Here’s a look back at this week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Twins signed pitcher Phil Hughes to a three-year extension through 2019.
- Pitcher Kenta Maeda re-signed with the Hiroshima Carp in Japan and will not be posted.
- Hiroki Kuroda returned to the Carp.
- The Pirates won the bidding for Korean shortstop Jung-ho Kang.
- The Braves signed reliever Jason Grilli to a two-year deal with a club option.
Signed / Agreed To Terms
- Braves – C A.J. Pierzynski (one year)
- Orioles – OF Delmon Young (one year)
- Twins – P Tim Stauffer (one year)
Avoided Arbitration
- Cardinals – P Jordan Walden (two years)
Claimed
- Blue Jays – P Scott Barnes (from Rangers), P Preston Guilmet (from Pirates – link)
- Marlins – P Preston Claiborne (from Yankees – link)
- Brewers – OF Shane Peterson (from Cubs – link)
- Orioles – C Ryan Lavarnway (from Cubs – link)
- Cubs – P Mike Kickham (from Giants – link)
Outrighted
- Astros – P Darin Downs (link), SS Gregorio Petit (link)
- Royals – OF Moises Sierra, P Casey Coleman (link)
- Athletics – P Fernando Rodriguez (link)
- Indians – P Nick Maronde (link)
- Dodgers – OF/1B Kyle Jensen (link)
- Rays – P Brandon Gomes (link)
- Twins – C Eric Fryer, OF Chris Parmelee (link)
- Mariners – P Logan Bawcom (link)
- Giants – 1B Angel Villalona (link)
- Cubs – P Donn Roach, INF Logan Watkins (link)
Released
- Angels – OF Shawn O’Malley (link)
- Orioles – OF Quintin Berry (link)
- Pirates – P Josh Lindblom (link)
- Rangers – P Ben Rowen (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Giants – P Juan Gutierrez (link)
- Nationals – INF Dan Uggla (link)
- Diamondbacks – C/INF Jordan Pacheco (link)
- Indians – P Scott Downs (link)
Other
- INF Jack Hannahan — agreed to terms with the LG Twins in Korea