Week In Review

A look back at the notable moves and news from around Major League Baseball over the last week…

Key Moves

• Blue Jays first baseman/outfielder Chris Colabello received an 80-game PED suspension.
• The Twins hired former manager Ron Gardenhire as a special assistant to GM Terry Ryan.
• The Rays promoted top pitching prospect Blake Snell.
• The Blue Jays signed two-time All-Star center fielder Michael Bourn to a minor league deal.

Trades

• Phillies – acquired OF Alfredo Marte from Orioles for cash considerations or player to be named later.
• Rockies – acquired 1B Cody Decker from Royals for cash considerations.

Designated For Assignment

• Marlins – P Chris Narveson (link)
• Reds – P Tim Melville (link)
• Red Sox – P Edwin Escobar (link)
• Rockies – P David Hale (link)
  

Outrighted

• Marlins – P Dustin McGowan (link)
• Phillies – P James Russell (link)
• Reds – P Keyvius Sampson (link)
• Tigers – P Logan Kensing (link)
  

Released

• Blue Jays – C Humberto Quintero (link)
• Nationals – 1B Nate Freiman (link)
• Orioles – P Todd Redmond (link)
• Pirates – 1B/OF Michael Morse (link)
  

Key Minor League Signings

• Dodgers – P Joe Thatcher (link)
• Tigers – C  Humberto Quintero (link)
• White Sox – P John Holdzkom (link)

Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.

Key Moves

• The Rangers signed third baseman Adrian Beltre to a two-year extension. They also promoted top outfield prospect Nomar Mazara.
• The Giants extended first baseman Brandon Belt through 2021.

Trades

• Cubs – acquired P Giovanni Soto from Indians for cash considerations
• Dodgers – acquired UT Zach Walters and OF James Ramsey from Indians for cash considerations

Claimed

• Orioles – P Scott McGough (from Marlins)
• Marlins – P Eric Jokisch (from Cubs)
• Angels – P Danny Reynolds (from Astros)

Designated For Assignment

• Blue Jays – P Arnold Leon (link)
• Pirates – 1B Michael Morse (link)

Outrighted

• Braves – P Jose Ramirez (link)
• Pirates – SS Pedro Florimon (link)
• Brewers – P Ariel Pena (link)
• Rangers – OF Justin Ruggiano (link)
• Reds – 1B/OF Brandon Allen (link)

Returned

• Padres – P Josh Martin (to Indians)

Released

• Braves – OF Michael Bourn (link)
• Pirates – P John Holdzkom (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Pirates – P Justin Masterson (link)
• Twins – OF David Murphy (link)
• Giants – P Alex Torres (link)
• Yankees – 1B/OF Nick Swisher (link)
• Red Sox – P Wesley Wright (link)
• Braves – UT Emilio Bonifacio (re-signed)

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

• Reds – Rule 5 pick Jake Cave to Yankees (link)

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)

Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.

Key Moves

• The Cardinals signed shortstop Ruben Tejada to a one-year deal.
• The Phillies extended manager Pete Mackanin.
• The Blue Jays restructured manager John Gibbons’ contract to guarantee his salary through 2017.

Trades

• Orioles – acquired P Edgar Olmos from Cubs for PTBNL
• White Sox – acquired P Brandon Sinnery from Diamondbacks for cash

Claimed

• Braves – P Jesse Biddle (from Pirates)

Outrighted

• Nationals – OF Tyler Moore (link)

Released

• Astros – P Neal Cotts (link)
• Twins – OF Ryan Sweeney (link)
• Mets – P Buddy Carlyle (link)
• Padres – P Casey Janssen (link)

Retired

• UT Chone Figgins (link)

Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.

Key Move

• 1B Adam LaRoche retired amidst a disagreement with the White Sox about his son’s presence in the team’s clubhouse. (Here’s more on LaRoche’s situation.)

