Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:
Key Moves
- The Cardinals signed 2B/3B Matt Carpenter to a six-year extension with an option for 2020.
Signed / Agreed To Terms
- Diamondbacks – RP Oliver Perez (two years)
- Rangers – SP Joe Saunders (one year)
Retired
- OF Rick Ankiel (link)
Claimed
- Padres – OF Alex Castellanos (from Rangers – link)
- Rangers – INF Andy Parrino (from Athletics – link)
Outrighted
- Angels – C John Hester and RP Robert Carson (link)
- Indians – 1B David Cooper (link)
Released
- Royals – P Brad Penny (link)
Key Minor-League Signings
- Orioles – P Johan Santana (link) and RP Chris Jones (link)
- Nationals – RP Mike Gonzalez (link)