal Towey (17), SS Alex Allbritton (21), OF Brandon Bayardi (36), OF Riley Good (14), OF Taylor Johnson (31), OF Mark Shannon (24) Released: 1B Jackson Whitley Removed from 40-man: 3B Chris Nelson (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Rob Delaney, RHP Ethan Katz, LHP Mitch Stetter, 3B Luis Jimenez, OF Zach Borenstein, OF Ryan Jones, OF Robbie Widlansky Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Oye, C Zac Livingston, OF Matt Young Former Rockies farmhand Ethan Katz (26th round, 2005) served as pitching coach to 2012 first-rounders Max Fried (Padres) and Lucas Giolito (Nationals) at Harvard-Westlake High. The Angels hired him as a pitching instructor (and placed him on the minor league disabled list). Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Sven Schuller Draft picks signed: RHP Jamie Baune (21), RHP Kyle Hooper (25), RHP Nick Keener (10), RHP Jacob Rhame (6), RHP Rob Rogers (32), RHP J.D. Underwood (5), LHP Crayton Bare (28), LHP Jake Fisher (22), LHP Michael Johnson (14), C Spencer Navin (11), 1B Cody Bellinger (4), 2B James McDonald (18), 3B (3), SS Blake Hennessey (19), SS Dillon Moyer (38), SS Brandon Trinkwon (7), OF Mike Ahmed (20) Released: RHP Kazuya Takano, 1B Tae-Hyeok Nam, OF Devon Ethier Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Juan Rodriguez (Veracruz) Optioned to Triple-A: C John Baker, OF Alex Castellanos Placed on 7-day DL: RHP James Campbell, RHP Daniel Tamares, LHP Ryan Christenson, LHP Jonathan Sanchez, C Gorman Erickson, C Pratt Maynard, C Eric Smith, OF Devin Shines Reinstated from DL: RHP Jonathan Martinez, C John Cannon Righthander Sven Schuller is a German teen who appears on the roster for 2013 Prague Baseball Week. [Dodgers claimed Baker off outright waivers from the Padres. In San Diego, he hit. 150/.261/.150 in 16 games as the backup catcher of Nick Hundley and became expendable when returned from suspension] Miami Marlins Signed: RHP Ryan Wertenberger (NDFA—California) Draft picks signed: RHP Colby Suggs (2s), LHP Sean Townsley (25), LHP Adam Westmoreland (26), C Chad Wallach (5), 1B Carlos Lopez (10), 2B Iramis Olivencia (8), 2B J.T. Riddle (13), 3B Juan Avila (20), SS Aaron Blanton (9), SS Justin Bohn (7), OF K.J. Woods (4) Released: RHP A.J. Battisto Recalled: OF Jordan Brown Optioned to Double-A: LHP Edgar Olmos Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brian Ellington, LHP Brad Hand, LHP Chad James, LHP Charlie Lowell, 3B Audy Ciriaco, 3B Zack Cox, OF Isaac Galloway Reinstated from DL: RHP James Wooster, LHP Brad Hand, 1B Matt Smith, SS Gil Velazquez Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Scott Harkin (NDFA—Sonoma State (Calif.)), RHP Scott Lieser (NDFA—St. Cloud State (Minn.)), RHP Tyler Spurlin (NDFA—Rice), OF Nathan Orf (NDFA—Baylor) Draft picks signed: RHP Dylan Brock (34), RHP Brandon Moore (17), RHP Chris Razo (24), RHP Joshua Uhen (5), RHP Devin Williams (2), RHP (4), LHP Tyler Alexander (27), C Tanner Norton (13), 1B Jesse Weiss (36), SS Luis Aviles (30), SS Tucker Neuhaus (2s), OF Michael Ratterree (10) Released: RHP Mike Schaub, LHP Dane Amedee Recalled: OF Caleb Gindl, OF Josh Prince Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike Fiers, C Brent Dean Reinstated from DL: RHP Rodolfo Fernandez, C Dayton Buller, C Clint Coulter Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Cody Eppley (released by Yankees, June 5) Draft picks signed: RHP Brian Gilbert (7), RHP Zach Hayden (23), RHP C.K. Irby (10), RHP Tanner Mendonca (17), RHP Ethan Mildren (12), RHP Brandon Peterson (13), RHP Kohl Stewart (1), RHP Tyler Stirewalt (21), RHP Jared Wilson (19), LHP Brandon Easton (24), LHP Stephen Gonsalves (4), LHP Derrick Penilla (15), C Alex Swim (22), 2B Tanner Vavra (30), SS Carlos Avila (32), SS Nelson Molina (11), SS Ryan Walker (18), OF Chad Christensen (25), OF Zack Granite (14), OF Jason Kanzler (20) Released: RHP Trent Higginbotham, RHP Angel Mata, RHP , RHP Junior Subero, 2B Jose Ramirez, OF Chris Pettit Optioned to Triple-A: C Chris Herrmann Placed on 7-day DL: RHP D.J. Baxendale Reinstated from DL: RHP Liam Hendriks, RHP Dakota Watts, SS Niko Goodrum Venezuelan righty Angel Mata spent three seasons in the short-season leagues for the Twins, topping out at Rookie-level Elizabethton last season, where he struck out 55 in 53 innings but also ranked second in the Appalachian League with 34 walks. The 20-year-old ranked as the Twins’ No. 21 prospect heading into the season—thanks to a solid 6-foot-2 frame and low-90s fastball—though he didn’t make a full-season club out of spring training. New York Mets Signed: C Luis Arrizurieta (NDFA—Barry (Fla.)) Draft picks signed: RHP Andrew Church (2), RHP Robby Coles (28), RHP Dan Herrmann (20), RHP Ricky Jacquez (25), RHP Casey Meisner (3), RHP Ty Williams (35), LHP Paul Paez (38), 1B (1), SS (10), OF Jared King (5), OF Champ Stuart (6), OF Ivan Wilson (3) Recalled: RHP Zack Wheeler, OF Andrew Brown Added to 40-man roster: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Greg Burke, RHP Zack Wheeler Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jake Kuebler, 3B Aderlin Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: LHP Pedro Feliciano, SS Chad Zurcher, OF Matt den Dekker The Mets called up veteran righty Carlos Torres rather than let him opt out of his minor league deal—he struck out 3.5 batters for every one he walked at Triple-A Las Vegas—but that callup had the effect of pushing Collin McHugh off the 40- man roster. New York then turned McHugh into Eric Young Jr. in a trade with the Rockies. That acquisition spelled the end of Collin Cowgill’s tenure on the 40-man. New York Yankees Signed: RHP Tim Giel (NDFA—Columbia), RHP Eric Ruth (NDFA—Winthrop), RHP Chad Taylor (NDFA—South Florida), 1B Jimmy Falla (NDFA—South Florida), 1B Randy Ruiz (Veracruz (Mexican)) Draft picks signed: RHP Cale Coshow (13), RHP Dillon McNamara (27), RHP David Palladino (5), RHP Alex Polanco (23), RHP Philip Walby (12), LHP Ethan Carnes (21), LHP Ian Clarkin (1), LHP Caleb Smith (14), LHP Tyler Webb (10), C Trent Garrison (28), C Chaunsey Sumner (32), 2B Hector Crespo (34), 2B Gosuke Katoh (2), 2B Derek Toadvine (22), SS Ty Afenir (39), SS John Murphy (6), SS Tyler Wade (4), OF Kendall Coleman (11), OF Michael O’Neill (3), OF Brandon Thomas (8) Traded: RHP Charles Basford to Astros for OF Fernando Martinez Recalled: RHP Adam Warren, OF Zoilo Almonte Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chris Bootcheck, OF Thomas Neal Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Adam Warren Option transferred: RHP Jose Ramirez (Double-A to Triple-A) Removed from 40-man: LHP Cesar Cabral (outrighted to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cory Arbiso, RHP Sam Demel, RHP Wilton Rodriguez, RHP Zach Varce, LHP Tim Flight, LHP Omar Luis, LHP Matt Tracy, C Hector Rabago, 3B Matt Duran, 3B Eric Jagielo, OF Ericson Leonora, OF Neil Medchill, OF Melky Mesa, OF Ronnier Mustelier Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Conor Mullee, LHP Eric Erickson Reinstated from DL: RHP Mark Montgomery, 3B Anderson Feliz [Japan's Gosuke Kato moved to the United States as a young child. Katoh is the rare high school second baseman who is regarded as a legitimate prospect. He is a solid defender with sure hands and good range. His arm is below average, but it is good enough for second base. Offensively, Katoh has modeled his swing after Ichiro Suzuki. He makes a lot of contact with his compact stroke and takes advantage of his plus speed. Katoh isn't known for his power, but showed some pop this spring. Katoh has a good feel for the game and his instincts allow his tools to play up. He was committed to UCLA (MLB.com). The 18-year-old Kato hit .355 with 11 homers and 31 RBIs in 33 games this season. The Yankees gave him a $845,700 signing bonus] [The Yankees acquired Fernando Martinez from the Astros in exchange for minor league right-hander Charles Basford. Martinez, 24, has been less-than-stellar in 35 plate appearances for the Astros this season. In his five years for the Astros and Mets, the left-handed hitting outfielder has a .206/.269/.362 slash line. Martinez was once considered to be a promising farmhand in the Mets' system and was ranked as high as No. 22 across the minors by Baseball America prior to the 2007 season. Basford, 22, has spend the last two seasons with the Yankees' New York-Penn League affiliate. In 19 relief appearances, the right-hander has a 5.13 ERA with 7.9 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9] [The 26th overall pick of this past Draft out of Notre Dame, Jagielo signed for a $1,839,400 bonus. He was ranked #37 prospect of the Draft by MLB.com thanks to his legitimate power from the left side. Jagielo injured his hamstring in extended spring training, then the Yankees assigned him to Single-A Charleston to start his pro career] Oakland Athletics Signed: 2B Pi’ikea Kitamura (NDFA—Hawaii) Draft picks signed: RHP Trevor Bayless (22), RHP Sam Bragg (18), RHP A.J. Burke (31), RHP (4), RHP Kyle Finnegan (6), RHP Dakota Freese (12), RHP Jon Massad (25), RHP Blake McMullen (29), RHP Joseph Michaud (33), RHP Lou Trivino (11), RHP Dominique Vattuone (32), LHP Jerad Grundy (10), LHP Chris Kohler (3s), LHP Matt Stalcup (9), C (23), C Kyle Wheeler (26), 1B Ryan Huck (27), 1B A.J. Kubala (34), 2B Joe Bennie (28), 3B Chad Pinder (2s), OF Jaycob Brugman (17), OF Justin Higley (13), OF Mitchell Marincov (8), OF Billy McKinney (1), OF Ben McQuown (30) Released: RHP Mike Ekstrom, OF Andersson de la Rosa Added to 40-man roster: RHP Dan Otero Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Hideki Okajima Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Michael Fabiaschi, 3B Miles Head Reinstated from DL: RHP Josh Bowman, 3B Miles Head Philadelphia Phillies Draft picks signed: RHP Will Morris (24), C Andrew Knapp (2), C Jake Sweaney (4), 2B Sam Dove (14), 3B Trey Williams (7), SS J.P. Crawford (1), SS Jan Hernandez (3) Recalled: LHP Jake Diekman, 2B Michael Martinez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tyler Cloyd, C Steve Lerud Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Sam Dove Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Ulises Joaquin, LHP Jim Birmingham, LHP Ervis Manzanillo Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Jose Contreras (re-signed) Draft picks signed: RHP Shane Carle (10), RHP Henry Hirsch (22), RHP Brett McKinney (19), RHP Justin Topa (17), LHP Cody Dickson (4), LHP Cameron Griffin (23), LHP Blake Taylor (2), C Reese McGuire (1), C Max Rossiter (15), 1B Danny Collins (13), 2B Adam Landecker (21), 3B Beau Wallace (12), SS Trae Arbet (5), SS Mike Fransoso (27), OF Justin Maffei (25), OF Jeff Roy (18) Elected free agency: LHP Mike Zagurski Added to 40-man roster: RHP Brandon Cumpton Removed from 40-man: LHP Mike Zagurski (outrighted to Triple-A) Option transferred: RHP Stolmy Pimentel (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Miguel Perez, 1B Jared Lakind, OF Taylor Lewis, OF Jerry Sands Reinstated from DL: OF Dan Grovatt St. Louis Cardinals Signed: RHP Kyle Grana (NDFA—Bellarmine (Ky.)), RHP Brandon Lee (NDFA—South Carolina-Upstate), LHP Dylan Hawkins (NDFA—Brevard (Fla.) CC), C Frankie Rodriguez (NDFA—Luchetti HS, Arecibo, P.R.), 3B Kyle Grieshaber (NDFA—Central Missouri), OF Brian Vigo-Suarez (NDFA—Science and Arts of Oklahoma) Draft picks signed: RHP Will Anderson (26), RHP Michael Holback (25), RHP (3), RHP Nick Petree (9), RHP Andrew Pierce (8), RHP Artie Reyes (40), LHP (1), LHP (1), C Luke Voit (22), 1B Justin Ringo (28), SS J.J. Altobelli (18), SS Oscar Mercado (2), SS Richy Pedroza (17), SS Michael Schulze (19), OF De’Andre Asbury (15), OF Ricardo Bautista (12), OF Jimmy Bosco (13), OF Anthony Ray (36) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Wacha Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Lucas, LHP Chase Brookshire, 2B Jacob Wilson, OF Justin Christian, OF Charlie Tilson Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Ben Freeman Reinstated from DL: RHP Aidan Lucas, LHP Dean Kiekhefer, OF Tommy Pham Puerto Rican catcher Frankie Rodriguez is the rare passed-over high school player to sign as a nondrafted free agent. The 17-year-0ld reported to Rookie-level Johnson City of the Appalachian League. Cardinals scouting director Dan Kantrovitz makes an interesting observation, via a club press release, about the organization’s acquisition of college NDFAs, which reads in part: “In most cases, the nondrafted free agents are players we would have drafted had there been more than 40 rounds. Although these players do not generally get a lot of publicity, we use a very similar decision-making process with them as we do with drafted players. Often times, we have multiple amateur scouting reports on each of them.” That theme is universal to all organizations, in that the gap between a late-round draft pick, particularly one from the college ranks, and an NDFA is typically razor thin. San Diego Padres Signed: SS Anthony Torres (NDFA—Tallahassee (Fla.) CC), OF Ben Francisco (released by Yankees, June 3) Draft picks signed: RHP (6), RHP Travis Remillard (13), 1B Jake Bauers (7), SS (2), OF Marcus Davis (24) Released: RHP Daniel Stange Recalled: OF Jaff Decker Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tommy Layne, OF Jaff Decker Designated for assignment: 3B James Darnell Option transferred: RHP Adys Portillo (Double-A to low Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Walker Lockett, RHP Bryan Rodriguez, RHP Tony Wieber, 3B Fernando Perez, OF Reymond Fuentes, OF Mike Wilson Placed on 60-day DL: 2B River Stevens Reinstated from DL: RHP Adys Portillo San Francisco Giants Draft picks signed: RHP Dusten Knight (28), RHP Ethan Miller (22), C Eugene Escalante (15), 1B Craig Massoni (33), 2B Will Callaway (37), SS Brandon Bednar (7), SS Brett Kay (20), SS Blake Miller (25), OF Tyler Horan (8) Recalled: RHP Jake Dunning, C Hector Sanchez Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Brett Pill Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ray Black, RHP Miguel Ferrer, RHP Derek Law, RHP Jose Valdez, C Brad Moss, 3B Mitch Delfino, 3B Alberto Robles, OF Christian Diaz, OF Javier Herrera, OF Brennan Metzger Reinstated from DL: LHP Ryan Bradley, LHP Matt Lujan [A 33rd round pick out of Indiana in 2009, 24-year-old Dunning was added to the 40-man roster over the winter and posted a good 1.75 ERA and 31/10 K/BB ratio through 36 innings this season in Triple-A] Seattle Mariners Draft picks signed: RHP (11), RHP Troy Scott (18), LHP Eddie Campbell (15), LHP Paul Fry (17), LHP Michaelangelo Guzman (31), LHP Ryan Horstman (4), LHP Will Mathis (25), LHP Tyler Wright (26), C Dan Torres (20), SS Jordan Cowan (37), SS Lonnie Kauppila (16), SS Zach Shank (28), OF Ian Miller (14) Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Alex Liddi Removed from 40-man: C Brandon Bantz (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jarrett Burgess, RHP Blake Hauser, RHP Moises Hernandez, OF Eric Thames Reinstated from DL: 2B Keith Werman Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Corey MacDonald (NDFA—Hawaii), LHP Eric Fredrick (NDFA—Oklahoma Baptist), C Sean Smedley (NDFA— Texas A&M-International), 2B David Garcia (NDFA—Cal State Monterey Bay) Draft picks signed: RHP Aaron Griffin (10), RHP Cory Jordan (35), RHP Josh Kimborowicz (19), RHP Austin Pruitt (9), RHP Jaime Schultz (14), RHP Harmen Sidhu (20), RHP D.J. Slaton (37), RHP Hunter Wood (29), LHP Darren Fischer (16), LHP Ben Griset (13), LHP Richard Teasley (23), 2B Coty Blanchard (15), 2B Ryan Henley (40), 3B Hector Montes (33), SS Pat Blair (12), SS Riley Unroe (2), OF Jeremy Hadley (24), OF Hunter Lockwood (11) Released: C David Wendt Recalled: RHP Josh Lueke, RHP Jake Odorizzi Added to 40-man roster: OF Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jake Odorizzi, 2B Ryan Roberts Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ian Kendall, 2B Ryan Brett, SS Shawn O’Malley, OF Charles Epperson Reinstated from DL: RHP Will Inman, C Chris Gimenez, OF Granden Goetzman Texas Rangers Signed: 3B Robbie Duran (NDFA—Lee (Tenn.)) Draft picks signed: RHP Akeem Bostick (2), RHP Cole Wiper (10), LHP Joe Palumbo (30), SS (1), OF Ryan Cordell (11) Released: RHP Carlos Melo, RHP Casey Shiver Recalled: LHP Joe Ortiz, C Robinson Chirinos Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Chris McGuiness, SS Leury Garcia Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cory Burns, RHP Jose Monegro, LHP Kevin Matthews, C Joe Jackson, C Fernando Vivili, 1B Barrett Serrato, 2B William Ireton, 2B Nick Urbanus, OF Joe Benson Reinstated from DL: RHP Taylor Dennis, RHP Randy Henry, RHP Connor Sadzeck Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Phil Kish (NDFA—Southeastern (Fla.)), RHP Joey Lovecchio (NDFA—South Florida), RHP Kamakani Usui (NDFA—Vanguard (Calif.)), RHP Cale Wine (NDFA—Louisiana-Monroe), LHP Corey Gorman (NDFA—Scranton (Pa.)), 2B Alex Maldonado (NDFA—Holy Cross), 3B Koby Kraemer (NDFA—Indiana State), OF Boomer Collins (NDFA—Dallas Baptist) Draft picks signed: RHP Brett Barber (37), RHP Conner Greene (7), RHP Patrick Murphy (3), RHP Garrett Pickens (29), LHP Matt Dermody (28), LHP Daniel Lietz (5), LHP (12), LHP Scott Silverstein (25), C Garrett Custons (10), C (16), SS Andrew Florides (27), SS David Harris (36), SS Tim Locastro (13), SS Christian Vazquez (19), OF Jonathan Davis (15), OF Sean Hurley (24) Released: LHP Brad Delatte, SS Eric Phillips Removed from 40-man: 3B Andy LaRoche (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Drew Permison, C Chris Schaeffer, 2B Daniel Arcila, 3B Andy LaRoche Reinstated from DL: OF Ronnie Melendez Toronto doled out nearly $9 million to sign its top seven selections from the 2012 draft, all of them falling within the top 112 picks, leaving little room in the budget for players drafted in rounds four through 10. Not one of the players from that latter group signed for more than $5,000. Two of those players—fifth-rounder Brad Delatte from Nicholls State and sixth- rounder Eric Phillips from Georgia Southern—made a grand total of nine pro appearances (none this season) prior to their release this June. Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Mark Lowe (released by Angels, June 6), RHP Jose Nunez, SS Kyle Attl (NDFA—Cal State Northridge), SS Francys Peguero, SS Joshual Ramirez, OF Oliver Ortiz, OF Greg Zebrack (NDFA—Southern California) Draft picks signed: RHP Matt Derosier (24), RHP Jake Johansen (2), RHP Jake Joyce (9), RHP John Simms (11), RHP Mike Sylvestri (29), RHP Ryan Ullmann (30), RHP Austin Voth (5), LHP Cory Bafidis (18), LHP David Napoli (8), LHP Travis Ott (25), LHP Niko Spezial (19), LHP Justin Thomas (21), LHP Jake Walsh (34), LHP Joey Webb (28), 1B Jimmy Yezzo (7), 3B Cody Gunter (6), 3B Drew Ward (3), SS Cody Dent (22), SS David Masters (14), SS Willie Medina (31), SS Brennan Middleton (10), OF Isaac Ballou (15), OF Garrett Gordon (23) Released: RHP Emmanuel de la Cruz, RHP Shane McCatty, RHP , 2B Trey Karlen Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Erik Davis, LHP Xavier Cedeno, 2B Danny Espinosa Option transferred: RHP Ryan Perry (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Spencer Kieboom, 1B Micah Owings, 3B Carlos Alvarez, 3B Cutter Dykstra, SS Brennan Middleton Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Ben Grisz, RHP Manny Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: RHP Marcos Frias, RHP Shane McCatty The Nationals signed outfielder Oliver Ortiz out of the International Prospect League. [Torra, 28, had a 5.53 ERA in 27 2/3 innings for Triple-A Syracuse this season. He was selected 31st overall in the 2008 draft by the Diamondbacks but has never cracked the Majors. In 578 1/3 innings at Triple-A, Torra has a 4.64 ERA with 4.8 K/9 and 1.8 BB/9] Minor League Transactions: June 6-12 (in parenthesis 2013 Draft signee rounds) Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP David Pauley, RHP Mark Serrano (Laredo (American Association)) Draft picks signed: RHP Alex Byo (33), RHP Bud Jeter (25), RHP Brad Keller (8), RHP Kurtis Kostuk (38), RHP Dallas Newton (32), RHP Tyler Toyfair (35), LHP Daniel Gibson (7), LHP Steven Hathaway (14), C Grant Nelson (9), C Joel Thys (31), 1B Ryan Kinsella (18), 1B Daniel Palka (3), 1B George Roberts (26), 3B Jacob Mayers (19), 3B Jordan Parr (15), SS Antonio Alvarez (22), SS Ryan Gebhardt (17), SS Randy McCurry (23), SS Jake Miller (27), SS Jamie Westbrook (5), OF Colin Bray (6), OF Zach Esquerra (24), OF Taylor Ratliff (13), OF Matt Vinson (37) Released: RHP Warner Madrigal Recalled: RHP Charles Brewer, LHP Joe Paterson Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tyler Skaggs Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chase Anderson, C Mike Brenly Reinstated from DL: C Ronnie Freeman, OF Brad Snyder [The Diamondbacks released reliever Warner Madrigal so he can pursue a career in Japan with the Chunichi Dragons. The 29-year-old had been solid this year at Triple-A Reno, where he sported a 2.75 ERA in 36 innings of work and maintained a 10.2 K/9 against 3.5 BB/9] Atlanta Braves Draft picks signed: RHP Tyler Brosius (21), RHP Dakota Dill (26), RHP Ryan Gunther (12), RHP Stephen Janas (6), RHP Ian Stiffler (7), RHP Tyler Vail (20), RHP Andrew Waszak (22), C Victor Caratini (2), C Tanner Murphy (4), C Joseph Odom (13), 1B Jacob Schrader (27), 3B Ian Hagenmiller (10), SS Reed Harper (25), OF Kyle Wren (8) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Rafael Briceno, C Tyler Tewell Reinstated from DL: C Chase Anselment The Braves signed Georgia Tech outfielder Kyle Wren, son of Atlanta general manager Frank Wren, the day they drafted him in the eighth round and assigned him to Rookie-level Danville. Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Oscar Melendez (re-signed), C Chris Snyder (re-signed) Acquired: 1B Seth Loman from White Sox for cash considerations Elected free agency: C Chris Snyder (subsequently re-signed) Recalled: LHP Mike Belfiore, OF Xavier Avery Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Mike Belfiore, C Chris Snyder, OF Xavier Avery Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Zach Clark, C Luis Martinez, 2B Travis Adair, OF Derrick Bleeker, OF Trayvon Robinson Reinstated from DL: RHP Oliver Drake Boston Red Sox Released: 2B Jose Garcia Recalled: RHP Alfredo Aceves, RHP Jose de la Torre Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose de la Torre, OF Jackie Bradley Option transferred: OF Alex Hassan (low Class A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Daniel Bard, C Tim Roberson, C Alberto Rosario Reinstated from DL: C Jayson Hernandez, OF Pete Hissey, OF Kendrick Perkins [Red Sox right-hander Daniel Bard — currently in Double-A Portland — was placed on the disabled list on June 9 due to a strained abdominal muscle. He is 0-1 with a 6.39 ERA, 17 walks and 6 SO in 12 2/3 innings this year in Portland. He has not pitched in a game since May 15, when he walked five batters in an inning-plus of work] Chicago Cubs Released: RHP Chad Martin, LHP Hunter Ackerman, OF Dong-Yub Kim Traded: RHP Ian Dickson to Nationals for RHP Henry Rodriguez Recalled: LHP Brooks Raley Designated for assignment: RHP Eduardo Sanchez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eddie Orozco Reinstated from DL: RHP Barret Loux, 3B Brad Zapenas, SS Junior Lake, SS Edwin Maysonet A fourth-round selection in 2010, lefty Hunter Ackerman concentrated most of his Cubs career in the Rookie-level Arizona League, making just nine relief appearances at short-season Boise last season (1.70 WHIP, 11.3 SO/9 in 22 innings). [Dong-Yub Kim was signed by the Cubs as an international free agent on Feb. 7, 2009, as a 19-year-old out of Korea. He missed the 2010 season after undergoing right shoulder surgery. In 2012, the right-handed hitter played at Boise (Northwest-League), where hit .250/.288/.455 with 5 HR & 14 RBI in 33 games. Kim was in the Arizona League-rookie roster at the time of his release] Henry Rodriguez still throws 97 mph, but he also walked about every fifth batter (18.6 percent) he faced with the Nationals in 17 appearances this season, leading to a 1.67 WHIP and 11-to-16 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Washington had designated him for assignment. Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP David Cales (released by Cubs, May 20), RHP Michael Nix (Sugar Land (Atlantic)), RHP Mike Recchia (Windy City (Frontier)), RHP Jacob Sanchez (Joliet (Frontier)) Draft picks signed: RHP Matt Abramson (29), RHP Jon Bengard (30), RHP Nick Blount (9), RHP James Dykstra (6), RHP (10), RHP Devin Moore (27), RHP Alex Powers (25), LHP Chris Freudenberg (8), LHP Sean Hagan (31), C Dillon Haupt (20), 1B Nick Parent (36), 1B Cody Yount (37), SS (1), SS Toby Thomas (21), OF Michael Carballo (18), OF Nolan Earley (22), OF Darian Johnson (32), OF Sam Macias (35), OF (3), OF Jacob Morris (24) Released: 3B Steve Nikorak, OF Alex Llanos Traded: 1B Seth Loman to Orioles for cash considerations Acquired: OF Carl Thomore from Rockies for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Deunte Heath Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ramon Troncoso Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brian Omogrosso Removed from 40-man: LHP Leyson Septimo (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Andrew Brackman, RHP Jhan Marinez, C Kevan Smith, OF Mark Haddow Reinstated from DL: OF Yoandy Barroso, OF Juan Ramirez [The White Sox have purchased the contract of right-hander Ramon Troncoso from Triple-A Charlotte. Troncoso, 30, signed a minor league deal with Chicago in January after spending all of 2012 with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate. Troncoso posted a 3.92 ERA in 197 1/3 IP out of the Dodgers' bullpen from 2008-11] Cincinnati Reds Signed: C J.R. Reynolds (NDFA—Ohio), 3B Joe Jocketty (NDFA—Miami-Hamilton (Ohio)), OF Corey Wimberly (released by Braves, May 30) Draft picks signed: RHP Ben Lively (4), RHP Joe Mantoni (18), RHP Daniel Wright (10), 1B Logan Uxa (32), SS Cory Thompson (5), OF Dalton Carter (17), OF Phillip Ervin (1) Released: RHP Mike MacDougal, 1B Dominic D’Anna, SS Michael Gilmartin Recalled: RHP Curtis Partch, LHP Tony Cingrani, 2B Henry Rodriguez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Logan Ondrusek, RHP Pedro Villarreal, 2B Henry Rodriguez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Wes Mugarian, RHP Robert Stephenson, C Yovan Gonzalez Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Ryan Kemp, 1B Sean Buckley Reinstated from DL: RHP Jesus Adames, RHP Sal Romano, SS Robert Stephenson’s upward trajectory with low Class A Dayton—he’s 4-0, 0.92 in his past six starts, with 50 strikeouts and five walks in 39 innings—will be interrupted as he recovers from a strained left hamstring. The Reds signed a pair of undrafted Ohio college players after the draft who happen to be the progeny of Reds executives. Joe Jocketty, whom the Cubs drafted out of a St. Louis high school in ’09, is the son of GM Walt Jocketty. J.R. Reynolds, who previously attended Cincinnati’s Moeller High, is the son of pro/global scouting director Terry Reynolds. Cleveland Indians Signed: LHP J.C. Romero (released by Nationals, June 1), 2B Paddy Matera (Camden (Atlantic)) Draft pick signed: C Shane Rowland (20) Recalled: RHP Carlos Carrasco Optioned to Triple-A: SS Juan Diaz Placed on 7-day DL: 1B/DH Matt LaPorta, OF Luigi Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: RHP Robbie Aviles, RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka, OF Cedric Hunter, OF Bryson Myles

[The Indians have signed infielder Paddy Matera and assigned him to Class A-Adv. Carolina. Matera, 25, has been playing independent ball since 2010, primarily with the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League. He's hitting .304/.365/.525 in 40 games this season and is a career .277/.358/.414 hitter in independent ball. The New Jersey native has extensive experience at second base, shortstop and third base]

[Former top prospect Matt LaPorta was put on the 7-day disabled list at Triple-A Columbus with a left hip strain. The injury isn't new. The hip bothered LaPorta for the second half of last season and required postseason surgery for a second time in his career. He began the season on the disabled list and continued to rehab in Arizona until he finally reported to the Clippers in May. The arrival of Chun-Hsiu Chenon May 19 from Double-A Akron also began to cut into his playing time. Even so, LaPorta looked less and less comfortable running. Overall, LaPorta was batting .235 with 5 HR and 11 RBI in 22 games – The Columbus Dispatch. He’ll be eligible for minor league free agency after the season]

Colorado Rockies Draft picks signed: RHP John Beck (15), RHP Jonathan Gray (1), RHP Jerad McCrummen (23), RHP Matt Pierpont (26), RHP Dylan Stamey (14), RHP (7), LHP Trent Daniel (17), LHP Billy Waltrip (12), 3B Mike Benjamin Jr. (13), OF Sean Dwyer (11), OF (10) Traded: OF Carl Thomore to White Sox for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Chris Volstad, LHP Josh Outman, OF Tyler Colvin Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Josh Outman Placed on 7-day DL: OF Juan Crousset, OF Greg Golson, OF Kyle Parker Reinstated from DL: OF Greg Golson, OF Tim Wheeler You don’t often see a premium pick from a recent draft change teams in a minor league deal, but the fact the Rockies found a trade partner for 2011 second-rounder Carl Thomore suggests that the White Sox had good reports on him from his high school days in East Brunswick, N.J. The 20-year-old Thomore spent two seasons in the Rookie-level Pioneer League, batting .196/.308/.309 in 238 plate appearances. The corner outfielder has present strength and power, though he’ll need to recover from lower-half injuries that have cut into his playing time. Detroit Tigers Draft picks signed: RHP Johnnie Kirkland (25), RHP Jon Maciel (18), RHP Zach Reininger (8), C Austin Green (13), C Duncan McAlpine (16), 2B Taylor Johnson (40) Recalled: RHP Evan Reed Added to 40-man roster: LHP Jose Alvarez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose Ortega, LHP Jose Alvarez Option transferred: SS Danny Worth (Triple-A to high Class A) Reinstated from DL: LHP Will Startup, SS Danny Worth Houston Astros Draft picks signed: RHP Tyler Brunnemann (40), RHP Austin Chrismon (26), RHP Patrick Christensen (27), RHP Zach Morton (32), RHP Kyle Westwood (13), LHP Randall Fant (29), LHP Sebastian Kessay (22), LHP Albert Minnis (25), C Brett Booth (34), 2B Tony Kemp (5), OF Jon Kemmer (21), OF Jason Martin (8), OF Ronnie Mitchell (38), OF James Ramsay (7) Released: RHP C.J. Fick Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Peacock Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Bobby Borchering Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Murilo Gouvea Reinstated from DL: 2B Carlos Perdomo [Gouvea (24) played for Brazil in the 2013 WBC (0-1, 5.68 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 4 SO/5 BB, 2 hits in 6.1 IP). Last season he repeated Single-A Lexington () posting a 2-7-4 record with 3.71 ERA in 77.2 relief innings, with 87 SO/29 BB, 62 H] Kansas City Royals Draft picks signed: RHP Andrew Brockett (22), RHP Chase Darhower (14), RHP Luke Farrell (6), RHP Kevin Perez (17), LHP Cody Reed (2), 1B Brandon Dulin (12), SS Hunter Dozier (1), SS Kevin Kuntz (28), OF Dominique Taylor (15) Released: 3B Adrian Morales, OF Carlo Testa Designated for assignment: RHP Nate Adcock Optioned to Double-A: 3B Edinson Rincon (claimed off waivers from SD) Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Edinson Rincon, OF Paulo Orlando Reinstated from DL: RHP Mark Peterson, LHP Crawford Simmons, C Cameron Gallagher, 1B Mark Threlkeld, 2B Whit Merrifield, OF Brian Fletcher Los Angeles Angels Draft picks signed: RHP Harrison Cooney (6), RHP Grant Gordon (10), RHP Brian Loconsole (20), RHP Michael Smith (29), LHP Cole Swanson (19), SS Nathan Goro (27), SS Kirby Pellant (26), SS Angel Rosa (13), OF Eric Aguilera (34), OF Michael Fish (32), OF Miguel Hermosillo (28), OF Chad Hinshaw (15) Released: LHP Alex Burkard, LHP Zach LeBarron Recalled: RHP Dane de la Rosa Added to 40-man roster: OF Brad Hawpe Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Oye, RHP Reid Scoggins, OF Joel Capote Reinstated from DL: LHP Brandon Love, OF Gary Mitchell, OF Robbie Widlansky Los Angeles Dodgers Draft picks signed: RHP Chris Anderson (1), RHP Thomas Taylor (26), LHP Tom Windle (2), C (8), 3B Adam Law (12) Recalled: RHP Matt Magill, RHP Chris Withrow, SS Justin Sellers, OF Alex Castellanos Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Matt Magill, SS Justin Sellers Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Javy Guerra, C Chris O’Brien, C J.R. Towles Miami Marlins Draft picks signed: RHP Cody Crabaugh (32), RHP Edward Cruz (34), RHP Cody Harris (24), RHP Tyler Kinley (16), RHP C.J. Robinson (12), LHP Sam Alvis (21), 1B Scott Carcaise (14) Released: 2B Paul Gran Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Joe Mahoney, 2B Donovan Solano Placed on 7-day DL: SS Gil Velazquez Reinstated from DL: 1B Aaron Dudley, 1B Aaron Senne Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Harvey Martin (NDFA—Minnesota State-Mankato), RHP Sean Wardour (NDFA—Cal State Dominguez Hills) Draft picks signed: RHP Tristan Archer (21), RHP Drew Ghelfi (25), RHP Andy Hillis (11), RHP Alex Moore (28), RHP Tanner Poppe (31), LHP Tyler Linehan (9), LHP Clint Terry (18), C John Cleary (39), 1B Garrett Cooper (6), OF Brandon Diaz (8), OF Omar Garcia (7), OF Charlie Markson (38), OF Eric Williams (23) Released: RHP Clay Hensley Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tyler Thornburg Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Leonard Lorenzo Reinstated from DL: RHP Drew Gagnon Harvey Martin won NCAA Division II pitcher of the year honors for Minnesota State-Mankato, going 8-0, 1.52 with 85 strikeouts, seven walks and 52 hits allowed in 71 innings. Minnesota Twins Draft picks signed: C Brian Navarreto (6), C Stuart Turner (3) Released: RHP Melciades de la Cruz, RHP Travis Huber, C Brian Compton, C Kelly Cross, 3B Mark Sobolewski Recalled: 1B Chris Colabello, OF Oswaldo Arcia Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Chris Colabello Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alex Meyer, LHP David Hurlbut, C Danny Lehmann Reinstated from DL: C Drew Butera, OF Mike Kvasnicka Double-A righty Alex Meyer, acquired for in November, will miss an indefinite period of time as he deals with shoulder soreness. New York Mets Draft picks signed: RHP Gaither Bumgardner (23), RHP Cameron Griffin (34), RHP Ricky Knapp (8), RHP Kevin McGowan (13), RHP Brent McMinn (18), C Colton Plaia (15), 1B Zach Mathieu (16), SS Luis Guillorme (10), SS Jeff McNeil (12), OF Patrick Biondi (9) Released: C Recalled: LHP Josh Edgin, OF Collin Cowgill, OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis Added to 40-man roster: RHP , 1B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Collin McHugh, LHP Rob Carson, 1B Ike Davis, OF Mike Baxter Placed on 7-day DL: C Kai Gronauer, OF Cory Vaughn Reinstated from DL: LHP Darin Gorski, LHP Steve Matz, 3B Zach Lutz, OF Andrew Brown Cory Vaughn is on the Double-A Binghamton disabled list with a right elbow strain, cutting into what had been his best season since 2010, the year he turned pro as a fourth-round pick. [He’s hitting .288/.370/.447 with 6 HR, 31 RBI & 8 stolen bases in 45 games] New York Yankees Signed: RHP Cory Arbiso (re-signed) Draft picks signed: RHP Sam Agnew-Wieland (24), RHP Andrew Beresford (19), 3B Eric Jagielo (1), SS Kevin Cornelius (31), OF Jordan Barnes (15) Released: RHP Dan Mahoney, RHP Chien-Ming Wang, 1B Luke Murton Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mark Montgomery, LHP Vidal Nuno, C Wes Wilson, 3B Kevin Mahoney, SS Claudio Custodio, OF Brennan Boesch Reinstated from DL: RHP Zach Arneson, RHP Corey Black, 1B Saxon Butler, SS Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Erik Arnesen Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose Macias, 2B Tyler Ladendorf Reinstated from DL: 2B Michael Fabiaschi Optioned to Double-A: 3B Vinnie Catricala The Athletics acquired DFA’d third baseman Vinnie Catricala from the Mariners, perhaps for the righthander’s ability to punish Double-A lefties. He hit .347/.407/.531 with seven extra-base hits in 49 at-bats at Jackson this season. Philadelphia Phillies Draft picks signed: RHP Tyler Buckley (27), RHP Chris Burgess (26), RHP Mark Leiter Jr. (22), RHP Shane Martin (9), RHP Mark Meadors (21), RHP Jon Prosinski (10), RHP Lee Ridenhour (16), RHP Matt Soren (19), RHP Matt Southard (28), RHP David Whitehead (34), LHP Cody Forsythe (25), LHP Rob Marcello (17), LHP Chris O’Hare (23), C Corey Bass (20), 3B Logan Pierce (15), OF Nick Ferdinand (35), OF Justin Parr (8), OF Cord Sandberg (3) Released: RHP Andrew Aizenstadt, SS Tyler Greene, OF Miguel Alvarez, OF Yan Olmo Added to 40-man roster: C Steve Lerud Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Cesar Hernandez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP B.J. Rosenberg, C Tommy Joseph Reinstated from DL: C Tommy Joseph, OF Peter Lavin The aftereffects of a May 4 concussion have forced Tommy Joseph back to the disabled list after he went 1-for-18 for high Class A Clearwater during a rehab assignment. The Phillies released Boca Raton, Fla., prep shortstop Tyler Greene, an 11th-round pick in 2011, and not the big league utility infielder of the same name. Pittsburgh Pirates Draft pick signed: RHP Chad Kuhl (9) Released: C Troy Snitker Recalled: OF Alex Presley Added to 40-man roster: RHP Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Dalton Friend, C Devin Ivany, 3B Kirk Singer, SS Chris Diaz, OF Dan Grovatt Reinstated from DL: RHP Zach Von Rosenberg, OF Barrett Barnes St. Louis Cardinals Draft picks signed: RHP Kevin Herget (39), RHP Zach Loraine (21), RHP Blake McKnight (38), RHP Kyle Webb (32), LHP Chase Brookshire (20), LHP Nick Lomascolo (34), LHP Ian McKinney (5), LHP Jimmy Reed (6), C Alex DeLeon (23), C Elier Rodriguez (14), 1B Jake Stone (27), SS Chris Rivera (7), OF Vaughn Bryan (35), OF Devante Lacy (24) Recalled: LHP Kevin Siegrist Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ramon Delgado, RHP Tyrell Jenkins, RHP Chris Thomas, 3B Tyler Rahmatulla, OF Anthony Garcia Reinstated from DL: RHP Eric Fornataro, RHP Dixon Llorens, C Casey Rasmus, 2B Starlin Rodriguez, OF Chad Huffman, OF Oscar Taveras [Selected by the Cardinals out of Palm Beach Community College (Fla.) in the 41st round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, Siegrist (23) began the season at Double-A Springfield, then was promoted to Triple-A Memphis. Overall, the lefty has pitched 27.2 relief innings, with 44 SO, 10 BB, only 11 hits, good for a 2-1-1 record, 1.95 ERA and 0.76 WHIP. In the Majors, Siegrist is going even better, as he hasn’t surrendered a run yet after 8.2 innings, with 11 SO/2 BB and only 2 hits – updated 24/06/2013] Righty Tyrell Jenkins left his June 6 start for low Class A Peoria after two innings and now will spend time on the disabled list with shoulder soreness. He can rehab in the Gulf Coast League during the Midwest League all-star break. San Diego Padres Signed: C Danny Masiello (NDFA—Dowling (N.Y.)) Draft picks signed: RHP Max Beatty (32), RHP Adam Cimber (9), RHP Peter Kelich (38), RHP Justin Livengood (10), RHP Kyle Lloyd (29), RHP Chris Long (23), RHP Josh Richardson (26), RHP Bryan Verbitsky (3), LHP Payton Baskette (16), LHP Jeffery Enloe (37), LHP Brandon Fry (18), LHP Erik Schoenrock (11), C Tyler Dial (15), C Michael Miller (20), C Ryan Miller (14), 1B Trae Santos (17), 2B Michael Bass (27), SS Chase Jensen (22), OF Rod Boykin (12), OF Mason Smith (4) Recalled: RHP Burch Smith, RHP Nick Vincent, OF Jaff Decker Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Boxberger, RHP Burch Smith Option transferred: OF Yeison Asencio (high Class A to Double-A) Designated for assignment: C John Baker Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eddie Bonine, 2B Anthony Contreras, SS Stephen Carmon San Francisco Giants Recalled: RHP Sandy Rosario, 2B Nick Noonan, OF Juan Perez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP George Kontos, 2B Nick Noonan Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jacob Dunnington, OF Juan Ciriaco, OF Francisco Peguero Reinstated from DL: RHP Jorge Bucardo, RHP Edward Concepcion, RHP Joan Gregorio, C Tyler LaTorre, C Hector Sanchez, C Mark Wagner, 2B Ydwin Villegas Seattle Mariners Signed: C Jason Jaramillo (released by Astros, June 1) Draft picks signed: RHP Tommy Burns (22), RHP Ricky Claudio (27), RHP Kevin McCoy (24), RHP Emilio Pagan (10), RHP Rafael Pineda (30), LHP (7), LHP Jake Zokan (9), C Tyler O’Neill (3), 1B Kyle Petty (23), 1B Justin Seager (12), 1B Jeff Zimmerman (19), 3B D.J. Peterson (1), SS Jack Reinheimer (5), OF Chantz Mack (29), OF Corey Simpson (6) Released: RHP Jhonny Nunez, OF Corey Patterson Recalled: RHP Blake Beavan, SS Carlos Triunfel Added to 40-man roster: C Mike Zunino Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dylan Unsworth, LHP Rusty Shellhorn Reinstated from DL: RHP David Colvin, RHP Blake Hauser, LHP Anthony Vasquez, OF Leon Landry Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Mike Colla (Bridgeport (Atlantic)), C Adam Pendleton (NDFA—Tampa) Draft picks signed: RHP John Farrell (21), RHP Hyrum Formo (27), RHP Andrew Hanse (22), RHP Roel Ramirez (8), RHP Colton Reavis (30), LHP Derek Loera (28), LHP Stone Speer (25), 2B (5), OF Julian Ridings (18) Released: RHP Charlie Cononie Recalled: RHP Jake Odorizzi Placed on 7-day DL: SS Jake Hager, OF Rich Thompson Reinstated from DL: LHP Shay Crawford, C Curtis Casali, 1B Alejandro Segovia Jake Hager attended but did not participate in the high Class A Florida State League all-star game due to his DL stint. Texas Rangers Draft picks signed: RHP Travis Dean (26), RHP David Gates (18), RHP Alex Gonzalez (1), RHP David Ledbetter (3), RHP Ryan Ledbetter (19), RHP Easton Napiontek (34), RHP Jose Samayoa (9), RHP Justin Sprenger (29), RHP John Straka (32), RHP Sam Wolff (6), LHP Derek Thompson (12), C Marcus Greene (16), C Joe Jackson (5), 2B Evan Van Hoosier (8), SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa (4) Recalled: RHP Josh Lindblom Added to 40-man roster: RHP Kyle McClellan, 1B Chris McGuiness Optioned to Double-A: RHP Justin Miller Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Taylor Dennis, RHP Connor Sadzeck Reinstated from DL: RHP C.J. Edwards, LHP Victor Payano, OF Jared Hoying Toronto Blue Jays Draft picks signed: C (21), OF Brenden Kalfus (23) Released: 2B Julio Izturis Recalled: RHP Thad Weber, C Added to 40-man roster: 3B Andy LaRoche Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Lincoln, RHP Todd Redmond, RHP Thad Weber Option transferred: C A.J. Jimenez (high Class A to Double-A) Removed from 40-man: LHP Evan Crawford (outrighted to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jesse Hernandez, RHP Bobby Korecky, LHP Daniel Norris, C Santiago Nessy Reinstated from DL: RHP Blake McFarland, RHP Roberto Osuna, C A.J. Jimenez, 2B Derrick Chung, SS Oliver Dominguez Washington Nationals Signed: SS Michael Gilmartin (released by Reds, June 7) Traded: RHP Henry Rodriguez to Cubs for RHP Ian Dickson Recalled: LHP Xavier Cedeno, 1B Chris Marrero Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ross Ohlendorf Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tyler Robertson, OF Tyler Moore Optioned to Double-A: RHP Nate Karns Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Colin Bates, RHP Ronald Pena, RHP Cameron Selik, LHP Sammy Solis, C Thor Meeks Reinstated from DL: SS Brian Bocock Ian Dickson signed for a six-figure bonus ($100,000) out of the 35th round of the 2011 draft, and despite a 6.88 ERA for low Class A Kane County prior to the trade, he showed swing-and-miss stuff (8.2 SO/9) and decent control (3.8 BB/9) while working mostly out of the bullpen. He’s 6-foot-5 and still relatively young (22), the type of lottery a team can expect when trading Henry Rodriguez, who had been designated for assignment. Sammy Solis’ return from Tommy John surgery hit a bump in the road when he hit the DL with what the Nationals are calling shoulder fatigue.

