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ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 6th thru April 8th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: 1B Christian Walker
  • Optioned: RP Matt Koch
  • Acquired: SP Troy Scribner (claimed off waivers from Angels)
  • Designated for assignment: OF Jeremy Hazelbaker
    

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Reinstated from Paternity List: RP Josh Fields
  • Designated for assignment: RP Zach Neal (outrighted to minors)

• MIAMI MARLINS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Tyler Cloyd (contract purchased)
  • Designated for assignment: RP Jacob Turner 

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Christian Yelich (strained oblique), RP Corey Knebel (strained hamstring)
  • Promoted: RP J.J. Hoover (contract purchased), RP Adrian Houser, RP Taylor Williams
  • Optioned: SP Brandon Woodruff
  • Designated for assignment: RP Tyler Webb

• PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Jake Arrieta
    • Arrieta made his ’18 debut on Sunday (4 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K)
  • Optioned: RP Jake Thompson

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart 
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Ryan Sherriff (fractured toe)
  • Promoted: RP John Brebbia

• WASHINGTON NATIONALS | Depth Chart 
  • Placed on Paternity List: C Miguel Montero
  • Promoted: C Jhonatan Solano (contract purchased), INF/OF Matt Reynolds
  • Designated for assignment: RP Enny Romero

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Colby Rasmus (strained hip flexor)
  • Promoted: RP Jimmy Yacabonis, RP Tanner Scott
  • Optioned: RP Jimmy Yacabonis

• BOSTON RED SOX | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Eduardo Rodriguez
    • Rodriguez made his ’18 debut on Sunday (3.2 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K).
    • Brian Johnson and Hector Velazquez have been moved to the bullpen.
  • Optioned: RP Marcus Walden

• CHICAGO WHITE SOX | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Bruce Rondon (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: RP Juan Minaya

• CLEVELAND INDIANS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: OF Michael Brantley
    • Brantley played LF and batted 5th in his ’18 debut.
  • Optioned: OF Tyler Naquin (4/6)
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Lonnie Chisenhall (strained calf)
  • Promoted: OF Tyler Naquin (4/8)
    • Naquin started in RF and batted 8th on Sunday.

• DETROIT TIGERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Mike Fiers
    • Fiers made his ’18 debut on Sunday (6 IP, 0 R, 3 H, BB, 6 K, W)
  • Optioned: RP Warwick Saupold

• HOUSTON ASTROS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: RP James Hoyt
    • Hoyt was optioned to Triple-A.

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP JC Ramirez (strained elbow)
    • Angels are expected to add at least two starters to the rotation this week (Andrew Heaney and Nick Tropeano are the leading candidates).
  • Promoted: INF Ryan Schimpf, RP Akeel Morris (4/7), RP Eduardo Paredes, RP Felix Pena
  • Optioned: INF Nolan Fontana, SP Parker Bridwell, RP Akeel Morris (4/8)

• NEW YORK YANKEES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF Brandon Drury (migraines), SP CC Sabathia (strained hip)
  • Promoted: INF/OF Jace Peterson (contract purchased), RP Luis Cessa, RP Domingo German
  • Optioned: RP Jonathan Holder

• OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF/OF Chad Pinder (hyperextended knee), OF Boog Powell (sprained knee)
    • Jake Smolinski played CF and batted 9th in Powell’s place on Saturday and Sunday.
    • Trayce Thompson is expected to take Pinder’s lineup spot versus left-handed starters.
  • Promoted: INF Franklin Barreto, OF/1B Mark Canha
  • Optioned: SP Daniel Gossett

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FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• CIN: 3B Eugenio Suarez (fractured thumb) will be placed on the 10-Day DL, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com.
• NYM: SP Zack Wheeler will be recalled from the minors to make a start on Wednesday April 11th, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
• SEA: 1B Ryon Healy (sprained ankle) could be placed on the 10-Day DL, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times.
• STL: RP Greg Holland will be recalled from the minors on Monday April 9th as long as he feels good on Sunday, according to Joe Trezza of MLB.com.
• TB: 1B Brad Miller (strained hamstring) will be placed on the 10-Day DL, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. RP Ryan Weber will have his contract purchased from the minors on Monday April 9th.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 4th – April 5th)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Luke Jackson (contract purchased)
  • Designated for assignment: C Chris Stewart

• COLORADO ROCKIES | Depth Chart | Team Payroll
  • Contract Extension: OF Charlie Blackmon (5 years, $94MM)

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: SP/RP Alec Asher (claimed off waivers from Orioles)
    • Asher was optioned to Triple-A.
  • Designated for assignment: RP/SP Zach Neal
    • Neal’s removal from the 25-man roster clears a spot for Josh Fields to return from the Paternity List.

