Week In Review

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

Trades

• Dodgers — acquired P Roberto Hernandez from Phillies for two players to be named or cash considerations
• Cubs — acquired P Jacob Turner from Marlins for P Tyler Bremer and P Jose Arias
• Angels — acquired P Vinnie Pestano from Indians for P Michael Clevinger
• Nationals — acquired P Matt Thornton from Yankees
• Athletics — acquired P Angel Castro from Cardinals for cash considerations
• Brewers — acquired P Jay Jackson from Pirates for cash considerations
• Blue Jays — acquired P Hunter Carnevale from Mets for cash considerations

Top Prospect Promotions

• Cubs — SS Javier Baez (link)

Designated For Assignment

• Mets — OF Chris Young (link), OF Bobby Abreu (link)
• Pirates — P Ernesto Frieri (link)
• Rangers — P Jerome Williams (link), C Chris Gimenez (link)
• Yankees — P Matt Daley (link)
• Cubs — OF Ryan Kalish (link), OF Nate Schierholtz (link)
• Angels — INF Tommy Field (link)
• Diamondbacks — INF Andy Marte (link)
• Rockies — OF Jason Pridie (link)
• Dodgers — INF Chone Figgins (link)

Outrighted

• Giants — OF Tyler Colvin (link)
• Pirates — INF Dean Anna (link), P Josh Wall (link)
• Reds — P Nick Christiani (link)
• Angels — P David Carpenter (link)
• Rockies — P Pedro Hernandez (link)
• Rangers — P Ryan Feierabend (link)
• Blue Jays — OF Cole Gillespie (link)

Released

• Giants — INF Dan Uggla (link)
• Yankees — P Jeff Francis (link)
• Indians — OF Nyjer Morgan (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Dodgers — P Bruce Billings (link)
• Blue Jays — C George Kottaras (link)
• Diamondbacks — OF Xavier Paul (link)
• Tigers — P Jim Johnson (link)

Here’s a look back at one of the busiest weeks of the year for MLBTR.

Key Moves

• The Tigers acquired David Price in a three-team deal. The Tigers sent OF Austin Jackson to the Mariners and P Drew Smyly and SS Willy Adames to the Rays. The Mariners sent INF Nick Franklin to the Rays.
• The Athletics acquired pitcher Jon Lester, outfielder Jonny Gomes and cash from the Red Sox for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and a Competitive Balance pick.
• The Cardinals acquired pitcher John Lackey, pitcher Corey Littrell and cash from the Red Sox for 1B/OF Allen Craig and P Joe Kelly.

Trades

• Marlins — acquired P Jarred Cosart, SS Enrique Hernandez and OF Austin Wates from Astros for INF Colin Moran, OF Jake Marisnick, P Francis Martes, and a Competitive Balance pick
• Braves — acquired P James Russell, UT Emilio Bonifacio and cash from Cubs for C Victor Caratini
• Yankees — acquired INF Martin Prado from Diamondbacks for C Peter O’Brien and a PTBNL or cash
• Yankees — acquired INF Stephen Drew from Red Sox for INF Kelly Johnson
• Nationals — acquired INF Asdrubal Cabrera and cash considerations from Indians for INF Zach Walters
• Orioles — acquired P Andrew Miller from Red Sox for P Eduardo Rodriguez
• Mariners — acquired OF Chris Denorfia from Padres for OF Abraham Almonte and P Stephen Kohlscheen
• Brewers — acquired OF Gerardo Parra from Diamondbacks for OF Mitch Haniger and P Anthony Banda
• Twins — acquired P Tommy Milone from Athletics for OF Sam Fuld
• Cubs — acquired P Felix Doubront from Red Sox for a PTBNL
• Dodgers — acquired INF Darwin Barney and cash from Cubs for P Jonathan Martinez
• Cardinals — acquired P Justin Masterson from Indians for OF James Ramsey
• Blue Jays — acquired INF Danny Valencia from Royals for P Liam Hendriks and C Erik Kratz
• Giants — acquired P Jake Peavy from Red Sox for P Edwin Escobar and P Heath Hembree
• Diamondbacks — acquired OF Blake Tekotte from White Sox for cash considerations

Signings

• Twins — signed C Kurt Suzuki to a two-year extension with a vesting option
• Pirates — INF Jayson Nix (link)

Claimed

• Rangers — 1B Mike Carp (from Red Sox — link)
• Twins — OF Jordan Schafer (from Braves — link)
• Reds — INF Jake Elmore (from Athletics — link)
• Angels — INF Ryan Wheeler (from Rockies — link)
• Yankees — P Esmil Rogers (from Blue Jays — link)
• Pirates — P Angel Sanchez (from White Sox — link)