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Reds – P Alfredo Simon (one year)

Claimed

• Athletics – P Andrew Triggs (from Orioles)
• Mariners – C Rob Brantly (from White Sox)

Outrighted

• Twins – P Montreal Robertson (link)
• White Sox – P Zach Phillips (link)

Released

• Mets – IF Ruben Tejada (link)
• Pirates – P Jesse Biddle (link)
• Reds – P Carlos Contreras (link)
• Braves – P Kyle Kendrick, P Chris Volstad (link)
• Mariners – 1B Gaby Sanchez (link)

Returned

• Braves – Rule 5 pick Evan Rutckyj (to Yankees; link)

Retired

• P Brad Penny (link)
• P Rafael Soriano (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Indians – OF Marlon Byrd (link)
• Mariners – P Justin De Fratus (previously released; link)
• Padres – IF Mike Olt (link)

This week’s look back at the notable moves and news from around the league…

Key Moves

• The White Sox signed center fielder Austin Jackson to a one-year, $5MM deal.
• The Orioles signed DH Pedro Alvarez to a one-year, $5.75MM deal.
• The Pirates signed third baseman David Freese to a one-year, $3MM deal.

Notable Injuries

• Marlins right-hander Carter Capps underwent Tommy John surgery.
• Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta could be out until the All-Star break following thumb surgery.
• Phillies outficlder Aaron Altherr will miss four to six months following wrist surgery.
• Athletics right-hander Jarrod Parker re-fractured his right elbow.
• Mets shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera is dealing with a strained patellar tendon in his left knee and figures to open the season on the DL.

Extension Talk

• Jake Arrieta has been seeking a seven-year deal in talks with the Cubs.
• Adrian Beltre is seeking a three-year deal worth more than $19MM annually from the Rangers.

DFAs / Outrights

• The White Sox designated 1B/3B Mike Olt for assignment to clear room for Jackson. He was then outrighted to Triple-A.
• The Pirates designated LHP Jesse Biddle for assignment to clear room for Freese.

Released

• The Cubs released LHP Rex Brothers.
• The Orioles released RHP Andrew Triggs to clear room for Alvarez.

Minor League Signings

• The Rays signed RHP David Carpenter and former 1B Dan Johnson (link), who will transition to the mound as a knuckleballer.
• The Blue Jays signed LHP Randy Choate.
• The Braves signed LHP Phil Coke.
• The Tigers signed RHP Lucas Harrell.
• The Padres signed 1B Josh Satin and SS Justin Sellers.
• The Cubs signed OF Ryan Kalish.
• The Angels signed RHP Josh Roenicke.
• The Orioles signed OF Julio Borbon.

Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.

Key Move

• The Rangers signed Ian Desmond to a one-year, $8MM deal to be their left fielder.

Extensions

• Cardinals – 2B Kolten Wong (five years plus option)

Suspensions

• Closer Aroldis Chapman of the Yankees received a 30-game suspension after an investigation into domestic violence allegations.

Released

• Braves – P David Carpenter, P Ryan Kelly (link)

Retired

• IF Maicer Izturis (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Brewers – P Franklin Morales (link)
• Rockies – OF Ryan Raburn (link)
• Padres – P Christian Friedrich (link), P Matt Thornton (link)
• Yankees – OF Chris Denorfia (link)
• Red Sox – OF David Murphy (link)
• Orioles – P Sam Deduno (link)
• Blue Jays – P Rafael Soriano (link)
• Diamondbacks – IF/OF Rickie Weeks (link)

Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.

Arbitration

• Players avoiding arbitration this week included Astros DH Evan Gattis (link). A full list of arbitration-avoiding deals can be found at MLBTR’s Arbitration Tracker.

