Here’s a look back at this week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Astros acquired lefty Scott Kazmir from the Athletics for catcher Jacob Nottingham and pitcher Daniel Mengden.
- The Mets acquired infielders Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson with cash from the Braves for pitchers John Gant and Robert Whalen.
- The Cardinals acquired reliever Steve Cishek from the Marlins for pitcher Kyle Barraclough.
- The Pirates acquired third baseman Aramis Ramirez and cash from the Brewers for pitcher Yhonathan Barrios.
Trades
- Angels – acquired IF Conor Gillaspie from White Sox for cash considerations
- Mariners – acquired P Tyler Knigge from Phillies for cash considerations
Top Prospect Promotions
- Mets – OF Michael Conforto (link)
- Cardinals – OF Stephen Piscotty (link)
Claimed
Designated For Assignment
- Cubs – P Edwin Jackson (link)
- Astros – P Joe Thatcher (link)
- Mets – OF John Mayberry Jr. (link)
- Angels – P Adam Wilk (link)
- Pirates – IF Steve Lombardozzi (link), P Jayson Aquino (link)
- Dodgers – P Preston Guilmet (link)
- Giants – P Jean Machi (link)
- Red Sox – C Sandy Leon (link)
Outrighted
- Astros – OF Alex Presley (link)
- Braves – P David Carpenter (link)
Released
- Orioles – P Wesley Wright (link)
- Nationals – P Jose Valverde (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Blue Jays – P Joba Chamberlain (link)