• MIAMI MARLINS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 1B/OF Garrett Cooper (wrist contusion)
  • Recalled: OF Braxton Lee

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: OF Michael Conforto
    • Conforto batted 1st and played CF in Thursday’s game.
  • Optioned: INF/OF Phillip Evans

• PITTSBURGH PIRATES | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: RP Jesus Liranzo (claimed off waivers from Dodgers)
    • Liranzo was optioned to Double-A.

• SAN DIEGO PADRES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Wil Myers (nerve irritation in arm)
  • Promoted: RP Phil Maton

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart 
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Adam Wainwright
    • Wainwright started versus the Diamondbacks on Thursday.
  • Optioned: SP Jack Flaherty
    

AMERICAN LEAGUE

• CLEVELAND INDIANS | Depth Chart
  • Optioned: OF Tyler Naquin
    • This clears a spot for Michael Brantley, who is expected to return from the DL on Friday.

• DETROIT TIGERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from DL: RP Johnny Barbato 
    • Barbato was optioned to Triple-A

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: SP/RP Miguel Almonte (acquired from Royals for PTBNL or cash considerations)
    • Almonte was optioned to Triple-A.
  • Designated for assignment: C Juan Graterol

• OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: OF Trayce Thompson (claimed off waivers from Yankees)
    • Thompson is expected to join the team on Friday. A corresponding move has not been reported.
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Paul Blackburn

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart
  • Activated from 10-Day DL: SP Martin Perez
    • Perez started versus the A’s on Thursday.
  • Optioned: RP Jose Leclerc

REHAB ASSIGNMENTS | Injury Report

• Johan Camargo (ATL), Carlos Estevez (COL), Yuli Gurriel (HOU), James Hoyt (HOU), Phil Hughes (MIN), Dominic Smith (NYM), Renato Nunez (OAK), Ryan Dull (OAK), Ben Gamel (SEA), Tony Barnette (TEX)

FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• BOS: SP Eduardo Rodriguez will be activated from the DL on Sunday April 8th, according to Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe.
• CLE: The Indians plan to activate OF Michael Brantley from the DL on Friday April 6th, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.
• MIL: The Brewers will place RP Corey Knebel on the disabled list on Friday, April 6th, according to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy.
• PHI: SP Jake Arrieta will be recalled on Sunday April 8th, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He will be making his Phillies debut versus the Marlins.
• STL: RP Greg Holland could be recalled as early as Monday April 9th, according to Brian Stull of stlbaseballweekly.com.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 3rd)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 3B Jake Lamb (sprained shoulder)
    • Daniel Descalso and Deven Marrero are likely to take on the majority of starts at 3B while Lamb is out.
  • Recalled from minors: RP Matt Koch

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Paternity Leave: RP Josh Fields
  • Promoted: RP Zach Neal (contract purchased)
  • Designated for assignment: RP Jesus Liranzo

• NEW YORK METS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Anthony Swarzak (strained oblique)
  • Promoted: RP Hansel Robles

• SAN DIEGO PADRES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Tyson Ross (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: RP Kyle McGrath
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: INF/OF Allen Cordoba

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart 
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: INF Jedd Gyorko (strained hamstring)
  • Promoted: OF Harrison Bader
    

AMERICAN LEAGUE

• HOUSTON ASTROS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 1B Yuli Gurriel (surgery to repair fractured hamate bone)
    • Gurriel was reinstated from the Restricted List after a 5-game suspension. He is expected to return from the DL when eligible or soon thereafter.

