Week In Review: 6/6/15 – 6/12/15

Here’s a look back at this week at MLBTR.

Key Moves

• The 2015 MLB Draft took place Monday through Wednesday. The Diamondbacks selected Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson first overall, and here is a listing of all the picks in the first round. A number of top picks have already signed or agreed to terms, including pitcher Dillon Tate (Rangers – link), catcher Tyler Stephenson (Reds – link) and outfielder Nick Plummer (Cardinals – link).
• The Astros promoted top prospect Carlos Correa.
• The Cubs signed reliever Rafael Soriano to a minor league deal.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Phillies – P Kevin Correia (link)

Trades

• Dodgers – acquired INF Ronald Torreyes from Blue Jays for cash considerations
• Nationals – acquired P David Carpenter from Yankees for INF Tony Renda
• Pirates – acquired 1B/OF John Bowker from Giants

Top Prospect Promotions

• Astros – P Vincent Velasquez (link)

Designated For Assignment

• Dodgers – INF Darwin Barney (link)
• Rays – C Bobby Wilson (link)
• Royals – C Erik Kratz (link)
• Braves – P Trevor Cahill (link)
• Twins – P Tim Stauffer (link)
• Angels – OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis (link)
• Astros – INF Matt Dominguez (link)

Outrighted

• Yankees – P Esmil Rogers (link)
• Diamondbacks – C Jordan Pacheco (link)
• Braves – OF Eric Young, Jr. (link)
• Blue Jays – P Andrew Albers (link)
• Rays – P Ernesto Frieri (link)
• Marlins – C Jhonatan Solano (link)
• Indians – OF Jerry Sands (link)
• Rockies – INF Charlie Culberson (link)

Released

• Rangers – P Mike Kickham (link)
• Braves – P Donnie Veal (link)
• Reds – P Matt Magill (link)

Retired

• P Erik Bedard (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Athletics – OF Dayan Viciedo (link)
• Yankees – P Sergio Santos (link)
• Phillies – P Juan Gutierrez (link)
• Braves – P Dana Eveland (link)