Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR.
- The Padres hired Mike Dee as their new CEO.
- Pitcher Derek Lowe, who most recently pitched for the Rangers, retired.
- The Royals claimed infielder Pedro Ciriaco off waivers from the Padres, then outrighted him to Triple-A Omaha.
- The Astros designated first baseman Carlos Pena and shortstop Ronny Cedeno for assignment.
- The Angels designated infielder Brendan Harris for assignment.
- The Yankees designated infielder Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.
- The Orioles designated outfielder Chris Dickerson for assignment.
- The Cubs outrighted pitcher Henry Rodriguez to Triple-A Iowa.
- The Red Sox outrighted pitcher Alfredo Aceves.
- The Yankees released outfielder Brennan Boesch.
- Pitcher Jair Jurrjens became a free agent after declining an outright assignment from the Orioles.
- The Astros signed Dominican shortstop Wander Franco for $575K.
- The Dodgers signed Dominican infielder Alberto Estrella for $600K.
- The Rockies acquired pitcher Armando Galarraga from the Reds for minor-leaguer Parker Frazier.
- The Red Sox signed pitchers Jose Contreras and Brandon Lyon to minor-league deals. The Pirates released Contreras earlier in the week.
- The Diamondbacks signed reliever Shawn Camp to a minor-league deal.
- The Padres signed pitcher Jason Lane out of independent ball.
- The Athletics released infielder Scott Moore.
- The Diamondbacks released veteran hitter Eric Hinske, who appears likely to retire.
- The White Sox released first baseman Lars Anderson and pitcher Jeff Gray. Anderson's departure clears the way for fellow first baseman Travis Ishikawa, who recently signed with the organization.
- Second baseman Matt Antonelli retired.
- Pitcher Danny Herrera signed with the Long Island Ducks.
- Pitcher Brad Mills signed with the Orix Buffaloes in Japan.