Extensions

• Rockies – IF DJ LeMahieu (two years)
• Rangers – manager Jeff Banister (link)
• Royals – manager Ned Yost, GM Dayton Moore (link)

Options

• Diamondbacks – exercised manager Chip Hale’s option for 2017

Signings / Re-signings

• Royals – P Mike Minor (two years)
• Indians – IF Juan Uribe (one year)
• Rays – P Ryan Webb (one year)
• Dodgers – P Louis Coleman (one year)

Claimed

• Rockies – C/IF Tony Wolters (from Indians)

Released

• Rockies – P Christian Friedrich (whose waiver claim had been reversed)

Retired

• IF Nick Punto (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Pirates – OF Matt Joyce (link)
• Nationals – P Matt Belisle (link), P Burke Badenhop (link)
• Cubs – P Aaron Crow (link)
• Blue Jays – C Tony Sanchez (link)
• Royals – IF Clint Barmes, P Brian Duensing, P Ross Ohlendorf (link)
• Tigers – P Bobby Parnell (link)
• Red Sox – P Carlos Marmol (link)
• Rangers – 1B Ike Davis (link)

Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.

Key Moves

• MLB permanently banned Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia after Mejia had his third positive PED test.
• The Athletics acquired outfielder Khris Davis from the Brewers for prospects Jacob Nottingham and Bubba Derby.
• The Diamondbacks signed reliever Tyler Clippard to a two-year deal.

Arbitration

• Players avoiding arbitration this week included Aroldis Chapman (link) and Brandon Belt (link). A full list of arbitration-avoiding deals can be found at MLBTR’s Arbitration Tracker.

Extensions

• Blue Jays – IF Josh Donaldson (two years)
• Diamondbacks – OF A.J. Pollock (two years)
• Royals – IF Mike Moustakas (two years)

Signings / Re-signings

• White Sox – P Mat Latos (one year)
• Indians – P Tommy Hunter (one year)

Trades

• Phillies – acquired IF Taylor Featherston from Angels for a PTBNL

Claimed

• Cubs – P C.J. Riefenhauser (from Orioles)

Designated For Assignment

• Athletics – P Sean Nolin (link)
• Indians – C Tony Wolters (link)
• Cubs – P Edgar Olmos (link)
• Phillies – P Bobby LaFromboise (later outrighted)
• Diamondbacks – P Will Locante (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Marlins – P Craig Breslow (link)
• Cubs – OF Matt Murton (link)
• Brewers – P Blaine Boyer (link)
• Pirates – P Cory Luebke (link), P Eric O’Flaherty (link)
• Braves – P Carlos Torres (link)
• Orioles – P Dale Thayer (link)
• Mariners – P Joel Peralta (link)
• White Sox – 1B Travis Ishikawa (link)
• Padres – IF Skip Schumaker (link)
• Indians – P Craig Stammen (link)

Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.

Key Moves

• The Diamondbacks acquired infielder Jean Segura and pitcher Tyler Wagner from the Brewers for infielder Aaron Hill, pitcher Chase Anderson, infielder Isan Diaz and cash.

Arbitration

• Players avoiding arbitration this week included Jake Arrieta (link) and Zach Britton (link). A full list of arbitration-avoiding deals can be found at MLBTR’s Arbitration Tracker.

Signings / Re-signings

• Blue Jays – P Gavin Floyd (one year)

Trades

• Orioles – acquired P Odrisamer Despaigne from Padres for P Jean Cosme
• Pirates – acquired P Jesse Biddle from Twins for P Yoervis Medina
• Blue Jays – acquired OF Darrell Ceciliani from Mets for a PTBNL or cash

Claimed

• Angels – P Christian Friedrich (from Rockies)
• Yankees – IF Ronald Torreyes (from Angels)

Designated For Assignment

• Blue Jays – P Chad Jenkins (link)
• Angels – IF Taylor Featherston (link)
• Orioles – P C.J. Riefenhauser (link)
• Yankees – OF Lane Adams (link)

Outrighted

• Pirates – P A.J. Schugel (link)

Released

• Royals – P Louis Coleman (link)

Retired

• P Freddy Garcia (link)
• OF Andruw Jones (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Giants – IF Conor Gillaspie (link)
• Blue Jays – P David Aardsma (link)
• Orioles – P Hideki Okajima (link)
• Nationals – IF Brendan Ryan (link)
• Twins – OF Carlos Quentin (link)
• Mariners – IF Dayner Moreira (link)
• Royals – OF Travis Snider (link)

Other

• OF Jonny Gomes agreed to sign with the Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan