Week In Review

Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:

Key Move

• The Red Sox agreed to terms with DH David Ortiz to a one-year extension for 2015, with options for 2016 and 2017.

Traded

• Tigers traded P Jose Alvarez to Angels for SS Andrew Romine
• Phillies traded C Koyie Hill to Nationals for a PTBNL or cash
• Royals traded INF Brandon Laird to Nationals for a PTBNL or cash

Retired

• RP Bill Bray (link)

Claimed

• Orioles — 3B David Adams from Indians (link)
• Blue Jays — OF Matt Tuiasosopo from Diamondbacks (link)
• Athletics — P Kent Matthes from Rockies (link)

Designated For Assignment

• Orioles — RP Kelvin De La Cruz (link)
• Dodgers — RP Javy Guerra (link)

Outrighted

• Twins — SP Vance Worley (link)
• Brewers — 1B/OF Sean Halton (link)
• Phillies — INF Kevin Frandsen (link)

Released

• Astros — OF J.D. Martinez (link)
• Indians — RP David Aardsma (link) and OF Jeff Francoeur (link)
• Blue Jays — P Luis Perez (link)
• Giants — INF Tony Abreu (Giants requested release waivers — link)
• White Sox — P Mitchell Boggs (White Sox requested release waivers — link)
• Angels — INFs Carlos Pena, Chad Tracy (link)

Returned

• Phillies — returned Rule 5 pick P Kevin Munson to Diamondbacks

Opted Out

• Mets — RP Kyle Farnsworth (link)
• Royals — C Ramon Hernandez (link)
• Angels — C Yorvit Torrealba (link)
• Red Sox — RP Jose Mijares (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Orioles — RP Luis Ayala (link) and INF Brett Wallace (link)
• Padres — RP Hector Ambriz (link)

Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:

Key Moves

• The Braves signed SP Ervin Santana to a one-year deal.
• The Twins signed reliever Glen Perkins to a four-year extension.
• The Cardinals signed SS Aledmys Diaz to a four-year deal.

Traded

• Nationals — acquired INF Brandon Laird from the Royals for a PTBNL or cash
• Braves — acquired SP Zach Stewart from the White Sox for cash considerations

Retired

• SP Livan Hernandez (link)

Outrighted

• Brewers — RP Jose De La Torre (link)
• Diamondbacks — RP Santos Rodriguez (link)

Released

• Astros — 1B Brett Wallace (link)
• Angels — SP Mark Mulder (link)
• Phillies — C Lou Marson (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Royals — RP Ramon Troncoso (link) and P Brett Tomko (link)

Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:

Key Moves

• The Cardinals signed 2B/3B Matt Carpenter to a six-year extension with an option for 2020.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Diamondbacks – RP Oliver Perez (two years)
• Rangers – SP Joe Saunders (one year)

Retired

• OF Rick Ankiel (link)

Claimed

• Padres – OF Alex Castellanos (from Rangers – link)
• Rangers – INF Andy Parrino (from Athletics – link)

Outrighted

• Angels – C John Hester and RP Robert Carson (link)
• Indians – 1B David Cooper (link)

Released

• Royals – P Brad Penny (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Orioles – P Johan Santana (link) and RP Chris Jones (link)
• Nationals – RP Mike Gonzalez (link)

Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:

Key Moves

• The Yankees signed outfielder Brett Gardner to a four-year extension with a club option for 2019.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Rangers – extended manager Ron Washington through 2015

Trades

• Indians - acquired SS Justin Sellers from Dodgers for cash considerations
• Athletics – acquired IF Jake Elmore from White Sox for a PTBNL or cash

Retired

• SP Carl Pavano (link)
• RP Guillermo Mota (link)

Designated For Assignment

• Indians – 1B David Cooper (link)
• Athletics – UT Andy Parrino (link)

Claimed

• White Sox – P Maikel Cleto from Royals (link)
• Pirates – IF Brent Morel from Blue Jays (link)

Outrighted

• Pirates – IF Chase d'Arnaud (link)

Released

• Orioles – P Chris Jones (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Braves – C Yenier Bello (link)

Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:

Key Moves

• The Orioles signed SP Ubaldo Jimenez to a four-year deal. They also agreed to terms with OF/DH Nelson Cruz on a one-year deal.
• The Reds signed SP Homer Bailey to a six-year extension.
• The Braves signed SS Andrelton Simmons to a seven-year extension.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Red Sox – SP Chris Capuano (link)

Claimed

• Blue Jays – SP Liam Hendriks from Orioles (link)
• Athletics – RP Joe Savery from Phillies (link)
• Royals – UT Jimmy Paredes from Orioles (link)

Designated For Assignment

• Dodgers – INF Justin Sellers (link)
• Blue Jays – INF Brent Morel (link)
• Royals – P Maikel Cleto (link)

Outrighted

• Reds – INF Henry Rodriguez (link)

Released

• Braves – UT Mat Gamel (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Yankees – RP Andrew Bailey (link)
• Giants – OF Tyler Colvin (link)

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

Key Moves

• Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter will retire after the 2014 season.
• The Braves signed pitcher Julio Teheran to a six-year extension with an option for 2020. They also signed closer Craig Kimbrel to a four-year extension with an option for 2018.
• The Phillies agreed to terms with pitcher A.J. Burnett on a one-year deal with an option.
• Red Sox pitcher Ryan Dempster will not pitch in 2014, forfeiting his salary.
• The Dodgers agreed to terms with Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena.
• The Indians signed outfielder Michael Brantley to a four-year extension with an option for 2018.
• Longtime starting pitchers Roy Oswalt and Jake Westbrook retired.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Orioles – P Suk-Min Yoon (link)
• Rangers – SP Tommy Hanson (link)

Traded

• The Rays acquired pitcher Nate Karns from the Nationals in exchange for catcher Jose Lobaton and prospects Felipe Rivero and Drew Vettleson.

Designated For Assignment

• Reds – INF Henry Rodriguez (link)
• Phillies – P Joe Savery (link)

Claimed

• Orioles – UT Jimmy Paredes (from Marlins – link)
• Twins – P Brooks Raley (from Cubs – link)
• Reds – P Brett Marshall (from Cubs – link)

Outrighted

• Astros – 1B Brett Wallace (link)
• Brewers – P Donovan Hand (link)
• Marlins – RP Chris Hatcher (link)

Released

• Phillies – P Chad Gaudin (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Cubs – UT Emilio Bonifacio (link)
• Rays – SP Erik Bedard (link)
• Nationals – RP Josh Roenicke (link)
• Mets – RP Jose Valverde (link)
• Mariners – P Randy Wolf and P Zach Miner (link)
• Angels – RP Brandon Lyon (link)
• Red Sox – RP Francisco Cordero (link)
• Indians – SP Aaron Harang (link)

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

Key Moves

• The Braves signed 1B Freddie Freeman to an eight-year extension. They also signed outfielder Jason Heyward to a two-year deal.
• The Diamondbacks agreed to sign SP Bronson Arroyo to a two-year deal with an option for 2016.
• The Mariners agreed to sign RP Fernando Rodney to a two-year deal.
• The Athletics signed OF Coco Crisp to a two-year extension for 2015 and 2016 that includes a vesting option for 2017.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Marlins – IF Jeff Baker (two years) and RP Carlos Marmol (one year)
• Dodgers – SP Paul Maholm (one year)
• Brewers – RP Francisco Rodriguez (one year)
• White Sox – P Mitchell Boggs (one year)
• Astros – SP Jerome Williams (one year)

Retired

• RPs Dan Wheeler and Joel Zumaya (link)
• OF Ryan Spilborghs (link)

Designated For Assignment

• Marlins – OF Jimmy Paredes (link)
• Astros – 1B Brett Wallace (link)
• Brewers – P Donovan Hand (link)

Key Minor-League Signings

• Nationals – RP Luis Ayala (link)
• Marlins – RP Chaz Roe (link)
• Dodgers – IF Justin Turner (link)
• Athletics – OF Sam Fuld (link)
• Mets – RP Kyle Farnsworth (link)
• Red Sox – OF Corey Brown (link)
• Cardinals – RP Pat Neshek (link)

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

• Lance Berkman retired. Michael Young did as well.
• The Cubs agreed to terms with starter Jason Hammel on a one-year deal.
• The Royals re-signed pitcher Bruce Chen.
• The Royals acquired outfielder Carlos Peguero from the Mariners for a PTBNL or cash. They designated pitcher Everett Teaford for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster.
• The Royals designated infielder Emilio Bonifacio for assignment.
• The Rangers claimed pitcher Pedro Figueroa off waivers from the Rays, and designated pitcher Chaz Roe for assignment in the process.
• The Reds avoided arbitration with pitcher Aroldis Chapman.
• The Nationals avoided arbitration with pitcher Doug Fister.
• The Dodgers avoided arbitration with catcher A.J. Ellis.
• The Tigers avoided arbitration with catcher Alex Avila.
• The Angels avoided arbitration with third baseman David Freese and pitcher Kevin Jepsen.
• The Royals avoided arbitration with pitcher Aaron Crow.
• The Cubs avoided arbitration with outfielder Justin Ruggiano.
• The Cardinals avoided arbitration with infielder Daniel Descalso.
• The Mariners signed pitcher Scott Baker to a minor-league contract.
• The Padres agreed to terms with reliever Tony Sipp on a minor-league contract.
• The Cubs agreed to terms with pitcher James McDonald on a minor-league contract.
• The Reds agreed to terms with outfielder Roger Bernadina and infielder Chris Nelson on minor-league contracts. They also signed infielder Ramon Santiago to a minor-league deal.
• The Orioles agreed to terms with shortstop Alex Gonzalez on a minor-league contract.
• The Angels signed outfielder Brennan Boesch, infielders Carlos Pena and Chad Tracy, and catcher Yorvit Torrealba to minor-league contracts.
• The Marlins signed outfielder Reed Johnson to a minor-league contract.
• The Rays have agreed to terms with infielder Wilson Betemit on a minor-league deal.
• The Indians signed infielder Elliot Johnson to a minor-league deal.
• The Twins signed pitcher Matt Guerrier to a minor-league deal.
• The Rangers agreed to terms with pitcher Daniel Bard on a minor-league contract.
• The Rockies signed pitchers Nick Masset and Manny Corpas to minor-league deals. They also agreed to sign infielder Paul Janish to a minor-league deal.
• The Red Sox signed outfielder Corey Brown to a minor-league deal. (Brown had become a free agent earlier in the week.) They also agreed to terms on a minor-league deal for pitcher Rich Hill.

Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:

• The Yankees signed pitcher Masahiro Tanaka to a seven-year deal.
• The Brewers signed pitcher Matt Garza to a four-year deal with a vesting option.
• The Rays signed closer Grant Balfour to a two-year deal.
• The Athletics signed reliever Eric O'Flaherty to a two-year deal.
• The Red Sox agreed to terms with outfielder Grady Sizemore.
• The Rays and Padres made a seven-player trade involving infielder Logan Forsythe and reliever Alex Torres.
• The White Sox extended manager Robin Ventura.
• The Giants signed infielder Joaquin Arias to a two-year extension, avoiding arbitration.
• The Giants acquired pitcher David Huff from the Yankees for cash considerations.
• The Rays designated pitcher Pedro Figueroa for assignment.
• The Red Sox designated pitcher Brayan Villarreal for assignment.
• The Athletics designated outfielder Corey Brown for assignment.
• The Dodgers signed utilityman Chone Figgins to a minor-league deal.
• The Marlins signed infielder Ty Wigginton to a minor-league deal.
• The Red Sox agreed to terms with reliever Jose Mijares on a minor-league deal.
• The Mets re-signed pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka to a minor-league deal.
• The Braves signed pitcher Freddy Garcia to a minor-league deal.
• The Indians signed reliever David Aardsma to a minor-league deal.
• The Mariners re-signed outfielder Endy Chavez to a minor-league deal.
• The Royals agreed to terms with pitcher Jon Rauch on a minor-league deal.
• The Brewers signed infielder Lyle Overbay to a minor-league deal.
• The Phillies signed outfielder Bobby Abreu and pitcher Chad Gaudin to minor-league deals.
• The Twins agreed to send pitcher Andrew Albers to play for the Hanwha Eagles in Korea.

It was a busy week at MLBTR, as we saw dozens of players sign one-year deals with their teams to avoid arbitration. Here's a look at the rest of the action from around the league.

• The Dodgers signed Clayton Kershaw to a seven-year, $215MM extension.
• The Mariners signed catcher John Buck to a one-year deal. To make room on their 40-man roster, they designated outfielder Carlos Peguero for assignment.
• The Nationals signed infielder Ian Desmond and pitcher Jordan Zimmermann to two-year deals.
• The Reds signed pitcher Sam LeCure to a two-year deal.
• The Diamondbacks signed pitcher Josh Collmenter to an extension.
• The Orioles agreed to terms with outfielder Tyler Colvin.
• Jeremy Guthrie and the Royals agreed to restructure the pitcher's contract.
• Former Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden retired.
• The Mets signed pitcher John Lannan to a minor-league deal. They also re-signed infielder Omar Quintanilla to a minor-league deal.
• The Brewers signed infielder Mark Reynolds and pitcher Zach Duke to minor-league deals.
• The Orioles signed pitcher Alfredo Aceves and outfielder Delmon Young to minor-league deals.
• The Reds signed pitcher Jeff Francis to a minor-league deal.
• The Royals agreed to terms with pitcher Brad Penny on a minor-league deal.
• The Phillies agreed to sign infielder Ronny Cedeno to a minor-league deal.
• The Rockies signed catcher Michael McKenry to a minor-league deal.
• The Indians signed outfielder Nyjer Morgan to a minor-league deal.
• The Astros signed infielder Cesar Izturis to a minor-league deal.
• The White Sox re-signed pitcher Dylan Axelrod to a minor-league deal.
• The Marlins signed reliever Henry Rodriguez to a minor-league deal.
• The Blue Jays signed infielder Chris Getz to a minor-league deal.
• The Angels signed infielder John McDonald to a minor-league deal.
• The Cubs signed outfielder Chris Coghlan to a minor-league deal.