Week In Review: 1/23/16 – 1/29/16
Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Dodgers agreed to re-sign second baseman Howie Kendrick to a two-year deal.
- The Rays acquired outfielder Corey Dickerson and infield prospect Kevin Padlo from the Rockies for pitcher Jake McGee and pitching prospect German Marquez.
Arbitration
- Players avoiding arbitration this week included Neil Walker of the Mets (link) and Trevor Plouffe of the Twins (link). A full list of arbitration-avoiding deals can be found at MLBTR’s Arbitration Tracker.
Signings / Re-signings
- Astros – P Doug Fister (one year)
Extensions
- Indians – P Josh Tomlin (two years plus option)
Trades
- Brewers – acquired OF Rymer Liriano from Padres for P Trevor Seidenberger
- Angels – acquired IF Jefry Marte from Tigers for IF Kody Eaves
- Orioles – acquired 1B/OF Efren Navarro from Angels for cash considerations
Claimed
- Phillies – P Bobby LaFromboise (from Angels)
Designated For Assignment
- Phillies – P Jesse Biddle (link)
- Royals – P Louis Coleman (link)
- Rockies – P Christian Friedrich (link)
- Brewers – OF Shane Peterson (link)
- Mets – OF Darrell Ceciliani (link)
- Angels – IF Ronald Torreyes (link)
- Orioles – OF L.J. Hoes (link)
Outrighted
- Dodgers – P Brandon Beachy (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Nationals – P Bronson Arroyo (link)
- Yankees – C Carlos Corporan (link)
- Phillies – OF David Lough (link)
- Brewers – P Chris Capuano, P Cesar Jimenez (link)
Week In Review: 1/16/16 – 1/22/16
Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Tigers signed outfielder Justin Upton to a six-year, $132.75MM deal.
- The Mets agreed to re-sign star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to a three-year, $75MM deal with an opt-out after the first year.
Arbitration
- A number of players avoided arbitration, including Lucas Duda, Jenrry Mejia (link), Garrett Richards (link) and Kevin Jepsen (link). For a full list, check out MLBTR’s Arbitration Tracker.
Signings / Re-signings
- Mets – P Antonio Bastardo (two years)
- White Sox – P Matt Albers (one year plus option)
- Rays – 1B/OF Steve Pearce (one year)
- Padres – P Fernando Rodney (one year)
- Dodgers – P Joe Blanton (one year)
Claimed
- Twins – P Michael Strong (from Marlins)
- Pirates – P A.J. Schugel (from Mariners)
Designated For Assignment
- Mets – P Carlos Torres (link)
- Padres – OF Rymer Liriano (link)
- Twins – P Logan Darnell (link)
- Orioles – IF Joey Terdoslavich (link)
- Tigers – IF Jefry Marte (link)
- Rockies – OF Kyle Parker (link)
- Angels – 1B/OF Efren Navarro (link)
- Pirates – P Yoervis Medina (link)
Retired
- P Shaun Marcum (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Mariners – 1B Gaby Sanchez (link)
- Cardinals – OF Carlos Peguero (link)
- Astros – P Wandy Rodriguez (link)
- Cubs – IF Munenori Kawasaki (link)
- Reds – C/IF Jordan Pacheco (link)
Other
- C/1B Wilin Rosario – signed with the Hanwha Eagles in Korea
Week In Review: 1/9/16 – 1/15/16
Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Orioles agreed to re-sign first baseman Chris Davis to a seven-year deal.
- The Royals agreed to terms with starter Ian Kennedy on a five-year deal.
- The Marlins agreed to terms on a five-year extension with second baseman Dee Gordon, and a five-year deal with free agent starter Wei-Yin Chen.
- The Dodgers agreed to a six-year deal with Cuban pitcher Yaisel Sierra.
- Dozens of players reached agreements to avoid arbitration, with Kenley Jansen as the top earner, at $10.65MM. You can follow all those agreements using MLBTR’s Arbitration Tracker.
