Here’s a look back at one of the busiest weeks of the year for MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Tigers acquired David Price in a three-team deal. The Tigers sent OF Austin Jackson to the Mariners and P Drew Smyly and SS Willy Adames to the Rays. The Mariners sent INF Nick Franklin to the Rays.
- The Athletics acquired pitcher Jon Lester, outfielder Jonny Gomes and cash from the Red Sox for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and a Competitive Balance pick.
- The Cardinals acquired pitcher John Lackey, pitcher Corey Littrell and cash from the Red Sox for 1B/OF Allen Craig and P Joe Kelly.
Trades
- Marlins – acquired P Jarred Cosart, SS Enrique Hernandez and OF Austin Wates from Astros for INF Colin Moran, OF Jake Marisnick, P Francis Martes, and a Competitive Balance pick
- Braves – acquired P James Russell, UT Emilio Bonifacio and cash from Cubs for C Victor Caratini
- Yankees – acquired INF Martin Prado from Diamondbacks for C Peter O’Brien and a PTBNL or cash
- Yankees – acquired INF Stephen Drew from Red Sox for INF Kelly Johnson
- Nationals – acquired INF Asdrubal Cabrera and cash considerations from Indians for INF Zach Walters
- Orioles – acquired P Andrew Miller from Red Sox for P Eduardo Rodriguez
- Mariners – acquired OF Chris Denorfia from Padres for OF Abraham Almonte and P Stephen Kohlscheen
- Brewers – acquired OF Gerardo Parra from Diamondbacks for OF Mitch Haniger and P Anthony Banda
- Twins – acquired P Tommy Milone from Athletics for OF Sam Fuld
- Cubs – acquired P Felix Doubront from Red Sox for a PTBNL
- Dodgers – acquired INF Darwin Barney and cash from Cubs for P Jonathan Martinez
- Cardinals – acquired P Justin Masterson from Indians for OF James Ramsey
- Blue Jays – acquired INF Danny Valencia from Royals for P Liam Hendriks and C Erik Kratz
- Giants – acquired P Jake Peavy from Red Sox for P Edwin Escobar and P Heath Hembree
- Diamondbacks – acquired OF Blake Tekotte from White Sox for cash considerations
Signings
- Twins – signed C Kurt Suzuki to a two-year extension with a vesting option
- Pirates – INF Jayson Nix (link)
Claimed
- Rangers – 1B Mike Carp (from Red Sox — link)
- Twins – OF Jordan Schafer (from Braves – link)
- Reds – INF Jake Elmore (from Athletics – link)
- Angels – INF Ryan Wheeler (from Rockies – link)
- Yankees – P Esmil Rogers (from Blue Jays – link)
- Pirates – P Angel Sanchez (from White Sox – link)
Designated For Assignment
- Orioles – P Ryan Webb (optioned to Triple-A)
- Pirates – INF Dean Anna (link), P Josh Wall (link)
- Rockies – P Pedro Hernandez (link)
- Reds – P Nick Christiani (link)
- Angels – P David Carpenter (link)
- Athletics – P Evan Scribner (remains on Athletics’ 40-man)
- Indians – P Zach McAllister (link)
- Rangers – P Ryan Feierabend (link)
- Giants – INF Dan Uggla, OF Tyler Colvin (link)
- Yankees – INF Brian Roberts (link), P Jeff Francis (link)
- Rays – P Erik Bedard (link), P Juan Carlos Oviedo (link)
Outrighted
- Giants – INF Tony Abreu, INF Nick Noonan (link)
- Marlins – P Donnie Joseph (link)
- Mariners – P Blake Beavan (link)
- Athletics – OF Kenny Wilson (link)
- Dodgers – P Scott Elbert (link)
- Padres – P Jason Lane (link)
- Twins – P Matt Guerrier (elected free agency)
- Yankees – P Bruce Billings, P Chris Leroux (link)
Released
- Athletics – RP Jim Johnson (link)
- Braves – P Luis Vasquez (link)
- Yankees – INF Scott Sizemore (link)
- Cardinals – C George Kottaras (link)
Key Minor-League Signings
- Orioles – P Joe Saunders (link)
