Here’s a look back at this week at MLBTR, a week in which teams set their rosters in advance of the Rule 5 Draft.
Key Moves
- The Marlins signed outfielder Giancarlo Stanton to a 13-year extension.
- The Blue Jays signed catcher Russell Martin to a five-year deal.
- The Cardinals acquired outfielder Jason Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden from the Braves for starter Shelby Miller and pitching prospect Tyrell Jenkins.
- The White Sox agreed to terms with first baseman Adam LaRoche on a two-year deal and signed lefty Zach Duke to a three-year deal.
- The Athletics signed designated hitter Billy Butler to a three-year deal.
Signed / Agreed To Terms
- Pirates – P Radhames Liz (two years)
- Orioles – P Oliver Drake (link)
Traded
- Dodgers – acquired P Joel Peralta and P Adam Liberatore from Rays for P Jose Dominguez and P Greg Harris
- Cubs – acquired INF Tommy La Stella and an international bonus slot from Braves for P Arodys Vizcaino and an international bonus slot
- Angels – acquired OF Dan Robertson from Rangers for a PTBNL or cash
- Mariners – acquired P Sam Gaviglio from Cardinals for INF Ty Kelly
- Royals – acquired OF Reymond Fuentes from Padres for P Kyle Bartsch
- Dodgers – acquired 1B/OF Kyle Jensen from Marlins for a PTBNL or cash
Avoided Arbitration
- Astros – OF Alex Presley (link)
Exercised Team Option
- Tigers – C Alex Avila (link)
Designated For Assignment
- Pirates – INF Ike Davis, C Ramon Cabrera (link)
- Braves – INF Ramiro Pena (link)
- Rays – P Michael Kohn, INF Cole Figueroa (link), C Jose Molina (link)
- Rangers – OF Jim Adduci (link)
- Angels – OF Alfredo Marte (link), P Michael Roth, C Jackson Williams (link)
- Padres – P Blaine Boyer, OF Yeison Asencio (link)
- Giants – P Juan Gutierrez (link)
- Diamondbacks – P Mike Bolsinger, P Charles Brewer (link)
- Rockies – P Juan Nicasio (link)
- White Sox – P Ronald Belisario (link)
- Tigers – OF Ezequiel Carrera (link)
Claimed
- Mariners – P Edgar Olmos (from Marlins – link)
- Pirates – INF Pedro Florimon (from Nationals – link)
- White Sox – P Onelki Garcia (from Dodgers –link)
- Tigers – P Josh Zeid (from Astros – link)
- Orioles – OF Alex Hassan (from Athletics – link)
- Red Sox – INF Juan Francisco (from Blue Jays – link)
Outrighted
- Astros – P Anthony Bass (link)
- Pirates – INF Brent Morel (link)
- Nationals – P Ryan Mattheus (link)
- Mets – P Jeff Walters (link)
- White Sox – OF Jared Mitchell (link)
- Cardinals – P Keith Butler (link)
Released
- Braves – P Jonny Venters (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Mariners – P Misael Silverio (link)
Other
- The Yankees sold the contract of INF Zelous Wheeler to the Rakuten Golden Eagles.