Minor League Transactions: May 30-June 5

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: 1B Mike Jacobs (Oaxaca (Mexican)) Released: 1B Kila Ka’aihue Recalled: RHP Randall Delgado, LHP Tyler Skaggs Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Randall Delgado Removed from 40-man: RHP Eric Smith (outrighted to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bryan Henry, RHP Frank Santana, C Michael Perez, 3B Jake Lamb Reinstated from DL: RHP Chase Anderson, RHP Tyler Green, RHP Mat Sample [Jacobs, 32, last appeared in the Majors with Arizona briefly last year. He signed a minor league deal with the Mariners in January but was released in March and has been playing in the Mexican League this year with Oaxaca (.275/.367/.565 with 10 HR & 30 RBI in 36 games). Jacobs, a 38th round draft pick of the Mets in 1999, joined the Marlins in the November 2005 ( trade). In October 2008, the Royals acquired Jacobs from the Marlins for reliever Leo Nunez, who is now known as Juan Carlos Oviedo. D'Backs' assigned him to Triple-A Reno] Veteran minor league slugger Kila Ka’aihue exercised his opt-out clause at a time when he was batting .313/.426/.620 for Triple-A Reno with a minor league-leading 16 home runs. The Diamondbacks replaced him on the Aces roster with Mike Jacobs, who knows how to pick minor league landing spots. In the past four seasons he’s called home such hitter-friendly locales as Las Vegas (2010), Colorado Springs (2011), Reno (2012) and Oaxaca of the Mexican League (2013), where he belted 10 homers in 36 games. [Ka'aihue asked for release to pursue a career in Japan. Japanball.com reports he has signed with the Hiroshima Carp for $371K. The 29-year-old Hawaiian native, who mainly plays first base, is a career .221 hitter with 15 home runs and 46 RBIs in 126 games in the major leagues] Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Mitch Atkins (Somerset (Atlantic)) Released: RHP Caleb Brewer, RHP Tim Corcoran, C Luis de la Cruz, OF Corey Wimberly Traded: 3B Juan Francisco to Brewers for LHP Thomas Keeling Traded: RHP Erik Hamren to Rays for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: LHP Alex Wood Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Daniel Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: RHP David Hale, LHP Robert Fish A Brewers 18th-round selection from Oklahoma State in 2010, lefty Thomas Keeling works from a sidearm slot and sits in the high 80s with his fastball. His sweepy breaking ball grades out OK and has helped him rack up strikeouts in 27 percent of confrontations with minor league lefthanded batters the past two seasons. Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Jon Rauch (released by Marlins, May 22) Released: C Jose Gil Reinstated from DL: LHP Ashur Tolliver Voluntary Retired List: RHP Tom Boleska

[Orioles released C Jose Gil. The move clears a spot for the newly-signed Jon Rauch on the Triple-A Norfolk roster. Gil, 26, is a .237/.303/.360 hitter over nine seasons in the minors] [Canadian-born Boleska was selected from the Twins in the Triple-A portion of December's Rule 5 Draft and posted a 5.33 ERA and 28/14 K/BB ratio over 25 1/3 innings this season with Baltimore's Double-A affiliate. The 26-year-old right- hander compiled 2.61 ERA over seven seasons in the minors, but never made it to the major leagues] Boston Red Sox Signed: OF Aaron King (River City (Frontier)), 3B Mario Martinez (released by Tigers, May 28) Released: RHP Ben Klafczynski, RHP Chad Nading, RHP Oscar Villarreal Traded: RHP Graham Godfrey to Pirates for cash considerations Acquired: 1B from Pirates for cash considerations Option transferred: OF Alex Hassan (Triple-A to low Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Pat Light, RHP Heri Quevedo, RHP Madison Younginer, LHP Brian Johnson, C Jayson Hernandez, 2B Sean Coyle, OF Ronald Bermudez Reinstated from DL: RHP Pat Light, RHP Austin Maddox, RHP Nefi Ogando, OF Dreily Guerrero, OF Alex Hassan [Aaron King, 24, was a seventh round pick by the Giants in 2008 as a LHP. Released in 2012, he switched into the batter box] Chicago Cubs Added to 40-man roster: RHP Blake Parker, RHP Removed from 40-man: RHP Alex Burnett (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: SS Edwin Maysonet, OF Tim Torres Reinstated from DL: RHP Felix Pena, OF Bijan Rademacher Chicago White Sox Released: RHP Ryan Buch Recalled: OF Jordan Danks Removed from 40-man: SS Tyler Greene (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Kussmaul, 1B Mark Tracy, OF Yoandy Barroso Reinstated from DL: RHP Andrew Brackman, 1B Seth Loman, OF Courtney Hawkins, OF Adam Heisler Cincinnati Reds Signed: OF Sebastian Elizalde Released: C Nick O’Shea Recalled: RHP Pedro Villarreal Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jesus Adames, RHP El’Hajj Muhammad, RHP Sal Romano Reinstated from DL: C Chris Berset

[Reds purchased the contract of 21-year-old outfielder Sebastian Elizalde from Monterrey of the Mexican League. In 147 career games in that league, the left-handed hitter is a .301/.353/.450 hitter. He will report to extended Spring Training] Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Chris Jakubauskas (released by Brewers, Dec. 3), SS Yu-Cheng Chang Recalled: SS Juan Diaz Added to 40-man roster: RHP Matt Langwell Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Scott Barnes Option transferred: RHP Chen Lee (low Class A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jacob Lee, RHP Fernando Nieve, 3B Ryan Rohlinger, OF Cedric Hunter Reinstated from DL: C Alex Lavisky, 1B Jerrud Sabourin, 2B Nate Spears [Jakubauskas had been pitching in relief at the Brewers' Triple-A affiliate, posting a 3.29 ERA over eight appearances. He's merely organizational depth] [The Indians have signed 18-year-old shortstop Yu-Cheng Chang, one of the top Asian amateur players on the market, for $500,000 out of Taiwan. Chang, an out of Taichung Agricultural High, is 6-foot-1, 180 pounds and is a good athlete who has played multiple positions. Scouts have said he’s strong but projects to be more of a doubles hitter than a home run threat. Chang is athletic and has stood out for his hitting. Several scouts believe Chang will end up moving off shortstop. He’s a 55 runner on the 20-80 scale, so some think he has a chance to play center field with an average arm] Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Ryan Buch (released by White Sox, May 31) Released: LHP Erick Threets Added to 40-man roster: RHP Manny Corpas Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bobby Cassevah, 2B Tim Smalling Reinstated from DL: LHP Roberto Padilla, LHP Erick Threets, 2B Taylor Featherston, OF Brian Humphries, OF Jared Simon, OF Kyle Von Tungeln, OF Julian Yan Detroit Tigers Signed: 1B Mike Cervenak (Lamigo (Taiwan)) Released: LHP Hua-Wei Lo Optioned to high Class A: OF Francisco Martinez Designated for assignment: OF Quintin Berry Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Patrick Cooper, RHP David Kopp, LHP Kenny Faulk, 1B Aaron Westlake Reinstated from DL: LHP Pat Misch, C John Murrian The Tigers lost Quintin Berry on a waiver claim to the Royals. After making the Tigers’ various postseason rosters a year ago, Berry spent the entire 2013 season at Triple-A Toledo, batting .168/.278/.234 (28-for-167) in 49 games. Houston Astros Released: C Jason Jaramillo Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Brian Holmes, LHP Blair Walters, OF Austin Wates Reinstated from DL: RHP Chuckie Fick, 2B Jose Martinez, SS Nolan Fontana Kansas City Royals Signed: 2B Chase Lambin (Sugar Land (Atlantic)) Released: RHP Miguel Perdomo Traded: LHP Atahualpa Severino to Pirates for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Kelvin Herrera Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Louis Coleman, C Adam Moore, OF Quintin Berry [The Royals signed third baseman Chase Lambin to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A. Lambin, 33, had been playing for the independent (Atlantic League), the latest stop in a 12-year minor league career that has seen him play in the Mets', Marlins', Nationals' and Twins' farm systems, plus a year in Japan with the . Lambin is still looking for his first cup of coffee in the majors after posting a .270/.343/.437 line over 4475 minor league PA] Los Angeles Angels Released: RHP Tony Pena Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dane de la Rosa Placed on 7-day DL: C Zac Livingston, 1B Matt Scioscia, OF Robbie Widlansky Reinstated from DL: LHP Carmine Giardina, OF , OF Andrew Ray Los Angeles Dodgers Released: RHP Ryan Acosta, RHP Travis Jones, 3B C.J. Retherford, SS Alfredo Amezaga Recalled: RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Matt Magill, C Tim Federowicz, OF Yasiel Puig Added to 40-man roster: RHP Peter Moylan Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Javy Guerra, RHP Matt Magill Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Angel Castro, RHP Luis Vasquez, 1B Paul Hoenecke, OF Ryan Mount Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Cofield, RHP Matt Shelton, RHP Sean White, LHP Onelki Garcia, 2B Pedro Guerrero, SS , OF Joey Winker The Dodgers released well-traveled minor leaguers Ryan Acosta and C.J. Retherford following their 50-game suspensions for amphetamine use. [Cuban OF Puig should see regular starts in center field with Matt Kemp on the disabled list. The 22-year-old was batting .313/.383/.599 with eight home runs and 13 steals at the Double-A level] Miami Marlins Recalled: RHP , LHP Edgar Olmos Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Duane Below, OF Jordan Brown Removed from 40-man: 2B Nick Green (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Ben Lasater, OF Christian Yelich Reinstated from DL: RHP Pete Andrelczyk, RHP Joey O’Gara Top prospect Christian Yelich will miss about two weeks with a small abdominal wall strain, an injury he incurred while diving for a ball in the outfield. After a hot start, Yelich’s bat had cooled considerably at Double-A Jacksonville. He has gone 6-for-43 (.140) with three extra-base hits in his last 12 games. Milwaukee Brewers Released: RHP Francisco Rivero Traded: LHP Thomas Keeling to Braves for 3B Juan Francisco Recalled: RHP Tyler Thornburg, 2B Scooter Gennett Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike Fiers Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Rodolfo Fernandez, RHP Drew Gagnon, C Clint Coulter, 2B Jose Sermo Reinstated from DL: RHP Cody Scarpetta, LHP Mike Strong, C Brent Dean, C Joey Paciorek, 2B Adrian Williams Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Caleb Brewer (released by Braves, May 31) Released: RHP Bryan Augenstein Recalled: 1B Chris Colabello Added to 40-man roster: OF Clete Thomas Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Chris Colabello Option transferred: RHP Michael Tonkin (Double-A to Triple-A) Designated for assignment: LHP Tyler Robertson Placed on 7-day DL: SS Niko Goodrum Reinstated from DL: RHP Bryan Augenstein The Twins lost Tyler Robertson, an ’06 third-rounder, on a waiver claim by the Nationals. New York Mets Added to 40-man roster: SS Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Luis Mateo, RHP Dylan Owen, 2B Reese Havens, 3B Zach Lutz Reinstated from DL: RHP Luis Mateo, RHP Logan Taylor, C Juan Centeno, C Kai Gronauer New York Yankees Released: RHP Cody Eppley, LHP Clay Rapada Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ivan Nova, LHP Vidal Nuno, OF Brennan Boesch Removed from 40-man: LHP David Huff (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Zach Arneson, RHP Corey Black, RHP Kelvin Perez, C Nick McCoy, 2B Corban Joseph Reinstated from DL: RHP Daniel Burawa, RHP Diego Moreno, C Tyson Blaser, OF Shane Brown The Yankees released a pair of sidewinding relievers—righthander Cody Eppley and lefty Clay Rapada—who combined to make nearly 130 appearances in 2012. Oakland Athletics Released: 3B Chad Lewis Optioned to Triple-A: C Luke Montz Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Michael Fabiaschi, 3B Jefry Marte Reinstated from DL: RHP Seth Frankoff, RHP Deyvi Jimenez, 3B Jefry Marte Third baseman Chad Lewis showed promising power potential in high school in Huntington Beach, Calif., earning him a look in the fourth-round of the 2010 draft. After four seasons of flailing in the low minors, though, his Athletics career is over. He hit .200/.224/.308 in 18 games at low Class A Beloit this season, and he finishes his Oakland career with a .583 OPS over 594 plate appearances. Philadelphia Phillies Signed: 3B Andy Gonzalez (York (Atlantic)) Recalled: LHP Joe Savery Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Michael Martinez Option transferred: LHP Mauricio Robles (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Gabriel Arias, RHP Zach Cooper, OF Cameron Perkins Reinstated from DL: OF Miguel Alvarez Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Jason Erickson Acquired: RHP Graham Godfrey from Red Sox and LHP Atahualpa Severino from Royals for cash considerations Traded: 1B Stefan Welch to Red Sox for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Jared Hughes, RHP Phil Irwin, OF Alex Presley Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ryan Reid Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Josh Harrison, SS Chase d’Arnaud, OF Alex Presley Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jake Burnette, RHP Jason Erickson, RHP Kyle Waldrop Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Phil Irwin Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Beckman, RHP Phil Irwin St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Scott Gorgen, 1B Jem Argenal Recalled: RHP Keith Butler, RHP Maikel Cleto Added to 40-man roster: RHP Michael Wacha Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Blazek, RHP Mitchell Boggs, RHP Maikel Cleto, RHP Victor Marte Placed on 7-day DL: C Adam Ehrlich, 2B Starlin Rodriguez, OF Tommy Pham, OF Mike Swinson Reinstated from DL: LHP Jay Voss, 1B Jeremy Schaffer, OF Charlie Tilson San Diego Padres Released: RHP Robert Lara Recalled: RHP Brad Boxberger, RHP Nick Vincent, LHP Robbie Erlin, LHP Tommy Layne Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Anthony Bass, RHP Nick Vincent, LHP Robbie Erlin Placed on 7-day DL: OF Jeremy Baltz, OF Travis Buck Reinstated from DL: C Austin Hedges, 2B Anthony Contreras San Francisco Giants Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Matt Lujan, C Hector Sanchez, 2B Ydwin Villegas Reinstated from DL: C Myles Schroder, OF Todd Linden, OF Skyler Stromsmoe Seattle Mariners Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jeremy Bonderman, C Brandon Bantz Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hector Noesi, SS Carlos Triunfel Option transferred: RHP Erasmo Ramirez (Double-A to Triple-A) Designated for assignment: 3B Vinnie Catricala Placed on 7-day DL: RHP David Colvin, C Jesus Montero, 1B Scott Savastano Reinstated from DL: RHP Andrew Kittredge, C John Hicks, OF Nathan Melendres Catcher Jesus Montero tore the meniscus in his left knee with Triple-A Tacoma and will have surgery. The Mariners expect him to miss four to six weeks. Tampa Bay Rays Signed: C Jesus Flores (released by Dodgers, May 23) Acquired: RHP Erik Hamren from Braves for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Chris Archer, LHP Jeff Beliveau, LHP Alex Torres Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Colome, RHP Josh Lueke, LHP Jeff Beliveau Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Will Inman, LHP Brandon Henderson, OF Granden Goetzman Reinstated from DL: LHP Jordan Harrison [Flores, 28, recently released by the Dodgers, will report to Triple-A Durham. He posted a .451 OPS in 80 plate appearances for Triple-A Albuquerque this season after the Dodgers signed him to a minor league deal in January. The catcher hit .241/.289/.375 over 1014 career PA in the Major Leagues with the Nationals since 2007] [The Braves have traded minor league right-hander Erik Hamren to the Rays for future considerations and he will report to Double-A Montgomery. Hamren has 14 MLB appearances to his credit, all with the Padres in 2011, good for a 4.38 ERA, 7.3K/9, and 6.6 BB/9 in 12 1/3 innings. The 26-year-old has made 13 relief appearances for Double-A Mississippi this year with a line of 2.55 ERA, 9.2 K/9, and 4.1 BB/9 in 17 2/3 innings] Texas Rangers Released: OF Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Joe Ortiz Option transferred: 3B Mike Olt (Triple-A to Double-A then back to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP C.J. Edwards, RHP Roman Mendez, OF Royce Bolinger Reinstated from DL: 1B Ronald Guzman, 3B Mike Olt [Mark Teahen was released from the Rangers' Triple-A club. He'd been signed to a minor league deal on May 23rd, after asking for and being granted his release from the D'Backs a few days prior. Teahen, 31, has a .198/.293/.226 line in Triple-A this year across 123 plate appearances] The Rangers say low Class A Hickory righthander C.J. Edwards is simply taking a reprieve on the disabled list so that he can stay fresh for the five-month minor league season. He pitched in short-season ball last year and in high school in 2011. Toronto Blue Jays Signed: SS Tommy Manzella (released by Rockies, May 27), OF Eddy Alcantara Released: C Leonardo Hernandez Recalled: RHP Mickey Storey Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ramon Ortiz Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chad Jenkins, RHP Mickey Storey, OF Anthony Gose Removed from 40-man: RHP Ramon Ortiz, LHP Ricky Romero (both players outrighted to Triple-A), 1B Clint Robinson (outrighted to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chad Beck, RHP Scott Gracey, RHP Blake McFarland, RHP Michael Schwimer Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Johnson,LHP Matt Wright,C Leonardo Hernandez,C Santiago Nessy,1B Gabe Jacobo [Blue Jays sent 1B Clint Robinson outright to Double-A New Hampshire. Robinson had been designated for assignment but cleared waivers and will remain in the organization. He's batted .270/.381/.404 with four home runs, 22 RBI and a .785 OPS through 47 games in Triple-A this season]

Washington Nationals Signed: LHP Aneudy Rosario, OF Gilberto Ramirez Released: RHP Chris McKenzie, LHP J.C. Romero, OF J.R. Higley Recalled: RHP Erik Davis, 3B Added to 40-man roster: LHP Ian Krol Option transferred: 3B Anthony Rendon (Double-A to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Perry, LHP Brett Mooneyham, LHP J.C. Romero

[Left-hander J.C. Romero has opted out of his minor league contract with the Nationals and is working to finalize a new minor league deal with the Indians, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. Romero, 37, had a 2.84 ERA with 16 strikeouts and four walks in 12 2/3 innings for Washington's Triple-A affiliate this season. According to Rosenthal, Romero would likely be ticketed for Cleveland's Triple-A affiliate in Columbus]

Minor League Transactions: May 22-29

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Blayne Weller (Windy City (Frontier)) Released: RHP Miguel Pena Recalled: LHP Tyler Skaggs Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tyler Skaggs Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chase Anderson, OF Brad Snyder Atlanta Braves Signed: OF Stefan Gartrell (Campeche (Mexican)) Released: 2B Fernando de los Santos Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Rasmus Placed on 7-day DL: OF Chase Anselment Reinstated from DL: C Cory Brownsten Gartrell (29), a 31st round pick by the White Sox in 2006, played for Atlanta Triple-A affiliate in parts of two seasons (2011- 12). The right-handed outfielder has legitimate power and showed it at AAA level in 2010 at Charlotte (27 HR), in 2011 at Charlotte/Gwinnett (26 HR) and in 2012 at Gwinnett (20 HR). Though he striked out too much: 152, 118, 123 (2010 to 2012). Gartrell became a minor league free agent after last season and signed with Campeche of the Mexican League, where he hit .346/.414/.346 in six games before the Braves decided to give him another look. Baltimore Orioles Released: LHP Zach Braddock Recalled: RHP Steve Johnson, 2B Ryan Flaherty Added to 40-man roster: RHP Kevin Gausman Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jake Arrieta, 2B Yamaico Navarro Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eric Beaulac, LHP Daniel Schlereth, OF Glynn Davis Reinstated from DL: RHP Dan Klein, LHP Zach Braddock, OF Jason Pridie The most advanced college pitchers from the 2012 draft, such as No. 4 overall pick Kevin Gausman, have raced to the big leagues well ahead of the pace established by pitchers on the accelerated program in recent drafts. Gausman, Michael Roth (Angels, ninth round), Michael Wacha (Cardinals, 19th overall) and Alex Wood (Braves, second round) all went from last year’s draft to the majors before the end of May. The fastest-to-the-majors pitchers from the 2010 (Josh Spence) and ’11 (Trevor Bauer) drafts both debuted in late June. Gausman has been hit hard in his first two starts for Baltimore, allowing 11 runs in nine innings, though if he returns to the minors this season it probably won’t be at Double-A Bowie, where he made eight starts and went 2-4, 3.11 with nearly 10 times as many strikeouts (49) as walks (five). Boston Red Sox Signed: LHP Rafael Perez (released by Twins, May 17) Recalled: RHP Alfredo Aceves, SS Jose Iglesias, OF Jackie Bradley Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alfredo Aceves, RHP Alex Wilson, C Ryan Lavarnway Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Pat Light, RHP Nefi Ogando, LHP Will Latimer Reinstated from DL: RHP Luis Diaz, RHP Oscar Villarreal, LHP Robby Scott, OF Juan Carlos Linares, OF Mitch Maier Chicago Cubs Released: C Jair Fernandez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Burnett Removed from 40-man: RHP Michael Bowden (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Esmailin Caridad, RHP Barret Loux, 3B Josh Vitters, OF Bijan Rademacher Reinstated from DL: RHP Yao-Lin Wang, C Carlos Escobar Alex Burnett’s waivers odyssey began at the outset of the 2013 season when the Blue Jays claimed him from the Twins. Subsequent claims landed him with the Orioles and now the Cubs. Burnett has spent so much time in DFA limbo that he’s logged just 12 innings in Triple-A and 2 1/3 in the big leagues. Chicago White Sox Signed: OF Alex Llanos (released by Royals, May 27), OF Josh Richmond (Florence (Frontier)) Released: LHP Trevor Reckling, LHP Wes Whisler, SS Jean Almanzar Acquired: LHP Josh Romanski from Yankees for cash considerations Traded: 2B Drew Garcia to Rockies for cash considerations Removed from 40-man: SS Angel Sanchez (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nestor Molina, 1B Seth Loman, OF Juan Ramirez Reinstated from DL: RHP Nestor Molina, LHP Charlie Leesman, LHP Trevor Reckling, OF Jared Mitchell The Angels identified shortstop Angel Sanchez as a priority minor league free agent last offseason, signing him Oct. 26, but because the White Sox selected him in the Rule 5 draft, he lasted little more than a month with Los Angeles. Sanchez spent most of the 2013 season on the disabled list with a back injury, losing his utility job to Tyler Greene and going unclaimed on waivers when he returned. Cincinnati Reds Signed: C Released: 3B Niko Vasquez Placed on 7-day DL: C Chris Berset Reinstated from DL: C Konrad Schmidt The Reds signed teen catcher Chadwick Tromp from Aruba. Cleveland Indians Recalled: LHP Scott Barnes, LHP Nick Hagadone Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Cord Phelps Option transferred: RHP Chen Lee (Triple-A to low Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Robbie Aviles, RHP Owen Dew, LHP Giovanni Soto, 3B Kyle Bellows, OF LeVon Washington Reinstated from DL: RHP Chen Lee, RHP Mason Radeke, 1B Adam Abraham Colorado Rockies Released: RHP Josh Slaats, C C.J. Gillman, SS Tommy Manzella Acquired: 2B Drew Garcia from White Sox for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Rob Scahill Optioned to Triple-A: OF Charlie Blackmon Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Roman Colon, RHP Raul Fernandez, RHP Jesse Meaux, RHP Tim Sexton, 1B Jordan Ribera, 2B Taylor Featherston, OF Brian Humphries Reinstated from DL: RHP Bobby Cassevah, SS Jason Stolz A fifth-round pick from Hawaii in 2010, Josh Slaats turned in a strong pro debut in the short-season , logging a 1.95 ERA and strikeout rate of 11.7 per nine innings over 32 frames. His control disappeared the following season and hasn’t reappeared since. In nine relief appearances for low Class Asheville this season the 24-year-old had allowed 13 runs on 16 hits over 14 innings, walking seven and striking out 13. Detroit Tigers Released: 3B Mario Martinez Placed on 7-day DL: SS Dixon Machado Reinstated from DL: LHP Casey Crosby, 2B Brandon Douglas Houston Astros Recalled: RHP Brad Peacock Optioned to Triple-A: OF Robbie Grossman Placed on 7-day DL: C Ryan McCurdy, 2B Carlos Perdomo Reinstated from DL: RHP Aaron West, LHP Sergio Escalona Kansas City Royals Released: RHP Darwin Castillo, RHP Nick Rogers, LHP John Killen, 1B Rainier Bello, OF Alex Llanos Recalled: RHP Louis Coleman Added to 40-man roster: C Adam Moore Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kelvin Herrera Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Murray, RHP Tyler Sample, OF Geulin Beltre The hardest-throwing reliever in the majors last season with an average fastball velocity of 98.5 mph, Kelvin Herrera encountered serious gopher-ball trouble this season in Kansas City despite throwing nearly as hard (97.8) as he did a year ago. He’s either the unluckiest pitcher in the majors or largely unable to locate his pitches. Case in point: Herrera allowed 19 hits, including eight home runs, in 20 1/3 big league innings prior to being optioned to Triple-A Omaha. Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Spencer Trygg (McAllen (North American)) Released: RHP Johnny Holtman, RHP , C Mark Fleury Removed from 40-man: RHP Billy Buckner (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Mark Fleury, OF Scott Cousins, OF Randal Grichuk Reinstated from DL: RHP Johnny Holtman, RHP Tony Pena, C Jett Bandy, C Mark Fleury, 2B Tommy Field, SS Eric Stamets [Angels released veteran Kip Wells to make room on the roster for the outrighted Billy Buckner. Wells, 36, had a 10.36 ERA, 3.3 K/9 and 8.1 BB/9 in 24 1/3 innings at Triple-A] Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: C J.R. Towles (released by Cardinals, May 24) Released: RHP Aris Angeles, RHP Ricardo de la Rosa, RHP Samuel Taveras, C Jesus Flores, 3B Jeff Hunt, SS Justin Boudreaux Optioned to Triple-A: SS Dee Gordon Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ralston Cash, RHP Kyle Cofield Reinstated from DL: RHP Gustavo Gomez, C Eric Smith Miami Marlins Recalled: LHP Dan Jennings Added to 40-man roster: SS Ed Lucas Placed on 7-day DL: C Jake Jefferies, 1B Aaron Dudley Reinstated from DL: C Jake Jefferies, 3B Zack Cox, SS Danny Black Few big league callups this season will taste as sweet as 31-year-old Ed Lucas’ promotion to the Marlins. A Dartmouth senior who signed with the Royals for $1,000 out of the eighth round of the ’04 draft, he toiled for 10 seasons in the minors, accumulating 3,731 plate appearances for 10 different clubs and four organizations. Lucas turned himself from non-prospect to big league utility candidate by hitting .265/.337/.403 in more than 1,400 Triple-A PAs while playing all over the infield. Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Clay Hensley (released by Reds, May 20) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Donovan Hand Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Mike Strong, C Dayton Buller, C Brent Dean, C Joey Paciorek Reinstated from DL: RHP Leonard Lorenzo, RHP Mark Williams, C Adam Weisenburger, 1B Sean Halton, 3B Mike Garza, OF Cole Garner Minnesota Twins Signed: OF Herbert Tufts Released: OF Drew Leachman Recalled: C Chris Herrmann Added to 40-man roster: RHP Sam Deduno, RHP P.J. Walters Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Chris Colabello, OF Oswaldo Arcia Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Davies, RHP Bruce Pugh Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyler Jones, RHP Tim Shibuya, RHP Anthony Slama, LHP Ryan O’Rourke, LHP Chad Rodgers New York Mets Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Steve Matz Reinstated from DL: RHP Marco Camarena, RHP Domingo Tapia, C Albert Cordero, OF Brandon Nimmo After missing all of 2010 and ’11 and half of ’12 with elbow and shoulder maladies, ’09 second-rounder Steve Matz already had logged a career-high 40 2/3 innings for low Class A Savannah this season. His stuff appears to have survived the downtime (10.0 SO/9), so the Mets are hoping he makes a complete, speedy recovery from the blister trouble that recently sent him to the disabled list. New York Yankees Traded: LHP Josh Romanski to White Sox for cash considerations Recalled: OF Brennan Boesch Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dellin Betances Removed from 40-man: LHP Francisco Rondon (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Daniel Burawa, SS Cito Culver Reinstated from DL: LHP Josh Romanski, 1B Luke Murton, OF Danny Oh Oakland Athletics Optioned to Triple-A: SS Hiroyuki Nakajima Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Bowman, RHP Deyvi Jimenez, LHP Chris Lamb, C Ryan Lipkin Philadelphia Phillies Released: 1B Austin Gallagher Recalled: RHP Mike Stutes, 2B Cesar Hernandez Added to 40-man roster: SS Michael Martinez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP B.J. Rosenberg Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nic Hanson Pittsburgh Pirates Recalled: RHP , 2B Josh Harrison Added to 40-man roster: LHP Mike Zagurski Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Bryan Morris Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Josh Smith, C Wyatt Mathisen Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Waldrop, 1B St. Louis Cardinals Released: LHP Barret Browning, C J.R. Towles Recalled: RHP Michael Blazek, RHP Victor Marte Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Carlos Martinez Option transferred: LHP Kevin Siegrist (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eric Fornataro, C Casey Rasmus, OF Chad Huffman, OF Oscar Taveras Reinstated from DL: SS Greg Garcia, OF Tommy Pham Oscar Taveras went on the Triple-A Memphis disabled list with a case of ongoing ankle soreness that he attempted to play through for a couple weeks. The 20-year-old hit .317/.351/.480 with four homers in 31 games before injuring his right ankle during a slide into second base. San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Dan Cortes (released by D-backs, May 21), RHP Fautino de los Santos (re-signed) Recalled: LHP Tommy Layne Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tommy Layne, C John Baker Designated for assignment: 3B Edinson Rincon Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Fautino de los Santos, RHP Ruben Mejia, 1B Lee Orr, 3B Gabriel Quintana Reinstated from DL: SS , OF Travis Buck San Francisco Giants Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ramon Ramirez, LHP Mike Kickham Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Sandy Rosario, LHP Mike Kickham Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Shane Loux, RHP Hunter Strickland, C Mark Wagner, 2B Ryan Cavan, SS Matt Duffy, OF Elliott Blair Reinstated from DL: RHP Jake Dunnington, C Brad Moss, 1B Rikcy Oropesa, 2B Ydwin Villegas Seattle Mariners Released: OF Kurt Fleming Recalled: RHP Hector Noesi, 3B Alex Liddi, SS Carlos Triunfel Added to 40-man roster: C Jesus Sucre, 2B Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brandon Maurer, LHP Lucas Luetge, 2B Dustin Ackley Designated for assignment: OF Francisco Martinez Removed from 40-man: 2B Robert Andino (outrighted to Triple-A) Option transferred: RHP Erasmo Ramirez (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Keith Werman, OF Leon Landry Reinstated from DL: RHP Erasmo Ramirez, 2B Patrick Brady, OF Denny Almonte, OF Jabari Henry Barring a dramatic reversal of fortune for third baseman-turned-center fielder Francisco Martinez (assuming he stays with the organization following his DFA), the best player the Mariners received in the 2011 trade with the Tigers might turn out to be lefty reliever Charlie Furbush. Casper Wells is gone, and erstwhile reliever Chance Ruffin is remaking himself as a starter at Double-A. Tampa Bay Rays Recalled: RHP Alex Colome Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jake Odorizzi Option transferred: LHP Mike Montgomery (high Class A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Jordan Harrison, C Chris Gimenez, 1B Alejandro Segovia Reinstated from DL: C Luke Bailey, SS Brandon Martin Texas Rangers Signed: OF Mark Teahen (released by D-backs, May 20) Recalled: LHP Martin Perez Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Martin Perez Optioned to Double-A: OF Joe Benson Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Victor Payano Reinstated from DL: RHP Evan Meek, LHP Brad Mills, OF Nick Williams As a sign of how far Joe Benson’s prospect stock had sunk, the Rangers were able to claim the Twins’ four-time Top 10 Prospect on waivers despite having one of the lowest waiver priorities in the game based on their strong won-loss record. Minnesota tired of the ’06 second-rounder’s slow progress—which included a .187/.261/.297 batting line in 70 career Triple-A games—though he’s a versatile, righty-hitting outfielder with power who got off to a fine start for Double-A Frisco, going 7-for-18 (.389) with four homers in six games. The 25-year-old Benson is on his third and final minor league option this season. Toronto Blue Jays Released: 1B Balbino Fuenmayor Recalled: RHP Todd Redmond, RHP Thad Weber Added to 40-man roster: RHP Neil Wagner, LHP Sean Nolin, LHP Juan Perez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Thad Weber Optioned to Double-A: LHP Sean Nolin Designated for assignment: 1B Clint Robinson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dan Barnes, LHP Matt Wright, 2B John Tolisano, OF Jonathan Jones Reinstated from DL: RHP Chad Beck, RHP Bobby Korecky, RHP Dayton Marze, RHP Chorye Spoone, SS Jorge Flores [The Blue Jays signed Fuenmayor as a 3B out of Venezuela for $725K, in 2006. At that time, he was considered one of the top international prospects available. Scouts praised his line-drive bat, excellent hands and an above-average arm. Fuenmayor's speed was considered below-average, reason why many envisioned a switch to first base (that happened). Though his prospect label gradually faded away as he simply couldn’t develop his hitting skills. That limited him at Low-A level entering his seventh pro season. The 23-year-old Fuenmayor hit .248/.292/.385 in 494 minor league games with 96 BB and 547 SO. Update: after the cut, Fuenmayor signed with the Frontier Greys of the independent Frontier League. That team eventually sold his contract to Laredo of the American Association on June 29] Washington Nationals Released: LHP Ben Hawkins, LHP , 2B Hunter Bailey, 3B James Brooks Recalled: RHP Nate Karns, LHP Xavier Cedeno Added to 40-man roster: 2B Jeff Kobernus Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Xavier Cedeno Removed from 40-man: RHP Yunesky Maya (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Cole Kimball, RHP Chris Young, SS Brian Bocock, OF Wander Ramos Reinstated from DL: RHP Cole Kimball, RHP Matt Torra, LHP Matt Purke, OF , OF Steven Souza

Minor League Transactions: May 17-22 Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: OF Dustin Martin (Sugar Land (Atlantic)) Released: RHP Dan Cortes, 1B Frazier Hall, OF Mark Teahen Placed on 7-day DL: OF Alfredo Marte Reinstated from DL: LHP Andrew Barbosa Martin, 29, played 30 games with Sugar Land in 2013, hitting .245 with 4 triples, 4 HR and 16 RBI on the season. His 11 stolen bases ranked second on the club behind fellow outfielder Adam Godwin (15). The Texas native spent last season with Triple A Buffalo and Double A Binghamton of the New York Mets organization. Originally selected by the Mets in the 26th round of the June 2006 Draft out of Sam Houston State University, Martin owns a career .275 average with 432 RBI in 854 minor league games. Martin was declared a minor league free agent after the 2012 season. Atlanta Braves Signed: LHP Joe Beimel (did not play in ’12) Traded: RHP Roman Colon to Rockies for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Cory Rasmus Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryne Harper Baltimore Orioles Acquired: 3B Josh Horton from Athletics for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Jake Arrieta, 3B Danny Valencia Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jair Jurrjens Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Burnett, RHP Jair Jurrjens, 2B Ryan Flaherty Option transferred: OF Xavier Avery (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Branden Kline, OF Kyle Hudson Reinstated from DL: LHP Daniel Schlereth, C Michael Ohlman, 1B Aaron Baker, OF Roderick Bernadina Boston Red Sox Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose de la Torre Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jason Garcia, RHP Austin Maddox, OF Dreily Guerrero, OF Pete Hissey, OF Juan Carlos Linares Reinstated from DL: 1B Boss Moanaroa, OF Jackie Bradley Chicago Cubs Released: RHP David Cales Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Eduardo Sanchez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dallas Beeler, C Carlos Escobar Reinstated from DL: LHP Kyler Burke, OF Albert Almora The Cubs’ top pick last year, Albert Almora returned from his spring hand injury to go 7-for-11 (.636) with three doubles and zero strikeouts in his first two games for low Class A Kane County. The Cubs claimed Eduardo Sanchez on waivers from the Cardinals. Chicago White Sox Released: OF Kyle Robinson, OF Ruben Sierra Jr. Recalled: LHP Donnie Veal Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Deunte Heath, LHP Donnie Veal Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeff Gray, OF Adam Heisler Reinstated from DL: C Mike Marjama, 3B Rangel Ravelo Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Nick Barnese (released by Rays, March 27), RHP (released by Tigers, March 21) Released: RHP Clay Hensley Recalled: 1B Neftali Soto Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tony Cingrani, 1B Neftali Soto Option transferred: RHP Kyle Lotzkar (Double-A to high Class A) Kyle Lotzkar walked 11 batters, hit six others and allowed 16 hits in 8 1/3 relief innings at Double-A Pensacola, earning him a demotion to high Class A Bakersfield. Cleveland Indians Recalled: 2B Cord Phelps Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Jerrud Sabourin Reinstated from DL: 2B Joe Wendle Colorado Rockies Acquired: RHP Roman Colon from Braves for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Rob Scahill, 2B Josh Rutledge Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joe Gardner, LHP Tyler Anderson, OF Kyle Von Tungeln, OF Julian Yan Reinstated from DL: RHP Steven Hensley, RHP Coty Woods, LHP Tyler Anderson Detroit Tigers Recalled: RHP Luke Putkonen Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Evan Reed Option transferred: SS Dixon Machado (Double-A to high Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Will Startup, LHP Jade Todd Reinstated from DL: SS Dixon Machado, OF Houston Astros Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Jake Elmore Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Aaron West Kansas City Royals Recalled: OF David Lough Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mark Peterson Reinstated from DL: OF Carlo Testa Los Angeles Angels Released: 2B Bill Hall Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ryan Brasier, 3B Luis Jimenez Removed from 40-man: RHP Barry Enright, OF Scott Cousins (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Jett Bandy, SS Eric Stamets, OF Andrew Ray, OF Matt Young Reinstated from DL: RHP Tony Pena, C Zac Livingston, OF Kole Calhoun, OF Brennan Gowens Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: LHP Jonathan Sanchez (released by Pirates, May 8) Released: 2B Omar Luna Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Matt Magill, C Tim Federowicz Placed on 7-day DL: C Eric Smith Reinstated from DL: 1B Paul Hoenecke, 2B Malcolm Holland Miami Marlins Signed: SS Gil Velazquez (released by Yankees, May 11) Released: SS Wilson Valdez Recalled: LHP Duane Below Added to 40-man roster: OF Jordan Brown Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Brad Hand Reinstated from DL: RHP Jacob Esch, LHP , LHP , 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, OF Kevin Mattison, OF Ryan McIntyre Wilson Valdez signed with Camden (Atlantic League) after the release by the Marlins. Milwaukee Brewers Released: RHP Chris Jakubauskas Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Leonard Lorenzo, 1B Sean Halton, 2B Adrian Williams Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyler Cravy, RHP Chris Jakubauskas, 1B Hunter Morris, 2B Adrian Williams Minnesota Twins Signed: OF Jordan Parraz (released by Braves, May 7), OF Chris Pettit (Quintana Roo (Mexican)) Released: LHP Mike O’Connor, LHP Rafael Perez, 2B Jason Christian Recalled: LHP Caleb Thielbar Added to 40-man roster: 1B Chris Colabello Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cole DeVries, RHP Vance Worley, LHP Pedro Hernandez Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Jhon Garcia Reinstated from DL: SS James Beresford Signed out of the independent Can-Am League in January 2012, Colabello slammed 19 homers at Double-A last season before absolutely brutalizing the Triple-A International League early this season as one of the most unconventional 29- year-old prospects in recent times. At the time of his promotion, Colabello had hit .358/.417/.559 with 12 homers and 39 RBIs in 46 games for Rochester, firmly in pursuit of the circuit’s Triple Crown. Colabello spent seven seasons in indy ball before to sign with Minnesota and played for Italy in the 2013 WBC. New York Mets Signed: RHP David Aardsma (released by Marlins, May 15) Option transferred: LHP Josh Edgin (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Hansel Robles, C Juan Centeno, OF Andrew Brown Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Fraser, RHP Zack Wheeler New York Yankees Recalled: LHP Vidal Nuno Removed from 40-man: SS Alberto Gonzalez (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Saxon Butler, 1B Luke Murton, 3B Anderson Feliz, OF Shane Brown Reinstated from DL: RHP Chase Whitley, SS Carmen Angelini, SS Walter Ibarra Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Erik Arnesen (Somerset (Atlantic)), LHP Shaeffer Hall (released by Yankees, May 9) Released: RHP Sergio Perez Traded: 3B Josh Horton to Orioles for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: LHP Hideki Okajima Removed from 40-man: RHP Chris Resop, 1B Daric Barton (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Seth Frankoff, 3B Miles Head Reinstated from DL: 2B Michael Fabiaschi Before joining Somerset, Arnesen (a 16th round pick by the Nats in 2006) has spent his entire career in the Washington Nationals organization, including three seasons at the Triple-A level. He spent the 2012 season in Triple-A Syracuse and finished with a 3-4 record, a 3.53 ERA, and 46 strikeouts in 63.2 innings pitched in 33 games. Arnesen has a minor league career 48-44 record, a 3.66 ERA, and 598 strikeouts in 778.2 innings pitched in 193 games played. He was a minor league free agent following last season. At the time of the trade, the righty was 2-1, 4.10 ERA in 5 starts for the Patriots, with only a BB in 30.2 innings. Oakland assigned his contract to AA-Midland. Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Carlos Zambrano (Long Island (Atlantic)) Recalled: RHP Tyler Cloyd, RHP B.J. Rosenberg Added to 40-man roster: C Humberto Quintero Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Phillippe Aumont, LHP Raul Valdes Reinstated from DL: RHP Brody Colvin, LHP Austin Wright, OF Tyler Henson Pittsburgh Pirates Recalled: RHP Jared Hughes Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jared Hughes Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Vic Black, 1B Alex Dickerson Reinstated from DL: 1B Justin Howard St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Brandon Creath, LHP Josh Renfro Recalled: RHP Mitchell Boggs Added to 40-man roster: LHP Tyler Lyons Placed on 7-day DL: OF Charlie Tilson Reinstated from DL: LHP Tyler Melling, C Rob Johnson San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Coby Cowgill (released by Rangers, May 17), OF Mike Wilson (Somerset (Atlantic)) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Brach, RHP Burch Smith Designated for assignment: RHP Thad Weber (claimed on waivers by Blue Jays) Reinstated from DL: RHP Eddie Bonine San Francisco Giants Recalled: RHP Jean Machi, RHP Sandy Rosario, 1B Brett Pill Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Brett Pill Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Marlowe, RHP Jeff Soptic, LHP Ryan Bradley, C Jesus Navarro, 1B Ricky Oropesa, 2B Ydwin Villegas Reinstated from DL: RHP Stephen Harrold, RHP Mitch Lively, RHP Mason Tobin, LHP Jack Snodgrass, 2B Brock Bond, 3B Adam Duvall Seattle Mariners Added to 40-man roster: RHP Danny Farquhar Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hector Noesi, C Jesus Montero Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Andrew Kittredge,C John Hicks,2B Patrick Brady,OF Nathan Melendres Reinstated from DL: RHP Moises Hernandez, C Marcus Littlewood, 2B Keith Werman, 3B Ramon Morla Tampa Bay Rays Released: OF Brett Nommensen Recalled: RHP Jake Odorizzi, LHP Jeff Beliveau Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jeff Beliveau, LHP Alex Torres Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Nevarez Reinstated from DL: LHP Sean Bierman, OF Brett Nommensen Texas Rangers Released: RHP Coby Cowgill Recalled: RHP Josh Lindblom, SS Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ross Wolf, LHP Neal Cotts Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Burns, RHP Josh Lindblom, C Robinson Chirinos Placed on 7-day DL: RHP John Kukuruda, RHP Evan Meek, RHP Kelvin Vasquez, OF Jared Hoying Reinstated from DL: RHP Jon Edwards, RHP Keone Kela, RHP Jose Valdespina, 1B Mike Bianucci Toronto Blue Jays Released: RHP Miguel Batista, RHP Clint Everts, RHP Fernando Hernandez Recalled: OF Anthony Gose Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mickey Storey, RHP Thad Weber Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chad Beck, RHP Jeremy Jeffress, RHP Bobby Korecky, RHP Aaron Sanchez, RHP Chorye Spoone, C A.J. Jimenez, 2B Derrick Chung Reinstated from DL: RHP Dan Barnes, RHP Randy Boone, RHP Shawn Griffith, RHP Fernando Hernandez, RHP Todd Redmond, LHP John Anderson, OF Righty Aaron Sanchez made progress this season at curbing his walk rate, lowering it to 3.4 per nine innings, but now he’s on the disabled list with an undisclosed injury. The organization received bad news about another DL’ed righty pitching prospect: Roberto Osuna has a torn ulnar collateral ligament that may require Tommy John surgery to repair. The fifth pick in the ’02 draft, Clint Everts keeps angling for his first career major league appearance, spending time at Toronto’s Triple-A affiliate in each of the past three seasons. He’ll have to pursue that opportunity with another organization now. Washington Nationals Signed: C Luis Vilorio Recalled: RHP Yunesky Maya Added to 40-man roster: LHP Optioned to Triple-A: OF Eury Perez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Perry, LHP Bill Bray, 3B Mike McQuillan Reinstated from DL: RHP Jeremy Accardo, RHP Cameron Selik, RHP Rob Wort, LHP Sammy Solis, OF J.R. Higley, OF Estarlin Martinez Sammy Solis missed the entire ’12 season after having Tommy John surgery in March, not returning to action until this May 21 at high Class A Potomac. The ’10 second-rounder went two innings and threw 54 pitches in his first appearance, striking out one and walking one.

Minor League Transactions: May 9-16

Arizona Diamondbacks Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Anthony Meo Reinstated from DL: OF Mark Teahen Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Kameron Loe (elected free agency from Cubs, May 9), LHP Juan Cedeno (released by Yankees, May 9) Released: C Matt Kennelly, OF Nick Weglarz Optioned to Triple-A: SS Paul Janish Option transferred: RHP Juan Jaime (high Class A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP J.R. Graham, C Cory Brownsten, OF Corey Wimberly Reinstated from DL: RHP Juan Jaime, RHP Ryan Weber, OF Jose Constanza, OF Corey Wimberly A right shoulder strain landed J.R. Graham on the disabled list. That general soreness in his upper back and shoulder probably contributed to a sluggish start at Double-A Mississippi: 1-3, 4.04 through eight starts with 7.1 strikeouts and 2.5 walks per nine innings. Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Austin Urban (released by Cubs, March 12), C Ronny Paulino (released by Mariners, March 30) Released: LHP David Quinowski Recalled: RHP Alex Burnett (twice), RHP Steve Johnson, LHP Mike Belfiore, 2B Yamaico Navarro Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Burnett, RHP Steve Johnson, LHP Mike Belfiore Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Daniel Schlereth, 2B Jonathan Schoop, OF Lew Ford, OF Jason Pridie Reinstated from DL: 1B Nick Delmonico, SS Cale Iorg Boston Red Sox Recalled: C Ryan Lavarnway Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Carpenter, RHP Oscar Villarreal, 1B Mark Hamilton, 1B Boss Moanaroa Reinstated from DL: RHP Chris Balcom-Miller, C Tim Roberson, 2B Drew Sutton, SS Deven Marrero Chicago Cubs Released: C Micah Gibbs Traded: RHP Drew Carpenter to Rockies for future considerations Elected free agency: RHP Kameron Loe Removed from 40-man: RHP Kameron Loe (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Felix Pena, RHP Starling Peralta, SS Edwin Maysonet, OF Johermyn Chavez Reinstated from DL: RHP Jose Rosario, LHP Jeff Lorick, C Carlos Escobar, SS Edwin Maysonet, OF Brett Jackson A third-round pick in ’10 from Louisiana State, Micah Gibbs hit .192/.333/.295 in 285 plate appearances at high Class A Daytona the past two seasons. Chicago White Sox Released: RHP Justin Collop, OF Luis Durango Optioned to Triple-A: OF Jordan Danks Reinstated from DL: RHP Salvador Sanchez Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Shane Dyer (released by Tigers, March 27), OF Luis Durango (released by White Sox, May 11) Removed from 40-man: C Corky Miller (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Konrad Schmidt Cleveland Indians Recalled: RHP Trevor Bauer Added to 40-man roster: LHP David Huff Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Trevor Bauer, LHP Scott Barnes, LHP Nick Hagadone, 3B Lonnie Chisenhall Option transferred: RHP Danny Salazar (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joseph Colon, RHP Kyle Landis, LHP Elvis Araujo, 1B Adam Abraham Reinstated from DL: LHP Giovanni Soto, 2B Jose Ramirez Danny Salazar earned a quick promotion to Triple-A after seven starts at Double-A Akron, during which he logged a 2.67 ERA and 51-to-10 strikeout-to-walk ratio in seven starts. Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Sean Gallagher (Sugar Land (Atlantic)), RHP Cole White (released by Royals, May 9) Acquired: RHP Drew Carpenter from Cubs for future considerations Recalled: RHP Rob Scahill, 2B D.J. LeMahieu, OF Charlie Blackmon Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Berg, RHP Chad Bettis, RHP Aaron Cook, 1B Henry Wrigley, 3B Sam Mende Reinstated from DL: C Michael Ramirez, 2B Tim Smalling, OF Rafael Ortega Detroit Tigers Recalled: RHP Evan Reed, OF Avisail Garcia Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Al Alburquerque, RHP Luke Putkonen Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Montreal Robertson, LHP Casey Crosby, 2B Brandon Douglas Houston Astros Recalled: 2B Jake Elmore Removed from 40-man: RHP Phil Humber, OF Fernando Martinez (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chuckie Fick, LHP Wes Musick, SS Nolan Fontana Reinstated from DL: 2B Delino DeShields Jr., 3B , SS Kansas City Royals Released: RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Dan Wheeler Placed on 7-day DL: OF Jorge Bonifacio, OF Chris Elder, OF Whit Merrifield Reinstated from DL: RHP Santiago Garrido, LHP Buddy Baumann, LHP Atahualpa Severino, OF , OF Tim Ferguson High Class A Wilmington right fielder Jorge Bonifacio could miss as many as two months with a broken hamate bone in his left hand. Los Angeles Angels Recalled: RHP Ryan Brasier, LHP Michael Roth Added to 40-man roster: RHP Billy Buckner, RHP Robert Coello Optioned to Triple-A: OF Scott Cousins Optioned to Double-A: LHP Michael Roth Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Austin Wood Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Chaffee Los Angeles Dodgers Released: C Selme Angulo Loaned to Mexican League: C Eliezer Alfonzo (to Mexico City) Added to 40-man roster: OF Scott Van Slyke Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Elian Herrera Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jonathan Martinez, RHP Sean White, LHP Jake Hermsen, C John Cannon, 1B Paul Hoenecke, SS Corey Seager Reinstated from DL: RHP JonMichael Redding, C , 2B Elevys Gonzalez, OF Alex Castellanos, OF Jeremy Moore, OF Devin Shines The 18th pick in last year’s draft, Corey Seager will take a break from his full-season debut as he rehabs a hamstring injury. He hit .267/.333/.410 with three homers in 29 games for low Class A Great Lakes, giving him a .743 OPS that is comfortably above the Midwest League average. Miami Marlins Signed: RHP Adam Reifer (released by Cardinals, March 13), 2B Reid Redman (released by Rays, May 13) Released: RHP David Aardsma Optioned to Triple-A: C Kyle Skipworth Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Scott Maine, C Jake Jefferies, OF Juancito Martinez, OF Kevin Mattison Reinstated from DL: RHP Bryan Evans, RHP Josh Hodges, RHP Casey McCarthy, OF Michael Main Milwaukee Brewers Released: OF Johnny Dishon Recalled: RHP Mike Fiers Added to 40-man roster: RHP Francisco Rodriguez Optioned to Triple-A: C Blake Lalli Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Seth Harvey, RHP Mark Williams, 1B Hunter Morris, 3B Mike Garza, OF Cole Garner Reinstated from DL: RHP , RHP Brooks Hall, RHP , RHP Martin Viramontes, C Brent Dean, OF Ben McMahan Minnesota Twins Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Liam Hendriks, RHP Dakota Watts, LHP Chad Rodgers, OF Evan Bigley, OF Nate Roberts Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Davies, RHP Matt Hauser, C Kyle Knudson, OF Nate Roberts New York Mets Signed: RHP (York (Atlantic)) Recalled: RHP Greg Burke, RHP Collin McHugh Optioned to Triple-A: OF Andrew Brown Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Domingo Tapia, RHP Zack Wheeler, C Kai Gronauer, SS Chad Zurcher Reinstated from DL: RHP Paul Sewald, SS Brandon Hicks Zack Wheeler’s sore right clavicle checked out, and he will end up missing only one start for Triple-A Las Vegas. High Class A righty Domingo Tapia burned his non-pitching hand in a cooking mishap, prompting his DL trip. New York Yankees Signed: 3B Josh Bell (released by White Sox, May 7) Released: RHP Ryan Pope, SS Gil Velazquez, OF Cody Johnson Recalled: RHP Dellin Betances, RHP Brett Marshall, 2B Corban Joseph Added to 40-man roster: 2B David Adams, SS Alberto Gonzalez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brett Marshall, LHP Vidal Nuno, 2B Corban Joseph, OF Brennan Boesch Option transferred: LHP Nikolas Turley (Double-A to Triple-A then back to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Gabe Encinas Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Pope, RHP Derek Varnadore, 2B Angelo Gumbs, OF Shane Brown, OF Thomas Neal The Yankees released a pair of Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre players: ’07 third-rounder Ryan Pope and left fielder/DH Cody Johnson, who hit .167 and struck out in half of his 64 plate appearances. New York drafted Pope from the Savannah College of Art & Design, the program that brought you one-time pitching prospects Charlie Zink (Red Sox) and Richard Sullivan (Braves). Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Max Perlman Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Evan Scribner, OF Michael Taylor Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kris Hall, 2B Michael Fabiaschi, OF Josh Whitaker Reinstated from DL: RHP Brett Hunter, RHP David Mota, RHP Stuart Pudenz, RHP Tyler Vail, LHP Brent Powers, C Ryan Lipkin, 2B Michael Fabiaschi Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Zach Grimmett (released by Astros, March 20), 3B Tommy Mendonca (Camden (Atlantic)), OF Julsan Kamara Recalled: RHP Tyler Cloyd, RHP Justin De Fratus Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tyler Cloyd, LHP Joe Savery Placed on 7-day DL: SS Tyler Henson Reinstated from DL: OF Jonathan Roof Outfielder Julsan Kamara (17) will join the Phillies next spring after he finishing his schooling in Germany. He is currently playing for the farm team of the Buchbinder Legionaere Regensburg in the second division in Germany. He had joined the baseball academy in Regensburg in September 2011, coming from the Mainz Athletics. He already attended the MLB European Academy in Tirrenia, Italy in 2012 and has been considered one of the best prospects in German baseball. He is a member of the German Junior National Team. After Donald Lutz (Cincinnati Reds), Kai Gronauer (New York Mets), Max Kepler, Markus Solbach (both Minnesota Twins) and Daniel Thieben (Seattle Mariners), Kamara is becoming the sixth current German player under contract with a MLB organization. Pittsburgh Pirates Traded: C Brian Jeroloman to Nationals for future considerations Recalled: SS Jordy Mercer Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Duke Welker, SS Jordy Mercer Placed on 7-day DL: RHP , RHP Jeff Inman, 1B Justin Howard Reinstated from DL: RHP Clay Holmes, RHP Jason Townsend, OF Darren Ford St. Louis Cardinals Added to 40-man roster: LHP John Gast Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dixon Llorens,LHP Dean Kiekhefer,C Rob Johnson,SS Greg Garcia,OF Tommy Pham Reinstated from DL: LHP Danny Miranda, OF Adam Melker San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Trevor Holder (released by Nationals, May 5) Released: RHP Hayden Beard, LHP Zach Herr Added to 40-man roster: RHP Burch Smith Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Boxberger Designated for assignment: RHP Fautino de los Santos Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eddie Bonine, 2B Anthony Contreras, 3B James Darnell, OF Travis Buck Reinstated from DL: RHP Hayden Beard, OF San Francisco Giants Recalled: 1B Brett Pill Optioned to Triple-A: OF Francisco Peguero Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Fitzgerald, RHP Mitch Lively, C Tyler LaTorre, C Brad Moss, 3B Myles Schroder Reinstated from DL: RHP Jose Casilla, RHP Fabio Castillo, C Tyler LaTorre, 1B Joey Rapp, OF Tyler Hollick Seattle Mariners Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Blake Hauser,RHP Moises Hernandez,LHP Jordan Shipers,C Marcus Littlewood,OF Denny Almonte,OF Jabari Henry Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyler Burgoon, 2B Patrick Brady Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Cory Wade (released by Cubs, May 6) Released: RHP Zach Quate, 3B Greg Sexton Recalled: RHP Josh Lueke, LHP Alex Torres Option transferred: LHP Mike Montgomery (Triple-A to high Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Frank de los Santos, LHP Bruedlin Suero, C Reinstated from DL: LHP Mike Montgomery Texas Rangers Signed: RHP (Lotte (Korea)) Recalled: RHP Cory Burns, C Robinson Chirinos Optioned to Double-A: LHP Martin Perez Option transferred: LHP Martin Perez (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jon Edwards, RHP Randy Henry, LHP Brad Mills Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle McClellan, 2B Nick Urbanus, OF Joey Butler Richmond, 33, began the year with the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization, but was cut during spring training after he injured his left knee. He previously spent five years in the Toronto organization and went 9-14 with a 5.27 ERA in 36 major-league games. He was in the independent Northern League before being signed by the Blue Jays. Richmond will join the extended spring training team before being assigned to an affiliate. He likely will go to Triple-A Round Rock. He pitched for two seasons at Oklahoma State and went undrafted because he was 25 years old when his amateur eligibility was exhausted. Toronto Blue Jays Released: LHP Alex Hinshaw Elected free agency: RHP Edgar Gonzalez Recalled: RHP Chad Jenkins Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ramon Ortiz, RHP Mickey Storey Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Schwimer Removed from 40-man: RHP Edgar Gonzalez (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: SS Jorge Flores Reinstated from DL: RHP Clint Everts, RHP John Stilson, LHP Griffin Murphy, 3B Emilio Guerrero Washington Nationals Released: RHP Adam Olbrychowski, RHP Dean Weaver Acquired: C Brian Jeroloman from Pirates for future considerations Recalled: C Jhonatan Solano, OF Eury Perez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Pat Lehman, LHP J.C. Romero, C Carlos Maldonado, C Sam Palace, OF Billy Burns, OF Erik Komatsu Transferred to 60-day DL: 1B Matt Skole Reinstated from DL: RHP Rob Gilliam, RHP Adam Olbrychowski, RHP Dean Weaver, C Craig Manuel, C Sam Palace, C Jhonatan Solano, C Kris Watts, SS Brian Bocock, OF Corey Brown

Minor League Transactions: May 2-8 Arizona Diamondbacks Released: 1B Yazy Arbelo, OF Chris Ellison Acquired: OF Mark Teahen from Reds for future considerations Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: OF Alfredo Marte Option transferred: RHP Zeke Spruill (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Andrew Barbosa, 2B Tyler Bortnick, OF Mark Teahen Reinstated from DL: RHP Evan Marshall, OF Keon Broxton Mark Teahen failed his physical following his trade from the D-backs to the Reds, so the two teams reversed the trade. Arizona placed him on the DL following his return to the organization. Atlanta Braves Signed: OF Brandon Boggs (released by Twins, May 4) Released: RHP Mark Pope, LHP Dusty Hughes, OF Jordan Parraz Optioned to Triple-A: SS Tyler Pastornicky Placed on 7-day DL: OF Jose Constanza Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Weber, C Christian Bethancourt Baltimore Orioles Acquired: 3B Brandon Wood from Royals for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Alex Burnett Added to 40-man roster: RHP Freddy Garcia Removed from 40-man: RHP Zach Clark (outrighted to Double-A), C Luis Exposito (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Aaron Baker, 2B Creede Simpson, OF Roderick Bernadina Boston Red Sox Released: RHP Scott Swinson Recalled: RHP Allen Webster Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jose de la Torre Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Allen Webster Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Drew Sutton, OF Jackie Bradley Reinstated from DL: RHP Chris Balcom-Miller, RHP Pat Light, RHP Scott Swinson, OF Pete Hissey The Red Sox placed Jackie Bradley on the Triple-A disabled list with right bicep tendinitis. In 11 games with Pawtucket he batted .302/.400/.349 with two doubles and seven walks. Chicago Cubs Released: RHP Cory Wade Traded: SS Alberto Gonzalez to Yankees for cash considerations Elected free agency: RHP Kameron Loe Recalled: RHP Rafael Dolis Added to 40-man roster: OF Ryan Sweeney Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Rafael Dolis, OF Dave Sappelt Removed from 40-man: RHP Kameron Loe, 3B Ian Stewart (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Stephen Bruno, OF Jae-Hoon Ha, OF Brett Jackson Reinstated from DL: RHP Barret Loux, C Taylor Davis, 2B Donnie Murphy, OF Brett Jackson, OF Darnell McDonald Chicago White Sox Signed: SS Jairo Kelly (released by Indians, March 27) Released: 3B Josh Bell Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Mike McDade Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Rangel Ravelo, OF Courtney Hawkins Reinstated from DL: RHP Dan Remenowsky, 3B Rangel Ravelo Courtney Hawkins, the 13th pick in last year’s draft, strained his left shoulder while diving for a ball on Wednesday, prompting his placement on the high Class A Winston-Salem disabled list. He had just wrapped a rough month of April in which he batted .182/.253/.468 with seven homers but 45 strikeouts in 22 games. The White Sox claimed Mike McDade on waivers from the Indians. Cincinnati Reds Signed: OF Joe Mather (Lancaster (Atlantic)) Traded: OF Mark Teahen to Diamondbacks for future considerations Cleveland Indians Recalled: LHP Scott Barnes, LHP Nick Hagadone Designated for assignment: 1B Mike McDade Removed from 40-man: OF Ezequiel Carrera (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mitch Brown, LHP Mike Rayl, 2B Jose Ramirez Reinstated from DL: LHP Elvis Araujo, 1B Matt LaPorta Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Roy Oswalt Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tyler Chatwood, 1B Ryan Wheeler Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bobby Cassevah, RHP Steven Hensley, RHP Jefri Hernandez, RHP Will Rankin, LHP Tyler Anderson, OF David Dahl, OF Tim Wheeler Reinstated from DL: RHP Russell Brewer, C Drew Beuerlein, 2B Tim Smalling, 3B Sam Mende Center fielder Davide Dahl, the 10th pick in last year’s draft, suffered a hamstring injury while running through the bag at first base on Tuesday. He had to be helped off the field. Dahl joined low Class A Asheville at the end of April and on the club’s May road trip he went 9-for-29 (.310) with four extra-base hits and just three strikeouts in seven games. Detroit Tigers Released: RHP Yoel Espinal, 1B John Lindsey Recalled: RHP Luke Putkonen Option transferred: C Ramon Cabrera (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: C John Murrian Reinstated from DL: RHP Drew Verhagen Houston Astros Recalled: RHP , LHP Dallas Keuchel, 3B Jimmy Paredes Added to 40-man roster: OF Trevor Crowe Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Brandon Laird Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Joe Bircher, 2B Delino Deshields Jr., SS Carlos Correa Reinstated from DL: RHP Aaron West, 3B Rio Ruiz Hand injuries are the cited reasons for middle infielders Delino DeShields Jr. (high Class A Lancaster) and Carlos Correa (low Class A Quad Cities) being moved to the disabled list. The first pick in last year’s draft, Correa sustained his injury after being hit in the hand with a pitch last week. Kansas City Royals Released: RHP Jorge Soto, RHP Cole White, 1B Murray Watts Traded: 3B Brandon Wood to Orioles for cash considerations Placed on 7-day DL: OF Geulin Beltre Reinstated from DL: RHP Santiago Garrido, OF Paulo Orlando Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Josh Judy (York (Atlantic)) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ryan Brasier, SS Andrew Romine Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Chaffee, LHP Brandon Love, OF Brennan Gowens Los Angeles Dodgers Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Juan Noriega (to Monclova) Recalled: C Tim Federowicz, 2B Elian Herrera, SS Dee Gordon Optioned to Triple-A: SS Justin Sellers Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Elevys Gonzalez, OF Malcolm Holland Reinstated from DL: C Jan Vazquez, 1B Chris Jacobs, 2B Rafael Ynoa Miami Marlins Recalled: C Kyle Skipworth Added to 40-man roster: 2B Derek Dietrich, 2B Nick Green, OF Matt Diaz Removed from 40-man: 2B Nick Green (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Hodges, RHP Drew Steckenrider, C Sharif Othman, SS Danny Black Reinstated from DL: RHP Casey McCarthy, 1B Aaron Dudley, OF Brent Keys Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Tim Dillard (Lancaster (Atlantic)) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Josh Prince Option transferred: RHP Mike Fiers (Triple-A to high Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brooks Hall, RHP Chris Jakubauskas, 2B Adrian Williams Reinstated from DL: RHP Taylor Jungmann, RHP Arcenio Leon Minnesota Twins Released: OF Brandon Boggs Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Jones, C Kyle Knudson, 1B Adam Bryant, SS James Beresford, OF Evan Bigley Reinstated from DL: RHP Sam Deduno, LHP Rafael Perez, 1B Adam Bryant New York Mets Added to 40-man roster: OF Andrew Brown Optioned to Triple-A: OF Collin Cowgill Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Marco Camarena, RHP Tyler Pill, LHP Pedro Feliciano, C Albert Cordero, OF Brandon Nimmo Reinstated from DL: RHP Cory Mazzoni, RHP Hansel Robles, LHP Alex Panteliodis The Mets placed center fielder Brandon Nimmo on the low Class A Savannah disabled list with a left hand contusion. The 2011 first-rounder hit .322/.421/.433 with a homer and 12 walks during 23 games in April. New York Yankees Released: LHP Juan Cedeno, LHP Shaeffer Hall Acquired: SS Alberto Gonzalez from Cubs for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: RHP Preston Claiborne Removed from 40-man: RHP Cody Eppley (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Pope, LHP Josh Romanski Reinstated from DL: RHP Derek Varnadore, LHP Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Drew Tyson, LHP Jordan Norberto Recalled: OF Michael Taylor Added to 40-man roster: 1B Daric Barton Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Vail, C Ryan Lipkin, 3B Jefry Marte Reinstated from DL: RHP Alex Leon, RHP Sergio Perez, RHP Stuart Pudenz, C Ryan Lipkin, 2B Michael Fabiaschi Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Danny Carela (released by Dodgers, April 9), LHP Bobby Bramhall (released by Nationals, April 23), LHP (released by Blue Jays, March 19) Released: LHP Andre Kinder, C Kevin Quaranto, OF Ronnie Welty Recalled: LHP Joe Savery Removed from 40-man: C Humberto Quintero (outrighted to Triple-A) Option transferred: OF Tyson Gillies (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brody Colvin, C Chad Carman, C Tommy Joseph Reinstated from DL: 1B Art Charles Catcher Tommy Joseph left a May 4 game and hit the Triple-A Lehigh Valley disabled list this week with what the team diagnosed as a mild concussion. He took a foul ball of his face mask. Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: SS Greg Picart (re-signed) Released: 3B Jolbert Cabrera Recalled: RHP Duke Welker, 2B Josh Harrison, SS Jordy Mercer Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jose Contreras Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jared Hughes, 2B Josh Harrison Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeff Inman, RHP Phil Irwin, 1B Matt Curry, 1B Justin Howard, SS Greg Picart, OF Barrett Barnes, OF Darren Ford Reinstated from DL: RHP Jason Townsend, 3B Jolbert Cabrera St. Louis Cardinals Released: 3B Neal Pritchard, SS Anthony Melchionda Added to 40-man roster: RHP Carlos Martinez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mitchell Boggs, 3B Jermaine Curtis Option transferred: RHP Keith Butler (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Corrigan, C Geoff Klein, OF C.J. McElroy, OF Adam Melker Reinstated from DL: RHP Eduardo Sanchez, LHP , C Cody Stanley, 2B Luis Mateo, 2B Ildemaro Vargas, OF , OF Mike Swinson, OF Jordan Walton 21-year-old Dominican Carlos Martinez gets compared to a young Pedro Martinez. He can reach the upper 90s, even triple digits at times. To complement his plus fastball, he throws an outstanding changeup and a decent curve. He typically has good command. Despite his size, the 6-foot, 185-pound righty has the stuff to be a frontline . MLB.com ranked him the #3 Cardinals prospect (#26 overall) after the 2012 season. He was 1-0, 2.31 ERA (1.03 WHIP) at AA- Springfield at the time of the call-up. San Diego Padres Signed: OF Johan Limonta (York (Atlantic)), OF Kalian Sams (released by Mariners, April 15) Recalled: RHP Brad Boxberger Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Robbie Erlin, 3B James Darnell Placed on 7-day DL: C Austin Hedges, OF Mallex Smith Reinstated from DL: LHP Frank Garces [Dutch outfielder Kalian Sams is getting called up to Triple-A from Double-A. He received the promotion to the Tucson Padres following his tenth home run of the 2013 season. Overall the 26-year-old The Hague native is batting .250/.412/.713 with ten home runs, seven doubles, 16 runs and 27 RBI in just 26 games for in the Texas League (update June 2013)] Catcher Austin Hedges sustained a sprained knee and ankle injury in a play at the plate on April 24, though he played four games for high Class A Lake Elsinore following the take-down slide. Update: The Padres will let Hedges rest for about a week as he recovers from being hit on the left hand recently by an errant pitch. It’s a soft tissue injury with no structural damage. San Francisco Giants Recalled: OF Francisco Peguero Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jean Machi, C Hector Sanchez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Fabio Castillo, RHP Yusmeiro Petit, LHP Adalberto Mejia, LHP Steve Snodgrass Reinstated from DL: RHP Cody Hall, RHP Scott Shuman Seattle Mariners Released: RHP Tyler Blandford Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Burgoon, C Marcus Littlewood, 2B Patrick Brady, 3B Ramon Morla, SS Keith Werman Reinstated from DL: RHP Bobby Shore, OF Jabari Blash Righthander Tyler Blandford “easily had the best stuff and worst control on a deep Oklahoma State staff,” we wrote prior to the ’09 draft. Seattle signed him for $325,000 as a fifth-round pick but couldn’t solve the mystery that baffled OSU coaches. Blandford washed out at high Class A High Desert this season, allowing 17 runs in 10 relief innings while issuing 12 walks. His Mariners career consists of 77 2/3 innings, a 7.42 ERA, 2.09 WHIP and walk rate of 8.8 per nine innings. Tampa Bay Rays Released: RHP Alex Moshier, 2B Reid Redman Removed from 40-man: OF (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Shay Crawford, LHP Frank de los Santos, OF Brett Nommensen Texas Rangers Released: C Vin DiFazio, OF Rashad Harlin Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose Valdespina, 3B Mike Olt Reinstated from DL: LHP Sm Stafford, C Vin DiFazio Vision problems have contributed to third baseman Mike Olt’s slow start with Triple-A Round Rock, and now those same problems have landed him on the disabled list for at least two weeks. He batted .139/.235/.236 with a homer and four doubles through 20 games. Toronto Blue Jays Released: RHP Recalled: RHP Brad Lincoln, LHP Ricky Romero Added to 40-man roster: RHP Edgar Gonzalez, RHP Ramon Ortiz, RHP Mickey Storey Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Rickey Romero Option transferred: C A.J. Jimenez (Double-A to high Class A) Removed from 40-man: RHP Justin Germano (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Clint Everts, RHP Matt Johnson, 2B Lance Zawadzki, 3B Emilio Guerrero Reinstated from DL: RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Kramer Champlin, RHP Chad Jenkins, LHP Efrain Nieves, LHP Sean Nolin, C A.J. Jimenez, C Jon Talley, 1B Balbino Fuenmayor, OF Jonathan Jones, OF Brian Van Kirk Washington Nationals Released: RHP Trevor Holder Optioned to Double-A: 3B Anthony Rendon Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brian Broderick, RHP Marcos Frias, C Jhonatan Solano, C Kris Watts Reinstated from DL: RHP Rob Gilliam, RHP Pat Lehman, LHP Bill Bray, C Sam Palace The Nationals released ’09 third-rounder Trevor Holder from Double-A Harrisburg to create space for veteran reliever Bill Bray. Washington signed Holder for $200,000 as a Georgia senior and he made the tail-end of the organization’s prospect ranking in 2010. A sinker/slider pitcher, he had been working as a long reliever prior to his release. Minor League Transactions: April 25-May 1

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Robert Coe (re-signed), OF Juan Rivera (released by Yankees, March 28) Released: RHP , C Traded: OF Mark Teahen to Reds for cash considerations Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Evan Marshall, C Ronnie Freeman Reinstated from DL: RHP Bryan Henry, C Chris McMurray, 3B Jake Lamb Atlanta Braves Released: OF Emmanuel Alvarez Recalled: RHP David Carpenter Placed on 7-day DL: C Christian Bethancourt Reinstated from DL: C Cory Brownsten, 2B Tommy La Stella, OF Kyle Russell Baltimore Orioles Signed: OF Delvi Cid (released by Indians, April 25) Released: RHP Scott Proctor, OF Mike Planeta Traded: RHP Rob Delaney to Angels for C Chris Snyder Recalled: RHP Zach Clark, LHP Zach Britton, C Luis Exposito Added to 40-man roster: C Chris Snyder Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steve Johnson, LHP Zach Britton, C Luis Exposito Designated for assignment: C Luis Exposito Placed on 7-day DL: SS Cale Iorg Reinstated from DL: 3B Zelous Wheeler, OF Kyle Hudson Boston Red Sox Recalled: C Ryan Lavarnway Optioned to Triple-A: C Ryan Lavarnway Optioned to Double-A: RHP Daniel Bard Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Pat Light, LHP Robby Scott, SS Mike Miller, OF Peter Hissey Reinstated from DL: C Matt Spring, 3B Nick Moore, OF Ronald Bermudez Chicago Cubs Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Barret Loux, RHP Yao-Lin Wang, 2B Donnie Murphy, OF Darnell McDonald Reinstated from DL: RHP Starling Peralta, 3B Josh Vitters, OF Tim Torres Chicago White Sox Released: RHP Michael Gunter, OF Bill Rice Recalled: RHP Deunte Heath, RHP Brian Omogrosso Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Donnie Veal, OF Blake Tekotte Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Salvador Sanchez, RHP Matt Zaleski, C Mike Marjama, 3B Rangel Ravelo, OF Jared Mitchell Reinstated from DL: RHP Jake Petricka Center fielder Jared Mitchell hit .132 in 14 games at Triple-A Charlotte prior to a demotion to Double-A Birmingham. He lasted just five games before hitting the disabled list with a strained right oblique muscle. Cincinnati Reds Acquired: OF Mark Teahen from Diamondbacks for cash considerations Recalled: OF Donald Lutz Placed on 7-day DL: SS Jason Donald Reinstated from DL: RHP Armando Galarraga, C Nick O’Shea, 1B Dominic D’Anna Cleveland Indians Released: 2B Matt Antonelli, OF Delvi Cid Recalled: RHP Trevor Bauer, LHP Scott Barnes, C Yan Gomes Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Trevor Bauer, LHP Scott Barnes, LHP Nick Hagadone Option transferred: LHP T.J. House (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Capps, RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka, LHP Giovanni Soto, 2B Luis Hernandez, OF Anthony Gallas, OF Bryson Myles Reinstated from DL: LHP Mike Rayl, 2B Matt Antonelli, OF Bo Greenwell In five starts at AAA-Columbus, Daisuke Matsuzaka has gone 0-2, 3.92 ERA, with 24K/18BB and 12 hits in 20.2 IP (1.45 WHIP). Colorado Rockies Acquired: OF Jose Monzon from Astros, completing deal in which Astros traded RHP Wilton Lopez and a PTBN to Rockies for RHP Alex Gillingham and RHP Recalled: 1B Ryan Wheeler Added to 40-man roster: 3B Nolan Arenado Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Coty Woods, LHP Christian Friedrich, 2B Tim Smalling, 3B Sam Mende A 21-year-old Venezuelan center fielder, Jose Monzon has hit just .219/.323/.296 in 483 plate appearances over three season in domestic Rookie leagues. He shows a patient approach (11 percent walk rate) and enough range to handle center, but his offensive ceiling is limited. Detroit Tigers Recalled: RHP Jose Ortega Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Bruce Rondon, OF Avisail Garcia Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kevin Eichhorn, RHP Drew Verhagen, LHP Pat Misch Houston Astros Released: 1B Rafael Valenzuela Traded: OF Jose Monzon to Rockies, completing deal in which Astros traded RHP Wilton Lopez and a PTBN to Rockies for RHP Alex Gillingham and RHP Alex White Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Rhiner Cruz, RHP Brad Peacock Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Aaron West, LHP Rudy Owens, 3B Rio Ruiz Reinstated from DL: C Tyler Heineman, C Max Stassi, OF Domingo Santana, OF Austin Wates Kansas City Royals Recalled: LHP Will Smith Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Will Smith Option transferred: LHP Justin Marks (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Santiago Garrido, C Cameron Gallagher, OF Brett Eibner Reinstated from DL: RHP Chas Byrne, C Alex Marquez, OF Chris Elder, OF Alex Llanos Los Angeles Angels Traded: C Chris Snyder to Orioles for RHP Rob Delaney Recalled: RHP Ryan Brasier, RHP Barry Enright, RHP Elvin Ramirez Added to 40-man roster: OF Scott Cousins Optioned to Double-A: LHP Nick Maronde, LHP Michael Roth Removed from 40-man: RHP Elvin Ramirez (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Daniel Tillman, C Zac Livingston, 2B Tommy Field Reinstated from DL: RHP Brandon Hynick, C Sandy Martinez, 1B Matt Scioscia A 28-year-old righty reliever, Delaney has no single pitch that excites scouts, but he has a long track record at Triple-A, where he’s logged a 1.21 WHIP and 3-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 265 innings. Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: LHP Aaron Laffey (elected free agency from Blue Jays, April 29) Recalled: RHP Javy Guerra, RHP Matt Magill Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Wall Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Gustavo Gomez, RHP JonMichael Redding, LHP Onelki Garcia, C Jan Vazquez, 1B Chris Jacobs, 2B Alex Castellanos, 2B Rafael Ynoa Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Palmer, SS Ozzie Martinez, OF Yasiel Puig Miami Marlins Signed: RHP Rob Waite (released by Tigers, April 4), OF Alex Burg (released by Giants, March 27) Recalled: LHP Brad Hand, OF Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Duane Below, LHP Brad Hand Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Elih Villanueva, 1B Aaron Dudley, 3B Zack Cox Reinstated from DL: LHP Greg Nappo, C Jake Jefferies, C Kyle Skipworth, OF Jake Marisnick Milwaukee Brewers Released: RHP Carlos Sosa Optioned to Triple-A: OF Khris Davis Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jacob Barnes, RHP Tyler Cravy, RHP Taylor Jungmann, RHP Martin Viramontes, C Adam Weisenburger Reinstated from DL: RHP Jorge Lopez Minnesota Twins Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Mazza, RHP Miguel Munoz Reinstated from DL: RHP Dakota Watts, LHP Matthew Tomshaw, SS New York Mets Released: 1B Travis Ozga Optioned to Double-A: LHP Josh Edgin Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Hansel Robles, LHP Darin Gorski, 1B Rhyne Hughes Reinstated from DL: LHP Carlos Vazquez, C Kai Gronauer New York Yankees Recalled: C Austin Romine, 2B Corban Joseph Added to 40-man roster: LHP Vidal Nuno Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Corban Joseph Placed on 7-day DL: C Kyle Higashioka, OF Shane Brown, OF Thomas Neal, OF Rob Segedin Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Daley, RHP Jose Ramirez, LHP Josh Romanski, 2B Reegie Corona, OF Ronnier Mustelier Oakland Athletics Released: 1B Jacob Tanis Recalled: RHP Evan Scribner, RHP Dan Straily (twice) Added to 40-man roster: C Luke Montz Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jesse Chavez, RHP Dan Straily, SS Andy Parrino Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Michael Fabiaschi, OF Aaron Shipman Reinstated from DL: 3B Chad Lewis, OF Rashun Dixon Philadelphia Phillies Released: RHP Brandon Erbe, RHP Edgar Garcia Traded: C Matt Hitt to Blue Jays for future considerations Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Art Charles, SS Matt Tolbert, OF Jonathan Roof Reinstated from DL: RHP Brody Colvin, RHP Edgar Garcia, C Kevin Quaranto, OF Kelly Dugan Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Jeff Gibbs (released by D-backs, April 18) Released: SS Anderson Hernandez Recalled: RHP Bryan Morris Option transferred: RHP Phil Irwin (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Zack Von Rosenberg Reinstated from DL: 2B Adalberto Santos St. Louis Cardinals Added to 40-man roster: RHP Seth Maness, 3B Jermaine Curtis Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Marc Rzepczynski Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Sam Gaviglio, C Cody Stanley, OF Mike Swinson, OF Jordan Walton Reinstated from DL: C J.R. Towles, OF San Diego Padres Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Frank Garces, C Jason Hagerty, 1B Tommy Medica, SS Chris Bisson San Francisco Giants Recalled: RHP Sandy Rosario Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Sandy Rosario Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joan Gregorio, SS Kelby Tomlinson, OF Tyler Hollick Reinstated from DL: LHP Kelvin Marte, LHP Steven Okert, 2B Ydwin Villegas, OF Francisco Peguero, OF Rafael Rodriguez Seattle Mariners Signed: OF Corey Patterson (released by Mets, March 30) Recalled: LHP Lucas Luetge Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Blake Beavan, OF Carlos Peguero Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Danny Hultzen Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Brazis, LHP Anthony Fernandez, OF Mike McGee Tampa Bay Rays Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Sean Bierman, OF Ty Morrison Reinstated from DL: OF Brett Nommensen Texas Rangers Released: 1B-OF Jhonny Gomez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Collin Balester, LHP Sam Stafford, OF Joey Butler, OF Nick Williams Reinstated from DL: RHP Francisco Mendoza, 1B-OF Jhonny Gomez Toronto Blue Jays Acquired: C Matt Hitt from Phillies for future considerations Elected free agency: LHP Aaron Laffey Recalled: RHP Brad Lincoln Added to 40-man roster: RHP Justin Germano Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Lincoln Removed from 40-man: RHP Ramon Ortiz, LHP Aaron Laffey (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Roberto Osuna, LHP Griffin Murphy, C Santiago Nessy, 1B Gabe Jacobo, OF Brian Van Kirk, OF Kenny Wilson Reinstated from DL: RHP Miguel Batista, RHP Clint Everts, LHP Tyler Ybarra The Blue Jays placed righthander Roberto Osuna and catcher Santiago Nessy on the low Class A Lansing disabled list with undisclosed injuries. They ranked as the Nos. 8 and 10 on last season’s Top 20 Prospects list for the Rookie-level Appalachian League. Washington Nationals Released: LHP Gregori Baez Optioned to Triple-A: C Jhonatan Solano Placed on 7-day DL: C Sam Palace, OF J.R. Higley Reinstated from DL: LHP Bryan Harper, C Sam Palace

