Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Giants agreed to sign first baseman Brandon Belt to a five-year extension.
- The Pirates signed outfielder Gregory Polanco to a five-year extension.
Signings
- Blue Jays – P Franklin Morales (link)
- Brewers – P Carlos Torres (link)
Trades
- Brewers – acquired P Sam Freeman from Rangers for cash considerations
- Orioles – acquired P Jayson Aquino from Cardinals for cash considerations
- Blue Jays – acquired P Chris Leroux from Phillies for cash considerations
- Rays – acquired C Carlos Corporan from Yankees for cash considerations
Claimed
- Padres – P Brad Hand (from Marlins)
- Rays – 1B/OF Jake Goebbert (from Pirates)
Designated For Assignment
- Diamondbacks – P Kyle Drabek (link)
- Rangers – OF Justin Ruggiano (link)
- Astros – P Dan Reynolds (link)
- Brewers – P Ariel Pena (link)
- Indians – OF James Ramsey (link)
- Padres – P Josh Martin (link)
- Pirates – P John Holdzkom, IF Pedro Florimon (link)
- Braves – OF Michael Bourn (link), UT Emilio Bonifacio (link)
Outrighted
- Marlins – OF Cole Gillespie (link)
- Blue Jays – C A.J. Jimenez (link), 1B Jesus Montero, OF Junior Lake (link)
- Mariners – C Rob Brantly (link)
Returned
Released
- Phillies – P Ernesto Frieri (link)
- Twins – P Aaron Thompson (link)
- Nationals – OF Reed Johnson (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Padres – 1B James Loney (link; Loney had previously been released by the Rays)
- Dodgers – P Sam LeCure (link), P Dale Thayer (link)
- Rangers – P Burke Badenhop (link)
- Mets – C Rene Rivera (link)
- White Sox – P Miguel Gonzalez (link)
- Angels – P Neal Cotts (link)
- Reds – P Steve Delabar (link)