Designated For Assignment

• Orioles — P Ryan Webb (optioned to Triple-A)
• Pirates — INF Dean Anna (link), P Josh Wall (link)
• Rockies — P Pedro Hernandez (link)
• Reds — P Nick Christiani (link)
• Angels — P David Carpenter (link)
• Athletics — P Evan Scribner (remains on Athletics’ 40-man)
• Indians — P Zach McAllister (link)
• Rangers — P Ryan Feierabend (link)
• Giants — INF Dan Uggla, OF Tyler Colvin (link)
• Yankees — INF Brian Roberts (link), P Jeff Francis (link)
• Rays — P Erik Bedard (link), P Juan Carlos Oviedo (link)

Outrighted

• Giants — INF Tony Abreu, INF Nick Noonan  (link)
• Marlins — P Donnie Joseph (link)
• Mariners — P Blake Beavan (link)
• Athletics — OF Kenny Wilson (link)
• Dodgers — P Scott Elbert (link)
• Padres — P Jason Lane (link)
• Twins — P Matt Guerrier (elected free agency)
• Yankees — P Bruce Billings, P Chris Leroux (link)

Released

• Athletics — RP Jim Johnson (link)
• Braves — P Luis Vasquez (link)
• Yankees — INF Scott Sizemore (link)
• Cardinals — C George Kottaras (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Orioles — P Joe Saunders (link)

Other

• Chiba Lotte Marines (Japan) — signed OF Alfredo Despaigne

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

Trades

• Yankees — acquired P Jeff Francis from Athletics for cash considerations
• White Sox — acquired P Bobby Doran from Astros for SS Jeffry Santos
• Rays — acquired three international bonus slots from Marlins for P Matt Ramsey
• Brewers — acquired an international bonus slot from Athletics for P Rodolfo Fernandez (link)
• Indians — acquired OF Chris Dickerson from Pirates for a PTBNL or cash
• Diamondbacks — acquired P Alex Sogard from Astros for IF Cesar Carrasco

Claimed

• Cardinals — C George Kottaras (from Indians — link)
• Athletics — OF Kenny Wilson (from Blue Jays — link)

Designated For Assignment

• Red Sox — C A.J. Pierzynski (link)
• Giants — IF Brandon Hicks (link)
• Cardinals — OF Mike O’Neill (link)
• Yankees — P Jim Miller (link)
• Blue Jays — P Bobby Korecky (link)
• Dodgers — 1B Clint Robinson (link)
• Angels — P Nick Maronde (link)
• Reds — P Brett Marshall (link)
• Pirates — P Duke Welker (link)
• Mariners — C John Buck (link)
• Athletics — P Brad Mills (link)
• Rockies — P Raul Fernandez (link)

Outrighted

• Braves — P Pedro Beato (link)
• Orioles — P Julio DePaula (link), P Ramon Ramirez (link)
• Indians — P Mark Lowe (link)
• Royals — OF Justin Maxwell (link)
• Blue Jays — OF Brad Glenn (link)
• Athletics — OF Nick Buss (link)

Released

• Rangers — IF Donnie Murphy (link)

Key Draft Signings

• White Sox — P Carlos Rodon (link)
• Giants — P Tyler Beede (link)

Key International Signings

• Astros — OF Ronny Rafael (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Rangers — P Jerome Williams (link)
• Royals — P Joe Saunders (link)
• Dodgers — OF Roger Bernadina (link)

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

Key Moves

• The Cubs traded pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel for pitcher Dan Straily, prospects Addison Russell and Billy McKinney and a player to be named.
• The Padres signed outfielder Seth Smith to a two-year extension with a team option for 2017.
• The Yankees acquired pitcher Brandon McCarthy from the Diamondbacks for pitcher Vidal Nuno.
• The Angels acquired pitcher Joe Thatcher and outfielder Tony Campana from the Diamondbacks for outfielder Zach Borenstein and pitcher Joey Krehbiel.

Top Prospect Promotions

• Red Sox — 2B/OF Mookie Betts (link)

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Royals — OF Raul Ibanez (link), P Scott Downs (link)

Trades

• Braves — acquired P Andrew Robinson from Astros for cash considerations or a PTBNL
• Rockies — acquired P Jair Jurrjens from Reds for 1B Harold Riggins
• Dodgers — acquired 1B Brock Peterson from Nationals for cash considerations
• Angels — acquired P Rich Hill from Red Sox for cash considerations
• Marlins — acquired P Donnie Joseph from Royals for cash considerations
• Diamondbacks — acquired INF Ronny Cedeno from Phillies for C Raywilly Gomez

Claimed

• White Sox — P Angel Sanchez (from Rays — link)
• Rays — P Cory Burns (from Rangers — link)
• Blue Jays — OF Nolan Reimold (from Orioles — link), OF Cole Gillespie (from Mariners — link)
• Pirates — INF Dean Anna (from Yankees — link)