Extensions
- Royals – OF Lorenzo Cain (two years)
- Rays – IF Logan Forsythe (two years)
- Pirates – C Chris Stewart (two years)
Trades
- Diamondbacks – acquired P Cody Hall from Giants
- Yankees – acquired P Tyler Olson and IF Ronald Torreyes from Dodgers for IF Rob Segedin and a PTBNL or cash
- Mariners – acquired P Joe Wieland from Dodgers for IF Erick Mejia
Signings / Re-signings
- Rockies – OF Gerardo Parra (three years)
- Cardinals – P Seung-hwan Oh (one year)
- Padres – SS Alexei Ramirez (one year), P Carlos Villanueva (one year)
- Angels – P Al Alburquerque (one year)
- Marlins – IF Chris Johnson (link)
Claimed
- Yankees – OF Lane Adams (from Royals)
Designated For Assignment
- Yankees – IF Ronald Torreyes (link)
- Diamondbacks – P Matt Stites (link)
- Marlins – IF Tommy Medica, P Andre Rienzo (link)
- Mariners – P A.J. Schugel (link)
Released
- Pirates – C Tony Sanchez (link)
Retired
- P Scott Atchison (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Diamondbacks – P Sam LeCure (link), P Wesley Wright (link)
- Dodgers – P Jordan Schafer (link)
- Red Sox – OF Brennan Boesch (link)
- Tigers – OF John Mayberry Jr. (link)
- Rangers – IF Pedro Ciriaco (link)
- Pirates – P Daniel Bard (link)
- Cubs – 1B/OF Jesus Guzman (link)
- Reds – P Pedro Villarreal (link)
Week In Review: 1/2/16 – 1/8/16
Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Royals re-signed outfielder Alex Gordon to a four-year deal with a mutual option.
- The Dodgers signed NBP pitcher Kenta Maeda to an unusual eight-year contract.
Trades
- Nationals – acquired OF Ben Revere and a PTBNL from Blue Jays for P Drew Storen and cash
- Blue Jays – acquired P Arnold Leon from Athletics for a PTBNL or cash
Signings / Re-signings
- Giants – OF Denard Span (three years plus option)
- Brewers – 1B Chris Carter (one year)
- Dodgers – P Brandon Beachy (one year)
- Pirates – P Neftali Feliz (one year), P Trey Haley (link)
- Braves – UT Kelly Johnson (one year)
- Marlins – P Edwin Jackson (link)
Avoided Arbitration
- Indians – P Zach McAllister (link)
- Rockies – P Jordan Lyles (link)
Claimed
- Orioles – IF/OF Joey Terdoslavich (from Braves)
- Yankees – P Kirby Yates (from Indians)
- White Sox – OF Daniel Fields (from Dodgers)
Designated For Assignment
- Dodgers – IF Ronald Torreyes (link)
- Brewers – C Josmil Pinto (link)
- Royals – OF Lane Adams (link)
- Nationals – P Taylor Hill (link), P Erik Davis (link)
- Pirates – C Tony Sanchez (link)
Released
- Mariners – P Anthony Bass (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Padres – IF Adam Rosales (link)
- Mariners – P Ryan Cook (split contract) (link)
- Rangers – P Cesar Ramos (link)
Week In Review: 12/26/15 – 1/1/16
As we say goodbye to 2015 here at MLBTR, here’s a look back at the past week.
Key Moves
- The Dodgers agreed to terms with Japanese righty Kenta Maeda. They also signed lefty Scott Kazmir to a three-year deal.
- The Yankees acquired closer Aroldis Chapman from the Reds for prospects Eric Jagielo, Tony Renda, Rookie Davis and Caleb Cotham.
Signings / Re-signings
- Nationals – IF Stephen Drew (one year)
- Athletics – P Henderson Alvarez (one year)
Designated For Assignment
- Dodgers – OF Daniel Fields (link)
- Athletics – P Arnold Leon (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Astros – OF Eury Perez (link)
- Braves – P Kyle Kendrick (link), P Alex Torres (link)
- Rangers – C Michael McKenry (link)
- Rockies – P Yohan Flande (link)
- Dodgers – UT Elian Herrera (link)
Week In Review: 12/19/15 – 12/25/15
Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Cardinals signed pitcher Mike Leake to a five-year deal.
- The Nationals agreed to terms with infielder Daniel Murphy on a three-year deal.