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS| Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Matt Shoemaker (strained forearm)
  • Promoted: SP Parker Bridwell
    • Bridwell will take Shoemaker’s spot on Friday.
  • Acquired: RP Akeel Morris (acquired from Braves for PTBNL or cash considerations)
    • Morris was optioned to Triple-A
  • Designated for assignment: SP Troy Scribner

• NEW YORK YANKEES | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: OF Trayce Thompson (claimed off waivers from Dodgers)
    • Thompson will join the 25-man roster. No corresponding move has been announced.
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: RP Ben Heller (bone spur in elbow)

• SEATTLE MARINERS | Depth Chart  
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: DH Nelson Cruz (sprained ankle)
  • Recalled: INF/OF Taylor Motter

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart 
  • Signed: C Cameron Rupp (MiLB contract)

FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• ATL: INF Johan Camargo will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday April 5th, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. He’ll play at least two games before being activated.
• PHI: SP Jake Arrieta will be recalled on Sunday April 8th, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He will be making his Phillies debut versus the Marlins.
• STL: RP Greg Holland could be recalled as early as Monday April 9th, according to Brian Stull of stlbaseballweekly.com.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(April 2nd)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: RP Stefan Crichton (acquired from Orioles for PTBNL or cash considerations)
  • Outrighted to minors: OF Yasmany Tomas (story)

• ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Anibal Sanchez (contract purchased)
    • Sanchez will pitch out of the bullpen. He’s a candidate to start when the Braves need a No. 5 starter next week.
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Josh Ravin (viral infection)
  • Designated for assignment: RP Miguel Socolovich
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: RP Jacob Lindgren

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: RP Jesus Liranzo (acquired from Orioles for RP Luis Ysla)
  • Signed: RP Daniel Hudson (MiLB contract)
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: RP Tom Koehler 

• MIAMI MARLINS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Trevor Richards (contract purchased)
    • Richards made his MLB debut on Monday.
  • Designated for assignment: RP Severino Gonzalez

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Signed: INF Andres Blanco (MiLB contract)

• PITTSBURGH PIRATES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: SP Joe Musgrove (strained shoulder)
    • Steven Brault will take Musgrove’s rotation spot on Thursday.
  • Promoted: RP Clay Holmes 

• WASHINGTON NATIONALS | Depth Chart 
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: C Matt Wieters (strained oblique)
  • Promoted: C Pedro Severino
    • Severino (vs LHP) and Miguel Montero (vs RHP) will likely platoon while Wieters is out.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

• BALTIMORE ORIOLES | Depth Chart
  • Signed: OF Michael Saunders (MiLB contract)

• KANSAS CITY ROYALS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: OF Abraham Almonte (claimed off waivers from Indians)
  • Designated for assignment: P Miguel Almonte

• NEW YORK YANKEES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Ben Heller (bone spur in elbow)
    • Heller was optioned to Triple-A prior to the season, but that transaction has been rescinded due to the injury.

• SEATTLE MARINERS | Depth Chart  
  • Outrighted: OF Cam Perkins
    • The Mariners’ 40-man roster in now at 38.

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart 
  • Promoted: SP Bartolo Colon (contract purchased)
    • Colon made his Rangers debut on Monday.
  • Optioned: RP Nick Gardewine
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: RP Ricardo Rodriguez

FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• HOU: 1B Yulieski Gurriel will be reinstated from his 5-game suspension and placed on the 10-Day DL (recovery from fractured hamate bone), retroactive to Tuesday April 3rd, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
• PHI: SP Jake Arrieta will be recalled on Sunday April 8th, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He will be making his Phillies debut versus the Marlins.
• SD: SP Tyson Ross will have his contract purchased on Tuesday April 3rd, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com.
• STL: RP Greg Holland could be recalled as early as Monday April 9th, according to Brian Stull of stlbaseballweekly.com.