Designated For Assignment

• Yankees — OF Alfonso Soriano (link)
• Athletics — P Jeff Francis (link), OF Nick Buss (link)
• Astros — P Jerome Williams (link)
• Royals — OF Justin Maxwell (link)
• Orioles — P Ramon Ramirez (link)
• Angels — P Rich Hill (link)
• Blue Jays — OF Kenny Wilson (link), OF Brad Glenn (link)
• Rockies — P Raul Fernandez (link)

Outrighted

• Nationals — UT Greg Dobbs (link)
• Marlins — OF Brent Keys (link)
• Phillies — P Sean O’Sullivan (link), OF Zach Collier (link)
• Giants — P Jake Dunning (link)
• Royals — OF Pedro Ciriaco (link)

Returned

• Orioles — Rule 5 pick Michael Almanzar to Red Sox (link)

Released

• Rangers — P Joe Saunders (link)
• Nationals — P Mike Gonzalez (link)

Key Draft Signings

• Blue Jays — P Jeff Hoffman, C Max Pentecost (link)
• Royals — P Brandon Finnegan (link)
• Reds — P Nick Howard (link)
• Astros — OF Derek Fisher (link)
• Indians — 1B/OF Mike Papi (link)
• Cubs — P Dylan Cease (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Rockies — P Chris Capuano (link)
• Yankees — P Edgmer Escalona (link)

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

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Reds — signed P Raisel Iglesias to a seven-year deal

Trades

• Pirates — acquired P Ernesto Frieri from Angels for P Jason Grilli
• Giants — acquired OF Adalberto Santos from Pirates
• Tigers — acquired P Daniel Schlereth from Pirates

Claimed

• Padres — UT Irving Falu (from Brewers — link)

Designated For Assignment

• Phillies — OF Zach Collier (link)
• White Sox — P Scott Downs (link)
• Red Sox — P Chris Capuano (link)
• Dodgers — 1B/OF Jamie Romak (link)
• Nationals — 1B/3B Greg Dobbs (link)
• Royals — P Donnie Joseph (link)
• Giants — P Jake Dunning (link)

Designated Off Active Roster

• Cardinals — SS Pete Kozma (link)

Outrighted

• Pirates — OF Jose Tabata (link)
• Blue Jays — INF Jonathan Diaz (link)
• Tigers — P Evan Reed (link)
• Indians — P Josh Outman (link)
• Orioles — OF Francisco Peguero (link)
• Cubs — C Eli Whiteside (link)

Elected Free Agency

• Rangers — 1B/OF Brad Snyder (link)
• Reds — OF Roger Bernadina (link)
• Astros — P Kyle Farnsworth (link)
• Orioles — P Edgmer Escalona (link)

Released

• Angels — OF Raul Ibanez (link)
• Diamondbacks — P J.J. Putz (link)
• Marlins — P Kevin Slowey (link)

Key Draft Signings

• Astros — P Brady Aiken (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Phillies — OF Grady Sizemore (link)

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

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Giants — OF Daniel Carbonell (link)

Trades

• Athletics — acquired P Brad Mills from Brewers for cash considerations
• Mets — acquired P Blake Taylor from Pirates to complete Ike Davis trade
• White Sox — acquired OF Michael Taylor from Athletics for P Jake Sanchez

Top Prospect Promotions

• Marlins — P Andrew Heaney (link)

Claimed

• Athletics — P Justin Marks from Rangers (link)

Designated For Assignment

• Diamondbacks — P J.J. Putz (link)
• Indians — P Josh Outman (link)
• Tigers — P Evan Reed (link)
• Orioles — P Josh Stinson (link)
• Marlins — P Kevin Slowey, P Randy Wolf (link — Wolf later opted for free agency)

Outrighted

• Diamondbacks — UT Nick Evans (link)
• Athletics — P Marcus Walden (link)

Released

• Red Sox — OF Grady Sizemore (link)
• Twins — OF Jason Kubel (link)

Key Draft Signings

• Marlins — P Tyler Kolek (link), SS Justin Twine (link)
• Mariners — C/OF Alex Jackson (link)
• Mets — OF Michael Conforto (link)
• Brewers — P Kodi Medeiros (link)
• Diamondbacks — P Touki Toussaint (link)
• Indians — OF Bradley Zimmer (link)
• Dodgers — P Grant Holmes (link)
• Reds — 3B Alex Blandino (link)
• Red Sox — SS Michael Chavis (link), P Michael Kopech (link)
• Braves — OF Braxton Davidson (link)
• Royals — 2B Forrest Wall (link), P Scott Blewett (link)
• Pirates — OF Connor Joe (link)
• Cubs — P Jake Stinnett (link), P Carson Sands, P Justin Steele (link)
• Phillies — P Matt Imhof (link)
• Yankees — P Jacob Lindgren (link)
• Astros — P Jacob Nix (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Padres — IF Chris Nelson (link)
• Marlins — P Brad Penny (link)
• Angels — P Wade LeBlanc (link)
• Rangers — 1B Carlos Pena (link)
• Astros — P Jose Veras (link)
• Yankees — P Heath Bell (link)

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

Key News

• The Twins signed DH/1B Kendrys Morales to a prorated one-year contract.

Trades

• White Sox — acquired OF Matt Tuiasosopo from Blue Jays for cash considerations
• Blue Jays — acquired OF Adron Chambers from Astros for P Alejandro Solarte and INF Will Dupont
• White Sox — acquired P Shawn Hill from Blue Jays
• Tigers — acquired C Manny Pina from Mariners for a player to be named
• Yankees — acquired P David Huff from Giants

Claimed

• Rays — P Angel Sanchez (from Marlins — link)
• Diamondbacks — C Jordan Pacheco (from Rockies — link)

Designated For Assignment

• Diamondbacks — 1B/OF Nick Evans (link)
• Yankees — P Wade LeBlanc (link)

Cleared Waivers

• Twins — OF Jason Kubel (link)

Outrighted

• Rockies — P Wilton Lopez (link)
• Padres — P Jason Lane (link)
• Yankees — P Alfredo Aceves (link)
• Rays — P Josh Lueke (link)
• Athletics — OF Kent Matthes (link)
• Phillies — P Cesar Jimenez (link)
• Mets — P Buddy Carlyle (link)
• Angels — P Jarrett Grube, P Michael Brady, P Brooks Raley (link)

Released

• Cubs — P Jose Veras (link)

Key Draft Signings

• Cubs — C Kyle Schwarber (link)
• Twins — SS Nick Gordon (link)
• Phillies — P Aaron Nola (link)
• Rockies — P Kyle Freeland (link)
• Padres — IF Trea Turner, OF Michael Gettys (link)
• Brewers — SS Jacob Gatewood (link), OF Monte Harrison (link)
• Yankees — P Austin DeCarr (link)
• Pirates — SS Cole Tucker (link), P Mitch Keller (link), P Trey Supak (link)
• Rockies — P Ryan Castellani (link)
• Angels — P Joe Gatto (link)
• Rays — 1B Casey Gillaspie (link), P Cameron Varga (link)
• Athletics — 3B Matt Chapman (link)
• Rangers — P Luis Ortiz (link)
• Tigers — OF Derek Hill (link)
• Marlins — C Blake Anderson (link)
• Mariners — OF Gareth Morgan (link)
• Astros — 1B A.J. Reed (link)
• Red Sox — P Michael Kopech (link)
• Blue Jays — P Sean Reid-Foley (link)
• Royals — P Foster Griffin (link), C Chase Vallot (link)
• Indians — P Grant Hockin (link)
• Cardinals — P Jack Flaherty, P Luke Weaver (link)
• Diamondbacks — OF Marcus Wilson (link), P Cody Reed (link)
• Rangers — SS Ti’Quan Forbes (link)
• White Sox — P Spencer Adams (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Yankees — P Heath Bell (link)
• Cubs — C Yorvit Torrealba (link)
• Red Sox — OF Andres Torres (link)

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

Key News

• The Astros selected California high school pitcher Brady Aiken with the first overall pick in the draft. Here are the results from the first round.
• The Astros signed first baseman Jon Singleton to a five-year extension with three club options.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Marlins — P Kevin Gregg (link)

Trades

• Marlins — acquired P Bryan Morris from Pirates for competitive balance draft pick
• Athletics — acquired P Justin Marks from Royals for cash considerations

Claimed

• Yankees — P Wade LeBlanc (from Angels — link)
• Royals — P Blake Wood (from Indians — link)
• Pirates — P Wirfin Obispo (from Braves — link)

Designated For Assignment

• Giants — P David Huff (link)
• Athletics — OF Kent Matthes (link)
• Phillies — P Cesar Jimenez (link)
• Yankees — IF Scott Sizemore (designated off active roster — link) and P Alfredo Aceves (link)
• Mets — P Buddy Carlyle (link)
• Rockies — C Jordan Pacheco (link)
• Cubs — P Jose Veras (link)

Outrighted

• Angels — P Brooks Raley, P Michael Brady, P Jarrett Grube (link)
• Tigers — IF Danny Worth (link)
• Phillies — OF Tyson Gillies (link) and P Jeremy Horst (link)
• Pirates — P Vin Mazzaro (link)

Key Draft Signings

• Braves — P Garrett Fulenchek (link)
• Indians — P Justus Sheffield (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Blue Jays — P Luis Ayala (link)
• Phillies — P Jason Marquis (link)