Here’s a look back at this week at MLBTR.
Key Move
- The Red Sox named Dave Dombrowski their new president of baseball operations, with Ben Cherington stepping down as GM.
Trades
- Dodgers – acquired 2B Chase Utley and cash considerations from Phillies for IF Darnell Sweeney and P John Richy
- Giants – acquired OF Marlon Byrd and cash considerations from Reds for P Stephen Johnson
- Rangers – acquired OF Will Venable from Padres for C Marcus Greene and P Jon Edwards
- Twins – acquired P Neal Cotts from Brewers for a PTBNL or cash considerations
- Indians – acquired OF Michael Choice from Rangers for cash considerations
- Tigers – acquired P Randy Wolf from Blue Jays for cash considerations
Top Prospect Promotions
- Nationals – IF Trea Turner (link)
Claims
- Brewers – P Cesar Jimenez (from Phillies – link)
Designated For Assignment
- Padres – P Chris Rearick (link)
- Pirates – P Josh Wall (link), IF Pedro Florimon (link)
- Diamondbacks – C Gerald Laird (link)
- Dodgers – IF Alberto Callaspo (link)
- Rangers – IF Adam Rosales (link)
- Angels – IF Conor Gillaspie (link)
- White Sox – IF Emilio Bonifacio (link)
- Rays – P Jose Dominguez (link)
Outrights
- Yankees – P Chris Capuano (link)
- Padres – P Dale Thayer (link), IF Taylor Lindsey (link)
- Athletics – P Brad Mills (link), P Taylor Thompson (link)
Released
- Tigers – 1B Marc Krauss (link)
- Rockies – OF Drew Stubbs (link)
- Red Sox – P Justin Masterson (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Pirates – OF Travis Snider (link)
- Cubs – P Trevor Cahill (link)
- Royals – P Wandy Rodriguez, P Joba Chamberlain (link)