Minor League Transactions: April 18-24

Arizona Diamondbacks Released: RHP Eddie Bonine, RHP Jeff Gibbs, RHP Derrick Stultz Reinstated from DL: RHP Mike Bolsinger Atlanta Braves Released: RHP Raymond Sanchez, OF Tony Mueller Acquired: RHP Roman Colon from Pirates for cash considerations Recalled: RHP David Carpenter, SS Tyler Pastornicky Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Carpenter Placed on 7-day DL: RHP David Hale, RHP Ryne Harper, RHP Ryan Weber, C Cory Brownsten, OF Kyle Russell, OF Edison Sanchez Reinstated from DL: RHP John Cornely, C Chase Anselment, C Matt Kennelly, C Shawn McGill, 2B Emerson Landoni Baltimore Orioles Released: RHP Ryan Berry, RHP Chris Green, RHP Nick Grim, RHP Joe Rosan, RHP Joe Yermal, LHP Duke Porter, LHP Clayton Tanner, LHP Aaron Wirsch, LHP Rick Zagone, 2B Tommy Richards, OF Austin Knight, OF Jalen Simmons Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Tim Bascom (to Cancun), RHP Sean Gleason (to Puebla) Recalled: RHP Alex Burnett, RHP Josh Stinson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jake Arrieta, RHP Alex Burnett, RHP Josh Stinson Option transferred: RHP Josh Stinson (Triple-A to high Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: C Pedro Perez, 1B Nick Delmonico, OF Kyle Hudson Reinstated from DL: RHP Ryan Berry, LHP Rick Zagone, 3B Brandon Waring, OF Austin Knight Boston Red Sox Recalled: RHP Daniel Bard, RHP Allen Webster Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alfredo Aceves, RHP Allen Webster, RHP Steven Wright, OF Jackie Bradley Placed on 7-day DL: C Leonel Escobar, 3B Nick Moore, SS Deven Marrero, OF Ronald Bermudez, OF Mitch Maier Reinstated from DL: C Carson Blair, 2B Bryan Johns 2012 first-rounder Deven Marrero left a game with a hamstring injury, and the Red Sox placed him on the disabled list as a precaution. The Arizona State product got off to a quick start with high Class A Salem, batting .294/.400/.451 with eight doubles and nine walks in 14 games. Chicago Cubs Removed from 40-man: SS Alberto Gonzalez, OF Brent Lillibridge (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose Arias, RHP Ryan Searle, C Taylor Davis, 1B Justin Bour, OF Darien Martin, OF Tim Torres Reinstated from DL: C Yaniel Cabezas, SS Tim Saunders, SS Chicago White Sox Signed: LHP Charlie Leesman (re-signed) Recalled: OF Blake Tekotte Option transferred: LHP Santos Rodriguez, OF Jared Mitchell (both players Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nestor Molina, RHP Jake Petricka, LHP Charlie Leesman, C Damaso Espino, 3B Brent Morel Reinstated from DL: LHP Santos Rodriguez, 3B Josh Bell, 3B Brent Morel, OF Blake Tekotte Charlie Leesman ultimately re-signed with the White Sox (and immediately went on the disabled list) on April 23, but his transactional odyssey began a week earlier when Chicago placed him on release waivers. The Rangers claimed him, but Leesman refused the assignment—as was his right while on release waivers—and his release became official on April 17. Cincinnati Reds Recalled: LHP Anthony Cingrani Added to 40-man roster: C Corky Miller Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Justin Freeman Option transferred: RHP Curtis Partch (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Freeman, RHP Mark Prior, RHP Mo Wiley, 1B Dominic D’Anna Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Lotzkar, C , 2B Cleveland Indians Signed: C Matt Colantonio (released by Padres, March 29) Released: LHP Edward Paredes Added to 40-man roster: RHP Fernando Nieve Optioned to Triple-A: C Yan Gomes, 2B Cord Phelps Removed from 40-man: RHP Fernando Nieve (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Shawn Armstrong, 2B Joe Wendle, 3B Todd Hankins Reinstated from DL: RHP Austin Adams, RHP Joseph Colon, RHP Trey Haley, RHP Colorado Rockies Recalled: RHP Tyler Chatwood, RHP Rob Scahill, LHP Josh Outman Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Rob Scahill, RHP Chris Volstad Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Josh Sullivan, C Drew Beuerlein, 1B Dean Espy, SS Jason Stolz, OF Rafael Ortega Reinstated from DL: C , 1B Matt McBride, 2B Taylor Featherston, 2B Jose Rivera Detroit Tigers Released: 3B Matt Perry Recalled: RHP Bruce Rondon Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jose Valverde Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brayan Villarreal Designated for assignment: LHP Duane Below Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Dean Green, SS Danny Worth Reinstated from DL: 1B Jeff Holm Houston Astros Recalled: RHP Jose Cisnero, LHP Brett Oberholtzer, OF Robbie Grossman Added to 40-man roster: 3B Brandon Laird Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Dallas Keuchel, LHP Brett Oberholtzer, 1B Brett Wallace Placed on 7-day DL: OF Austin Wates Reinstated from DL: LHP Kenny Long, OF Grant Hogue, OF Telvin Nash Kansas City Royals Recalled: LHP Will Smith Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Will Smith Option transferred: LHP Justin Marks (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Angel Baez, LHP Atahualpa Severino, OF Tim Ferguson, OF Paulo Orlando Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Ridings, LHP Justin Marks, LHP George Sherrill Los Angeles Angels Released: RHP Aaron Sookee Recalled: RHP David Carpenter, RHP Michael Kohn, RHP Nick Maronde, 2B Tommy Field Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Carpenter, 2B Tommy Field Placed on 7-day DL: C Sandy Martinez Reinstated from DL: C Zac Livingston, 2B Bill Hall Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Anthony Ortega (released by Royals, April 17) Released: LHP Gregg Downing Recalled: RHP Stephen Fife Optioned to Triple-A: C Tim Federowicz Placed on 7-day DL: C Webster Rivas, SS Ozzie Martinez, OF Yasiel Puig Reinstated from DL: C Pratt Maynard, SS Casio Grider, OF Brian Cavazos-Galvez Yasiel Puig is on the shelf with a sprained left thumb. Through 13 games with Double-A Chattanooga he hit .333/.385/.625 with three homers and nine RBIs. Miami Marlins Elected free agency: RHP John Maine Recalled: RHP Tom Koehler Added to 40-man roster: SS Nick Green Removed from 40-man: RHP John Maine (outrighted to Triple-A) Option transferred: OF Marcell Ozuna (high Class A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jacob Esch, LHP Raudel Lazo, C Kyle Skipworth, OF Michael Main Reinstated from DL: RHP Robert Morey, 1B Aaron Dudley, 2B Noah Perio, OF Christian Yelich Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Francisco Rodriguez (re-signed) Released: RHP Jim Hoey Recalled: RHP Hiram Burgos Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike Fiers Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Arcenio Leon, RHP Jorge Lopez, C Brent Dean Reinstated from DL: RHP Kyle Heckathorn, RHP Andre Lamontagne Minnesota Twins Released: RHP Marty Popham Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Madison Boer, RHP Anthony Slama, LHP Ryan O’Rourke, LHP Matt Tomshaw, 1B Michael Gonzales, OF Lance Ray Reinstated from DL: RHP B.J. Hermsen, OF Drew Leachman New York Mets Signed: RHP D.J. Mitchell (elected free agency from Mariners, April 13) Recalled: LHP Rob Carson, OF Optioned to Triple-A: OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Logan Taylor, C Travis d’Arnaud, 1B Brian Harrison A foul ball struck and broke catcher Travis d’Arnaud’s left foot during a home game at Triple-A Las Vegas on April 17. He’s in a walking boot now and could miss two months, though the injury won’t require surgery. In a cruel twist of fate, d’Arnaud tore up his left knee while playing for the same team (though as a Blue Jays prospect) at the same park versus the same team (Sacramento) last June 25. New York Yankees Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Jeremy Bleich, LHP Josh Romanski, SS Carmen Angelini, OF Danny Oh Reinstated from DL: RHP Chien-Ming Wang, SS Anderson Feliz Wang is off to a good start at AAA-ScrantonW-B: 2-4 (1 CG), 3.07 ERA with 22 SO, 7 BB and 49 hits in 44 IP (1.27 WHIP). Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Colin O’Connell Recalled: RHP Jesse Chavez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Evan Scribner, OF Michael Taylor Placed on 7-day DL: RHP David Mota Reinstated from DL: RHP Max Perlman Philadelphia Phillies Recalled: RHP Jonathan Pettibone, LHP Joe Savery Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Joe Savery Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brody Colvin, RHP Kenny Giles, RHP Colin Kleven Reinstated from DL: RHP Kenny Giles, RHP Juan Sosa, LHP Mario Hollands, 2B Alejandro Villalobos, SS Matt Tolbert Pittsburgh Pirates Released: 3B Alex Valdez Traded: RHP Roman Colon to Braves for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: OF Alex Presley Option transferred: RHP Phil Irwin (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jason Townsend, RHP Tyler Waldron St. Louis Cardinals Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Tyler Melling, LHP Dail Villanueva, C J.R. Towles, 2B Ildemaro Vargas, OF James Ramsey Reinstated from DL: RHP Chris Corrigan, RHP Scott Gorgen, 3B Stephen Piscotty 2012 first-rounder James Ramsey will miss time with a hamstring injury. The Florida State product hit .357/.486/.554 with a homer and 11 walks in 16 games for high Class A Palm Beach. San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Eddie Bonine (released by D-backs, April 20) Recalled: RHP Thad Weber Added to 40-man roster: LHP Robbie Erlin Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Thad Weber Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Greg Gonzalez, RHP Jason Ray Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Branham San Francisco Giants Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Crick, 2B Ydwin Villegas, OF Todd Linden, OF Skyler Stromsmoe Reinstated from DL: RHP Drew Bowlin, RHP Mitch Lively, 3B Shayne Houck, SS Kelby Tomlinson Top prospect Kyle Crick left his April 18 start for high Class A San Jose with a strained oblique. He had issued nine walks in 9 2/3 innings over three starts. Seattle Mariners Recalled: RHP Hector Noesi, OF Carlos Peguero Placed on 7-day DL: OF Jabari Blash, OF Joe Dunigan Reinstated from DL: 2B Patrick Brady, OF Nathan Melendres Tampa Bay Rays Placed on 7-day DL: SS Hak-Ju Lee Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Nevarez Top shortstop prospect Hak-Ju Lee probably will miss the rest of the season after enduring a gruesome knee injury (torn ligaments) that resulted from a poor feed during a double-play attempt. Texas Rangers Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eric Brooks Toronto Blue Jays Released: 3B Roan Salas Option transferred: LHP Evan Crawford (high Class A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Miguel Batista, RHP Fernando Hernandez, LHP Efrain Nieves, 1B Balbino Fuenmayor, OF Ronnie Melendez Reinstated from DL: RHP Chorye Spoone, SS Shane Opitz, OF K.C. Hobson, OF Brian Van Kirk Washington Nationals Released: RHP Adalberto Mieses, LHP Bobby Bramhall, LHP Graham Hicks Recalled: 3B Anthony Rendon Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Xavier Cedeno Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Pat Lehman, LHP Brett Mooneyham, C Craig Manuel, OF Estarlin Martinez Reinstated from DL: C Andruth Ramirez, OF J.R. Higley, OF Erik Komatsu, OF Eury Perez, OF Chris Rahl

Minor League Transactions: April 11-17 Arizona Diamondbacks Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Jake Lamb Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Erik Hamren (released by Padres, March 27), OF Nick Weglarz (released by Rays, March 24) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Gary Moran Reinstated from DL: 2B Levi Hyams The Braves continue to scoop up players released by other organizations at the end of spring training. Erik Hamren and Nick Weglarz will join righty Pat Egan and outfielder Kyle Russell at Double-A Mississippi. Among the other pitchers Atlanta signed in late March or early April, Mark Pope and Ryan Woolley reported to high Class A Lynchburg, while Greg Ross began with low Class A Rome. Baltimore Orioles Signed: 2B Paco Figueroa (Southern Maryland (Atlantic)) Released: LHP Rich Rundles Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Burnett Placed on 7-day DL: C Michael Ohlman, 3B Zelous Wheeler Reinstated from DL: LHP Rich Rundles [Burnett was claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays, who claimed the righty off waivers from Minnesota last month] Boston Red Sox Recalled: RHP Steven Wright Placed on 7-day DL: C Carson Blair, 2B Jonathan Hee, OF Kendrick Perkins Reinstated from DL: RHP Jeremy Kehrt, C Leonel Escobar, OF Mitch Maier Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Kevin Gregg, C Jose Morales Released: RHP Jensen Lewis Recalled: RHP Rafael Dolis Added to 40-man roster: RHP Kevin Gregg Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Rafael Dolis Removed from 40-man: LHP Hisanori Takahashi (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jaye Chapman, RHP Starling Peralta, RHP Dae-Eun Rhee, SS Tim Saunders Reinstated from DL: RHP Esmailin Caridad, RHP , RHP Matt Loosen, LHP , 2B Ronald Torreyes, OF Anthony Giansanti Chicago White Sox Recalled: RHP Deunte Heath, OF Jordan Danks Added to 40-man roster: SS Tyler Greene Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Deunte Heath Designated for assignment: LHP Charlie Leesman Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Steven Upchurch Reinstated from DL: C Damaso Espino, 1B Lars Anderson Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Davide Anselmi, 3B Marquez Smith (released by Rangers, April 1) Released: RHP Blake Hendley, RHP Matt Klinker, RHP Terrell Young, LHP Joseph Krebs, C Jordan Wideman, 2B Adam Muenster, 3B Shane Carlson, OF Dayne Read Added to 40-man roster: RHP Justin Freeman Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Armando Galarraga, RHP Kyle Lotzkar, C Nick O’Shea, 1B Sean Buckley, 1B Carlos Sanchez Reinstated from DL: RHP Brian Pearl, RHP Daniel Tuttle, LHP Chris Manno, 1B Neftali Soto The Reds scouted 18-year-old Italian righty Davide Anselmi at the recent MLB European Academies Tournament, according to a Reds notebook at MLB.com. [Anselmi is a member of Unipol Bologna organization in the , and is also attending the Italian Baseball Academy in Tirrenia. Bill Holmberg, who was the pitching coach for Italy in the World Baseball Classic, is Anselmi's pitching coach, as well. Anselmi went 0-1 with a 2.70 ERA in two appearances for Italy a year ago in the XXV IBAF 18U Baseball World Championship. He threw 6 2/3 innings against Australia and Canada, and allowed three runs -- two earned -- on eight hits and two walks, striking out eight. He has been a regular member of Italian youth teams and was invited to the MLB European Academy in Tirrenia the past two years. Anselmi will report to Goodyear, Ariz., where he will join Slovakian left-hander Jakub Izold, a fellow European Academy participant and new member of the organization] Cincinnati took care of a little housekeeping with its string of player releases. All eight of the players listed here spent the ’12 season on the inactive list, and some hadn’t played in years, most notably Terrell Young, the top pick in the ’08 Rule 5 draft who retired in ’10, and Blake Hendley, the ’03 11th-rounder who hadn’t played since ’06. Cleveland Indians Traded: LHP Eric Berger to Astros for C Chris Wallace Recalled: RHP , LHP Nick Hagadone, 2B Cord Phelps Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Corey Kluber, C Omir Santos Removed from 40-man: RHP Robert Whitenack (outrighted to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bryan Price, C Alex Lavisky, 2B Matt Antonelli Reinstated from DL: RHP Bryce Stowell, 2B Cord Phelps, 3B Kyle Bellows Houston native Chris Wallace provides quality catching depth for Double-A Akron following the trade from his hometown team. He caught 70 games last season, batting .254/.335/.390 in 236 at-bats at Double-A and Triple-A in the Astros system. Wallace earns high marks for his receiving, though he did pop 20 homers two seasons ago, indicating at least modest power. Colorado Rockies Traded: RHP Aaron Harang with cash to Mariners for RHP Steven Hensley Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Russell Brewer, LHP Roberto Padilla, C Tom Murphy, C Michael Ramirez, 1B Matt McBride, 2B Jose Rivera Reinstated from DL: 3B Sam Mende, OF Rafael Ortega A fourth-round pick by Seattle in ’08, Steven Hensley has the type of low-90s sinker and mid-80s slider combo you see a lot in big league bullpens, right down to the platoon split. The 26-year-old allowed lefties to hit .296/.424/.528 in 133 plate appearances last year at Double-A and Triple-A, though he handcuffed righty batters, holding them to a .172 average and striking out 22 percent of them. Detroit Tigers Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tommy Collier, LHP Joe Rogers, OF Jeff Holm Houston Astros Traded: C Chris Wallace to Indians for LHP Eric Berger Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alex Gillingham, C Tyler Heineman, OF Domingo Santana Reinstated from DL: 3B Andy Simunic Lefty Eric Berger allows more power to righthanders, though he didn’t show a dramatic platoon split last year as a starter in Double-A, Triple-A or in the Venezuelan League. He allowed a .721 OPS to lefties and a .756 to righties, yet scouts believe his 90 mph fastball and solid slider will best play in a situational relief role. Kansas City Royals Released: RHP Anthony Ortega Reinstated from DL: RHP Anthony Ortega, 1B Chad Tracy, 3B Adrian Morales, OF Roman Hernandez Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Kip Wells, OF Brad Hawpe (released by Pirates, March 23) Released: RHP Joe Melioris Recalled: 3B Luis Jimenez, OF J.B. Shuck Added to 40-man roster: LHP Michael Roth Optioned to Triple-A: OF J.B. Shuck Removed from 40-man: OF Scott Cousins (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Stephen Tromblee Reinstated from DL: RHP Joe Melioris Los Angeles Dodgers Recalled: RHP Shawn Tolleson, RHP Josh Wall, C Tim Federowicz Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Shelton, C Pratt Maynard, OF Devin Shines Reinstated from DL: RHP Steve Ames, RHP Juan Noriega, C Jan Vazquez, SS Ozzie Martinez, OF Pat Stover Miami Marlins Signed: RHP David Aardsma (released by Yankees, April 4) Optioned to Triple-A: C Kyle Skipworth Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Andy Beltre, RHP Robert Morey, C Jake Jefferies, 1B Matt Smith, OF Jake Marisnick, OF Aaron Senne Option transferred: OF Marcell Ozuna (Double-A to high Class A) Reinstated from DL: OF Jake Marisnick, OF Marcell Ozuna Milwaukee Brewers Reinstated from DL: SS Hector Gomez Minnesota Twins Recalled: OF Oswaldo Arcia Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Liam Hendriks, OF Oswaldo Arcia Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Harold Garcia Reinstated from DL: LHP Aaron Thompson New York Mets Recalled: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Greg Burke Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Luis Mateo, RHP Cory Mazzoni, C Kai Gronauer Reinstated from DL: 3B Brian Harrison Luis Mateo left his Double-A spot start after three innings and 62 pitches with an elbow strain, an injury that prompted the Mets to have an MRI performed. New York Yankees Signed: LHP Clay Rapada (re-signed) Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Matt Snyder, 2B Angelo Gumbs, SS Anderson Feliz, SS Walter Ibarra Reinstated from DL: LHP Rigoberto Arrebato Oakland Athletics Released: OF Jordan Tripp Recalled: OF Shane Peterson, OF Michael Taylor Optioned to Triple-A: OF Shane Peterson Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Arnold Leon, LHP Jordan Norberto Reinstated from DL: RHP Drew Tyson, C Beau Taylor, SS Philadelphia Phillies Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Juan Sosa, LHP Austin Wright Reinstated from DL: LHP Tom Cochran Pittsburgh Pirates Elected free agency: RHP Recalled: RHP Phil Irwin, RHP Bryan Morris, OF Alex Presley Added to 40-man roster: RHP Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Phil Irwin, RHP Bryan Morris, 2B Josh Harrison Removed from 40-man: RHP Chris Leroux (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle McPherson, OF Adalberto Santos [Chris Leroux is joining the NPB Yakult Swallows. Leroux obtains a $500,000 guarantee for 2013 and his contract includes significant incentives and a multi-tiered vesting option for 2014] St. Louis Cardinals Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eduardo Sanchez, LHP Danny Miranda, C Jonathan Keener, 3B Stephen Piscotty, OF Nick Martini Option transferred: RHP Keith Butler (Double-A to Triple-A) Reinstated from DL: C Juan Castillo San Diego Padres Released: OF Sawyer Carroll Recalled: 1B Kyle Blanks Added to 40-man roster: RHP Thad Weber Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Thad Weber Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Branham, RHP Fautino de los Santos, RHP Tayron Guerrero Reinstated from DL: RHP Greg Gonzalez, RHP Jason Ray, 2B Anthony Contreras, OF Luis Domoromo San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Arturo Maltos-Garcia (released by Cubs, March 12) Released: RHP Andrew Kown Recalled: RHP Jean Machi Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Brett Pill Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jorge Bucardo, RHP Cody Hall, RHP Mitch Lively, RHP Scott Shuman, LHP Steven Okert, 3B Adam Duvall, 3B Shayne Houck, SS Kelby Tomlinson, OF Francisco Peguero, OF Rafael Rodriguez Reinstated from DL: RHP Brett Bochy, RHP Austin Fleet, RHP Shane Loux, RHP Taylor Rogers, RHP Justin Schumer, LHP Chris Gloor, LHP Carlos Teller, C Trevor Brown, C Brad Moss, C Jesus Navarro, 3B Myles Schroder Seattle Mariners Released: OF Kalian Sams Traded: RHP Steven Hensley to Rockies for RHP Aaron Harang and cash Elected free agency: RHP D.J. Mitchell Recalled: RHP Yoervis Medina Added to 40-man roster: OF Endy Chavez Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Bobby LaFromboise Removed from 40-man: RHP D.J. Mitchell (outrighted to Triple-A) Option transferred: RHP Hector Noesi (Double-A to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Brazis, RHP Bobby Shore, 2B Patrick Brady, OF Nathan Melendres Reinstated from DL: RHP Tyler Blandford, RHP Moises Hernandez, C Marcus Littlewood, 2B Dillon Hazlett, 3B Stefen Romero, OF Joe Dunigan, OF Kalian Sams [Signed as an international free agent on July 2, 2006, Dutch outfielder Kalian Sams (26) played six seasons for the Mariners between 2007 and 2012. He batted .215/.292/.443 overall and peaked at AA-Jackson last season, where hit .242/.306/.445 with 11 doubles, 4 triples, 11 HR, 35 RBI & 13 SB in 76 games. After the 2013 World Baseball Classic, notably his Sac Fly that gave the 7-6 win to the Netherlands over Cuba in an elimination game, he returned to Spring Training camp with a hamstring injury. Back healthy the Mariners no longer had an open spot for him and let him out of his contract. Sams has never hit for high average, but has an intriguing combination of speed and power, as he showed in 2011, when hit 24 homers and stole 26 bases between A & A Advanced stops] Tampa Bay Rays Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Jeff Beliveau Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Albert Suarez, LHP Mike Montgomery, LHP Jimmy Patterson, C Luke Bailey Reinstated from DL: RHP Zach Quate, C Juan Apodaca [Beliveau was acquired for cash from the Rangers who designated him for assignment on Apr. 8th] Texas Rangers Recalled: RHP Justin Grimm, RHP Justin Miller Placed on 7-day DL: OF Zach Cone Reinstated from DL: RHP Justin Miller, RHP Tyler Tufts, LHP Zach Cone hasn’t played for high Class A Myrtle Beach since April 12 as he deals with a foot injury. Toronto Blue Jays Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ramon Ortiz, SS Munenori Kawasaki Removed from 40-man: RHP Edgar Gonzalez, RHP Jeremy Jeffress (both players outrighted to Triple-A) Option transferred: LHP Evan Crawford (Double-A to high Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Clint Everts, OF Michael Crouse, OF Jonathan Jones, OF Brian Van Kirk Reinstated from DL: RHP Fernando Hernandez, RHP Bobby Korecky, LHP Evan Crawford, C Pierce Rankin, 2B Lance Zawadzki, OF Nick Baligod Washington Nationals Signed: C Kevin Flynn (Lincoln (American Association)), C Thor Meeks (NDFA—Marshall), SS Jose Savinon Recalled: C Jhonatan Solano Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Rob Wort, LHP Bryan Harper, C Andruth Ramirez, 3B Blake Kelso, 3B Carlos Lopez, OF Corey Brown, OF J.R. Higley, OF Eury Perez, OF Steven Souza Reinstated from DL: C Andruth Ramirez, C Kris Watts, OF Wander Ramos

Minor League Transactions: April 5-10

Arizona Diamondbacks Released: LHP Taylor Siemens, OF Dan Kaczrowski Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Will Harris [claimed off waivers from Rockies]

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Pat Egan (released by Orioles, March 29) Traded: LHP Chris Jones to Orioles for RHP Luis Ayala Added to 40-man roster: 2B Blake DeWitt Placed on 7-day DL: RHP John Cornely, RHP Juan Jaime, 1B Chris Garcia, 2B Levi Hyams, 2B Tommy La Stella, 2B Emerson Landoni

Baltimore Orioles Signed: SS Cale Iorg (released by Tigers, March 29), OF Scott Beerer (re-signed) Traded: RHP Luis Ayala to Braves for LHP Chris Jones Recalled: 2B Yamaico Navarro Added to 40-man roster: OF Chris Dickerson Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Yamaico Navarro Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Berry, RHP Eunchul Choi, RHP Julio Rodriguez, LHP Ashur Tolliver, C Kyle Moore, C Jason Stifler, 3B Michael Mosby, 3B Brandon Waring, OF Trent Mummey

Even if he never makes an impact in the big leagues, Chris Jones can say he’s twice been traded straight up for a major league veteran. This time the 24-year-old switches Double-A affiliates in the deal that sent him from the Braves to the Orioles for Luis Ayala. Following the ’11 season, Jones went from the Indians to the Braves for . As to his on- field credentials, Jones is a three-pitch lefty reliever who camps out near 90 mph and struck out a career-best 9.2 batters per nine innings at AA last year, when he held lefties to a .244/.311/.280 batting line in 82 at-bats.

Boston Red Sox Recalled: RHP Alex Wilson Optioned to Triple-A: SS Jose Iglesias Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Scott Swinson, C Leonel Escobar, 2B Bryan Johns, OF Alex Hassan

Chicago Cubs Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Casey Coleman, RHP Carlos Gutierrez, LHP Hunter Cervenka, 2B Ronald Torreyes, 3B Josh Vitters, SS Junior Lake, SS Elliot Soto, OF Anthony Giansanti

Chicago White Sox Signed: 3B Jeremy Farrell (released by Pirates, March 29) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Andrew Brackman Placed on 60-day DL: OF Brady Shoemaker

Cincinnati Reds Recalled: RHP Logan Ondrusek Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Kemp, C Nevin Ashley, 2B Emmanuel Burriss

Cleveland Indians Recalled: RHP Trevor Bauer, RHP Corey Kluber, C Yan Gomes Added to 40-man roster: C Omir Santos Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Trevor Bauer, RHP Carlos Carrasco Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bryce Stowell Designated for assignment: RHP Robert Whitenack

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Aaron Cook (released by Phillies, March 26)

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Jose Valverde (re-signed) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Luis Marte, SS Dixon Machado, OF Steven Moya, OF Tony Plagman

Houston Astros Recalled: RHP Paul Clemens, LHP Dallas Keuchel Placed on 7-day DL: RHP John Ely, 2B Jose Martinez Option transferred: RHP Ross Seaton (Double-A to Triple-A)

Kansas City Royals Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Mark Threlkeld, OF Brian Fletcher Los Angeles Angels Signed: 2B Bill Hall (re-signed) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Dane de la Rosa Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Joe Melioris, 2B Bill Hall, OF Kole Calhoun, OF Gary Mitchell

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Victor Arano, 1B Sean Burroughs, 2B David Compton, OF Antonio Torres Released: RHP Danny Carela Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Javier Solano (to Monterrey), LHP Thomas Melgarejo (to Saltillo), 2B Jesus Alberto Arredondo (to Monclova) Optioned to Triple-A: C Tim Federowicz Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Steve Ames

Miami Marlins Signed: RHP Jay Jackson (released by Cubs, April 4) Recalled: C Kyle Skipworth Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mitch Talbot, 2B Noah Perio, SS Terrence Dayleg

As recently as three years ago, Jay Jackson appeared to have a promising big league career in front of him. Heading into the ’10 season, he ranked No. 5 on the Cubs prospect list, with “good feel for four pitches that are average or better,” according to that year’s Prospect Handbook. The 25-year-old Jackson still has evident arm strength—he tops out near 93 mph—and could forge a career in relief if he improves the reliability of his power curveball. He struck out 45 in 46 innings for Triple-A Iowa last season, though with 23 walks and six homers allowed in 28 appearances.

Milwaukee Brewers Recalled: OF Josh Prince Added to 40-man roster: C Blake Lalli Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Heckathorn, RHP Andre Lamontagne, OF Ben McMahan

Minnesota Twins Recalled: LHP Pedro Hernandez Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tyler Robertson Placed on 7-day DL: C Drew Butera, OF Mike Kvasnicka, OF Drew Leachman

New York Mets Signed: LHP Sean Henn (released by Red Sox, March 26) Added to 40-man roster: LHP Aaron Laffey Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jeurys Familia Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Paul Sewald, 1B Brian Harrison, SS Brandon Hicks

Injuries to veterans and Shaun Marcum forced the Mets to turn to free-talent acquisitions Aaron Laffey (minor league free agent) and (waiver claim) to round out the rotation in April.

New York Yankees Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cody Eppley Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nick Goody, RHP Derek Varnadore, 3B Zach Wilson

Oakland Athletics Signed: C Ryan Gorton (31) Released: RHP J.C. Menna, 3B Tommy Mendonca Recalled: SS Andy Parrino Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dan Straily, C Stephen Vogt Removed from 40-man: RHP Dan Otero (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Sergio Perez, RHP Stuart Pudenz, RHP Drew Tyson, LHP Max Perlman, SS Addison Russell, SS Wilfredo Solano

Former Oregon State catcher Ryan Gorton, a 31st-round senior selection last June, agreed to terms during the first week of the season.

Oakland selected Tommy Mendonca in the minor league phase of December’s Rule 5 draft.

Top prospect Addison Russell spent a minimal amount of time on the shelf with a strained back, and he returned on April 14 to go 1-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Kurt Yacko (released by Rockies, March 28) St. Louis Cardinals Signed: RHP Brady Adamek (NDFA—Oakland) Optioned to Triple-A: SS Ryan Jackson Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Luis Mateo

San Diego Padres Signed: 1B Brandon Allen (released by Rangers, March 31)

San Francisco Giants Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Chris Gloor, 1B Joey Rapp

Seattle Mariners Recalled: LHP Bobby LaFromboise Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Lucas Luetge

Tampa Bay Rays Acquired: C Juan Apodaca from Rangers for cash considerations Recalled: RHP Brandon Gomes

Texas Rangers Released: 1B Andrew Clark Traded: C Juan Apodaca to Rays for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: RHP Nick Tepesch Optioned to Triple-A: C Robinson Chirinos Designated for assignment: LHP Jeff Beliveau Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Keone Kela

The Rangers acquired Robinson Chirinos, who has been designated for assignment by the Rays, in a deal that promises a player to be named (or cash) to Tampa Bay.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Miguel Batista (released by Rockies, March 25) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Dave Bush Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Mauro Gomez Designated for assignment: RHP Alex Burnett Removed from 40-man: RHP Dave Bush (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Casey Beck, RHP Randy Boone, RHP Kramer Champlin, RHP Shawn Griffith, RHP Fernando Hernandez, RHP Bobby Korecky, RHP Chorye Spoone, LHP Willie Collazo, C Leonardo Hernandez, C Pierce Rankin, 1B Jon Talley, SS Oliver Dominguez, SS Shane Opitz, OF Nick Baligod

Washington Nationals Signed: SS Kelvin Gutierrez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeremy Accardo, RHP Rob Gilliam, RHP Rafael Martin, RHP Shane McCatty, LHP Paul Applebee, LHP Josh Smoker, C Sean McCauley, C Beau Seabury, 3B Matt Skole, OF Wander Ramos