ROSTER MOVES BY TEAM
(March 29th thru April 1st)

NATIONAL LEAGUE

• ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on outright waivers: OF Yasmany Tomas (story)

• ATLANTA BRAVES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: C Tyler Flowers (strained oblique)
  • Promoted: RP Miguel Socolovich (contract purchased)
  • Acquired: C Carlos Perez (acquired from Angels for INF Ryan Schimpf)
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: RP Jacob Lindgren

• CINCINNATI REDS | Depth Chart 
  • Placed on Paternity Leave List: RP Raisel Iglesias (3/29 – 4/1)
  • Signed: RP Yovani Gallardo (1-yr, $750K contract)
  • Promoted: RP Jackson Stephens 
  • Optioned: RP Zack Weiss, RP Jackson Stephens
  • Designated for assignment: C Stuart Turner

• LOS ANGELES DODGERS | Depth Chart
  • Acquired: INF/OF Breyvic Valera (acquired from Cardinals for OF Johan Mieses)
  • Lost off waivers: RP Cory Mazzoni (claimed by Cubs)

• MIAMI MARLINS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: RP Severino Gonzalez (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: OF Braxton Lee
  • Designated for assignment: RP Brian Ellington

• MILWAUKEE BREWERS | Depth Chart
  • Signed: RP Dan Jennings (1-yr contract)
  • Optioned: 1B/OF Ji-Man Choi
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Jimmy Nelson

• PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Pat Neshek (strained shoulder)
  • Promoted: RP Yacksel Rios

• PITTSBURGH PIRATES | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: P Clay Holmes (26th man for Sunday’s double-header)

• SAN DIEGO PADRES | Depth Chart 
  • Promoted: SP Joey Lucchesi (contract purchased)
  • Optioned: C Raffy Lopez
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: SP Colin Rea

• ST. LOUIS CARDINALS | Depth Chart | Team Payroll
  • Signed: RP Greg Holland (1-yr, $14MM contract)
    • Holland will report to High-A
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: RP Brett Cecil (strained shoulder)
  • Promotions: RP Ryan Sherriff
  • Transferred to 60-Day DL: P Alex Reyes
  • Acquired: SP Casey Meisner (acquired from Athletics for RP Josh Lucas)

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

• DETROIT TIGERS | Depth Chart
  • Promoted: SP Ryan Carpenter (26th man for Sunday’s double-header)
    • Carpenter made his MLB debut as the starting pitcher Game 2

• LOS ANGELES ANGELS | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: 2B Ian Kinsler (strained groin)
    • In Kinsler’s absence, Zack Cozart has played 2B with Luis Valbuena shifting over to 3B and Jefry Marte playing 1B.
  • Promoted: INF Nolan Fontana
  • Acquired: INF Ryan Schimpf (acquired from Braves for C Carlos Perez)

• NEW YORK YANKEES | Depth Chart
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: OF Aaron Hicks (strained intercostal), OF/1B Billy McKinney (sprained shoulder)
  • Promoted: 3B Miguel Andujar, OF/1B Billy McKinney

• OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Depth Chart
  • • Acquired: RP Josh Lucas (acquired from Cardinals; optioned to Triple-A)

• SEATTLE MARINERS | Depth Chart  
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: C Mike Zunino (strained oblique)
    • Mike Marjama will be the primary catcher while Zunino is out.
  • Promoted: C David Freitas

• TEXAS RANGERS | Depth Chart 
  • Placed on 10-Day DL: CF Delino DeShields Jr. (fractured hamate bone)
    • Drew Robinson is expected to get the majority of starts in CF while DeShields is out.
  • Promoted: RP Nick Gardewine

FUTURE EXPECTED MOVES

• ATL: P Anibal Sanchez is likely to have his contract purchased from the minors on Monday April 2nd, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Corresponding roster moves will need to be made for Carlos Perez and Sanchez.
• HOU: 1B Yulieski Gurriel is likely to join the MLB team after being reinstated from his 5-game suspension on Tuesday April 3rd, according to Jake Kaplan of The Athletic. His immediate return was in question since he is also recovering from a fractured hamate bone.
• MIA: SP Trevor Richards will have his contract purchased on Monday April 2nd, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. He will be making his MLB debut versus the Red Sox.
• PHI: SP Jake Arrieta will be recalled on Sunday April 8th, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He will be making his Phillies debut versus the Marlins.