Minor League Transactions: March 28-April 4

Article XX(B) major league free agents are indicated with a double asterisk (**) Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: C Mike Brenly (released by Cubs, March 29), 1B (released by Dodgers, March 18) Released: LHP Rommie Lewis, C Mark Reed, 2B Daniel Pulfer, OF Ryan LaPensee, OF Joe Loftus Recalled: OF Alfredo Marte Added to 40-man roster: SS Josh Wilson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Randall Delgado, LHP Joe Paterson, OF Tony Campana Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike Bolsinger, RHP Tyler Green, RHP Bryan Henry, RHP Ray Hernandez, RHP D.J. Johnson, RHP Mat Sample, LHP John Pedrotty, C Chris McMurray, OF Keon Broxton, OF Ollie Linton Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Greg Ross (released by Tigers, March 25) Released: LHP Dimasther Delgado, OF Josh Kroeger Traded: C Troy Snitker to Pirates for future considerations Added to 40-man roster: C Evan Gattis Option transferred: RHP Juan Jaime (Double-A to high Class A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brett Cammons, RHP Yean Carlos Gil, RHP Benino Pruneda, RHP Jason Rice, LHP Robert Fish, LHP David Starn, C Matt Kennelly, C Shawn McGill, OF Chase Anselment Evan Gattis smacked 34 home runs last season between high Class A, Double-A and the Venezuelan League, then won a job as Braves part-time catcher by hitting .368 (21-for-57) with six homers and five doubles this spring. He homered in his first major league game, of course. Panamanian lefty Dimasther Delgado appeared on three organizational Top 30 Prospects lists, peaking at No. 12 in ’10, the same season he missed in its entirety after breaking his leg in an offseason car accident. In two tries at high Class A Lynchburg, he logged a 3.93 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 1.8 K-BB ratio as a starter, suggesting his future may be in relief. Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Freddy Garcia (released by Padres, March 24), OF Ademar Rifaela Released: RHP Pat Egan, RHP Jaime Esquivel, RHP Chase Johnson, C Joe Oliveira, C Jim Vahalik, SS Chris Wade, OF Adam Greenberg, OF Will Howard, OF Jeremy Nowak, OF Chris Pettit, OF Buddy Sosnoskie Acquired: RHP Scott Proctor from Giants for cash considerations Added to 40-man roster: 1B Steve Pearce Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Stinson Option transferred: OF Xavier Avery (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bobby Bundy, RHP Dylan Bundy, RHP Oliver Drake, RHP Dan Klein, RHP Joel Pineiro, RHP Stu Pomeranz, LHP Zach Braddock, LHP Rich Rundles, LHP Rick Zagone, C Zach Booker, C Joel Polanco, C Scott Thomas, 2B Shawn Roof, OF Austin Knight [The 18-year-old Curacao native Ademar Rifaela will make his professional debut in the according to Honkbalsite.com. He played for Curacao in the 2007 Little League . The Orioles currently have seven players under contract from Curacao] The Orioles claimed Josh Stinson on waivers from the Athletics, who had recently claimed him from the Brewers, who claimed him from the Mets a year ago. Stinson will join other recent Baltimore acquisitions Jairo Asencio, Scott Proctor and Julio Rodriguez as bullpen depth in the high minors. The Orioles also have a quartet relievers with prospect value to reclaim at Triple-A Norfolk in Mike Belfiore, Rob Delaney, and Daniel Schlereth. Boston Red Sox Signed: 1B Brandon Snyder (released by Rangers, March 27) Released: RHP Jon Bachanov, RHP Rey Cotilla, RHP Tyler Lockwood, LHP Kevin Brahney, C Roberto Reyes, OF Matt Marquis, OF Ryan Sweeney Loaned to Mexican League: RHP Marco Duarte (to Mexico City) Added to 40-man roster: OF Jackie Bradley Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Mauro Gomez Optioned to Double-A: RHP Daniel Bard Designated for assignment: 1B Mauro Gomez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Balcom-Miller, RHP Luis Diaz, RHP Jeremy Kehrt, RHP Aaron Kurcz, LHP Matt Maloney, C Tim Roberson, C Matt Spring, OF Mitch Maier The Red Sox selected Jon Bachanov from the White Sox in last December’s minor league Rule 5 draft. New Red Sox Gulf Coast League manager Tom Kotchman scouted and signed Bachanov for the Angels in ’07. Chicago Cubs Signed: 2B Donnie Murphy (released by Brewers, March 27), OF Ryan Sweeney (released by Red Sox, March 30) Released: RHP Jay Jackson, RHP Hayden Simpson, RHP Brett Wallach, RHP Joe Zeller, LHP Casey Harman, LHP Dontrelle Willis, C Mike Brenly, OF Evan Crawford Added to 40-man roster: LHP Hisanori Takahashi, SS Alberto Gonzalez, OF Brent Lillibridge Optioned to Triple-A: OF Brett Jackson Option transferred: RHP Alberto Cabrera, RHP Trey McNutt (both Triple-A to Double-A) Removed from 40-man: RHP Guillermo Moscoso (outrighted to Rookie-level Arizona League) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Esmailin Caridad, RHP Marcelo Carreno, RHP Dayan Diaz, RHP Michael Jensen, RHP Chang-Yong Lim, RHP Matt Loosen, RHP Jose Rosario, RHP Casey Weathers, LHP Kyler Burke, LHP Jeff Lorick, LHP Andrew McKirahan, C Yaniel Cabezas, C Carlos Escobar, 1B Greg Rohan, 3B Brad Zapenas, OF Albert Almora Jay Jackson looked like a ninth-round find out of the ’08 draft when he reached Triple-A the following year, but after three full seasons at Iowa produced a 5.27 ERA and 1.47 WHIP, he’ll try to latch on with a new organization. Jackson’s strikeout rate perked up—8.7 SO/9—after moving to the bullpen last season, so the second act of his career may include waiting by the bullpen phone. Poor health sabotaged Hayden Simpson’s career. The 16th pick in the ’10 draft suffered from mononucleosis and an elbow tear before he even got going, but Cubs correspondent Phil Rogers lays the blame for Simpson’s failure at the feet of a previous front-office regime that didn’t want to spend in the draft. Nonetheless, Simpson (6.42 ERA in 161 innings) joins an ignominious list of pitchers selected by Chicago with its top pick: ’02 first-rounder Bobby Brownlie, ’04 second- rounder Grant Johnson and ’05 first-rounder Mark Pawelek. Cubs No. 2 prospect and the sixth pick in last year’s draft Albert Almora begins on the disabled list after breaking the hamate bone in his left hand. Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Jason Berken (released by Cubs, March 22), SS Jean Almanzar (released by Angels, March 27), SS Tyler Greene (released by Astros, March 26), OF Luis Durango (released by Royals, April 1) Released: 2B Erik Morrison, 3B Nick Giarraputo, 3B Andy Gonzalez, 3B Thomas McCarthy, 3B Jake Oester, OF Stefan Gartrell, OF John Shelby III Acquired: 1B Lars Anderson from Blue Jays for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brian Omogrosso Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Scott Carroll, RHP Dan Remenowsky, LHP Charlie Leesman, LHP Trevor Reckling, LHP Santos Rodriguez, C Damaso Espino, C Luis Sierra, 1B Lars Anderson, 3B Josh Bell, OF Blake Tekotte Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Kyle Bellamy [Selected by the White Sox in the 31st round of the June 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Gartrell (29) showed good power at AAA level, smashing 73 HRs in three seasons (2010-2012) along with poor plate discipline (393 SO). In 2011, he was an International League All-Star] Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Mike MacDougal, RHP Yohan Pino (released and re-signed) Released: RHP Lorgi Pineda, RHP Yohan Pino, RHP Kanekoa Texeira, LHP Stephen Hunt, C Mark Fleury, OF Jefry Sierra Added to 40-man roster: SS Cesar Izturis, OF Derrick Robinson Optioned to Double-A: RHP Logan Ondrusek Option transferred: RHP Curtis Partch (Triple-A to Double-A) Removed from 40-man: RHP Jose Arredondo, SS Jason Donald (both outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kevin Arico, RHP Ryan Kemp, RHP Brian Pearl, RHP Daniel Tuttle, LHP Blaine Howell, LHP Chris Manno, 1B Neftali Soto, OF Jon Matthews Cleveland Indians Released: RHP Antwonie Hubbard, OF Jordan Henry, OF Jeremie Tice Traded: C Brian Jeroloman to Pirates for future considerations Added to 40-man roster: LHP , OF Ryan Raburn Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Nick Hagadone Optioned to Double-A: RHP Robert Whitenack Option transferred: RHP Trey Haley, RHP Danny Salazar, LHP T.J. House (all three players Triple-A to Double-A) Removed from 40-man: LHP David Huff (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Austin Adams, RHP Joseph Colon, RHP Clayton Cook, RHP Trey Haley, RHP Chen Lee, RHP Mason Radeke, LHP Elvis Araujo, LHP Mike Rayl, LHP Tyler Sturdevant, C Xavier de los Santos, C Alex Monsalve, 2B Cord Phelps, 2B Nate Spears, 3B Kyle Bellows, OF Bo Greenwell, OF Matt LaPorta The Indians claimed Robert Whitenack on waivers from the Cubs. Colorado Rockies Signed: C Chris O’Dowd (released by Padres, March 28), 1B Dean Espy (released by Royals, March 27) Released: RHP Giancarlo Alvarado, RHP Stephen Dodson, RHP Adam Jorgenson, RHP Chad Rose, RHP Joey Williamson, RHP Kurt Yacko, LHP Craig Bennigson, C Chris Cowell, C Ralph Henriquez, C Gustavo Molina, C James Skelton, 1B Jared Clark, 2B Jimmy Cesario, 3B Russ Mitchell, OF Robert de la Cruz, OF Blake Gailen, OF Mike Mitchell Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chris Volstad, C Yorvit Torrealba Optioned to Triple-A: OF Tyler Colvin Option transferred: RHP Joe Gardner (Triple-A to Double-A) Designated for assignment: RHP Will Harris Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bruce Kern, LHP Erick Threets, 2B Taylor Featherston, 3B Sam Mende, OF Rafael Ortega, OF Jared Simon Chris O’Dowd is the son of Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd. The Padres selected him in the 23rd round of last year’s draft out of Dartmouth. Detroit Tigers Signed: LHP Blaine Hardy (released by Royals, March 21) Released: RHP Luis Hidalgo, RHP Rob Waite, C Gabriel Purroy, 1B Jose Soledad, 3B Edgar Corcino, SS Cale Iorg, OF Eliezer Mesa Added to 40-man roster: 3B Matt Tuiasosopo, OF Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Luis Marte, RHP Evan Reed, RHP Bruce Rondon, SS Danny Worth The Tigers selected Eliezer Mesa from the Athletics in last December’s minor league Rule 5 draft. Elsewhere, Detroit claimed Evan Reed on waivers from the Marlins. Long the organization’s torch-bearer for infield defensive play, ’07 sixth-rounder Cale Iorg hit .213 at Double-A (1,002 at- bats) and .199 at Triple-A (512 at-bats), indicating his bat is too light even for utility work. Players like Danny Worth, Hernan Perez and Dixon Machado had passed him on the organization depth chart. Houston Astros Traded: OF Jake Goebbert to Athletics for LHP Travis Blackley Recalled: OF J.D. Martinez Added to 40-man roster: RHP Edgar Gonzalez, LHP Erik Bedard, OF Option transferred: RHP Ross Seaton (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Murilo Gouvea, RHP Chia-Jen Lo, RHP Kyle Weiland, LHP Sergio Escalona, LHP Kenny Long, C Max Stassi, 3B Andy Simunic, 3B Brandon Wikoff, OF Grant Hogue, OF Telvin Nash Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Cesar Arreaza Released: C Ryan Jenkins, 3B Nick DelGuidice, OF Luis Durango Added to 40-man roster: 3B Miguel Tejada Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Louis Coleman Option transferred: LHP John Lamb (Double-A to high Class A) Removed from 40-man: C Brett Hayes (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Greg Billo, RHP Chase Boruff, RHP Chas Byrne, RHP Devon Lowery, RHP Tim Melville, RHP Matt Murray, RHP Anthony Ortega, RHP Matt Ridings, RHP Tyler Sample, RHP Leonel Santiago, LHP Buddy Baumann, LHP Justin Marks, LHP George Sherrill, LHP Crawford Simmons, C Jose Bonilla, C Alex Marquez, 1B Chad Tracy, 2B Sharlon Schoop, 3B Adrian Morales, 3B Freddy Sandoval, OF Chris Elder, OF Roman Hernandez, OF Alex Llanos, OF Carlo Testa, OF Charles Thomas Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Alex Keudell (released by Rays, March 28), C Mark Fleury (released by Reds, March 29) Released: RHP Matt Collins, SS Brandon Brewer Added to 40-man roster: RHP Mark Lowe, 3B Brendan Harris, OF J.B. Shuck Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Carpenter, C John Hester, 3B Luis Jimenez, OF Kole Calhoun Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike Clevinger, RHP Johnny Holtman, RHP Brandon Hynick, RHP Heath Nichols, RHP Tony Pena, LHP Carmine Giardina, LHP Brandon Sisk, C Zac Livingston, C Elio Sarmiento, 1B Matt Scioscia, OF Jeremy Cruz, OF Paul McAnulty Los Angeles Dodgers Released: RHP Kevin Gregg, LHP Cole St. Clair, C Wilkin Castillo, 3B Joe Becker, OF P.J. Phillips Recalled: SS Justin Sellers Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Josh Wall, 2B Alex Castellanos, OF Elian Herrera Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Juan Abreu, RHP Juan Noriega, RHP Matt Palmer, RHP Mario Santiago, C Steve Cilladi, C Jan Vazquez, 2B Pedro Guerrero, SS Casio Grider, SS Ozzie Martinez, OF Brian Cavazos-Galvez, OF Jeremy Moore, OF Pat Stover, OF Joey Winker Miami Marlins Released: RHP Michael Garcia, RHP John Omahen, RHP Chris Squires, LHP Tyler Kehrer, 1B Pedro Acosta, 3B Patrick Claussen, 3B Tug Hulett, SS Rony Peralta, OF Dallas Poulk, OF John Schultz, OF Donnie Webb Recalled: RHP Alex Sanabia Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jose Fernandez, RHP John Maine, RHP Chad Qualls**, RHP Kevin Slowey, 1B Casey Kotchman**, 2B Chris Valaika, OF Austin Kearns** Optioned to Triple-A: C Kyle Skipworth Option transferred: OF Kyle Jensen (Triple-A to Double-A) Designated for assignment: RHP Evan Reed, LHP Scott Maine, 3B Zack Cox Removed from 40-man: LHP Scott Maine, OF Gorkys Hernandez (both players outrighted to Triple-A), 3B Zack Cox (outrighted to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Pete Andrelczyk, RHP Bryan Evans, RHP Casey McCarthy, RHP Brad Mincey, RHP Matt Montgomery, RHP Joey O’Gara, LHP Ramon Benjamin, LHP Grant Dayton, LHP Andrew Heaney, LHP Greg Nappo, C Jose Ceballos, 1B Aaron Dudley, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, OF Brent Keys, OF Jake Marisnick, OF Ryan McIntyre, OF Marcell Ozuna, OF James Wooster, OF Christian Yelich To make room on the 40-man roster for veterans such as Austin Kearns, Casey Kotchman, John Maine, Chad Qualls, Kevin Slowey and Chris Valaika, Miami elected to outright to the minors two players they acquired in trades last July 31. Both Zack Cox and Gorkys Hernandez cleared waivers and will have to earn their way back onto the 40-man. The Marlins’ projected super-prospect outfield at Double-A Jacksonville did not materialize on . Jake Marisnick (fractured hand), Marcell Ozuna (fractured hand) and Christian Yelich (plantar faciitis) all begin the season on the disabled list. The Marlins selected Tyler Kehrer from the Angels in December’s minor league Rule 5 draft. Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Estevenson Encarnacion (released by Indians, March 23) Released: RHP Austin Hall, RHP Maverick Lasker, RHP Joel Pierce, RHP Michael White, RHP Brandon Williamson, 2B Carlos George Added to 40-man roster: RHP Alfredo Figaro Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eric Arnett, RHP Nick Bucci, RHP Austin Ross, RHP Cody Scarpetta, SS Hector Gomez Minnesota Twins Signed: 2B Eric Farris (released by Mariners, March 29) Released: RHP Chris Province, 1B Steven Liddle, OF Ricky Manning, OF Kelvin Mention Added to 40-man roster: OF Wilkin Ramirez Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Bryan Augenstein, RHP Nick Blackburn, RHP Kyle Davies, RHP Sam Deduno, RHP Dallas Gallant, RHP Jhon Garcia, RHP Deolis Guerra, RHP Rich Harden, RHP Matt Hauser, RHP B.J. Hermsen, RHP Lester Oliveros, RHP Dan Sattler, RHP Tim Shibuya, RHP Esmerling Vasquez, RHP Dakota Watts, RHP Alex Wimmers, LHP Rafael Perez, LHP Aaron Thompson, 1B Adam Bryant, SS Levi Michael, OF Nate Roberts [Ramirez earned a spot after batting .404/.433/.579 this spring. He'll back up at the corner outfield spots. He has MLB experience (35 games) with Detroit-2009 and Atlanta-2011] New York Mets Released: RHP , RHP Brad Holt, LHP Danny Ray Herrera, 2B Brandon Brown, OF Corey Patterson, OF Mike Wilson, OF Pedro Zapata Added to 40-man roster: RHP Scott Atchison, RHP LaTroy Hawkins**, LHP Scott Rice, OF Marlon Byrd Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Rob Carson, 3B Zach Lutz Option transferred: RHP Gonzalez Germen, 3B Wilmer Flores, OF Juan Lagares (all three players Double-A to Triple-A), RHP Hansel Robles (low Class A to high Class A), OF Cesar Puello (high Class A to Double-A) Removed from 40-man: LHP Darin Gorski (outrighted to Double-A), 2B Reese Havens (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Fraser, RHP Michael Fulmer, RHP Taylor Whitenton, LHP Tim Byrdak, LHP Alex Panteliodis, LHP Carlos Vazquez, OF Matt den Dekker Following a sterling debut for short-season Brooklyn in ’08—he led the New York-Penn League in ERA, strikeout rate and opponent average—Brad Holt failed to clear the Double-A hurdle in multiple tries. In parts of four seasons for Binghamton, he logged a 5.53 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 1.4 K-BB ratio. Working in relief the past two seasons, Holt missed enough bats (8.4 SO/9) and allowed just five home runs in 86 innings, but he struggled terribly with control (4.9 BB/9). New York Yankees Signed: RHP Chien-Ming Wang, 2B David Adams (re-signed) Released: RHP Luis Chirinos, RHP Craig Heyer, LHP Evan DeLuca, SS Leugim Barroso, OF Juan Rivera** Traded: SS Jose Mojica to Phillies for future considerations Recalled: RHP Adam Warren Added to 40-man roster: 1B Lyle Overbay, 3B , OF Ben Francisco Optioned to Triple-A: OF Melky Mesa Option transferred: LHP Francisco Rondon (Triple-A to Double-A) Removed from 40-man: RHP Sam Demel (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Daley, RHP Jairo Heredia, RHP David Herndon, RHP Diego Moreno, RHP Jose Ramirez, RHP Pat Venditte, RHP Chien-Ming Wang, RHP Chase Whitley, LHP Rigoberto Arrebato, LHP Manny Banuelos, C Tyson Blaser, 2B Reegie Corona, OF Adonis Garcia, OF Ronnier Mustelier, OF Ravel Santana [The cut of Juan Rivera opens things up at first base for Lyle Overbay, who will get the majority of starts until returns in late May or early June from his wrist injury. Rivera batted .244/.286/.375 with 9 home runs and 47 RBI in 109 games last season for the Dodgers. Since the cut was made within five days from the opening day, Rivera will still get the $100,000 retention bonus] The Yankees claimed Sam Demel on waivers from the Astros, who claimed him from the Diamondbacks in November. New York snuck him through waivers and outrighted him to Triple-A. Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Mike DeMark (released by D-backs, March 19), RHP (released by Marlins, March 26), C Ryan Delgado (Fargo-Moorhead (American Association)) Released: RHP Daniel Petitti, LHP Chaz Mye, OF Royce Consigli Traded: LHP Travis Blackley to Astros for OF Jake Goebbert Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Will Harris, RHP Dan Otero, LHP Pedro Figueroa, LHP Jordan Norberto, SS Andy Parrino Option transferred: RHP Arnold Leon (Triple-A to Double-A) Removed from 40-man: 1B Daric Barton (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Andrew Carignan, RHP Ryan Doolittle, RHP Shawn Haviland, RHP Brett Hunter, LHP Trey Barham, LHP Brent Powers, LHP Julio Ramos, C Diomedes Lopez, C Beau Taylor, 2B Chih-Fang Pan, 3B Chad Lewis, OF Rashun Dixon Jake Goebbert could boost his fourth-outfielder profile by taking up center field, but given his below-average speed and range, he’ll probably have to settle for being a lefty-swinging, line-drive hitting, strike-zone managing, gap-power-having corner outfielder. The ’09 13th-rounder from Northwestern hit .304/.399/.473 with nine homers in 368 at-bats for Double-A Corpus Christi last season, showing a fine 55-to-57 walk-to-strikeout ratio. Philadelphia Phillies Signed: 2B Shawn Williams (released and re-signed) Released: RHP Jordan Ellis, 2B Shawn Williams Acquired: SS Jose Mojica from Yankees for future considerations Returned Rule 5 selection: OF (to Diamondbacks) Added to 40-man roster: C Humberto Quintero Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike Stutes Option transferred: LHP Mauricio Robles, C Sebastian Valle (both players Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Edgar Garcia, RHP Kenny Giles, LHP Tom Cochran, LHP Mario Hollands, C Kevin Quaranto, 2B Alejandro Villalobos, 2B Shawn Williams, SS Andres Blanco, SS Matt Tolbert, OF Miguel Alvarez, OF Kelly Dugan, OF Jiwan James, OF Peter Lavin Ender Inciarte made the Phillies’ Opening Day roster, though he lost his place on Day Two when the organization claimed Ezequiel Carrera on waivers from the Indians. Pittsburgh Pirates Released: 3B Jeremy Farrell Acquired: C Brian Jeroloman from Indians for future considerations Acquired: C Troy Snitker from Braves for future considerations Option transferred: RHP Stolmy Pimentel (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Beckman, RHP Aaron Pribanic, LHP Rinku Singh, C Brian Esposito, C Rudy Pena, 3B Jolbert Cabrera, OF Evan Chambers, OF Miles Durham, OF Austin McClune, OF Gavi Nivar, OF Anthony Norman [Indian-born Rinku Singh (24) was signed by the Pirates as a non-drafted free agent on Nov. 24, 2008. He’s on the Single- A West Virginia roster, where he posted a solid 3-1-1 record with 3.00 ERA & 1.25 WHIP as long relief in 72 innings last season] St. Louis Cardinals Released: 1B David Bergin, OF Chris Edmondson, OF David Medina Recalled: SS Ryan Jackson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Maikel Cleto, OF Adron Chambers Option transferred: RHP Michael Blazek, RHP Keith Butler, LHP Kevin Siegrist (all three players Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Barraclough, RHP Logan Billbrough, RHP Chris Corrigan, RHP Scott Gorgen, RHP Aidan Lucas, RHP Zach Russell, RHP Jordan Swagerty, LHP Ryan Sherriff, LHP Jay Voss, C Juan Castillo, 1B Jeremy Schaffer San Diego Padres Released: C Matt Colantonio, C Chris O’Dowd, SS Tyler Stubblefield, OF Mike Gallic Added to 40-man roster: 3B Jedd Gyorko, 3B Cody Ransom Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tommy Layne, 1B Kyle Blanks Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Hayden Beard, RHP Chris Fetter, RHP Greg Gonzalez, RHP Adys Portillo, RHP Jason Ray, RHP Jerry Sullivan, LHP Juan Oramas, 2B Anthony Contreras, 2B Casey McElroy, 3B Edinson Rincon, SS Beamer Weems, OF Luis Domoromo, OF Rymer Liriano Placed on 60-day DL: LHP Matt LaChappa Jeff Gyorko, a second round pick in 2010, hit .257/.286/.486 (19-for-74) with four homers during spring training, but his place on the active roster was secured when third baseman Chase Headley and second baseeman started on the big league disabled list. San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Ramon Ramirez (re-signed) Released: RHP Kevin Couture, RHP Willy Lebron, RHP Mitch Mormann, RHP Shawn Sanford, RHP Kyle Vazquez, LHP Franklin Noel, LHP Matt Yourkin, 2B Carlos Willoughby, 3B Daniel Mayora, OF Mike Mergenthaler Traded: RHP Scott Proctor to Orioles for cash considerations Recalled: SS Nick Noonan Added to 40-man roster: C Guillermo Quiroz Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jean Machi, OF Francisco Peguero Optioned to high Class A: RHP Hunter Strickland Option transferred: SS Ehire Adrianza (Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brett Bochy, RHP Drew Bowlin, RHP Jose Casilla, RHP Edward Concepcion, RHP Paul Davis, RHP Jacob Dunnington, RHP Austin Fleet, RHP Stephen Harrold, RHP Shane Loux, RHP Jon Meloan, RHP Taylor Rogers, RHP Ryan Sadowski, RHP Justin Schumer, RHP Mason Tobin, LHP Kelvin Marte, LHP Carlos Teller, C Trevor Brown, C Tyler LaTorre, C Brad Moss, C Jesus Navarro, 2B Brock Bond, 3B Myles Schroder The Giants claimed Hunter Strickland on waivers from the Pirates. Pittsburgh acquired him in the trade that sent Adam LaRoche to the Red Sox. Seattle Mariners Released: LHP Eric Niesen, C Ronny Paulino, 1B Dennis Raben, 2B Eric Farris, OF Dan Carroll Added to 40-man roster: RHP D.J. Mitchell Optioned to Triple-A: RHP D.J. Mitchell Option transferred: RHP Hector Noesi, RHP Chance Ruffin, 3B Vinnie Catricala (all three players Triple-A to Double-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Blandford, RHP Moises Hernandez, RHP Erasmo Ramirez, RHP Jandy Sena, LHP Anthony Fernandez, LHP Anthony Vasquez, C Marcus Littlewood, 1B Mickey Wiswall, 2B Dillon Hazlett, 2B Stefen Romero, OF Joe Dunigan, OF Mike McGee, OF Kalian Sams Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Brent Johnson The Mariners parted ways with two more one-time organization prospects at the end of spring training. Joining Jharmidy DeJesus and Mario Martinez (from the previous installment) on the discard pile are ’07 third-rounder Dan Carroll and ’08 second-rounder Dennis Raben. Carroll showed off versatility and plus wheels—he stole 62 bases in ’11—but hit just .274/.388/.435 in 708 plate appearences for hitter’s paradise high Class A High Desert. Injuries, and not a lack of production, doomed former Miami Hurricane Dennis Raben. The first baseman mashed 39 homers and slugged .565 in 182 career games for High Desert. Tampa Bay Rays Released: RHP Kris Carlson, RHP R.J. Davis, RHP Rob Finneran, RHP Alex Keudell, RHP Jason McEachern, RHP Jason Wilson, LHP Kevin James, C Alejandro Torres, 1B Mike Sheridan Added to 40-man roster: RHP Juan Oviedo**, RHP Jamey Wright**, 1B Shelley Duncan Designated for assignment: C Robinson Chirinos, C Stephen Vogt Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Nevarez, RHP Zach Quate, RHP Wilking Rodriguez, RHP Trevor Shull, LHP Grayson Garvin, SS Brandon Martin, SS Juniel Querecuto, OF Brett Nommensen A 13th-round pick in ’08, high school righty Jason McEachern reached the low Class A Midwest League but never delivered on his projection and enhanced his fastball velocity. Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Tim Kennelly (released by Phillies, March 16) Released: RHP Shawn Blackwell, RHP Jorge DeJesus, RHP Kyle Devore, RHP Ben Henry, RHP Brandon Kuter, RHP Daniel Lopez, RHP Steve McKinnon, RHP Yonata Ortega, RHP Zach Osborne, RHP Denny Peralta, RHP Andres Perez-Lobo, RHP Zach Simons, RHP Chance Sossamon, RHP Matt Thompson, RHP Brett Weibley, LHP Tim Murphy, LHP Austen Thrailkill, 1B Brandon Allen, 1B Yefry Castillo, 2B Gabe Suarez, 3B Marquez Smith, OF Jared Prince, OF Jeremy Williams Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Burns, RHP Josh Lindblom, SS Jurickson Profar Added to 40-man roster: RHP Derek Lowe**, OF Jeff Baker** Option transferred: RHP Wilmer Font, RHP Neil Ramirez (both players Triple-A to Double-A) Removed from 40-man: LHP Brad Mills (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle McClellan, RHP Francisco Mendoza, RHP Justin Miller, RHP David Perez, RHP Tyler Tufts, RHP Matt West, LHP Chad Bell, LHP Richard Bleier, LHP Greg Williams, C Juan Apodaca, C Vin DiFazio, 1B Jhonny Gomez, 1B Ronald Guzman, 2B Nick Urbanus, OF Mike Bianucci The Rangers selected Marquez Smith from the Reds in December’s minor league Rule 5 draft. Toronto Blue Jays Released: RHP Julio Carmona, 1B Ryan Strieby, OF Kenen Bailli, OF Chris Peters Traded: 1B Lars Anderson to White Sox for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Burnett, 1B Clint Robinson Option transferred: 1B Clint Robinson (Triple-A to Double-A) Removed from 40-man: 1B Lars Anderson (outrighted to Triple-A) Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dan Barnes, RHP Chad Jenkins, RHP Dayton Marze, RHP Todd Redmond, RHP John Stilson, LHP John Anderson, LHP Evan Crawford, LHP Sean Nolin, LHP Tyler Ybarra, C A.J. Jimenez, 1B K.C. Hobson, 2B Lance Zawadzki The Blue Jays claimed Alex Burnett (Twins) and Clint Robinson (Pirates) on waivers this spring. Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Mike Broadway (released by Padres, March 23), RHP Chris Young (re-signed), C Sean McCauley Released: RHP Alex Kreis, RHP Hassan Pena, LHP Brandon Mann, OF Ray Kruml Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Wirkin Estevez, RHP Cole Kimball, RHP Brad Meyers, RHP Adam Olbrychowski, RHP Cameron Selik, RHP Matt Torra, RHP Dean Weaver, LHP Bill Bray, LHP Matt Purke, LHP Todd Simko, LHP Sammy Solis, C Sam Palace, C Andruth Ramirez, C Kris Watts, 3B Melvin Dorta, SS Brian Bocock, OF Erik Komatsu, OF Jason Michaels, OF Chris Rahl

[Cuban refugee Pena (28) was selected by Washington in the 13th round of the 2006 Draft out of Palm Beach Community College. Last season, he pitched at AAA-Syracuse as reliever, posting a 3-5-4 record with 3.81 ERA & 1.32 WHIP in 56.2 innings. He would have been eligible for minor league free agency after the current season]

Minor League Transactions: March 21-27

Article XX(B) major league free agents are indicated by a double asterisk (**). , Jason Giambi, Brandon Inge and Jonathan Sanchez all made active rosters, but most others were granted their release so that they could either negotiate with a new club or re- sign with the same club under modified terms. Arizona Diamondbacks Released: RHP , RHP Robert Coe, RHP Jeremy Erben, RHP Kable Hogben, C ** Acquired: OF Justin Greene from White Sox for future considerations Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Mark Pope (released by Padres, March 23), RHP Ryan Woolley (released by Tigers, March 25), OF Kyle Russell (released by Dodgers, March 19) Released: RHP Eduardo Castillo, RHP Jaden Dillon, RHP Robinson Lopez, RHP Ian Marshall, LHP Mike Tarsi, LHP Fabian Williamson, LHP Alfonso Yevoli, OF Collin DeLome, OF Ryan Harvey, OF Adam Milligan Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Carpenter, SS Tyler Pastornicky, OF Jose Constanza Optioned to Double-A: C Christian Bethancourt We wrote in the ’11 Prospect Handbook that Adam Milligan has “well above-average raw power and can hit the ball out of the park to all fields.” That story checks out, given Milligan’s career .490 slugging percentage (.216 ISO), but so too does this caveat: “(He) will have to prove he can make enough contact against more advanced pitching.” Playing in a career- high 121 games last season, mostly at high Class A Lynchburg, Milligan struck out 172 times, a full 36 percent of plate appearances. [The 21-year-old Panamian C Christian Bethancourt hit just .243/.275/.291 in 71 games last year at the Double-A level. He will only reach the majors in 2013 in the event of an emergency] Baltimore Orioles Released: RHP David Baker, RHP Tyler Claburn, RHP Jesse Fernandez, RHP Kyle Mertins, RHP Mike Recchia, LHP Matt Bywater, LHP Cameron Coffey, LHP Logan Mahon, LHP , LHP Eric Wooten, C Adam Davis, C Kevin Dultz, 3B Dudley Leonora, OF Acquired: RHP Jairo Asencio from Brewers for cash considerations Traded: OF Ronnie Welty to Phillies for RHP Julio Rodriguez Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Zach Britton, 2B Yamaico Navarro, 2B Jonathan Schoop, 3B Danny Valencia, OF Russ Canzler The Orioles signed Logan Mahon (Frontier), Kyle Mertins (American Association) and Mike Recchia (Frontier) out of independent leagues in the offseason. Who wants to bet against the Orioles turning Jairo Asencio and Julio Rodriguez into useful bullpen pieces one year after the organization revived the career of Miguel Gonzalez and received the best work of Pedro Strop’s career? [The Orioles' interest in Asencio dates back to last season. Asencio, 28, split the 2012 season between the Indians and Cubs, pitching to a 4.91 ERA, 6.5 K/9 and 4.2 BB/9 in 40 1/3 innings of relief work. He's been flat-out dominant at the Triple-A level, compiling a 2.52 ERA, 10.2 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 in 139 1/3 innings, though that's yet to transfer over to the big league level. Asencio has averaged 92.3 mph on his heater throughout his career and owns a 40.8 percent ground-ball rate. He pitched previously under a false name: Luis Valdez] Boston Red Sox Released: RHP Luis Bastardo, RHP Sully Bonnelly, RHP J.D. Durbin, RHP Oscar Melendez, RHP Charle Rosario, LHP Ricardo Betancourt, LHP Sergio Espinosa, LHP Sean Henn, 1B Drew Hedman, 1B Lyle Overbay**, OF Lucas LeBlanc Optioned to Triple-A: C Ryan Lavarnway, 2B Brock Holt Chicago Cubs Released: RHP Jason Berken, RHP Ty’Relle Harris, RHP Scott Weismann, LHP Matt Spencer, 1B Paul Hoilman, 3B Dustin Harrington, OF Elieser Bonne, OF Nelson Perez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Rafael Dolis, LHP Chris Rusin Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Jeremy Erben (released by D-backs, March 25) Released: 1B Randy Ruiz, OF Cyle Hankerd, OF Darian Sandford Acquired: 2B Cody Puckett from Reds for future considerations Traded: 3B Juan Silverio to Reds for future considerations Traded: OF Justin Greene to Diamondbacks for future considerations Optioned to Triple-A: OF Jordan Danks, OF Blake Tekotte The White Sox signed Juan Silverio for $600,000 in August ’07, though that signing proved to be the tip of the kickback iceberg for former international scouting director Dave Wilder. Silverio hasn’t advanced past high Class A in five seasons, batting .256/.300/.436 for Winston-Salem in 123 games, though he draws compliments for his glovework at third base. Keep in mind, though, that almost everybody hits at Winston-Salem, the ’s top hitter’s park. Cincinnati Reds Signed: C Konrad Schmidt (released by Rangers, March 23) Released: RHP Justice French, RHP Stalin Gerson, RHP Lucas O’Rear, RHP Mark Serrano, RHP , RHP Dan Wolford, C Miguel Olivo**, 2B Taylor Wrenn, 3B , 3B Nate Samson, OF Kurt Muller Traded: 2B Cody Puckett to White Sox for future considerations Acquired: 3B Juan Silverio from White Sox for future considerations Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Matt Capps (re-signed), RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (re-signed) Released: RHP Matt Capps**, RHP Estevenson Encarnacion, RHP Luis Encarnacion, RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka**, LHP Danny Jimenez, LHP Kyle Petter, C Tyler Cannon, C Dwight Childs, 1B Evan Frazar, 2B Davis Stoneburner, SS Jairo Kelly, OF , OF Mark Brown, OF Andrew Campbell, OF Hunter Jones, OF Chia-Ching Lin Returned Rule 5 selection: 1B Chris McGuiness (to Rangers) Added to 40-man roster: 1B Jason Giambi** Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Trevor Bauer, RHP Corey Kluber, LHP Scott Barnes, C Yan Gomes, 2B Cord Phelps The Indians’ first-base depth chart stretches three deep with , Mark Reynolds and Carlos Santana—and don’t forget Jason Giambi—but Rule 5 pick Chris McGuiness did himself no favors by batting 8-for-41 (.195) with two doubles this spring. [It's just a procedural move to avoid paying Matsuzaka a $100,000 bonus. The Indians are expected to restructure a new deal by early next week. Matsuzaka didn't make the Indians' Opening Day roster, but is expected to remain in the organization. The same is for Capps] Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Giancarlo Alvarado (Yokohama (Japan)) Released: RHP Miguel Batista**, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Chris Dennis, RHP Taylor Reid, RHP Mike Wolford, LHP Brian Rike, LHP Kyle Roliard, C Anthony Aguilera, C Steve Domecus, C Richard Pirkle, 1B , OF Jarod Berggren, OF Jeremy McLeod, OF Mike Zuanich Returned Rule 5 selection: LHP Danny Rosenbaum (to Nationals) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tyler Chatwood, RHP Rob Scahill, LHP Christian Friedrich, LHP Josh Outman, LHP Drew Pomeranz, 2B Charlie Culberson, 2B D.J. LeMahieu, OF Charlie Blackmon A 35-year-old Giancarlo Alvarado started the World Baseball Classic finale for Puerto Rico, allowing two runs in one inning to the tournament-champion Dominican Republic. He pitched at the Triple-A level from ’06 to ’09 before spending the previous three years in Japan, where he allowed a 3.53 ERA over 258 innings. [The deal with Alvarado was agreed to before the World Baseball Classic. The 35-year-old has spent the past three seasons with the Hiroshima Carp (2010-11) and the Yokohama Bay Stars (2012) of NPB. He went 12-21, 3.53 ERA overall in 257.2 innings] [Rosenbaum allowed four runs and didn't record any strikeouts over eight innings this spring for the Rockies. The southpaw could start the season at Triple-A] Detroit Tigers Signed: 3B Mario Martinez (released by Mariners, March 25) Released: RHP Trevor Bell, RHP Daniel Bennett, RHP Michael Dubee, RHP Shane Dyer, RHP Eric Heckaman, RHP Tim Kelley, RHP Ramon Lebron, RHP Matt Little, RHP Carlos Monasterios, RHP Greg Ross, RHP Brian Stroud, RHP Tyler White, RHP Ryan Woolley, LHP Luke Sommer, LHP Shawn Teufel, LHP Jared Wesson, C Jordan Guida, C Dan Killian, C Charlie Neil, 1B Juaner Aguasvivas, 2B Carlos de los Santos, 2B Cory Jensen, OF Michael Rockett Traded: C Curt Casali to Rays as compensation for Rule 5 pick LHP Kyle Lobstein Traded: OF Jonathan Roof to Phillies for future considerations Returned Rule 5 selection: 2B Jeff Kobernus (to Nationals) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Luke Putkonen, OF Quintin Berry Removed from 40-man: LHP Kyle Lobstein (outrighted to Double-A) [The Tigers retained the rights to Rule 5 selection Kyle Lobstein by trading catcher Curt Casali to the Rays, the team announced. Additionally, Detroit outrighted the contract of Lobstein to Double-A Erie. Lobstein, a 23-year-old southpaw, was chosen by the Mets from the Rays with the 10th pick in December's Rule 5 draft, and immediately traded to the Tigers for cash considerations. After evaluating him over a dozen spring innings, it seems the Tigers didn't want to stash him all year in their big league bullpen but did find him worth retaining. Last year in Double-A, Lobstein posted a 4.06 ERA, 8.1 K/9, 4.3 BB/9, and 0.75 HR/9 in 27 starts. Baseball America ranked him 19th among Tigers prospects, noting "the craftiness to pitch in the Majors." Casali, 24, hit .270/.365/.427 in 385 plate appearances across A and High-A ball last year. BA wrote that he "profiles as a solid backup catcher at the Major League level"] Houston Astros Signed: RHP Gerardo Ramirez (released by Twins, March 22) Released: RHP Danny Meszaros, C Ben Heath, OF Adam Bailey Traded: OF Mike Kvasnicka to Twins for RHP Gonzalo Sanudo Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Jake Elmore, OF J.D. Martinez Optioned to Double-A: RHP Chia-Jen Lo Gonzalo Sanudo compiled a 33-to-2 strikeout-to-walk ratio as a 20-year-old mostly-reliever in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League last season. [The 21-year-old was signed by the Twins as a non-drafted free agent on March 12, 2011 out of Mexico] Kansas City Royals Signed: LHP George Sherrill (re-signed), OF Xavier Nady (re-signed) Released: RHP Mike Giovenco, RHP Nick Graffeo, RHP Joe Karlik, RHP Patrick Keating, RHP Jason Mitchell, RHP Leondy Perez, RHP Elisaul Pimentel, RHP Lincoln Rassi, RHP Jamie Richmond, LHP Mitchell Beacom, LHP Rudy Brown, LHP Allen Caldwell, LHP Blaine Hardy, LHP Jose Jimenez, LHP George Sherrill**, 1B Dean Espy, 1B Ian Gac, 3B Michael Liberto, SS Adrian Martinez, OF Endy Chavez**, OF Xavier Nady**, OF Nick Van Stratten Acquired: OF Desmond Henry from Rangers as player to be named for LHP Tommy Hottovy Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Francisley Bueno, LHP Donnie Joseph, 2B Irving Falu, 2B Johnny Giavotella, OF David Lough A fourth-round pick by the Rangers out of high school in ’11, Desmond Henry ought to feel right at home in a Royals organization that values elite speed. See also: Jarrod Dyson, Derrick Robinson, Justin Tripp, Terrance Gore, et al. With just 25 games of pro experience, however, Henry may need another run in short-season ball before he reaches full speed next season. Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Mark Lowe (released by Dodgers, March 24) Released: RHP , RHP Eddie McKiernan, RHP Nick Mutz, RHP Logan Odom, RHP Orlando Ramirez, LHP Aaron Meade, C Jose Jimenez, C Ricky Pacione, 2B Bill Hall**, SS Jean Almanzar Traded: RHP Steve Geltz to Rays for RHP Dane de la Rosa Traded: OF to Yankees for LHP Kramer Sneed and OF Exicardo Cayones Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Elvin Ramirez, 2B Tommy Field, OF Scott Cousins Optioned to Double-A: LHP Nick Maronde Nick Mutz logged a 5-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio for Rookie-level Orem in ’11, the same year he went in the ninth round of the draft despite not pitching that spring. All optimism evaporated following a nine-appearance run with low Class A Cedar Rapids last year in which Mutz put up a 11.81 ERA and 3.00 WHIP over 10 2/3 innings. The Angels stockpiled reliever depth near the end of spring training, signing Mark Lowe as a free agent and acquiring hard- throwing righthanders Dane de la Rosa (tops out at 94 mph) and Mets’ DFA Elvin Ramirez (98 mph) in minor trades. Los Angeles Dodgers Released: RHP Florencio Bustillos, RHP Mark Lowe**, RHP Brock Mansion, RHP Joe Robinson, LHP Mike Antonini, LHP Fabio Castro, LHP Alfredo Unzue, OF Nick Akins Optioned to Triple-A: SS Dee Gordon Optioned to Double-A: OF Yasiel Puig Nick Akins attracted attention from a segment of prospect watchers when he clubbed 15 home runs and slugged .650 for Rookie-level Ogden of the Pioneer League in ’10. Others, realizing that Ogden plays in an extreme hitter’s park in an extreme hitter’s league, preferred to wait to see what Akins could do in more neutral conditions before buying in to his prospect-dom. In this case, patience proved to be a virtue. In parts of two seasons with low Class A Great Lakes, Akins hit .226/.327/.407 with 20 homers in 575 plate appearances. Miami Marlins Signed: SS Wilson Valdez (released by Giants, March 22), OF Matt Diaz (released by Yankees, March 17) Released: RHP Graham Johnson, RHP Zach Neal, RHP Alan Oaks, 1B Brian McConkey, OF Rand Smith Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tom Koehler, RHP Jacob Turner, LHP Dan Jennings The Marlins exercised a fourth minor league option to send Jacob Turner to Triple-A New Orleans, but it’s safe to assume he would have cracked the Miami rotation had he not allowed 14 runs on 18 hits over 13 innings this spring. After all, projected big league starters Henderson Alvarez and Nate Eovaldi will begin the season on the disabled list, and their absence triggered a chain reaction that resulted in the Marlins turning to Plan C. That would be filling out the rotation with Kevin Slowey (5.14 ERA at Triple-A last season) and elite prospect Jose Fernandez (finished last season in high Class A). Milwaukee Brewers Released: C Emmanuel Quiles, 2B Donnie Murphy, OF Chuck Caufield Traded: RHP Jairo Asencio to Orioles for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Olmsted, RHP Josh Stinson, OF Caleb Gindl Minnesota Twins Released: RHP Ricardo Arevalo, RHP Patrick Arnold, RHP Hung Yi Chen, RHP Scott Elarton, RHP Tyler Herr, RHP Gerardo Ramirez, LHP Jason Lane, LHP Cole Nelson, OF Danny Rams Traded: RHP Gonzalo Sanudo to Astros for OF Mike Kvasnicka Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alex Burnett, LHP Pedro Hernandez, C Drew Butera, OF Joe Benson [Signed by the Twins as a non-drafted free agent out of Taiwan on June 28, 2010, the 20-year-old Chen spent two seasons in the Gulf Coast League. Last year he went 2-3, 3.41 ERA in 29 relief innings, with 26 SO and 5 BB] The Twins acquired 6-foot-7 lefty Cole Nelson in the August ’11 trade that shipped Delmon Young to the Tigers. The 33rd pick in the ’10 draft, Mike Kvasnicka starred at the University of Minnesota but fell into a supporting role with low Class A Lexington in the Astros system, batting .232/.275/.412 in 345 at-bats last season. He may not have much feel for hitting, but Kvasnicka did smack 15 home runs last season in 88 games, so the power is real. New York Mets Signed: LHP Pedro Feliciano (re-signed), LHP Shawn Teufel (released by Tigers, March 25) Released: RHP Kyle Allen, RHP Yohan Almonte, RHP Jeff Kaplan, RHP Brandon Moore, RHP Andy Wells, RHP Jared West, LHP Pedro Feliciano**, LHP Brandon Sage Optioned to Triple-A: C Travis d’Arnaud Removed from 40-man: SS Brandon Hicks (outrighted to Triple-A) Shawn Teufel is the son of , former Mets second baseman and current third-base coach in New York. New York Yankees Signed: 1B Lyle Overbay (released by Red Sox, March 26) Released: RHP Cory Arbiso, RHP Dawerd Cruz, RHP Pedro Guerra, RHP Melvin Mercedes, RHP Will Oliver, RHP Matt Richardson, LHP Matt Bashore, C David Remedios, 2B David Adams, SS Fernando Perez Traded: LHP Kramer Sneed and OF Exicardo Cayones to Angels for OF Vernon Wells Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Logan Chitwood, RHP Nate Eppley, RHP Cecil Tanner, LHP A.J. Huttenlocker, C John Nester, C Rhett Stafford, 2B Ryan Pineda Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Jemile Weeks, OF Shane Peterson Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Luis Garcia (Newark (Can-Am)) Released: RHP Brian Bass, RHP Aaron Cook**, RHP Austin Hyatt, RHP Rodrigo Lopez, RHP Jorge Lorenzo, RHP Troy Marks, RHP Marek Minarik, RHP Jordan Whatcott, LHP Brendan Lafferty, LHP David Newmann, C John Hill, SS Yuniesky Betancourt, SS Tim Carver Traded: RHP Julio Rodriguez to Orioles for OF Ronnie Welty Acquired: OF Jonathan Roof from Tigers for future considerations Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Darin Ruf [The 19-year-old Minarik was signed out of the Czech Republic and spent two seasons in the GCL. Last season registered 11SO/2BB and 20 hits in 17 IP for a 2.65 ERA] The Phillies acquired Brendan Lafferty in the offseason, selecting him from the Royals in the minor league Rule 5 draft. Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Jose Contreras (re-signed) Released: RHP Jose Contreras**, RHP Jordan Cooper, RHP Zach Foster, RHP Nathan Kilcrease, RHP Logan Pevny, LHP Mike Jefferson, LHP Josh Poytress, OF Brad Hawpe Added to 40-man roster: LHP Jonathan Sanchez**, 3B Brandon Inge** Designated for assignment: RHP Hunter Strickland, 1B Clint Robinson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kyle McPherson, RHP Bryan Morris, SS Jordy Mercer, OF Alex Presley St. Louis Cardinals Signed: 3B Ruben Gotay Released: RHP Yunior Castillo, OF Gary Apelian, OF Anthony Bryant Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Sam Freeman San Diego Padres Released: RHP Mike Broadway, RHP Freddy Garcia**, RHP Erik Hamren, RHP Chris Haney, RHP Mark Pope, LHP , LHP Kyle Ottoson, LHP Mark Picca, 1B Goose Kallunki, 2B Cody Gabella, OF Kyung-Min Na, OF Anthony Renteria Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Boxberger, RHP Nick Vincent Outrighted to Mexican League: RHP Federico Castaneda, LHP Arturo Lopez (both to Mexico City) Center fielder Kyung-Min Na hit .155/.227/.216 in 53 games last season, his one and only with the Padres after they acquired him plus in the January ’12 trade that sent Anthony Rizzo to the Cubs. Na never had time to set his feet as he careened between low Class A, Triple-A and Double-A for San Diego. San Francisco Giants Released: RHP Ramon Ramirez**, C Alex Burg, 3B Garrett Buechele, SS Wilson Valdez Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chad Gaudin** Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Dan Runzler Seattle Mariners Signed: OF Endy Chavez (released by Royals, March 22) Released: RHP Domingo Brazoban, RHP Josh Corrales, RHP , RHP Taylor Stanton, C Tyler Jones, 1B Jharmidy DeJesus, 1B Mike Jacobs, 3B Mario Martinez, OF Charles Jimenez Added to 40-man roster: RHP Kameron Loe Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Erasmo Ramirez, OF Carlos Peguero The Mariners committed $1 million in bonus money to sign then-shortstop Jharmidy DeJesus out of the Dominican Republic in ’07, but he never mastered low Class A and batted .220/.292/.363 for Clinton last season as a corner infielder. Another international prospect bust, slick-fielding third baseman Mario Martinez hit a pedestrian .260/.310/.454 in two tries at high Class A High Desert, the best hitter’s park in the U.S. minors. He signed out of Venezuela for $600,000 in ’06. Tampa Bay Rays Released: RHP Nick Barnese, RHP Joe Cruz, LHP Luke Goodgion, OF , OF Nick Weglarz Traded: RHP Dane de la Rosa to Angels for RHP Steve Geltz Acquired: C Curt Casali from Tigers as compensation for Rule 5 pick LHP Kyle Lobstein Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brandon Gomes, C Chris Gimenez Tampa Bay will have to settle for two stud lefties out of the ’07 draft— and Matt Moore—because third-rounder Nick Barnese is a Ray no more. He spent much of the past two seasons at Double-A Montgomery, logging a 4.40 ERA over 174 innings with similarly uninspiring ratios of 6.3 strikeouts and 4.2 walks per nine innings. [Barnese was a third-round pick of the Rays back in 2007, but his performance has slipped since he began experiencing shoulder issues in 2010. The 24-year-old posted a 5.40 ERA and 35/26 K/BB ratio in 61 2/3 innings last season between rookie ball and Double- A Montgomery. Someone will surely take him on as a reclamation project, but there's not a lot to get excited about] [Weglarz received just four spring plate appearances for the Rays. The former top prospect batted .239/.349/.413 with 14 home runs and 58 RBI in 109 games last season at the Double-A level] Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Yoshinori Tateyama (re-signed) Released: RHP Drew Benes, RHP Joucer Martinez, LHP Scott Olsen, LHP Pedro Tirado, C Konrad Schmidt, 1B Brandon Snyder, 2B Santiago Chirino Traded: OF Desmond Henry to Royals as player to be named for LHP Tommy Hottovy Returned Rule 5 selection: RHP Coty Woods (to Rockies) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Justin Grimm Justin Grimm had the inside track on the No. 5 starter gig following Martin Perez’s injury, but Texas opted for Nick Tepesch instead when Grimm allowed 10 runs on 15 hits over 9 1/3 spring innings. Toronto Blue Jays Released: RHP Travis Garrett, RHP Tucker Jensen, RHP Nick Purdy, RHP Rich Thompson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brad Lincoln, RHP Todd Redmond, C Josh Thole, OF Anthony Gose Optioned to high Class A: LHP Ricky Romero Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Fiyeral Charlis, LHP J.C. Romero, OF Anthony Bryant (released by Cardinals, March 24) Released: RHP Inocencio Heredia, RHP Casey Upperman, RHP Chris Young**, LHP Ryan Demmin, LHP Bobby Lucas, LHP Blake Monar, LHP Andrew Wall, 3B Stephen King, OF Wade Moore, OF J.P. Ramirez, OF Delwyn Young Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cole Kimball Removed from 40-man: 3B Carlos Rivero (outrighted to Triple-A)

[Rivero, signed by Cleveland in 2005 out of Venezuela, didn't make the Nationals' Opening Day roster and had to clear waivers before being sent to the minors. He batted .303/.347/.435 with 10 home runs in 126 games at the Triple-A level in 2012]

Minor League Transactions: March 14-20

Arizona Diamondbacks Released: RHP Alex Capaul, RHP Chris Cox, RHP Mike DeMark, RHP Donny Medlinger, RHP Jared Ray, LHP Matt Way, 1B Tyler Bream, 2B Adam McConnell, 3B Bubu Garcia, 3B Chris Nowak, SS Niko Gallego, OF Raoul Torrez Returned Rule 5 selection: RHP Starling Peralta (to Cubs) Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tyler Skaggs

Chris Cox (Can-Am), Chris Nowak (Atlantic) and Matt Way (Atlantic) all signed with the Diamondbacks out of independent leagues last fall.

Atlanta Braves Released: RHP Donovan Drake, RHP Dave Filak, RHP Andrew Wilson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Hale, 1B Ernesto Mejia The Braves moved Dave Filak, a ’10 fourth-rounder from Oneonta State (N.Y.), to the low Class A bullpen last summer, but the results (5.40 ERA, 12 walks in 16 2/3 innings) did not improve. In two seasons with Rome, Filak went 7-14, 6.24 in 37 games (29 starts) with a 1.58 WHIP, 8.2 strikeouts and 5.1 walks per nine innings.

Baltimore Orioles Traded: 1B Mike Flacco to Red Sox for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Todd Redmond, C Luis Exposito, OF L.J. Hoes Optioned to Double-A: RHP Dylan Bundy

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Chad Nading (San Angelo (North American)) Released: RHP Brenden Shepard, RHP Tyler Wilson, C Adalberto Ibarra, 2B Zach Gentile Acquired: 1B Mike Flacco from Orioles for cash considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Rubby de la Rosa, RHP Allen Webster, RHP Alex Wilson, C Dan Butler Optioned to Double-A: C Christian Vazquez

Chicago Cubs Released: RHP Ryan Hartman, RHP Su-Min Jung Acquired: 1B Jose Dore from Padres for future considerations Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Josh Vitters, SS Junior Lake Optioned to Double-A: 3B Christian Villanueva Optioned to high Class A: OF Jorge Soler

[Signed by the Cubs as an international free agent out of Gim Hae City, South Korea prior to the 2009 season, 23-year-old Jung never pitched above A-level. He went 10-8-1, 4.14 ERA, 1.46 WHIP in 71 games and 210.2 IP in four seasons overall]

The Cubs have acquired a handful of Padres prospects in recent years, including Jose Dore (’10 eighth round; signed for $450,000), righthander Zach Cates (’10 third round; signed for $765,000) and first baseman Anthony Rizzo (no introduction necessary). This is no coincidence given that Chicago GM Jed Hoyer, senior VP of scouting and player development Jason McLeod and scouting director Jaron Madison acquired all three players when they manned the same posts in the Padres front office.

Chicago White Sox Released: RHP Leroy Hunt, RHP Keegan Linza, RHP Dustin Umberger, LHP Chris Hanna, LHP Connor Whalen Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Deunte Heath, RHP Jhan Marinez, RHP Andre Rienzo, C Josh Phegley, 3B Brent Morel, OF Jared Mitchell

Cincinnati Reds Released: RHP Ryan Fennell, RHP Cole Green, RHP Erik Miller, 1B Robert Maddox, OF Matt Lentz, OF Andrew Means Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Curtis Partch, RHP Pedro Villarreal, 1B Neftali Soto, 3B Henry Rodriguez Optioned to Double-A: 1B Donald Lutz

Cleveland Indians Released: 2B Aaron Fields Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Mike McDade, SS Juan Diaz

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Giancarlo Alvarado, SS Niko Gallego (released by D-backs, March 14) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Joe Gardner, RHP Will Harris, RHP Josh Sullivan, 3B Ryan Wheeler, OF Tim Wheeler

Detroit Tigers Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose Ortega, LHP Duane Below, LHP Casey Crosby, C Bryan Holaday Optioned to Double-A: 2B Hernan Perez

Houston Astros Signed: OF Raoul Torrez (released by D-backs, March 14) Released: RHP Zach Grimmett, LHP Jeremiah Meiners, 3B John Hinson Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Paul Clemens, RHP John Ely, RHP Jordan Lyles, LHP Dallas Keuchel, 2B Jimmy Paredes, SS Jonathan Villar, OF Robbie Grossman Kansas City Royals Released: 3B Matt Sweeney Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Nate Adcock, LHP Will Smith, LHP Everett Teaford

Los Angeles Angels Signed: C Chris Snyder (released by Nationals, March 18) Released: RHP Frank DeJiulio, RHP Bryant George, RHP Chris Scholl, LHP Junior Carlin, LHP Dakota Robinson, C Adrian Gutierrez, 1B Casey Haerther, OF Drew Martinez, OF James Sneed Acquired: RHP Mike Cisco from Phillies for future considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Ryan Brasier, RHP Barry Enright, RHP Michael Kohn

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Bernardo Reyes, C Dashenko Ricardo (released by Giants, Jan. 24) Released: RHP Riley Welch, LHP Kazuki Nishijima, LHP Jordan Roberts, C Ramon Castro, 1B Nick Evans, 3B Dallas McPherson, OF Gregory Pena, OF Kyle Russell Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Javy Guerra, RHP Shawn Tolleson, RHP Chris Withrow, SS Justin Sellers

The Dodgers signed 17-year-old Bernardo Reyes out of Sonora, Mexico.

[Japanes lefty Nishijima (24) pitched two seasons in the Dodgers’ system at Ogden/Pioneer League. In 2012, he went 8- 1, 4.56 ERA in 47.1 relief innings. He was signed in November 2010 out of Meiji University in Tokyo, with Keiichi Kojima, the team's supervisor of scouting in Japan, praising “his good curveball and his consistent arm slot" Kojima said. "He locates on the lower part of the plate and induces a lot of ground balls”]

Dashenko Ricardo caught eight games for the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, going 5-for-22 (.227) at the plate and helping the pitching staff navigate its way to the semifinal round. He threw out 37 percent of basestealers last season in the short-season Northwest League with an arm so strong that the Giants attempted to convert him to pitcher in ’11 after taking him in the minor league Rule 5 draft.

Kyle Russell established University of Texas records for both single-season (28) and career (57) home runs, and the ’07 third-rounder ought to have no trouble latching on with another club if he's healthy. Despite striking out nearly a third of the time at the Double-A level, Russell hit 40 homers in 270 games, posting an isolated slugging percentage of .229.

[McPherson signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers during the offseason, but was reassigned to minor league camp earlier this month. The 32-year-old former top prospect batted .265/.344/.490 with 17 homers and 62 RBI in 81 games last season with the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate]

Miami Marlins Signed: C Koyie Hill (released by Rangers, Sept. 4) Released: RHP Luis Gomez (also played as Daniel Gil), RHP Jose Rodriguez, LHP Kevin Gelinas, 2B Chone Figgins, 3B Pedro Mendoza Returned Rule 5 selection: LHP Braulio Lara (to Rays)

Lefty Kevin Gelinas struck out 29 and walked five in 23 relief innings last season for Abilene of the North , ranking as BA's top prospect in the independent leagues.

Milwaukee Brewers Released: RHP Stosh Wawrzasek, SS Traded: RHP Darren Byrd to Athletics for 3B Steve Parker Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hiram Burgos

Minnesota Twins Signed: 1B Curt Smith Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kyle Gibson, LHP Caleb Thielbar, OF Oswaldo Arcia

Curt Smith, everyday first baseman for the Netherlands in the WBC, went 9-for-28 (.321) in the tournament to earn a shot with the Twins. He spent last season at Double-A with the Marlins, and the 26-year-old won player of the year honors in the ’08 Appalachian League while in the Cardinals system. [Smith was originally a 39th-round draft pick of the Cardinals in 2008 and he has a .301/.341/.461 line in 1703 career minor league PA in the Cards' and Marlins' systems]

New York Mets Optioned to Double-A: 3B Wilmer Flores New York Yankees Released: OF Matt Diaz

Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Argenis Paez, LHP Garrett Olson (signed by Doosan (Korea)) Traded: LHP Ian Krol to Nationals to complete three-team deal in which Nationals sent OF to Mariners, Mariners sent C John Jaso to Athletics, and Athletics sent RHPs A.J. Cole and Blake Treinen and a player to be named to Nationals Traded: 3B Steve Parker to Brewers for RHP Darren Byrd Loaned to Mexican League: SS Hiram Martinez (to Quintana Roo) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Grant Green, OF Michael Taylor

[The Athletics announced that they have released pitcher Garrett Olson so that he can pursue a pitching opportunity in Korea. The left-hander signed a minor league deal with Oakland back in December but wasn't likely to make the squad. Olson will sign with the Doosan Bears. Olson has spent parts of the last six seasons in the major leagues with the Orioles, Mariners, Pirates, and Mets. The 29-year-old has a career 6.26 ERA with 6.0 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9, including 44 starts. He made 21 starts and 13 relief appearances for the Mets' Triple-A affiliate last season and posted a 4.63 ERA with 7.9 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9]

Philadelphia Phillies Released: RHP Garett Claypool, RHP Tim Kennelly, RHP Moises Rivas, RHP Matt Sisto, LHP Luis Gonzalez, LHP Corey Young, 1B Chris Duffy, 2B Stefan Jarrin, OF Gauntlett Eldemire Traded: RHP Mike Cisco to Angels for future considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Justin De Fratus, LHP Jake Diekman, 2B Cesar Hernandez

A 40th-round pick in ’11, Stefan Jarrin was the player to be named received by the Phillies in last summer's Shane Victorino deal with the Dodgers. Philadelphia also acquired righties Ethan Martin and Josh Lindblom in that deal.

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: 3B Jolbert Cabrera (Puebla (Mexican)) Released: RHP Mike Colla, RHP Aliaksei Lukashevich, LHP Martires Cadet, LHP Wilson Lee, LHP Porfirio Lopez, LHP Philippe Valiquette Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Phil Irwin, LHP Andy Oliver, C Tony Sanchez

Aliaksei Lukashevich made 13 appearances in Gulf Coast League last year, his first pro season, but more notably he's the first player ever signed out of Belarus. [Lukashevich was the first-ever player to be signed out of Belarus. The 18-year-old right-hander posted a 1-0 record with an ERA of 0.47 in 13 games for the Gulf Coast League affiliated of the Pirates last year. He struck out 12 and walked eight in 19 innings]

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Cesar Aguilar, RHP Burny Mitchem, 1B Roberto de la Cruz, SS Daniel Barbuena, OF Virgil Hill, OF Ricardo Lizcano, OF Reggie Williams Jr. Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Michael Blazek, RHP Keith Butler, RHP Eric Fornataro, RHP Victor Marte, RHP Eduardo Sanchez, SS Ryan Jackson

Intrigued by his raw power, the Cardinals dropped $1.1 million to sign Roberto de la Cruz on July 2, 2008. Despite threatening the Appalachian League record books with 16 homers in ’11, he never advanced past low Class A in the Cardinals system, batting .227/.262/.384 in 846 career at-bats.

San Diego Padres Released: RHP Daniel Cropper, RHP James Jones, RHP , RHP Ryan Quigley, RHP Adam Schrader, RHP Will Scott, RHP Chris Wilkes, LHP Jeremy Gigliotti, LHP Jeremy Gould, LHP Dustin Pease, 1B Alexi Colon, 1B Connor Powers Traded: 1B Jose Dore to Cubs for future considerations Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Miles Mikolas, OF Jaff Decker

[Kunz was a supplemental first-round pick of the Mets in 2007, but he has failed to live up to the hype. The 26-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched in the majors since 2008 and posted a 5.77 ERA and 39/39 K/BB ratio over 87 1/3 innings last season between AA and AAA]

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Yusmeiro Petit (accepted outright assignment), C Mark Wagner (Wichita (American Association) Released: RHP Demondre Arnold, RHP Keith Bilodeau, RHP Matt Graham, RHP Tyler Hess, RHP Reinier Roibal, LHP Zak Edgington, LHP Gaspar Santiago, LHP Jason Stevenson, C Rey Duran, 2B Jose Cuevas, OF Wendell Fairley, OF Nick Liles, OF Jarrad Page Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jake Dunning, RHP Chris Heston, RHP Dan Otero, RHP Sandy Rosario, SS Ehire Adrianza, SS Nick Noonan, OF Roger Kieschnick, OF Juan Perez Optioned to high Class A: LHP Edwin Escobar Removed from 40-man: RHP Yusmeiro Petit (outrighted to Triple-A)

The 29th pick in the ’07 draft, Wendell Fairley topped out in Double-A, where he put up a .613 OPS in parts of two seasons. The toolsy Mississippi prep outfielder batted .257/.340/.328 in 1,396 career at-bats in the Giants system. San Francisco more than salvaged that ’07 draft, however, taking lefty 10th overall, righty Tim Alderson 22nd overall and second baseman Charlie Culberson 51st overall. Through trades, the Giants turned Alderson into Freddy Sanchez and Culberson into , the starting second basemen on the club's 2010 and ’12 World Series winners, respectively.

Seattle Mariners Released: RHP Wes Alsup, RHP Mario DeJesus, RHP Nolan Diaz, RHP Joe DiRocco, RHP Tim Griffin, RHP Ambioris Hidalgo, RHP Brandon Plotz, RHP Marcos Reyna, RHP John Taylor, 1B Reginald Lampe Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Yoervis Medina, RHP Hector Noesi, LHP Danny Hultzen, LHP Bobby LaFromboise, 3B Vinnie Catricala, 3B Alex Liddi, SS Carlos Triunfel, OF Eric Thames Optioned to Double-A: 3B Francisco Martinez, OF Julio Morban

Tampa Bay Rays Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Josh Lueke, C Robinson Chirinos, C Stephen Vogt, SS Tim Beckham, SS Hak-Ju Lee, OF Brandon Guyer

Texas Rangers Released: RHP Yoshinori Tateyama Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Wilmer Font, LHP Jeff Beliveau, 3B Mike Olt, OF Engel Beltre

[Tateyama signed a minor league deal with Texas after throwing just 17 big league innings last year, posting a 9.00 ERA with 9.5 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9. Tateyama did perform well in Triple-A in 2012, putting up a 1.13 ERA in 39 2/3 innings. He also played a larger role with the big club in 2011, logging 44 innings and managing a 4.50 ERA on the back of 8.8 K/9 and 2.3 BB/9]

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Marco Grifantini (Parma (Italy)) Released: RHP Mike Benacka, RHP Matt Daly, RHP Jon Lucas, RHP Ronald Uviedo, LHP Greg Smith, C Joel Galarraga Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Lars Anderson, SS Ryan Goins Optioned to Double-A: RHP Chad Jenkins

A product of UC Davis, Marco Grifantini (27) signed with Parma of the Italian League in ’09 and spent four seasons there. He pitched for Italy in the recently-completed World Baseball Classic, making one relief appearance and allowing three runs on three hits in one inning, striking out two. [Grifantini had a 1.33 ERA as a college freshman, going 8-2 with a . He went 4-0 with a 2.52 ERA his second season in junior college. Transferring to UC Davis, he fell to 0-1, 8.36 as a junior. His senior season, he had a 1-0, 2.89 record but gave up 28 hits in 18 2/3 IP. Being of Italian descent, Grifantini was able to play in the Italian Baseball League without counting as a foreign import. He was with Team Italy for the 2009 and was a late addition to the team's roster for the 2013 WBC. He took the loss against Team USA in the team's first round game. He pitched for Italy at the 2010 European Championship in Germany which the Italians claimed beating Netherlands 8-4 in the final game. In that tournament Grifantini impressed with a mix of low-90s (reaching 94 mph) fastball and 12-to-6 solid curveball. The Blue Jays assigned him to A-Advanced Dunedin/Florida State League]

Washington Nationals Released: RHP Randy Consuegra, RHP Francisco Samuel, C Chris Snyder Acquired: LHP Ian Krol from Athletics to complete three-team deal in which Nationals sent OF Michael Morse to Mariners, Mariners sent C John Jaso to Athletics, and Athletics sent RHPs A.J. Cole and Blake Treinen and a player to be named to Nationals Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Erik Davis, RHP Yunesky Maya, RHP Ryan Perry, C Jhonatan Solano, 1B Chris Marrero, OF Corey Brown, OF Eury Perez Optioned to Double-A: RHP Nate Karns, C Sandy Leon, 3B Anthony Rendon

Minor League Transactions: March 9-13 Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Dan Cortes (did not play in ’12) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chase Anderson, RHP Charles Brewer, LHP Eury de la Rosa, OF Alfredo Marte Optioned to Double-A: RHP Eric Smith, RHP Zeke Spruill, OF Keon Broxton

This is the same Dan Cortes who was once a prospect for the White Sox, Royals and Mariners, and you can get a sense of how the industry viewed his potential because he was traded twice for big leaguers. Kansas City parted with Mike MacDougal to acquire Cortes in July ’06, and Seattle sent Yuniesky Betancourt to K.C. in July ’09 to add Cortes. Non- tendered by the Mariners following the ’11 season, Cortes maintained a high strikeout rate to the end. As a reliever for Triple-A Tacoma, he struck out 59 in 52 innings, but also walked 33 and allowed 56 hits.

Atlanta Braves Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Rasmus Optioned to Double-A: RHP Juan Jaime, RHP Aaron Northcraft

Baltimore Orioles Signed: LHP Clayton Tanner Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Zach Clark, LHP Mike Belfiore, OF Xavier Avery

[Tanner, a third-round pick of the Giants in the 2006 draft, has a career 3.85 ERA and 6.6 K/9 in 182 games (123 starts) over seven seasons in the Giants' and Reds' minor league systems. O's scouted Tanner when he pitched for Australia during the World Baseball Classic]

Boston Red Sox Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steven Wright, OF Alex Hassan

Chicago Cubs Released: RHP Hung-Wen Chen, RHP Arturo Maltos-Garcia, RHP Austin Urban, RHP Tony York, LHP Kyle Shepard Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Alberto Cabrera, RHP Trey McNutt, LHP Brooks Raley, 2B Logan Watkins Optioned to Double-A: RHP Robert Whitenack

[27-year-old Hung-Wen Chen pitched for Taiwan in the 2013 WBC: 3 SO, 3 BB, 2 hits, 2 ER in 3.1 IP, recording 1 Save & 1 Loss]

Chicago White Sox Released: LHP Brandon Parrent Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Simon Castro, LHP Santos Rodriguez Optioned to Double-A: RHP Nestor Molina

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Jason Kilby Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Daniel Corcino, LHP Tony Cingrani Optioned to Double-A: RHP Kyle Lotzkar, RHP Josh Ravin Optioned to high Class A: RHP Carlos Contreras, OF Yorman Rodriguez Optioned to low Class A: LHP Ismael Guillon

Jason Kilby, a 21-year-old Aussie, made six appearances for Brisbane of the Australian Baseball League this winter, striking out 13 and walking nine in 14 innings. The Reds signed Dakota Mitchell, another Australian righthander, back in February.

Cleveland Indians Released: OF Ben Francisco Added to 40-man roster: LHP Rich Hill Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Trey Haley, RHP Chen Lee, RHP Danny Salazar, LHP T.J. House, OF Tim Fedroff

The Indians quickly vouched for the quality of Rich Hill's stuff in his comeback from Tommy John surgery. They added him to the 40-man on March 11, well in advance of Opening Day. Hill has looked sharp this spring, striking out eight and walking three in 5 2/3 innings.

Colorado Rockies Optioned to Double-A: SS Cristhian Adames, OF Rafael Ortega Detroit Tigers Optioned to Double-A: C Ramon Cabrera, SS Dixon Machado Optioned to high Class A: RHP Melvin Mercedes

Houston Astros Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose Cisnero, RHP Jarred Cosart, RHP Sam Demel, RHP Ross Seaton, LHP Brett Oberholtzer, LHP Rudy Owens

In addition to the five starters listed here—everyone but Sam Demel—the Oklahoma City rotation could get even more crowded depending on which pitchers make Houston's big league rotation. Lucas Harrell and Bud Norris are shoo-ins, leaving returnees Jordan Lyles and Dallas Keuchel along with newcomers (out of options), John Ely, Alex White and Brad Peacock on the bubble for the final three spots.

Kansas City Royals Released: SS Luis Piterson Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Chris Dwyer, LHP Justin Marks Optioned to Double-A: LHP John Lamb

Los Angeles Angels Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Brandon Sisk Optioned to Double-A: OF Travis Witherspoon

Los Angeles Dodgers Released: LHP Victor Garate, LHP Wilmin Rodriguez, C Angelo Ponte Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steve Ames, RHP Matt Magill

Miami Marlins Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Hatcher, RHP Evan Reed, RHP Alex Sanabia, LHP Brad Hand, OF Kyle Jensen Optioned to Double-A: RHP Sam Dyson, LHP Edgar Olmos, OF Marcell Ozuna

Milwaukee Brewers Released: RHP Kelvim Escobar Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Johnny Hellweg, RHP Jesus Sanchez, RHP Tyler Thornburg, 2B Scooter Gennett, OF Josh Prince Optioned to Double-A: RHP Nick Bucci

Minnesota Twins Optioned to Triple-A: C Chris Herrmann Optioned to Double-A: RHP B.J. Hermsen, RHP Trevor May, RHP Mike Tonkin, C Josmil Pinto, SS Danny Santana

New York Mets Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Collin McHugh, RHP Elvin Ramirez, RHP Zack Wheeler Optioned to Double-A: RHP Gonzalez Germen, LHP Darin Gorski, 2B Reese Havens, SS Wilfredo Tovar, OF Juan Lagares Optioned to high Class A: OF Cesar Puello Optioned to low Class A: RHP Hansel Robles

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Chris Bootcheck, OF Ben Francisco (released by Indians, March 11) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dellin Betances, RHP Brett Marshall, RHP Adam Warren, LHP Manny Banuelos, LHP Francisco Rondon, C Austin Romine, 2B Corban Joseph, OF Zoilo Almonte Optioned to Double-A: RHP Jose Ramirez, LHP Nik Turley, OF Ramon Flores

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Sergio Perez Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jesse Chavez, RHP Alex Leon, LHP Andrew Werner Optioned to low Class A: RHP Michael Ynoa

[Perez (28), a 2nd round pick by the Astros in 2006 – signed for $550K – spent parts of the last three seasons in AAA both as a starter and reliever and went 37-42, 4.23 ERA, 1.51 WHIP in seven seasons in the Houston’ system. He qualified for minor league free agency after the 2012 season and pitched for Spain during the 2013 WBC suffering the loss vs. Puerto Rico (0-3)]

Philadelphia Phillies Released: RHP Ryan Duke, RHP Juan Morillo, OF Joe Mather Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tyler Cloyd, RHP Ethan Martin, RHP Jonathan Pettibone, RHP B.J. Rosenberg, LHP Mauricio Robles, LHP Joe Savery, C Sebastian Valle, OF Tyson Gillies Optioned to Double-A: OF Zach Collier

Pittsburgh Pirates Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Vic Black, RHP Stolmy Pimentel, RHP Hunter Strickland, RHP Duke Welker, 1B Clint Robinson, OF Jerry Sands

St. Louis Cardinals Signed: OF Jimmy Parque (Rockford (Frontier)) Released: RHP Adam Reifer Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jorge Rondon, LHP Kevin Siegrist

The Cardinals outrighted righty reliever Adam Reifer off the 40-man roster last November, following a so-so year with Triple-A Memphis (58 games, 1.31 WHIP, 6.2 strikeouts and 2.8 walks per nine innings). The 26-year-old never cracked the Cardinals' Top 10, but he appeared in the Prospect Handbook every year from ’08 through ’11 thanks to a cutting mid- 90s fastball.

San Diego Padres Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Fautino de los Santos Optioned to Double-A: RHP Adys Portillo, LHP Jose DePaula, 3B Edinson Rincon, OF Rymer Liriano Optioned to high Class A: OF Yeison Asencio

Jose DePaula made only one appearances in big league camp before being optioned to Double-A San Antonio, but just being in camp is an improvement over last year. He returned home to the Dominican Republic last March in an effort to clear up conflicting dates of birth in his documentation, but resolution proved to be slow and DePaula spent the entire ’12 season on the restricted list. The end result: He's 24 instead of 23, having had his DOB adjusted to March 4, 1989. Though he didn't pitch last summer, DePaula made 14 appearances for Cibao in the Dominican League, notching all sorts of good indicators—1.23 WHIP, 1.9 groundout-airout ratio—and tying for the league lead with 42 strikeouts in 40 innings. He made three playoff starts, as well, allowing four runs in 11 innings.

Seattle Mariners Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chance Ruffin Optioned to Double-A: LHP Anthony Fernandez

Tampa Bay Rays Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Chris Archer, RHP Alex Colome, RHP Jake Odorizzi, LHP Frank de los Santos, LHP Mike Montgomery, LHP Alex Torres Optioned to Double-A: LHP Enny Romero Optioned to high Class A: LHP Felipe Rivero

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Derek Lowe (Article XX-B free agent) Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Neil Ramirez Optioned to Double-A: RHP Justin Miller

When Derek Lowe signed with the Rangers he joined four other 40-something major league free agents—Miguel Batista (Rockies), Jose Contreras (Pirates), Jason Giambi (Indians) and LaTroy Hawkins (Mets) are the others—looking for another shot on a minor league deal. Because of Lowe and Co.'s status as Article XX(B) free agents, they receive contract provisions that other players who signed minor league contracts do not.

Toronto Blue Jays Optioned to Double-A: LHP Evan Crawford, C A.J. Jimenez

Minor League Transactions: Feb. 26-March 8

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Josh Booty

It's official: The Diamondbacks actually signed 37-year-old Josh Booty to a minor league contract after he won the MLB Network reality series competition "The Next Knuckler." Booty made the majors as a third baseman with the 1996-98 Marlins and apparently still was under contract with Miami (see below). Baltimore Orioles Signed: 2B Tucker Nathans (Newark (Cam-Am))

Boston Red Sox Signed: LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith Optioned to Double-A: LHP Drake Britton

Drake Britton faces charges of driving under the influence, reckless driving and property damage following his arrest in Estero, Fla., in early March. The Red Sox optioned him to minor league camp the following day.

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Armando Rivero Released: RHP Carlos Severino Optioned to Double-A: OF Matt Szczur

According to correspondent Phil Rogers, Cuban defector Armando Rivero finally signed with the Cubs for a $3.1M bonus, after being waylaid in Haiti while waiting for a visa. He throws a mid-90s fastball and a splitter, which the Cubs believe make him a potential middle reliever. He's 25 with four pro seasons in the Serie Nacional, so his signing does not affect Chicago's international spending budget. In his final season in Cuba in 2010-11, Rivero had a 3.06 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 21 walks in 47 innings.

Chicago White Sox Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Charlie Leesman

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Mark Prior (released by Red Sox, Aug. 17)

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Bobby Cassevah (elected free agency from Angels), 3B C.J. Gillman (Windy City (Frontier))

C.J. Gillman hails from the Denver suburb of Littleton, Colo., and following his senior year at Dayton last year he hit .246/.328/.318 in 211 at-bats in the Frontier League.

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Justin Souza, C Dan Killian (Evansville (Frontier))

Houston Astros Signed: C Cody Clark

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Cesar Arreaza, 3B Freddy Sandoval (Somerset (Atlantic)) Optioned to Double-A: LHP Noel Arguelles

Los Angeles Angels Released: RHP Hiroyuki Kobayashi Elected free agency: RHP Bobby Cassevah Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steve Geltz Removed from 40-man: RHP Bobby Cassevah (outrighted to Triple-A)

[The Angels signed Kobayashi to a minor league contract in late January but apparently weren't very impressed with him this spring in camp. The 34-year-old right-hander posted a 3.00 ERA and 45/19 K/BB ratio over 39 innings in 2011 for the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's . He did not pitch in 2012]

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Pablo Gonzalez, OF Robbie Garvey (Washington (Frontier)) Released: RHP Hector Correa

[The Dodgers signed Puerto-Rican Correa (25) as a minor league free agent last November. He was selected by the Marlins in the 4th round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, then acquired by San Francisco from Florida in exchange for Ronny Paulino on March 27, 2009. With the Giants reached AA level in 2011, but played in only 8 games at A+/San Josè last season, while on 40-man roster: 7.50 ERA in 18 innings] Miami Marlins Released: RHP Michael Wuertz, 3B Josh Booty Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Scott Maine Optioned to Double-A: RHP Arquimedes Caminero, 3B Zack Cox

Milwaukee Brewers Released: RHP Juan Francisco, RHP Yefri Saba, C Deivi Mejia, OF Malcolm Dowell Optioned to Double-A: RHP Santo Manzanillo, RHP Ariel Pena, LHP Miguel de los Santos

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Kyle Davies (did not play in ’12), LHP Chad Rodgers (released by Braves, July 12)

New York Mets Signed: RHP LaTroy Hawkins (re-signed) Released: RHP LaTroy Hawkins (subsequently re-signed), 1B Kevin Weijgertse

[The Mets recently released and quickly re-signed right-hander LaTroy Hawkins, The move was just "procedural," according to ESPN New York's Adam Rubin, as the Mets needed to "correct something in [Hawkins'] contract." Hawkins, 40, signed his original minor league deal with the Mets in January]

[22-year-old Dutch infielder Kevin Weijgertse, former player of Konica Minolta Pioniers and Corendon Kinheim in the Dutch Hoofdklasse, had signed with the Mets organization in 2009. He played three seasons professionally in the Dominican Summer League and the Appalachian League. He batted .183/.323/.196 with five doubles, 45 runs and 27 RBI in 155 games in affiliated minor league ball. The first baseman will return to the Netherlands and will join L&D Amsterdam in the Hoofdklasse. At Amsterdam he will be reunited with Björn Hato, who had signed with the Mets in 2009 as well, but already got released in 2011]

New York Yankees Optioned to Triple-A: 2B David Adams Signed: RHP Chris Bootcheck

[The deal does not carry an invitation to major league camp, so Bootcheck will not be in the running for an Opening Day roster spot. He posted an underwhelming 4.06 ERA in 44 1/3 innings last year for the Tigers' Triple-A team]

Oakland Athletics Signed: 2B Antonio Lamas (Monclova (Mexican))

A 23-year-old middle infielder who already has five seasons in the Mexican League under his belt, Antonio Lamas is a career .307/.350/.437 hitter for Monclova through more than 1,300 at-bats. He ranked second in the ML last year with 153 hits and third with 34 doubles, while batting .336/.383/.523 in 455 at-bats.

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Troy Marks, C Matt Hitt (NDFA—Eastern ), 2B Shawn Williams (Long Island (Atlantic)), SS Miguel Abreu (re-signed), SS Andres Blanco (re-signed)

The Phillies scouted 6-foot-5 righty Troy Marks in the California Winter League early this year. He went undrafted out of Nevada-Las Vegas in 2012.

[The Phillies re-signed infielder Andres Blanco to a minor league contract. The club released Blanco a few weeks ago. Blanco last played in the majors in 2011 and he has a career .634 OPS in 654 PA over six seasons with the Rangers, Cubs and Royals. He spent last year with the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate]

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: C Brian Esposito Released: LHP

Hard-throwing lefty Aaron Poreda is best known either for being the 25th pick in the ’07 draft (by the White Sox) or for being the centerpiece of the ’09 Jake Peavy trade (with the Padres). He walked 141 batters in 141 innings at Triple-A, so San Diego left Poreda exposed in the ’11 minor league Rule 5 draft. The Pirates selected him, though he made just three appearances for Double-A Altoona last season while dealing with a shoulder injury.

San Francisco Giants Optioned to high Class A: 1B Angel Villalona Seattle Mariners Released: OF Richard Palase

Texas Rangers Optioned to Double-A: RHP Roman Mendez Optioned to high Class A: RHP Matt West

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: SS Munenori Kawasaki (released by Mariners, Oct. 24) Optioned to Triple-A: OF Moises Sierra

Washington Nationals Signed: 3B Melvin Dorta (did not play in ’12), OF Jason Michaels (re-signed), OF Israel Mota Released: LHP Will Ohman Optioned to low Class A: LHP Matt Purke

Jason Michaels, who hit .202/.265/.288 in 104 at-bats for Triple-A Syracuse a year ago, apparently will wear two hats this season: player and minor league hitting coach.

Israel Mota is the second player signed by the Nationals out of the International Prospect League this offseason. They also signed righthander Luis Torres in February.

Minor League Transactions: Feb. 20-25

Chicago Cubs Signed: C-OF Rony Rodriguez (Quebec (Can-Am))

[The 2012 season was Rodriguez's first as a professional. In 46 games with the Capitales, hit .233 with six home runs, 15 RBI and 10 doubles for the league champions. Quebec signed Rodriguez out of the University of Miami, where, in his senior season, he put together a .280 average with 14 doubles for the Hurricanes, who went 36-23. In 2011 as a junior, he finished second in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a .596 slugging percentage, tied for second in the ACC with 13 home runs, and led Miami with 16 doubles. Rodriguez is the third 2012 Quebec player to be sold to a major-league organization this off-season, along with LHP Tony Davis (Toronto) and RHP Chris Cox (Arizona)]

Chicago White Sox Traded: RHP Jeff Soptic to Giants for 3B

Colorado Rockies Released: C Franmy Pena

Los Angeles Dodgers Released: LHP Wander Beras

New York Mets Signed: RHP Andy Wells (York (Atlantic)), 1B Rhyne Hughes

Hughes batted .261/.393/.459 in 111 at-bats for Cibao of the Dominican League, finishing third in the DL in on-base percentage. [Hughes has a career .267/.328/.457 batting line at Triple-A. He made his big league debut with the O's back in 2010, appearing in 14 games but posting just a .530 OPS in 51 trips to the plate]

New York Yankees Signed: OF Juan Rivera (Article XX-B free agent)

Oakland Athletics Released: 1B Miguel Marte, 2B Luis Osorio

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: 2B Yuniesky Betancourt (released by Royals, Aug. 14) Traded: RHP Michael Schwimer to Blue Jays for 1B Art Charles

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Jose Contreras (Article XX-B free agent) San Diego Padres Signed: RHP David Reyes (Mexico City (Mexican))

San Francisco Giants Traded: 3B Conor Gillaspie to White Sox for RHP Jeff Soptic

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Francisco Diaz Traded: 1B Art Charles to Phillies for RHP Michael Schwimer

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Chris Young (Article XX-B free agent)

[Young posted a decent 4.15 ERA in 115 innings for the Mets last season after returning from rotator cuff surgery. The 33-year-old is unlikely to crack the Nats' Opening Day roster and will operate only as organizational rotation depth]

Minor League Transactions: Feb. 14-19 Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Thomas Brendel, RHP Bobby Hillier (Normal (Frontier)), RHP Brandon Sinnery (Lincoln (American Association)) Traded: RHP Jesus Castillo and RHP Erick Leal to Cubs for OF Tony Campana

Bobby Hillier pitched in the Frontier League last season, but the best look scouts got at the former Thiel (Pa.) College righty came in the California Winter League this February. Hillier is one of three CWL class of ’13 players to sign contracts with major league organizations this offseason.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Kevin Jacob (released by Cardinals, Oct. 3), RHP Jair Jurrjens (non-tendered by Braves), LHP Harry Marino (released by D-backs, Oct. 5) Removed from 40-man: OF Trayvon Robinson (outrighted to Triple-A)

Boston Red Sox Signed: LHP Matt Maloney

Chicago Cubs Signed: SS Brent Lillibridge Traded: OF Tony Campana to Diamondbacks for RHP Jesus Castillo and RHP Erick Leal

Cleveland Indians Signed: LHP Rich Hill (non-tendered by Red Sox)

Houston Astros Signed: LHP Erik Bedard (released by Pirates, Aug. 28)

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP (did not play in ’12), RHP Ben Fritz (did not play in ’11 or ’12), RHP Hiroyuki Kobayashi (Hanshin (Japan))

Ben Fritz was Oakland's fourth first-round selection in 2002 Draft (30th overall), following Nick Swisher, and John McCurdy. Fritz went to spring training with the Tigers in ’10, but his most recent pro experience actually came with Lancaster of the Atlantic League that same season.

Hiroyuki Kobayashi pitched in Japan's industrial league last season, but prior to that the 34-year-old righthander had logged 12 years in Nippon Professional Baseball, his final season with Hanshin in ’11. He owns a career 3.53 ERA and 3.2-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 370 appearances in NPB. Kobayashi saved 29 games for Lotte in ’10, his only season as a closer.

Miami Marlins Signed: 1B Casey Kotchman (Article XX-B free agent), 2B Nick Green (re-signed)

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Kyle Davies (did not play in ’12), LHP Rafael Perez (non-tendered by Indians) New York Mets Signed: RHP LaTroy Hawkins (Article XX-B free agent), LHP Justin Hampson (re-signed), OF James Roche (Newark (Can- Am))

[Hampson, 32, registered a promising 2.33 ERA across 65 2/3 innings last season with Triple-A Buffalo. He will function as organizational relief depth in 2013]

New York Yankees Signed: 1B Dan Johnson (non-tendered by White Sox)

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Rodrigo Lopez, 1B Austin Gallagher (released by Dodgers, Jan. 13) Released: SS Andres Blanco

Austin Gallagaher, a former Dodgers minor league first baseman, tested positive for the stimulant Methylhexaneamine in January and must sit out 50 games this spring. The 24-year-old Gallagher, the older brother of Royals prospect Cameron, hit .283/.383/.481 with 15 homers in 374 at-bats for high Class A Rancho Cucamonga last season, his third straight in the .

[Venezuelan infielder Andres Blanco (28) spent 2012 season at AAA-Lehigh Valley where he hit .235/.301/.346 with 10 HRs and 40 RBI in 120 games. The switch-hitter accrued 235 games at MLB level with Kansas City, Ch. Cubs and Texas between 2004-2011 hitting a modest .255/.301/.333 while displaying good defensive skills; the Phillies re-signed him last November before he could hit Milb free agency]

Pittsburgh Pirates Released: C Wyatt Toregas

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Freddy Garcia (Article XX-B free agent), LHP Juan Delgado, 2B Anthony Contreras (re-signed), OF Leonardo Heras (Mexico City (Mexican))

[Mexican outfielder Leo Heras has 6-yrs of pro experience in the Mexican League. The 22-year-old left-handed hit .323/.398/.556 with 24 HRs and 64 RBI in 112 games with Mexico City in the hitter-friendly south of the border league]

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: OF Jack Cust

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Clint Everts (re-signed), SS Jean Almanzar Released: LHP Jared Potts

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Delvis Gonzalez

Minor League Transactions: Feb. 5-13 Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: LHP Henry Garcia (Rio Grande Valley (North American)), C Rod Barajas (Article XX-B free agent)

A 6-foot lefty, Henry Garcia spent one season at the University of Texas-Brownsville before latching on the independent North American League last summer, where he walked just six batters in 44 2/3 innings for Rio Grande Valley.

In an interesting bit of synchronicity, Rod Barajas rejoins the organization that originally gave him a shot as an undrafted player. The Diamondbacks signed him out of Cerritos (Calif.) JC in ’96 and he reached the big leagues three years later, eventually serving as backup catcher on Arizona's ’01 World Series champions.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: OF Kyle Hudson Removed from 40-man: C Luis Martinez (outrighted to Triple-A)

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Rey Cotilla (Joliet (Frontier)), LHP Sean Henn (Hanwha (Korea)) Drafted three times previously, twice from Miami Dade CC, Rey Cotilla played indy ball last season after going undrafted as a North Carolina State senior in ’11. According to his Pointstreak bio, Cotilla throws from a sidearm angle.

[Henn spent last season in the Korean Baseball Organization (where he pitched in only 14 games and 15 innings for a 8.40 ERA) and hasn't appeared in the majors since 2009. He's merely organizational depth.]

Chicago Cubs Signed: OF Tim Torres Removed from 40-man: RHP Lendy Castillo (outrighted to Triple-A)

The Cubs carried Rule 5 pick Lendy Castillo all last season—he made 13 appearances for Chicago and seven on rehab— but he'll have to earn a 40-man spot on merit if he makes a future big league appearance.

Chicago White Sox Signed: LHP Wes Whisler (released by White Sox, April 24)

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Clay Hensley, RHP Dakota Mitchell, RHP Kanekoa Texeira (re-signed), 3B Niko Vasquez (re-signed)

The Reds will take a "punt" on 18-year-old Australian righty Dakota Mitchell. He's recovering from Tommy John surgery but reportedly had drawn interest from at least five big league clubs.

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (Article XX-B free agent), C Omir Santos, 1B Jason Giambi (Article XX-B free agent), OF (released by Padres, Aug. 28)

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Miguel Batista (Article XX-B free agent), C Yorvit Torrealba

Houston Astros Released: RHP Mark Hamburger

Kansas City Royals Signed: LHP Mitchell Beacom (released by Giants, Jan. 25), LHP Zach Jackson, 3B Matt Sweeney (released by Orioles, May 27)

Los Angeles Angels Released: RHP Brandon Lodge

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Kevin Gregg (released by Orioles, Sept. 14), RHP Mark Lowe (Article XX-B free agent), RHP Sean White

Miami Marlins Signed: 2B Chone Figgins (released by Mariners, Nov. 28) Removed from 40-man: OF Bryan Petersen (outrighted to Triple-A)

New York Yankees Traded: OF Abe Almonte to Mariners for RHP Shawn Kelley

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: LHP Corey Young (released by Rangers, June 3)

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Roman Colon, LHP Jonathan Sanchez (Article XX-B free agent), C Devin Ivany (released by Nationals, Aug. 14), 3B Brandon Inge (Article XX-B free agent), OF Brett Carroll Removed from 40-man: RHP Vin Mazzaro (outrighted to Triple-A)

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Tim Stauffer (re-signed) Removed from 40-man: SS Jeudy Valdez (outrighted to Triple-A) Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Jon Garland (did not play in ’12), RHP Kameron Loe Traded: RHP Shawn Kelley to Yankees for OF Abe Almonte

Despite a rather listless performance with Escogido in the Dominican League this winter, 23-year-old center fielder Abe Almonte features tools that will play in a reserve role at the highest level. He batted .276/.350/.392 in 359 plate appearances for Double-A Trenton in the Yankees system last year, drawing 37 walks and swiping 30 bases in 35 tries to rank fifth in the Eastern League. He switch-hits, plays good defense, runs well and makes smart decisions on the bases and could grow to be a player similar to the Giants' .

Tampa Bay Rays Removed from 40-man: RHP Dane de la Rosa (outrighted to Triple-A)

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Brett Anderson, RHP Drew Benes (released by Cardinals, Dec. 7), OF Todd McDonald Released: 2B Alex Gonzalez

The Rangers signed converted shortstop Brett Anderson out of the California Winter League, where he logged his competitive innings as a pitcher. He hit .197 in three seasons as a position player after his selection by the Tigers in the 12th round of the ’08 draft. The native of Bristol, Conn., made it as far as short-season Connecticut of the New York-Penn League in the Detroit system.

[The Rangers signed Todd McDonald for $475,000, the largest bonus of the 2012-13 international signing period for an Australian hitter. Scouts described McDonald, 17, as one of the toolsier players in Australia. At 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, McDonald is athletic, has excellent plate discipline and a line-drive stroke from the left side. Scouts were mixed on his power, with some saying he's more of a gap power guy, but he's shown he can go over the fences in games. He projects as a corner outfielder with an average arm.]

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Jonathan Kountis (Lake Erie (Frontier)), 1B Ryan Strieby

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Jeremy Accardo, RHP Mike Crotta, RHP Kelvin Alberto de la Cruz, RHP Adrian Green, RHP Luis Torres, LHP Will Ohman, 1B Micah Owings (released by Padres, Oct. 23)

Venezuelan righty Luis Torres signed after being scouted in the International Prospect League. [Nationals and Torres (18) agreed to a $75,000 bonus.]

Minor League Transactions: Jan. 29-Feb. 4 Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Matt Bischoff (re-signed), RHP Joel Pineiro (re-signed), LHP Mark Hendrickson (did not play in ’12), C Zane Chavez (El Paso (American Association)), OF Chris Dickerson

Boston Red Sox Removed from 40-man: RHP Chris Carpenter (outrighted to Triple-A)

Chicago Cubs Signed: C Nathan Maldonado (re-signed), OF Brent Lillibridge

Chicago White Sox Removed from 40-man: RHP Zach Stewart (outrighted to Triple-A)

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Greg Reynolds, C Miguel Olivo (Article XX-B free agent), OF P.J. Phillips (re-signed)

[The No. 2 overall pick in the 2006 draft, Reynolds has put up a 7.47 ERA over 94 career major league innings and held a 5.30 ERA and ugly 69/46 K/BB ratio over 163 frames at Triple-A for the Rangers in 2012]

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Matt Capps (Article XX-B free agent) Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Chris Volstad

Houston Astros Traded: RHP Fernando Rodriguez and SS Jed Lowrie to Athletics for RHP Brad Peacock, C Max Stassi and 1B

Kansas City Royals Released: LHP Brian Peacock

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Robert Coello, C Elio Sarmiento (released by Rangers, Aug. 24), OF Bill Hall (Article XX-B free agent)

Miami Marlins Removed from 40-man: OF Kevin Mattison (outrighted to Triple-A)

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Alfredo Figaro (Orix (Japan)) Released: OF Franklin Romero

[Figaro (28) spent 2011-2012 seasons pitching for Orix: 8-11, 3.31 ERA overall in 187.2 IP, 127 K, 55 BB, 187 H, 1.29 WHIP. The Dominican-born appeared in 13 MLB games with Detroit between 2009-10]

Minnesota Twins Signed: SS Doug Bernier, OF Antoan Richardson

New York Mets Signed: RHP Scott Atchison (non-tendered by Red Sox), RHP LaTroy Hawkins (Article XX-B free agent), OF Marlon Byrd (released by Red Sox, June 12), OF Corey Patterson, OF Mike Wilson

Mike Wilson spent 11 seasons in the Mariners system, three times hitting 20 or more homers in a season. In parts of four seasons with Triple-A Tacoma, he batted .269/.362/.477 in 1,152 plate appearances, slugging 50 homers and driving in 160 in 286 games.

New York Yankees Signed: 1B Dan Johnson (non-tendered by White Sox)

Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Matt Thomson, 2B Nino Leyja Traded: RHP Brad Peacock, C Max Stassi and 1B Chris Carter to Astros for RHP Fernando Rodriguez and SS Jed Lowrie

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: LHP David Newmann (released by Rays, Nov. 12), SS Matt Tolbert, OF Joe Mather Removed from 40-man: RHP J.C. Ramirez (outrighted to Triple-A)

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Kyle Waldrop

St. Louis Cardinals Removed from 40-man: LHP Barret Browning (outrighted to Triple-A)

San Diego Padres Signed: 2B Adam Buschini Reinstated from DL: RHP John Hussey

[25-year-old Buschini was a fourth-round pick by Philadelphia in 2009. He showed poor hitting and power tools in two years in the Phillies’: .222/.317/.328 in 125 games between A short & A ball, showing however good running speed (31 SB, 8 Triples), not enough to stick. The right-handed hitter spent 2011 (Chico/North American) and 2012 (Amarillo/American Ass.) in Indy leagues. Last season hit .354/.410/.562 with 24 doubles, 8 triples, 14 HR, 74 RBI and 34 SB, prompting the Padres to give him another try at affiliated baseball]

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Ramon Ramirez (Article XX-B free agent) Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Moises Hernandez (re-signed)

Texas Rangers Signed: OF Jeff Baker (Article XX-B free agent)

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: 3B Andy LaRoche Released: RHP Aleson Escalante, C Alexys Rodriguez

Washington Nationals Signed: C Chris Snyder (Article XX-B free agent)

Minor League Transactions: Jan. 21-28 Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Mike DeMark (re-signed), 3B Chris Nowak (York (Atlantic)) Traded: 3B Chris Johnson and OF to Braves for RHP Randall Delgado, RHP Zeke Spruill, 3B , SS Nick Ahmed and OF Martin Prado

Chris Nowak played in the Brewers system in ’11 but didn't latch on with an affiliated club last year, beginning in the Mexican League (five games) before signing with York and batting .285/.391/.570 with an Atlantic League-leading 34 homers and 107 RBIs in 129 games.

Atlanta Braves Traded: RHP Randall Delgado, RHP Zeke Spruill, 3B Brandon Drury, SS Nick Ahmed and OF Martin Prado to Diamondbacks for 3B Chris Johnson and OF Justin Upton

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Rob Delaney, RHP Manny Delcarmen, OF Chris Pettit, OF Andrickson Zorrilla (NDFA—Advanced Software Analysis (N.Y.) JC)

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Charlie Haeger (did not play in ’12), LHP Christian Perdomo (NDFA—Advanced Software Analysis (N.Y.) JC) Reinstated from DL: RHP Mathew Price

The Red Sox released Charlie Haeger prior to spring training last year, but the knuckleballer is back in the fold after taking a year off.

Chicago Cubs Signed: OF Bobby Buckner (NDFA—Texas A&M-Corpus Christi)

Former Texas A&M-Corpus Christi outfielder Boby Buckner is the son of former big leaguer Bill Buckner, who starred for the Cubs from 1977 to ’84.

Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Andrew Brackman

The White Sox have gambled on other clubs' first-round pitching talents in the past, hitting the jackpot with the likes of , , Matt Thornton and (briefly) Phil Humber, but Andrew Brackman may represent the biggest challenge yet. He hasn't had a walk rate below 5 BB/9 since the first half of ’10 with Double-A Trenton in the Yankees system. Chicago also signed reclamation lefty Trevor Reckling this offseason, and they're bringing hard-throwing first- rounders David Purcey (’04 Blue Jays) and Daniel Moskos (’07 Pirates) to big league camp.

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Shaun Ellis, 3B Matt Mangini

The Phillies drafted Shaun Ellis in the 32nd round in ’08, but he never appeared in a game for the organization. He spent the ’09 through ’11 seasons playing independent ball, but he appears to have taken a year off prior to signing with Cincinnati. Cleveland Indians Signed: OF Ben Francisco (non-tendered by Rays), OF Ryan Raburn (released by Tigers, Nov. 20)

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Marc Magliaro (NDFA—Rowan (N.J.)), 1B Ryan Garko, OF Greg Golson

Houston Astros Signed: OF Rick Ankiel (released by Nationals, July 27)

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Jamie Richmond (Quebec (Can-Am)), 2B Lewis Urena (re-signed)

Los Angeles Angels Released: LHP Jo-Jo Reyes (signed with SK Wyverns (Korea))

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Kyle Cofield (released by Pirates, June 29), OF Jaylen Harris

Miami Marlins Signed: RHP Chad Qualls, 3B Tug Hulett

Like fellow Miami minor league signee Austin Kearns, Chad Qualls is an Article XX(B) major league free agent who qualifies for an automatic June 1 opt-out and a retention bonus if he plays Triple-A ball.

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: SS Bobby Crosby (did not play in 2011-12) Released: RHP Hitaniel Arias, OF Jose Garcia

New York Mets Signed: LHP Pedro Feliciano

Pedro Feliciano appeared in zero big league games for the Yankees during the life of his two-year contract. Like Chad Qualls (Marlins, above) he's an Article XX-B major league free agent.

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Chris Smith (Washington (Frontier)), LHP Josh Romanski (re-signed), SS Leugim Barroso (Rio Grande Valley (North American))

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Carlos Fisher, LHP Pedro Viola Released: OF Rashad Ramsey

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: OF Joe Mather

San Diego Padres Signed: LHP Arturo Lopez (Mexico City (Mexican)) Released: RHP Chris Franklin, RHP Collin Reynolds, LHP Dan Lazzaroni, 3B Michael Wing

San Francisco Giants Released: RHP Luis Angeles, RHP Andrew Berger, RHP Tyler Christman, LHP Mitchell Beacom, LHP Ari Ronick, LHP Scotty Walker, C Dashenko Ricardo, 1B Bryan Nicholson

Seattle Mariners Signed: LHP Eric Niesen (Long Island (Atlantic)), C Ronny Paulino, OF Kurt Fleming (released by Braves, Nov. 15)

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Juan Oviedo, OF Shelley Duncan

Texas Rangers Signed: LHP Nate Robertson Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Jhonny Hernandez, RHP Jairo Rosario, IF Deivy Consuegra Released: 2B Christian Frias

Washington Nationals Signed: OF Jerad Head

Minor League Transactions: Jan. 15-20 Atlanta Braves Signed: LHP Eric Pfisterer (NDFA—Duke), SS Mattia Mercuri

International baseball sites indicate that Mattia Mercuri is an 18-year-old Italian middle infielder who played in the IBAF World Championships last year. Baseball-Reference has a record for him on the roster for Nettuno of the Italian Baseball League. [Mercuri attended the MLB Academy in Tirrenia and had a tryout with Braves Senior ad Nestor Perez in Tenerife (Spain) last December. He’ll go to extended spring training before to be assigned to a Rookie league team].

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Zach Staniewicz, LHP Rich Rundles (re-signed)

Zach Staniewicz pitched for four seasons at Concordia (N.Y.) College, then spent a couple seasons in the low-level independent leagues, working as both an outfielder and righthander. He put his baseball ambitions on the back burner to join the Army in ’11, according to The Examiner, a media outlet based in Hudson Valley, N.Y., but he never stopped trying to master a knuckleball. Staniewicz crossed paths with Orioles GM Dan Duquette while serving in the military, and Duquette reportedly liked the knuckler's potential enough to give the 26-year-old a tryout and now a minor league contract. In any other organization, Staniewicz would seem to be the longest of long shots, but Baltimore did resuscitate the careers of Miguel Gonzalez and Lew Ford last year.

Chicago Cubs Signed: C Jair Fernandez, OF Darnell McDonald

Chicago White Sox Draft pick signed: 2B Mitch Glasser (39)

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Armando Galarraga, RHP Yohan Pino, RHP Chad Reineke (re-signed)

Cleveland Indians Released: C Osiel Flores

Colorado Rockies Signed: C Steve Domecus (released by Dodgers, Jan. 4), C James Skelton

Detroit Tigers Signed: LHP Will Startup (Sugar Land (Atlantic)), OF Jonathan Roof (released by Padres, Jan. 3)

Houston Astros Signed: 2B Carlos Perdomo (released by Phillies, Jan. 7)

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Fernando Cabrera

Los Angels Dodgers Signed: RHP Peter Moylan (non-tendered by Braves), RHP Mario Santiago (SK Wyverns (Korea)), LHP Victor Garate (York (Atlantic)), C Jesus Flores (non-tendered by Nationals), SS Alfredo Amezaga, OF Ryan Mount (released by Angels, Dec. 7)

Miami Marlins Signed: RHP Kevin Slowey, RHP Mitch Talbot (Samsung (Korea)), 2B Matt Downs (released by Astros, Nov. 2), OF Pat White (released by Royals, Dec. 17)

A second-round pick by the NFL's Miami Dolphins in ’09, Pat White lasted only one season as a quarterback, but he never gave up completely on a baseball career—or an acting career, apparently. Drafted once out of high school by the Angels in ’04 and out of West Virginia in ’07, ’08 and ’09 by three different teams, White didn't sign a minor league contract until late ’10 when he appeared in instructional league with the Royals. The Marlins will give him another shot, though the 26- year-old has no pro baseball experience.

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: C Robinzon Diaz

New York Mets Signed: LHP Dario Alvarez, C Landon Powell

The Phillies released Dario Alvarez in August ’09, but a stint with Anzoategui of the Venezuelan League (five strikeouts, one walk in 5 1/3 innings) prompted the Mets to give him a look.

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Kelvin Castro, OF Thomas Neal (released by Indians, Jan. 11)

Thomas Neal joins a list of righty-hitting, corner-outfield hopefuls in Yankees camp. With an all-lefty starting outfield of , Curtis Granderson and Ichiro Suzuki, New York probably will elect to carry some righty balance, which is where Russ Canzler, Matt Diaz and Neal come into play. Prospects Zoilo Almonte (a switch-hitter) and Melky Mesa also are on the 40-man roster.

Oakland Athletics Traded: RHP A.J. Cole, RHP Blake Treinen and a player to be named to Nationals in three-team deal in which Mariners sent C John Jaso to Athletics, and Nationals sent OF Michael Morse to Mariners

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Brian Bass (released by Astros, Aug. 26)

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: OF Brad Hawpe (released by Rangers, June 19)

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Ethan Cole, 3B Alan Ahmady

San Francisco Giants Signed: LHP Matt Yourkin (re-signed), 1B Todd Linden (re-signed)

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Brian Sweeney (re-signed)

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Jamey Wright

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Kyle McClellan (released by Cardinals, Nov. 13), RHP Kevin Pucetas, LHP Ryan Feierabend (York (Atlantic))

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Austin Bibens-Dirkx, 2B Jarrett Hoffpauir, OF Released: RHP Colby Broussard, RHP Phil Brua, RHP Brandon Kaye, RHP Denny Valdez, RHP Les Williams, LHP Shane Davis, C Hector Alvarez, 1B George Carroll, OF Brad McElroy Removed from 40-man: RHP Chad Beck, LHP Tommy Hottovy (both players outrighted to Triple-A)

Washington Nationals Traded: OF Michael Morse to Mariners in three-team deal in which Athletics sent RHP A.J. Cole, RHP Blake Treinen and a player to be named to Nationals, and Mariners sent C John Jaso to Athletics

Minor League Transactions: Jan. 8-14

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Stu Pomeranz (non-tendered and re-signed), C Chase Weems (re-signed), 1B Steve Pearce (re-signed after outright assignment), 2B Travis Adair (re-signed) Chicago Cubs Signed: LHP Gerardo Concepcion (re-signed after outright sssignment)

Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Tony Pena Jr., LHP Steven Evans (released by Twins, July 24), 3B Nick Giarraputo (New Jersey (Can-Am)) Draft pick signed: OF Jason Coats (29)

Tony Pena Jr.'s second career as a righthanded pitcher has taken him through the Royals, Giants and Red Sox organizations prior to settling with the White Sox this month. (You may recall that Chicago took a chance on another converted shortstop in ’09 when it signed .) Pena garnered attention in the Dominican League, where he led the league with 11.4 SO/9 and ranked fifth with a .195 opponent average, while throwing to his brother Francisco, a Mets farmhand. Tony helped pitch Cibao to the playoffs, where he notched an 11-3 SO-BB ratio in 13 2/3 innings.

A Texas Christian senior, Coats was not subject to the signing deadline. His ’12 draft scouting report reads in part: "(Coats) set a school record with 99 hits in 2010 before turning in a strong summer in the Cape Cod League . . . (but) his righthanded swing got longer and his pitch recognition regressed (in 2011), and he dropped to the Orioles in the 12th round . . . Coats could be a slighty above-average hitter with average power . . . He fits best in left field with his fringy speed, arm and defense. He missed the Mountain West Conference tournament with a sprained right knee."

Cincinnati Reds Signed: 3B Nate Samson, SS Cesar Izturis, OF Jonathan Martijn

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Jerry Gil, LHP Scott Kazmir (Sugar Land (Atlantic)), LHP Edward Paredes (Did not play in ’12), C Brian Jeroloman Traded: RHP Jeanmar Gomez to Pirates for OF Quincy Latimore

Jerry Gil reached the majors in ’04 and ’07 as a light-hitting shortstop, but he hasn't quite gotten over the Triple-A hump in five seasons as a pitcher. With the Estrellas of the Dominican League this winter, he saved eight games in eight tries, picked up two relief wins and posted a fine 20-4 SO-BB ratio in 23 2/3 innings.

A fourth-rounder in ’07, Quincy Latimore will qualify for minor league free agency following the season if he's not on a 40- man roster. He's got solid power, hitting 15 homers in each of the past two seasons with Double-A Altoona, and brings value with with his glove and baserunning skill, but with a career .252 average in the minors, he simply hasn't shown the feel to hit to warrant a closer look.

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Manny Corpas

Detroit Tigers Signed: LHP Pat Misch, OF Don Kelly (re-signed)

Kansas City Royals Signed: OF Charles Thomas

This is the same Charles W. Thomas who shined as a Braves rookie in ’04 and got packaged that winter in the trade that brought to Atlanta. Thomas has not played affiliated or independent ball in five years, not since playing for the Brewers' Triple-A Nashville affiliate in ’07. He's now 34 years old.

Los Angeles Angels Signed: 3B Jimmy Swift (re-signed) Released: LHP Yancarlos Santiago, 1B Samir Mendez

Los Angeles Dodgers Released: RHP Edwin Contreras, 1B Austin Gallagher

Miami Marlins Signed: RHP Michael Wuertz (Did not play in ’12), 2B Nick Green (re-signed), OF Austin Kearns (re-signed)

Austin Kearns and Matt Diaz (who signed with the Yankees, below) are Article XX-B major league free agents, not to mention righty-hitting corner-outfield veterans, who signed minor league deals this winter. As such, both receive an automatic June 1 opt-out date and a $100,000 bonus if they open the year in Triple-A. Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Kelvim Escobar (Did not play in 2010-12), RHP Arcenio Leon (re-signed after outright assignment), OF Chuck Caufield (Forth Worth (North American)) Removed from 40-man: RHP Arcenio Leon (outrighted to Triple-A)

Kelvim Escobar turns 37 in April and has exactly one pro appearance in the past five seasons, yet he landed a spring- training invite with Milwaukee after proving his health with Lara of the Venezuelan League. (He knows Brewers assistant GM Gord Ash from their days in the Blue Jays organization.) Escobar struck out right in 11 VL innings, allowing nine hits and nine walks.

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Patrick Arnold (Lake Erie (Frontier))

New York Yankees Signed: RHP Jim Miller (re-signed after outright assignment), C Bobby Wilson (non-tendered by Blue Jays), 2B Reegie Corona (released by Yankees, March 24), 3B Jayson Nix (re-signed after outright assignment), OF Matt Diaz

Former Yankees prospect Reegie Corona missed the entire ’11 season with an injury and didn't play last year, but he proved his health with Magallanes of the Venezuelan League, batting 6-for-18 with two doubles and a 3-2 BB-SO ratio.

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: C Miguel Perez (re-signed) Traded: OF Quincy Latimore to Indians for RHP Jeanmar Gomez

San Diego Padres Released: 1B Matt Clark (signed with Chunichi (Japan))

Matt Clark has mashed 73 homers in the high minors since ’10, yet the Padres carry so many first base/left field types on their 40-man roster—, Kyle Blanks, James Darnell, Jaff Decker, Jesus Guzman, , Edinson Rincon—that he had virtually no shot at playing time in San Diego. [Update: As noted in comments, the Padres granted Clark his release so that he could play in Japan.]

San Francisco Giants Signed: 2B Kensuke Tanaka (Nippon-Ham (Japan)) Released: RHP (signed with NC Dinos (Korea))

Second baseman Kensuke Tanaka, 31, finished fifth in the Pacific League batting race last season, hitting .300/.363/.350 with 20 extra-base hits in 457 at-bats for Nippon-Ham. He'll compete for a utility job with the Giants.

Seattle Mariners Signed: RHP Jeremy Bonderman (Did not play in 2011-12), RHP Jhonny Nunez (released by Rays, July 2)

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Juan Sandoval (Oaxaca (Mexican))

[Sandoval (32) is blind in his right eye since he was an innocent bystander in a 2006 shooting incident in a restaurant in his native Dominican Republic. Sandoval had spent four years in the Seattle Mariners system before the accident, reaching Class AA. After the incident, he spent four more seasons in the Mariners, Brewers and Phillies organizations got him as far as Class AAA but with mediocre and sometimes poor results. Finally, he went to the Mexican League in 2011, pitching for three teams over two seasons. "The Mexican League opened the door," Sandoval says. "I got a lot of experience there." Not affiliated with major league teams, Mexican League teams aren't worried about developing prospects. "It was crazy," said Sandoval, who made 67 appearances in 103 games last year, yet produced the best results - a 7-3 record, a 2.97 ERA - of his career – Source: USA Today]

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Clint Everts (re-signed)

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Casey Upperman (released by D-backs, April 14), OF Delwyn Young (Camden (Atlantic))

Minor League Transactions: Jan. 1-7 (2013) Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Kyle Mertins (Sioux Falls (American Association)), RHP Mike Recchia (Windy City (Frontier)), LHP David Quinowski (Lincoln (American Association))

Chicago Cubs Signed: LHP Hisanori Takahashi (released by Pirates, Oct. 29), LHP Dontrelle Willis (released by Orioles, Oct. 16)

Chicago White Sox Signed: 1B Randy Ruiz (Yokohama (Japan)) Released: RHP Mitch Mustain, LHP Matt Talley

[Ruiz spent the last three seasons in Japan, playing for Rakuten (2010-11) & Yokohama (2012): he hit a modest .239 in 151 games overall, with 20 HR & 60 RBI]

Cincinnati Reds Signed: LHP Jakub Izold, 3B Ray Chang

The 19-year-old Jakub Izold is reportedly the first player from Slovakia to sign with a MLB organization. He’s playing for the Czech Extraleague club Draci Brno since he is 16 years old. He attended MLB tryouts and the MLB European Academy in Tirrenia (Italy) twice. Izold is expected to fly to Arizona for an instructional week at Spring Training at the end of March, but will return to Brno for his graduation. Right after that he is going back to the United States to play in a summer league. Until graduating he will suit up for Draci Brno in the Extraleague and the European Cup. He is currently throwing an 85 to 88 MPH fastball, change up and a curve ball, but would like to add another pitch.

Colorado Rockies Released: 1B Miguel De Leon, 2B Yafistel Roja

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Michael Dubee, OF Michael Hernandez (York (Atlantic))

Houston Astros Signed: C Jason Jaramillo

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Blaine Boyer (did not play in ’12)

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Danny Carela (re-signed), C Ramon Castro (did not play in ’12), 2B Felipe Burin, 3B Brian Barden (did not play in ’12) Released: RHP Derek Cone, RHP Ronny Lugo, RHP Bret Montgomery, RHP Jason West, LHP Mike Drowne, LHP Matt Laney, LHP Greg Wilborn, C Steve Domecus, C Andrew Edge, 3B Kevin Thompson, 3B Scott Woodward, SS Charlie Mirabal

Miami Marlins Signed: C Craig Tatum

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: OF Cole Garner

New York Mets Signed: SS Omar Quintanilla

Philadelphia Phillies Released: LHP Pedro Lora, C Liam Bedford, C Angel Chavarin, 2B Carlos Perdomo

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: C Lucas May

San Diego Padres Signed: SS Cody Ransom Released: RHP Juan Herrera, LHP Juan Marcano, 1B Clark Murphy, OF Jonathan Roof San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Scott Proctor (Doosan (Korea)), RHP Mason Tobin (released by Rangers, April 4)

Seattle Mariners Removed from 40-man: RHP D.J. Mitchell (outrighted to Triple-A)

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP J.D. Martin

Taken 35th overall by the Indians in ’01, Martin missed the better part of the ’03 and ’06 seasons with elbow trouble and didn't reach Triple-A for good until ’09. He signed with the Nationals following that season and wound up making 24 career starts for Washington in ’09 and ’10. Though Martin left most of his velocity on the operating table, he has shown fantastic control versus Triple-A competition, notching a 4.32 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and walk rate of 1.3 per nine over 382 innings.

Texas Rangers Removed from 40-man: C Eli Whiteside (outrighted to Triple-A)

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Mike Benacka (York (Atlantic)), RHP (re-signed)

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Ross Ohlendorf, LHP Sean West, C Joe Witkowski (released by Astros, June 9) Released: LHP Bobby Hansen, LHP Joe Testa, C Jeremy Mayo, 1B Brett Newsome, 2B Hendry Jimenez, OF Tony Nix

Minor League Transactions: Dec. 22-31

Baltimore Orioles Signed: LHP Zach Braddock (released by Brewers in May), LHP Daniel Schlereth (non-tendered by Tigers), 1B Travis Ishikawa, OF Adam Greenberg (released by Marlins in October) Released: RHP Jose Mota, RHP Ryan O'Shea, RHP Jose Rivera, RHP Alex Schmarzo, LHP Casey Lambert

Zach Braddock dealt with control problems (5.3 BB/9) in his 51 innings out of the Brewers bullpen in ’10 and ’11, but he also exhibited swing-and-miss stuff while fanning 10.4 per nine. One of the last cuts in spring training last year, he struggled with anxiety problems before he and Milwaukee agreed that walking away from baseball for a spell was the best course of action.

Boston Red Sox Released: C Aly Gonzalez Traded: RHP , RHP Stolmy Pimentel, 2B Ivan De Jesus Jr. and OF Jerry Sands to Pirates for RHP Joel Hanrahan and SS Brock Holt

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Zach Putnam (non-tendered and re-signed)

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP , RHP Kevin Whelan, OF Derrick Robinson (non-tendered by Royals)

Cleveland Indians Signed: 2B Matt Antonelli (released by Yankees in July)

With lefty-hitting regulars at second base () and third base (Lonnie Chisenhall), the Indians could derive value from a player like Matt Antonelli—but only if he returns to ’11 levels of productivity. He hit just .201/.324/.286 in 44 games for the Triple-A affiliates of the Orioles (with whom he had signed a big league deal) and Yankees last season, his age-27 campaign. The ’06 first-rounder had a fine season with Triple-A Syracuse (Nationals) the year before that, batting .297/.393/.460 in 86 games and making the International League all-star team. Cleveland had a player similar to (but more successful than) Antonelli, but they included Jason Donald in the recent three-team extravaganza that brought Trevor Bauer and to town.

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Tim Gustafson, LHP Erick Threets Detroit Tigers Signed: LHP Luke Sommer

Kansas City Royals Signed: 1B Chad Tracy, 3B Miguel Tejada, OF Endy Chavez

Much like recent signing Xavier Nady, Endy Chavez is an Article XX-B major league free agent who cannot be assigned to Triple-A without first receiving a $100,000 bonus.

This Chad Tracy, the son of former manager Jim, is the one who hit 12 homers in 133 games for Triple-A Colorado Springs in the Rockies system last year.

Los Angeles Angels Signed: 2B Luis Rodriguez

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: LHP Fabio Castro, LHP Wilmin Rodriguez, 2B Rusty Ryal, 3B Omar Luna, OF Jeremy Moore, OF Scott Van Slyke (re- signed following outright)

Jeremy Moore ranked as the Angels' No. 11 prospect following the ’11 season, but he missed all of last year after having hip surgery. He may lack the plate discipline to ever play regularly, but the 25-year-old lefty hitter could provide a cheap source of power, speed and defensive versatility in the outfield.

Miami Marlins Signed: RHP Doug Mathis (Lotte (Japan)), 3B Audy Ciriaco

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Jim Hoey, SS Ozzie Chavez (released by Braves in April), OF

A draft-and-follow signing by the Twins, Rene Tosoni won MVP honors at the ’09 Futures Game and peaked as Minnesota's No. 12 prospect following the ’10 season. A pair of miserable seasons at Triple-A Rochester followed—he hit .215/.280/.315 in 375 PA—effectively removing Tosoni from the Twins' plans. With a smooth lefty stroke, some speed and some power, he could serve as a big league extra if all the stars align.

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Rich Harden (did not play in 2012)

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Brian Gordon (Samsung (Korea)), LHP Frank Gailey

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Edgar Garcia (El Paso (American Association))

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: OF Miles Durham (St. Paul (American Association)) Traded: RHP Joel Hanrahan and SS Brock Holt to Red Sox for RHP Mark Melancon, RHP Stolmy Pimentel, 2B Ivan De Jesus Jr. and OF Jerry Sands

San Diego Padres Signed: C Rene Rivera, SS Gregorio Petit

Seattle Mariners Signed: 1B Mike Jacobs, 3B Leury Bonilla (re-signed)

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: C Craig Albernaz (re-signed) Released: 3B Felix Gonzalez

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Yoshinori Tateyama (re-signed) Washington Nationals Signed: 3B Mike Costanzo

Minor League Transactions: Dec. 14-21

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Brad Allen (Florence (Frontier)), RHP Nelson Figueroa, RHP Alexis Lara, RHP Warner Madrigal, C Mark Reed (released by D-backs, July 7) Return of Rule 5 pick (2011): SS Gustavo Nunez (to Tigers)

Atlanta Braves Released: SS K.C. Clabough, SS Logan Robbins

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Chase Johnson (Amarillo (American Association)), RHP Marcel Prado (El Paso (American Association)), RHP Zech Zinicola, SS Chris Wade (Windy City (Frontier)) Removed from 40-man: 1B Steve Pearce (outrighted to Triple-A)

Boston Red Sox Removed from 40-man: RHP Pedro Beato (outrighted to Triple-A)

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Drew Carpenter, RHP Chang-Yong Lim (Yakult (Japan)), RHP Cory Wade, 1B Brad Nelson Released: RHP Pete Levitt, RHP Bryce Shafer, LHP Willengton Cruz Removed from 40-man: LHP Gerardo Concepcion (outrighted to low Class A)

A Korean national, Chang-Yong Lim has posted fine results as a sidearming righty reliever in Japan. In five seasons with Yakult, he notched 128 saves to go with a 2.09 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and ratios of 8.9 strikeouts and 2.6 walks per nine innings. Lim missed the bulk of last season after having Tommy John surgery, and the 36-year-old won't be expected back until the second half of this season.

Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Jeff Gray, RHP Matt Zaleski (re-signed), C Damaso Espino (re-signed), 3B Andy Gonzalez

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Loek Van Mil, C Corky Miller (re-signed) Released: LHP Mitch Clarke, OF Jose Valdelamar

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Joe Martinez

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Justin Berg, RHP Logan Kensing, 3B Russ Mitchell (released by Giants, Aug. 16)

Detroit Tigers Removed from 40-man: LHP Matt Hoffman (outrighted to Triple-A)

Houston Astros Traded: LHP Rob Rasmussen to Dodgers for RHP John Ely Removed from 40-man: 3B Brandon Laird, OF Che-Hsuan Lin (both players outrighted to Triple-A)

Kansas City Royals Signed: OF Xavier Nady Released: OF Pat White

Because he's an Article XX-B major league free agent, Xavier Nady will receive a $100,000 retention bonus if the Royals assign him to Triple-A to begin the 2013 season. He also receives an automatic June 1 opt-out date if he is playing in the minors at the time. Los Angeles Angels Released: RHP Baudilio Lopez, 2B Landis Ware

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: 3B Dallas McPherson Traded: RHP John Ely to Astros for LHP Rob Rasmussen Removed from 40-man: OF Scott Van Slyke (outrighted to Triple-A)

Miami Marlins Signed: RHP John Maine, SS Chris Gutierrez (re-signed)

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: 2B Donnie Murphy, SS Blake Davis Released: LHP Mike Francisco, LHP Elliot Glynn, LHP Connor Whalen

Minnesota Twins Released: 1B Joshua Hendricks

New York Mets Signed: SS Josh Rodriguez (re-signed) Traded: RHP R.A. Dickey, C Mike Nickeas and C Josh Thole to Blue Jays for RHP , C John Buck, C Travis d'Arnaud and OF Wuilmer Becerra Traded: 3B Jefry Marte to Athletics for OF Collin Cowgill

New York Yankees Released: RHP Reinier Casanova, RHP Ryan Flannery, RHP Jhorge Liccien, SS Yadil Mujica, OF Kelvin Duran, OF Justin James, OF Damon Sublett Removed from 40-man: RHP Jim Miller, LHP Josh Spence (both players outrighted to Triple-A)

[Casanova (25) & Mujica (28), both Cuban players, were in the Yankees farm system in 2011-2012 with modest results: Casanova reached A+ level (20K, 13 BB in 19 IP, 5.21 ERA, 1.58 WHIP), Mujica reached AAA (13 G last season; .229/.291/.278 overall). Mujica appeared on the Cuba 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 infielders. A scouting report referred to Mujica as a contact hitter with plus speed, good range and a plus arm from shortstop]

Oakland Athletics Released: RHP Drew Gagnier, RHP Connor Hoehn, OF Douglas Landaeta, OF Mitch LeVier Traded: OF Collin Cowgill to Mets for 3B Jefry Marte

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: C Justin Dalles (released by Orioles, Aug. 2), C John Suomi (re-signed) Released: OF Diego Gonzalez

San Diego Padres Acquired: OF Sawyer Carroll from Blue Jays for cash considerations

The Padres reacquired Triple-A outfielder Sawyer Carroll from the Blue Jays, the team that less than a month ago selected him in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. The ’08 supplemental third-rounder hit .263/.337/.401 with eight homers in 372 at-bats for Tucson this season.

San Francisco Giants Signed: OF Cole Gillespie (released by D-backs, Sept. 20)

Cole Gillespie made a couple fruitless cameos in the big leagues with the Brewers, but he has demonstrated good on-base skills and some pop during his time in Triple-A. Playing for Nashville in ’09 and for Reno the past three seasons, the 28- year-old batted .292/.390/.478 with 45 homers in 1,563 at-bats.

Seattle Mariners Released: RHP Angel Raga, RHP Ernesto Zaragoza, C Ivan Brea, C Ivan Ramirez, 2B Felipe Burin, 3B Jose Martinez

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Yael Regalado (NDFA—Washington HS, New York) Texas Rangers Signed: 1B Brandon Allen (SoftBank (Japan)), 1B Brandon Snyder (non-tendered and re-signed), 2B Gabe Suarez Removed from 40-man: C Konrad Schmidt (outrighted to Triple-A)

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Dave Bush (SK Wyverns (Korea)), RHP Ramon Ortiz, LHP Tony Davis (Quebec (Can-Am)), 2B Lance Zawadzki, OF Ryan Langerhans Released: RHP Justin Cryer Traded: RHP Noah Syndergaard, C John Buck, C Travis d'Arnaud and OF Wuilmer Becerra to Mets for RHP R.A. Dickey, C Mike Nickeas and C Josh Thole Traded: OF Sawyer Carroll to Padres for cash considerations Removed from 40-man: RHP Mickey Storey (outrighted to Triple-A)

Washington Nationals Signed: SS Brian Bocock Released: LHP Raul Ruiz

Minor League Transactions: Dec. 7-13

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: LHP Steve Garrison, SS Josh Wilson Released: RHP Teofilo Gutierrez

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Robinson Lopez (released by Cubs, Feb. ’12)

The Braves originally signed Robinson Lopez out of the Dominican Republic in 2008, then traded him and two other minor league players to the Cubs for Derrek Lee in August ’10.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: LHP Logan Mahon (Gateway (Frontier)), C Kevin Dultz (released by D-backs, Oct. ’12), SS Niuman Romero

Boston Red Sox Signed: 2B Jonathan Diaz Acquired: RHP Graham Godfrey from Athletics as player to be named for RHP Sandy Rosario Acquired: RHP Kyle Kaminska from Pirates as player to be named for RHP Zach Stewart

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Jensen Lewis

Chicago White Sox Signed: OF Ruben Sierra Jr. (Normal (Frontier))

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Fernando Nieve

Houston Astros Acquired: RHP Ricky Martinez from Cardinals for cash considerations

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Dan Wheeler, LHP George Sherrill, C (Long Island (Atlantic)), OF Willy Taveras Released: RHP Jose Brazoban, 3B John Whittleman Traded: RHP Jake Odorizzi, LHP Mike Montgomery, 3B Patrick Leonard and OF Wil Myers to Rays for RHP Wade Davis, RHP and a player to be named

Los Angeles Angels Released: RHP Brian Lawrence, 2B Ryan Mount

Los Angeles Dodgers Traded: SS Jake Lemmerman to Cardinals for 2B Miami Marlins Signed: RHP Jonathan Albaladejo, RHP Amaury Rivas, SS Ed Lucas Released: C Dallas Hord

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: LHP Travis Webb

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Bryan Augenstein, RHP Scott Elarton, RHP Virgil Vasquez (Southern Maryland (Atlantic)), LHP Mike O'Connor, 1B Reynaldo Rodriguez, SS Ray Olmedo, OF Brandon Boggs, OF Clete Thomas (re-signed) Released: RHP Ricky Bowen, RHP Steve Hirschfeld, LHP Clint Dempster, LHP Corey Kimes, 3B Jacob Younis, OF Wang-Wei Lin

New York Yankees Removed from 40-man: 3B Jayson Nix (outrighted to Triple-A)

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Yeiper Castillo Released: RHP Chad Lee Traded: RHP Graham Godfrey to Red Sox as player to be named for RHP Sandy Rosario

Philadelphia Phillies Traded: RHP Lisalverto Bonilla and RHP Josh Lindblom to Rangers for 3B Michael Young and cash

Pittsburgh Pirates Traded: RHP Kyle Kaminska to Red Sox as player to be named for RHP Zach Stewart

St. Louis Cardinals Released: RHP Drew Benes Traded: 2B Skip Schumaker to Dodgers for SS Jake Lemmerman Traded: RHP Ricky Martinez to Astros for cash considerations

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Sean O'Sullivan, LHP Matt LaChappa (re-signed), LHP Juan Oramas (non-tendered and re-signed) Acquired: RHP Wilfredo Boscan from Rangers as player to be named for RHP Cory Burns Traded: 1B Vince Belnome to Rays for LHP Chris Rearick

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Chad Gaudin, RHP Shane Loux, RHP Jon Meloan, RHP Ryan Sadowski (Lotte (Korea)), SS Wilson Valdez, OF Javier Herrera (Southern Illinois (Frontier))

A former top prospect with the Athletics, Javier Herrera has had a huge winter in the Venezuelan League, batting .407/.455/.780 with seven homers in 18 games for La Guaira, where he's teammates with Giants players Gregor Blanco and Hector Sanchez. The 27-year-old Herrera flamed out in the A's system, falling prey to injuries and a drug suspension, and earned his release in May ’09. He bounced around independent ball in ’12.

Seattle Mariners Released: RHP Tim Boyce, RHP Ivan Julio, RHP Junior Nunez, RHP Zach Sterling, 3B Luis Matias

Tampa Bay Rays Traded: RHP Wade Davis, RHP James Shields and a player to be named to Royals for RHP Jake Odorizzi, LHP Mike Montgomery, 3B Patrick Leonard and OF Wil Myers Traded: LHP Chris Rearick to Padres for 1B Vince Belnome

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP (non-tendered and re-signed), RHP Joucer Martinez (released by White Sox, Oct. ’09), RHP Evan Meek, RHP , 2B (re-signed), OF Chih-Hsien Chiang Traded: 3B Michael Young and cash to Phillies for RHP Lisalverto Bonilla and RHP Josh Lindblom Acquired: RHP Wilfredo Boscan to Padres as player to be named for RHP Cory Burns Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Chorye Spoone (re-signed), RHP Rich Thompson, RHP Claudio Vargas, LHP Juan Perez, LHP Greg Smith, 1B Luis Jimenez, OF Eugenio Velez

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP (Fargo-Moorhead (American Association)), RHP Paterson Segura, LHP Francis Castro, 3B Neivy Pilier

Neivy Pilier, who signed for $225,000, has a quick bat and a strong arm at third base, while Paterson Segura tops out at 92 mph and offers advanced pitchability for his age, according to the website for the Dominican Prospect League.

Minor League Transactions: Nov. 27-Dec. 6

Arizona Diamondbacks Rule 5 selection: OF Ender Inciarte (MLB, Phillies)

Atlanta Braves Signed: C Matt Pagnozzi, 2B Blake DeWitt

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Adam Russell, C Jose Gil, C Jim Vahalik (Washington (Frontier)), 2B Shawn Roof, OF , OF Buddy Sosnoskie (Fargo-Moorhead (American Association)) Traded: RHP Jhondaniel Medina to Pirates for 2B Yamaico Navarro Rule 5 selection: OF Robbie Widlansky (AAA, Angels)

Boston Red Sox Signed: RHP Anthony Carter (non-tender by White Sox), RHP Oscar Villarreal, C Alberto Rosario Traded: RHP Zach Stewart to Pirates for a player to be named Traded: 2B Jeff Kobernus (Rule 5 pick) to Tigers for OF Justin Henry Rule 5 selections: RHP (MLB, Astros), RHP Ryan Pressly (MLB, Twins)

For the second year in a row, the Red Sox immediately traded their major league Rule 5 pick for a player whom they can keep in the minors with no strings attached. This time they selected Nationals Double-A second baseman Jeff Kobernus and then traded him to the Tigers for Justin Henry, a center fielder/third baseman/second baseman who can really run (double-plus grades) and defend in the outfield. The 27-year-old hit .300/.372/.357 with 22 steals in 376 at-bats for Triple-A Toledo. Last year, Boston took Triple-A shortstop Marwin Gonzalez from the Cubs and flipped him to the Astros for righthander Marco Duarte, who struck out 7.5 and walked 3.6 per nine innings across two levels as a reliever for the Red Sox this season.

Chicago Cubs Removed from 40-man: RHP Casey Coleman (outrighted to Triple-A) Rule 5 selections: RHP Alvido Jimenez (AAA, Blue Jays), RHP Starling Peralta (MLB, Diamondbacks), 3B Matt Cerda (AAA, Cardinals), OF Michael Burgess (AAA, Astros)

Chicago White Sox Rule 5 selection: RHP Jon Bachanov (AAA, Red Sox)

Cincinnati Reds Signed: SS Kris Negron (non-tendered and re-signed), OF Denis Phipps (non-tendered and re-signed) Rule 5 selection: 3B Marquez Smith (AAA, Rangers)

The Reds had signed Marquez Smith as a minor league free agent in November.

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Kota Kobayashi Rule 5 selections: RHP Hector Rondon (MLB, Cubs), LHP T.J. McFarland (MLB, Orioles)

Cleveland signed 21-year-old Japanese righty reliever Kota Kobayashi, who played in the minors for the Yokohama organization for three seasons. The Bay Stars drafted him out of high school in ’09 and released him in November. Colorado Rockies Traded: RHP Alex Gillingham and RHP Alex White to Astros for RHP Wilton Lopez and a player to be named Rule 5 selection: RHP Coty Woods (MLB, Rangers)

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Trevor Bell, 1B John Lindsey (re-signed), 3B Matt Tuiasosopo Traded: OF Justin Henry to Red Sox for 2B Jeff Kobernus (Rule 5 pick) Rule 5 selections: LHP Efrain Nieves (AAA, Blue Jays), LHP Jay Voss (AAA, Cardinals)

A righty hitter, Kobernus showed a wide platoon split with Double-A Harrisburg this season, batting .319/.376/.352 versus lefties but putting up a meager .631 OPS against righties. The Tigers are most interested in his 42 stolen bases, most likely. Lobstein also had split issues in Double-A, showing strong strikeout potential against lefty batters (29 percent whiffs) and good control (8 percent walks) as a starter for Montgomery. That ratio could widen in a relief role if the Tigers go that route.

Houston Astros Traded: RHP Wilton Lopez and a player to be named to Rockies for RHP Alex Gillingham and RHP Alex White

Kansas City Royals Traded: RHP Vin Mazzaro and 1B Clint Robinson to Pirates for RHP Luis Santos and LHP Luis Rico Elected free agency: RHP Chris Volstad Removed from 40-man: RHP Chris Volstad, LHP Ryan Verdugo, C Adam Moore (all players outrighted to Triple-A) Rule 5 selections: RHP Federico Castaneda (AAA, Padres), RHP Ethan Hollingsworth (AAA, Pirates), LHP Ryan Dennick (AAA, Reds), LHP Brendan Lafferty (AAA, Phillies), 2B Diego Goris (AAA, Padres)

Los Angeles Angels Rule 5 selections: LHP Tyler Kehrer (AAA, Marlins), SS Angel Sanchez (MLB, White Sox)

With the free agent departure of utilityman Maicer Izturis this offseason, the Angels made shortstop Angel Sanchez a priority on the minor league free agent market. They signed him to a minor league deal just as the World Series wound down, but now Sanchez will go to spring training as a Rule 5 pick with the White Sox, who apparently had similar designs.

Los Angeles Dodgers Rule 5 selection: OF Alfredo Silverio (MLB, Marlins)

Miami Marlins Signed: LHP Zach Phillips, OF Jordan Brown Traded: SS Yunel Escobar to Rays for 2B Derek Dietrich

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Chris Jakubauskas, SS Hainley Statia (re-signed) Traded: OF Raul Mondesi Jr. to Rays for RHP Burke Badenhop Rule 5 selection: 2B Eric Farris (AAA, Mariners)

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Lester Oliveros (non-tendered and re-signed), LHP Jason Lane (Sugar Land (Atlantic)) Traded: OF Denard Span to Nationals for RHP Alex Meyer Removed from 40-man: RHP Deolis Guerra (outrighted to Triple-A) Rule 5 selection: RHP Tom Boleska (AAA, Orioles)

[The 23-year-old Deolis Guerra was signed by the Mets out of Venezuela in 2005 as one of the that year top international prospects; prior the 2008 season, he was traded with Philip Humber, Kevin Mulvey and Carlos Gomez to Twins for Johan Santana. The righty was ranked #35 best prospect in baseball and #2 Mets prospect in 2008 by mlb.com. Guerra simply hasn’t performed in the upper minors (reached AAA) as requested by his prospect label: he owns an overall record of 46- 57-2 with a 4.87 ERA & 1.40 WHIP in 7 pro seasons. Guerra is out of options and eligible to become a minor league free agent after the 2013 season]

New York Yankees Signed: RHP David Herndon (re-signed)

Oakland Athletics Signed: 3B Scott Moore, OF D'Arby Myers Traded: RHP Zach Thornton to Pirates for RHP Chris Resop Rule 5 selections: SS Michael Gilmartin (AAA, Reds), OF Eliezer Mesa (AAA, Tigers)

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Zach Miner, LHP Cesar Jimenez, C Humberto Quintero

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: LHP Philippe Valiquette, LHP Mike Zagurski Acquired: RHP Zach Stewart from Red Sox for a player to be named Traded: RHP Luis Santos and LHP Luis Rico to Royals for RHP Vin Mazzaro and 1B Clint Robinson Traded: 2B Yamaico Navarro to Orioles for RHP Jhondaniel Medina Traded: RHP Chris Resop to Athletics for RHP Zach Thornton Removed from 40-man: 1B (outrighted to Triple-A) Rule 5 selection: 3B Elevys Gonzalez (AAA, Dodgers)

St. Louis Cardinals Signed: OF Justin Christian Rule 5 selection: 1B Steve Hill (AAA, Athletics)

San Diego Padres Signed: RHP Daniel Stange (re-signed), LHP Jeremy Gould Rule 5 selections: 1B (MLB, Astros), OF Sawyer Carroll (AAA, Blue Jays)

San Francisco Giants Signed: LHP Carlos Teller Rule 5 selection: RHP Cameron Lamb (AAA, Astros)

Released by the Pirates in March ’09, lefty Carlos Teller hasn't pitched in affiliated ball in three years, though he has made winter-ball appearances in Mexico in ’10 and Venezuela in ’11. The Giants signed him on the heels of his showing with Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic qualifier, in which Teller worked one inning, allowing one hit and striking out one.

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP Will Inman, OF Jason Bourgeois, OF Nick Weglarz Traded: RHP Burke Badenhop to Brewers for OF Raul Mondesi Jr. Traded: 2B Derek Dietrich to Marlins for SS Yunel Escobar Rule 5 selections: RHP Scott Shuman (AAA, Giants), LHP Braulio Lara (MLB, Marlins), LHP Kyle Lobstein (MLB, Mets)

The Rays got raided for three of the most interesting arms taken in the Rule 5 draft, the dark horse being Double-A righty reliever Scott Shuman. Despite a 8.83 ERA and 2.28 WHIP, he could have some utility as a situational reliever—and he comes with no strings attached as a minor league selection. Shuman bumped 95 mph and induced righties to chase an often effective slider. They hit .224/.388/.329 in 98 matchups, striking out 36 percent of the time (but also walking 21 percent of the time). If there's any organization that can fix him, it's the Giants.

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Collin Balester Rule 5 selections: 1B Chris McGuiness (MLB, Indians), 3B Tommy Mendonca (AAA, Athletics)

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Alberto Guzman, RHP Yonardo Herdenez Elected free agency: RHP Cory Wade Removed from 40-man: RHP Joel Carreno, RHP Cory Wade, 2B Mike McCoy (all players outrighted to Triple-A) Rule 5 selection: 3B Mark Sobolewski (AAA, Twins)

Washington Nationals Signed: LHP Bobby Bramhall, LHP Bill Bray Traded: RHP Alex Meyer to Twins for OF Denard Span Rule 5 selections: RHP Hector Nelo (AAA, Dodgers), LHP Jack McGeary (AAA, Red Sox), LHP Danny Rosenbaum (MLB, Rockies), 2B Jeff Kobernus (MLB, Red Sox)

Minor League Transactions: Nov. 20-26 Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Robert Coe (St. Paul (American Association)), RHP Chris Cox (Quebec (Can-Am)), 1B Mark Teahen, 3B Ryan Stovall (Fargo-Moorhead (American Association))

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Reinier Roll

[Roll defected from Cuba in 2009. He pitched for the Industriales Habana in the Cuban Serie Nacional]

Baltimore Orioles Added to 40-man roster: LHP Mike Belfiore, 2B Jonathan Schoop Removed from 40-man: RHP Oliver Drake (outrighted to Triple-A)

Boston Red Sox Added to 40-man roster: RHP Allen Webster, RHP Alex Wilson, RHP Steve Wright, C Dan Butler, C Christian Vazquez, OF Alex Hassan Removed from 40-man: 2B Ivan De Jesus Jr. (outrighted to Triple-A)

Chicago Cubs Traded: RHP Jake Brigham to Rangers for RHP Barret Loux and a player to be named Added to 40-man roster: RHP Trey McNutt, RHP Robert Whitenack, 2B Logan Watkins, 3B Christian Villanueva Removed from 40-man: RHP Carlos Gutierrez (outrighted to Triple-A)

Chicago White Sox Signed: LHP Trevor Reckling, OF Cyle Hankerd (re-signed) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Charlie Shirek

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Jose Diaz, LHP Wilkin de la Rosa (re-signed), LHP Lee Hyde

Cleveland Indians Elected free agency: OF Brent Lillibridge Added to 40-man roster: RHP Trey Haley, RHP Chen Lee, LHP T.J. House, OF Tim Fedroff Removed from 40-man: RHP Fabio Martinez, 1B Matt LaPorta, OF Brent Lillibridge (all players outrighted to Triple-A)

Colorado Rockies Elected free agency: OF Andrew Brown Added to 40-man roster: RHP Joe Gardner, SS Cristhian Adames, OF Tim Wheeler Removed from 40-man: 1B Matt McBride, OF Andrew Brown (both players outrighted to Triple-A)

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Shane Dyer, RHP Jess Todd, 3B Kevin Russo Added to 40-man roster: RHP Melvin Mercedes, RHP Bruce Rondon, SS Dixon Machado Removed from 40-man: RHP Tyler Stohr (outrighted to Triple-A)

Houston Astros Signed: RHP Edgar Gonzalez (re-signed), RHP Jose Valdez (re-signed), LHP Sergio Escalona (re-signed), OF Trevor Crowe Elected free agency: 3B Scott Moore Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jose Cisnero, RHP Jarred Cosart, RHP Chia-Jen Lo, RHP Ross Seaton, LHP Brett Oberholtzer, SS Jonathan Villar, OF Robbie Grossman Removed from 40-man: 3B Scott Moore (outrighted to Triple-A)

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Darwin Polanco, LHP Estarling Cordero, LHP Jose Jimenez, SS Luis Valenzuela Added to 40-man roster: RHP Juan Gutierrez, LHP Chris Dwyer, LHP Donnie Joseph, LHP John Lamb, LHP Justin Marks, LHP Mike Montgomery

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP (re-signed), RHP Brandon Hynick, 3B Brendan Harris, OF Matt Young Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ryan Brasier, LHP Brandon Sisk, OF Travis Witherspoon Los Angeles Dodgers Added to 40-man roster: RHP Steve Ames, RHP Matt Magill

Miami Marlins Added to 40-man roster: LHP Edgar Olmos, C Kyle Skipworth, OF Kyle Jensen, OF Marcell Ozuna

Minnesota Twins Signed: 1B Added to 40-man roster: RHP Kyle Gibson, RHP B.J. Hermsen, RHP Mike Tonkin, RHP Tim Wood, LHP Caleb Thielbar, C Josmil Pinto, SS Danny Santana, OF Aaron Hicks

New York Mets Added to 40-man roster: RHP Greg Burke, RHP Gonzalez Germen, RHP Hansel Robles, RHP Zack Wheeler, LHP Darin Gorski, SS Wilfredo Tovar

New York Yankees Elected free agency: RHP David Herndon Added to 40-man roster: RHP Brett Marshall, RHP Jose Ramirez, LHP Manny Banuelos, LHP Francisco Rondon, LHP Nik Turley, OF Ramon Flores Removed from 40-man: RHP David Herndon (outrighted to Triple-A)

Oakland Athletics Signed: RHP Kyler Newby Added to 40-man roster: RHP Arnold Leon, RHP Michael Ynoa, OF Grant Green, OF Shane Peterson Removed from 40-man: RHP Andrew Carignan (outrighted to Triple-A)

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Brandon Erbe Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ethan Martin, RHP Trevor May, RHP Jon Pettibone, OF Zach Collier

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP David Bromberg, RHP Erik Cordier Released: RHP Aneudy Merejo, LHP Justin Ennis, 2B Jorge Bishop Added to 40-man roster: RHP Vic Black, RHP Phil Irwin, RHP Hunter Strickland, C Ramon Cabrera, C Tony Sanchez

St. Louis Cardinals Added to 40-man roster: RHP Michael Blazek, RHP Keith Butler, RHP Eric Fornataro, LHP Kevin Siegrist

San Diego Padres Released: RHP Daniel Sarria Added to 40-man roster: RHP Adys Portillo, OF Yeison Asencio, OF Jaff Decker

[Signed by the Padres as a non-drafted free agent out of Venezuela on July 2, 2008 ($2M signing bonus), Portillo was named the Padres' #18 prospect by MLB.com entering the 2012 season. Rated as having the best fastball in the Padres organization by Baseball America following the 2011 season, Portillo pitched well at A level in 2012 (6-6, 1.87 ERA in 18 starts, earning All-Star selection), before being hit hard at San Antonio/AA, where he finished his season with a 2-5 record, 7.20 ERA in 8 starts]

San Francisco Giants Signed: C Tyler LaTorre (re-signed), C Guillermo Quiroz Added to 40-man roster: RHP Jake Dunning, RHP Chris Heston, LHP Edwin Escobar, SS Nick Noonan, OF Juan Perez

[LaTorre (29) is on the Italy’s provisional roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. He was signed by the Giants as a NDFA out of University of Cal-Davis in 2006 and became a Milb free agent after the 2012 season. He played at Fresno/AAA the last two seasons; owns a career .247/.345/.347 in 349 games]

Seattle Mariners Added to 40-man roster: RHP Brandon Maurer, LHP Anthony Fernandez, LHP Bobby LaFromboise, 3B Vinnie Catricala, OF Julio Morban Tampa Bay Rays Signed: 2B Mike Fontenot, OF Rich Thompson (re-signed) Added to 40-man roster: LHP Felipe Rivero, LHP Enny Romero, 2B Tim Beckham, SS Hak-Ju Lee

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Johan Yan (re-signed) Traded: RHP Barret Loux and a player to be named to Cubs for RHP Jake Brigham

Toronto Blue Jays Added to 40-man roster: C A.J. Jimenez, SS Ryan Goins

Washington Nationals Added to 40-man roster: RHP Erik Davis, RHP Nate Karns

Minor League Transactions: Nov. 13-19

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: LHP Rommie Lewis (Bridgeport (Atlantic)), 1B Kila Ka'aihue Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chase Anderson, RHP Charles Brewer, RHP Eric Smith, LHP Eury de la Rosa, OF Keon Broxton

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP James Hoyt (Tabasco (Mexican)), RHP Jonathan Santiago, LHP Dusty Hughes (re-signed), C Shawn McGill (re- signed) Released: RHP Kevin McKague, LHP Matt Fouch, LHP Elvin Garcia, LHP Mike Hashem, C Ryan Query, 1B Mike Spina, 2B Luis Madrid, 3B Angel Vargas, OF Emmanuel Daniel, OF Kurt Fleming Added to 40-man roster: RHP David Hale, RHP Aaron Northcraft, RHP Cory Rasmus, RHP Zeke Spruill, C Christian Bethancourt

Righthanded reliever James Hoyt pitched for Centenary College (La.) in ’10, joined the independent North American League for the ’11 season and then latched on with the indy American Association and Mexican League this year. The 26- year-old has shown swing-and-miss stuff for four different pro teams—Yuma, Edinburg, Wichita and Tabasco—striking out 104 batters over 78 relief innings. Of course, he's also walked 5.3 batters per nine innings in that time.

Among the released players are a pair of former Army pitchers: Kevin McKague, a 23rd-round righty drafted this year, and lefty Matt Fouch, who had been on baseball's military list since July ’10.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Daniel McCutchen, LHP Dan Meyer (Long Island (Atlantic)), OF Lew Ford (re-signed)

Boston Red Sox Released: RHP Mike Gleason, RHP Jadd Schmeltzer, OF Seth Schwindenhammer

Chicago Cubs Signed: C J.C. Boscan, SS Alberto Gonzalez, OF Brian Bogusevic, OF Johermyn Chavez

Chicago White Sox Signed: LHP David Purcey, C Bryan Anderson, SS Steve Tolleson, OF John Shelby III (Gateway (Frontier)) Added to 40-man roster: RHP Andre Rienzo, LHP Santos Rodriguez, C Josh Phegley, OF Jared Mitchell

[Rienzo (24) was signed by Chicago out of Brazil in 2009. Last season, he pitched between A adv & AA levels with a game at AAA-Charlotte. In four pro seasons he registered a very good 9.72/SO9, to go along with a 3.34 ERA & 1.30 WHIP. Rienzo is on the Brazil provisional roster for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. “The Brazilian prospect’s stock took a hit when he had to sit out to serve a 50-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. That happened after four starts in the Carolina League, but he did come back and went straight to Double-A. Rienzo has a ton of arm strength with an excellent fastball that has above-average movement. He’s struggled with command of his secondary stuff in the past, but if he continues to develop with the suspension behind him, Rienzo has the chance to be one of the more intriguing arms in the system. Mlb.com ranked him #18 WS prospect after 2012 season” (source: mlb.com)]

Cincinnati Reds Signed: RHP Jeff Stevens, C Nevin Ashley, 2B Emmanuel Burriss Released: OF Yordanys Perez Added to 40-man roster: RHP Carlos Contreras, RHP Daniel Corcino, RHP Curtis Partch, RHP Josh Ravin, LHP Ismael Guillon, OF Yorman Rodriguez

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Jose Flores (re-signed), 2B Nate Spears, OF Matt Carson, OF Cedric Hunter

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Jeff Manship

Detroit Tigers Signed: C Brad Davis (re-signed)

Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Brian Sanches, LHP Atahualpa Severino Elected free agency: OF Jason Bourgeois

Los Angeles Angels Signed: RHP Billy Buckner, LHP Jo-Jo Reyes, LHP Mitch Stetter, C Luke Carlin, OF Trent Oeltjen, OF J.B. Shuck

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Juan Abreu, RHP Hector Correa, RHP Greg Infante, LHP Kelvin de la Cruz, LHP Thomas Melgarejo, C Wilkin Castillo, 1B Nick Evans, 3B C.J. Retherford (re-signed), SS Miguel Rojas

Miami Marlins Released: RHP Eduardo Jorge Traded: RHP , LHP Mark Buehrle, C John Buck, SS Jose Reyes, OF Emilio Bonifacio and cash to Blue Jays for RHP Henderson Alvarez, RHP Anthony DeSclafani, LHP Justin Nicolino, C Jeff Mathis, SS Yunel Escobar, SS and OF Jake Marisnick

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Frankie de la Cruz, LHP Zach Kroenke, C Blake Lalli Added to 40-man roster: RHP Nick Bucci, RHP Hiram Burgos, 2B Scooter Gennett, OF Khris Davis, OF Josh Prince

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Tim Wood, SS James Beresford (re-signed)

New York Mets Signed: RHP Wanel Mesa (Bridgeport (Atlantic)), RHP Carlos Torres, LHP Scott Rice, SS Brian Bixler, OF Jamie Hoffmann

Oakland Athletics Signed: LHP Justin Thomas, SS Darwin Perez Traded: RHP Tyson Ross and 1B A.J. Kirby-Jones to Padres for LHP Andrew Werner and SS Andy Parrino

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: 3B Josh Fields

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Brooks Brown, RHP Luis Sanz, 3B Alex Valdez (Carmen (Mexican)), OF Felix Pie

San Diego Padres Traded: LHP Andrew Werner and SS Andy Parrino to Athletics for RHP Tyson Ross and 1B A.J. Kirby-Jones

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Fabio Castillo, RHP Eric Hacker (re-signed), RHP Willy Lebron

Seattle Mariners Signed: C Jesus Sucre (re-signed)

Tampa Bay Rays Signed: RHP (re-signed) Released: LHP David Newmann Texas Rangers Added to 40-man roster: LHP Joe Ortiz, 2B Leury Garcia

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Ronald Uviedo (re-signed), RHP Neil Wagner, LHP Willie Collazo (re-signed), LHP Alex Hinshaw, 2B Jim Negrych, 2B Julio Izturis, OF Ricardo Nanita (re-signed) Traded: RHP Henderson Alvarez, RHP Anthony DeSclafani, LHP Justin Nicolino, C Jeff Mathis, SS Yunel Escobar, SS Adeiny Hechavarria and OF Jake Marisnick to Marlins for RHP Josh Johnson, LHP Mark Buehrle, C John Buck, SS Jose Reyes, OF Emilio Bonifacio and cash

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Caleb Clay, RHP Randy Consuegra, RHP Deibi Yrizarri, LHP Fernando Abad

The Nationals signed Randy Consuegra following his stint with the Colombian team in the World Baseball Classic qualifier, where he struck out the only batter he faced. Released by the Red Sox in January ’11, he hasn't played affiliated ball the past two seasons. Washington previously plucked a quality relief arm out of an international tournament when they signed Mexican righty Rafael Martin in February ’10 on the heels of his fine performance (4 strikeouts, one hit, no runs in 2 1/3 innings) in the ’09 .

Minor League Transactions: Nov. 6-12

Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: RHP Eddie Bonine, RHP Garrett Mock, OF Brad Snyder Released: LHP

Mike Hampton made 14 appearances in the Diamondbacks organization in ’10, but he had been voluntarily retired since March ’11. [Hampton will serve as pitching coach for the Angels' Double-A Arkansas club next season, a hiring that required his release from Arizona.]

Atlanta Braves Signed: RHP Wilmi Francisco

Chicago Cubs Signed: RHP Blake Parker (re-signed) Released: 1B Rebel Ridling

Chicago White Sox Signed: RHP Ramon Troncoso Traded: RHP Brandon Kloess to Padres for OF Blake Tekotte

Cincinnati Reds Signed: 1B , 3B Marquez Smith Released: OF Wilfrel Estevez Elected free agency: SS Wilson Valdez Removed from 40-man: SS Wilson Valdez (outrighted to Triple-A)

Veteran minor league slugger Mike Hessman mashed 35 home runs for Triple-A Oklahoma City in ’12, running his total in the domestic minors to 364. He also has 14 in the big leagues and six in Japan.

Detroit Tigers Signed: LHP Jose Alvarez

Kansas City Royals Signed: C Manny Pina (re-signed), 1B Ian Gac, 3B Brandon Wood, OF Luis Durango, OF Jose Mogollon Released: OF Ysmelin Alcantara Removed from 40-man: OF Jason Bourgeois (outrighted to Triple-A)

The Rockies deployed Brandon Wood as a utility infielder at Triple-A Colorado Springs this season—43 games at third, 17 at short, 22 at second—though the three-time Angels No. 1 prospect hit just .259/.313/.409 with 10 homers in favorable hitting conditions. He's entering his age-28 season, so a big league breakthrough still is possible. Miami Marlins Signed: RHP Jordan Smith, 2B Chris Valaika, 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff

Minnesota Twins Signed: C Eric Fryer, SS Jason Christian

New York Mets Signed: RHP Greg Burke, C Mike Nickeas (re-signed) Released: C Tony Piazza

An ’03 12th-rounder, Tony Piazza had been on the restricted list since spring training ’07.

Oakland Athletics Signed: C Luke Montz

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: RHP Ryan Reid, 1B Jeff Larish (re-signed), 3B Jared Goedert, OF Darren Ford

St. Louis Cardinals Signed: C Rob Johnson

San Diego Padres Signed: C Eddy Rodriguez (re-signed) Traded: OF Blake Tekotte to White Sox for RHP Brandon Kloess

Signed by the White Sox out of the Frontier League in June ’09, Kloess sinks the ball at 90-92 mph and throws strikes, and if everything breaks right he could pick up middle-relief innings in San Diego. Still, that's not a bad return for the designated-for-assignment Blake Tekotte.

San Francisco Giants Elected free agency: 2B Emmanuel Burriss Assigned to Arizona Fall League: LHP Ryan Bradley

Texas Rangers Signed: RHP Yonata Ortega, RHP Zach Simons, LHP Scott Olsen, C Juan Apodaca, OF Jim Adduci, OF Aaron Cunningham

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Justin Germano, RHP Bobby Korecky (re-signed)

Washington Nationals Signed: RHP Yefri Pena, 2B Will Rhymes, SS Leudys Baez, OF Ray Kruml

Minor League Transactions: Nov. 1-5 Arizona Diamondbacks Signed: C Tuffy Gosewisch Elected free agency: LHP Mike Zagurski Removed from 40-man: LHP Mike Zagurski, 3B Josh Bell (both players outrighted to Triple-A)

Atlanta Braves Signed: 1B Chris Garcia (re-signed) Elected free agency: C J.C. Boscan Added to 40-man roster: RHP Juan Jaime, 1B Ernesto Mejia Removed from 40-man: LHP Robert Fish, C J.C. Boscan (both players outrighted to Triple-A)

Credit the Braves pro scouting department with finding power reliever Juan Jaime and power-hitting first baseman Ernesto Mejia, both of whom signed minor league contracts with the organization and eventually worked their way onto the 40- man roster. The 25-year-old Jaime missed all of ’10 and ’11 after having Tommy John surgery, earning his release from the Diamondbacks, but he proved healthy and effective with high Class A Lynchburg this season, ranking among the Carolina League leaders with 42 appearances and 18 saves while striking out 73 in 51 innings. He touches 98 mph but lacks feel for a fringy slider and changeup, but if he continues to miss bats and limit baserunners he might have a big league future. Mejia originally signed with the Braves out of Venezuela in July ’02—he spent the ’10 season in the Royals system—but he didn't garner much prospect buzz until this season when International League managers voted him the Triple-A circuit's top power prospect. The 26-year-old batted .296/.347/.502 with 24 homers for Gwinnett, leading the IL with 92 RBIs, 152 hits and 258 total bases. In an era where even corner power can be difficult (or prohibitively expensive) to acquire, Mejia has it in spades.

Baltimore Orioles Signed: RHP Eric Beaulac (re-signed), C Zach Booker (re-signed), C Joel Polanco (re-signed), C Chris Robinson (re-signed), C Scott Thomas (re-signed) Removed from 40-man: LHP Zach Phillips, SS Steve Tolleson, OF Lew Ford (all players outrighted to Triple-A)

Boston Red Sox Signed: OF Mitch Maier (elected free agency from Royals)

Chicago Cubs Signed: LHP Kyler Burke (re-signed), 3B Jonathan Mota (re-signed)

Chicago White Sox Traded: OF Kenny Williams Jr. to Rockies for 1B Mark Tracy

In a minor trade with major league implications, the White Sox dealt Double-A outfielder Kenny Williams Jr., the son of team president and former GM Ken, to the Rockies for high Class A first baseman Mark Tracy, the son of former manager Jim.

Cincinnati Reds Released: RHP Dan Jensen, RHP Josh Judy, LHP Chris Joyce, 2B James Ewing, OF Brayan Arias, OF Spencer Dickinson

Cleveland Indians Signed: RHP Hector Rondon (re-signed) Elected free agency: RHP Kevin Slowey, OF

Colorado Rockies Signed: RHP Leuris Gomez (re-signed), RHP Michael Marbry (re-signed), OF Blake Gailen (Lancaster (Atlantic)) Traded: 1B Mark Tracy to White Sox for OF Kenny Williams Jr. Added to 40-man roster: RHP Josh Sullivan Removed from 40-man: RHP Carlos Torres (outrighted to Triple-A) Assigned to Arizona Fall League: RHP Michael Marbry

Josh Sullivan earned a place on the 40-man with a combination of good stuff—a mid-90s sinker, solid slider—and strong results with Double-A Tulsa. The 28-year-old struck out 63 in 62 innings and ranked among the Texas League leaders with 17 saves and 60 games.

Blake Gailen has played in five different independent leagues and appeared in 29 games for the Angels' Double-A Arkansas club in ’11, but he accrued the most personal honors this season. He won Atlantic League MVP honors, the BA Independent Leagues Player of the Year award and earned a minor league deal with the Rockies.

Detroit Tigers Signed: RHP Cesar Carrillo (re-signed), RHP David Kopp (re-signed), LHP Ramon Garcia (re-signed), LHP Efrain Nieves (re- signed), SS Argenis Diaz (re-signed), OF Marcus Lemon (re-signed) Elected free agency: OF Don Kelly

Houston Astros Released: RHP Yoiner Angulo, RHP Xavier Baso, RHP Blake Ford, RHP Juan Mojica, RHP Nate Pettus, RHP Brad Propst, RHP Rodney Quintero, LHP Ricardo Batista, LHP Steve Dennison, LHP Brad Dydalewicz, LHP Gabriel Garcia, LHP Kilby Pena, C Kenny Diaz, C Franny Polanco, 1B Kyle Redinger, 2B Matt Downs, 2B Neiko Johnson, 3B Jordan Kreke, SS Jimmy Howick, OF Emilio King, OF Jarrod McKinney, OF J.B. Shuck, OF Garen Wright Removed from 40-man: RHP Jorge DeLeon, RHP Chuckie Fick, RHP Edgar Gonzalez, RHP Jose Valdez, RHP Kyle Weiland, LHP Fernando Abad, LHP Sergio Escalona, 2B Matt Downs, OF Brian Bogusevic, OF J.B. Shuck (all players outrighted to Triple-A)

Among those outrighted to Triple-A, Chuckie Fick and Kyle Weiland remain in the Astros organization, but six others appear on the list of minor league free agents published yesterday. Those free agents are righties Jorge De Leon, Edgar Gonzalez and Jose Valdez; lefties Fernando Abad and Sergio Escalona and outfielder Brian Bogusevic. Matt Downs and J.B. Shuck were granted their release. Houston's 40-man roster stands at 31 players and includes offseason waiver claims Sam Demel, Jake Elmore and Che-Hsuan Lin. Kansas City Royals Signed: RHP Anthony Ortega (released by Angels Nov. ’11), LHP Carlos Herrera, SS Sharlon Schoop (re-signed), OF Paulo Orlando (re-signed), OF Jose Angel Sanchez (Hawaii (North American)) Removed from 40-man: C Manny Pina (outrighted to Triple-A)

Los Angeles Dodgers Signed: RHP Blake Johnson (re-signed), RHP Luis Vasquez (re-signed), LHP Geison Aguasviva (re-signed), OF Alfredo Silverio (re-signed) Removed from 40-man: OF Alfredo Silverio (outrighted to Triple-A)

Miami Marlins Reinstated from DL: 2B German Duran

Milwaukee Brewers Signed: RHP Jairo Asencio, C Anderson de la Rosa (re-signed) Elected free agency: 1B Travis Ishikawa, OF Nyjer Morgan Removed from 40-man: 1B Travis Ishikawa, OF Nyjer Morgan (both players outrighted to Triple-A)

The Brewers struck early to secure two of the best relievers available on the minor league free agent market. They signed righthanders Jairo Asencio (minor league deal) and Michael Olmsted (major league deal) hours after they were eligible to sign with new clubs. The Red Sox didn't have room to protect Olmsted on their 40-man roster, but he offers intriguing upside, having touched 97 mph in the Eastern League this season and striking out 31 in 20 innings for Double-A Portland this season while allowing no homers or earned runs.

[On 24th Jan. 2013, Morgan signed a $1.5M plus incentives contract with the Yokohama BayStars of Japan Central League]

Minnesota Twins Signed: RHP Sam Deduno (re-signed after electing free agency), RHP Luis Perdomo (re-signed), RHP P.J. Walters (re-signed after electing free agency) Elected free agency: RHP Sam Deduno Removed from 40-man: RHP Sam Deduno (outrighted to Triple-A)

New York Mets Removed from 40-man: C Mike Nickeas (outrighted to Triple-A)

Philadelphia Phillies Signed: RHP Juan Morillo (re-signed), 2B Michael Martinez (re-signed), SS Andres Blanco (re-signed)

Pittsburgh Pirates Signed: C Wyatt Toregas (re-signed) Removed from 40-man: C Ali Solis (outrighted to Triple-A)

St. Louis Cardinals Removed from 40-man: RHP Adam Reifer, C Bryan Anderson, C Steve Hill (all players outrighted to Triple-A)

San Francisco Giants Signed: RHP Boof Bonser (re-signed), RHP Omar Javier (Newark (Can-Am)), 1B Mark Minicozzi (re-signed) Removed from 40-man: 2B Emmanuel Burriss (outrighted to Triple-A)

Seattle Mariners Released: RHP Yao Wen Chang

Tampa Bay Rays Added to 40-man roster: LHP Frank de los Santos

Signed out of the Dominican Republic in ’06, Frank de los Santos reached Triple-A Durham for the first time this season and impressed with a three-pitch mix—firm low-90s fastball, quality slider and change—out of the bullpen. The 24-year-old worked in 27 games for the Bulls, notching 6.8 strikeouts and 2.7 walks per nine innings.

Toronto Blue Jays Signed: RHP Fernando Hernandez (re-signed), 2B Oliver Dominguez (re-signed), SS Amadeo Zazueta (re-signed) Washington Nationals Signed: C Kris Watts (re-signed), 1B Jimmy VanOstrand (re-signed)