Trades
- Pirates – acquired P Kyle Lobstein from Tigers for cash considerations
Extensions
- Rockies – signed reliever Adam Ottavino to a three-year deal
Signings / Re-signings
- Pirates – 1B/OF John Jaso (two years)
- Mets – OF Alejandro De Aza (one year)
- Padres – P Buddy Baumann (link)
- Astros – Cuban P Carlos Sierra (link)
Avoided Arbitration
- Athletics – P Jarrod Parker (link)
Claimed
- Astros – P Danny Reynolds (from Dodgers)
- Marlins – P Tim Berry (from Orioles)
- Brewers – OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis (from Mets); C Josmil Pinto (from Padres); 1B Andy Wilkins (from Rangers)
- Pirates – P Yoervis Medina (from Cubs)
- Cubs – P Edgar Olmos (from Orioles)
- Angels – IF Rey Navarro (from Orioles)
- White Sox – OF Jerry Sands (from Indians)
- Angels – P Bobby LaFromboise (from Pirates); P Rob Rasmussen (from Mariners)
Outrights
- Pirates – P Jorge Rondon (link)
- Mets – C Johnny Monell (link)
- Braves – P Brandon Cunniff (link)
- Mariners – OF Daniel Robertson (link)
- Angels – P A.J. Achter (link)
Released
- Cubs – IF Brendan Ryan (link)
- Indians – IF Chris Johnson (link)
- Angels – C Rafael Lopez (link)
Retired
- IF Freddy Sanchez (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Braves – P Alexi Ogando (link)
- Cubs – P Brandon Gomes (link)
- Diamondbacks – P Tim Stauffer, OF Jason Bourgeois (link)
- Indians – P Ross Detwiler (link), P Tom Gorzelanny (link)
- Rangers – P A.J. Griffin (link)
Week In Review: 12/12/15 – 12/18/15
Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Giants signed pitcher Johnny Cueto to a six-year deal.
- The White Sox acquired third baseman Todd Frazier in a three-team trade. They sent Frankie Montas, Micah Johnson and Trayce Thompson to the Dodgers, who shipped Jose Peraza, Scott Schebler and Brandon Dixon to the Reds.
- The Mariners re-signed pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma to a one-year deal with two vesting options.
- The White Sox extended reliever Nate Jones.
Trades
- Phillies – acquired P Charlie Morton from Pirates for P David Whitehead
- Dodgers – acquired P Tyler Olson from Mariners for a PTBNL or cash
- Indians – acquired P Dan Otero from Phillies for cash considerations
- Pirates – acquired IF Jason Rogers from Brewers for OF Keon Broxton and P Trey Supak
- Mariners – acquired P Ryne Harper from Braves to complete the Jose Ramirez trade
Signings / Re-signings
- Orioles – OF Hyun-soo Kim (two years)
- Mariners – P Steve Cishek (two years)
- Mets – P Bartolo Colon (one year), P Jerry Blevins (one year)
- Tigers – IF Mike Aviles (one year)
- Pirates – P Ryan Vogelsong (one year), UT Sean Rodriguez (one year)
- Rangers – P Colby Lewis (one year), OF Justin Ruggiano (one year)
- Marlins – C Jeff Mathis (one year)
- Indians – OF Rajai Davis (one year), 1B Mike Napoli (one year)
- Angels – OF Daniel Nava (one year)
Claimed
- Blue Jays – OF Junior Lake (from Orioles)
- Angels – P A.J. Achter (from Phillies)
- Mariners – P A.J. Schugel (from Diamondbacks)
- Rangers – 1B Andy Wilkins (from Mariners)
Designated For Assignment
- Tigers – P Kyle Lobstein (link)
- Mets – C Johnny Monell (link)
- Angels – OF Dan Robertson (link)
- Braves – P Brandon Cunniff (link)
- Indians – 1B/OF Jerry Sands (link), IF Chris Johnson (link)
- Cubs – P Yoervis Medina (link)
- Orioles – IF Rey Navarro (link)
- Mariners – P Rob Rasmussen (link)
Outrights
- Braves – OF Dian Toscano (link)
Released
- Pirates – P Allen Webster (who signed with the Samsung Lions in Korea)
Retired
- P Jeff Francis (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Royals – P Dillon Gee (link)
- Blue Jays – P Roberto Hernandez (link)
- Braves – P Jhoulys Chacin (link)
- Brewers – P Nick Hagadone (link), 3B Will Middlebrooks (link)
- Padres – P Brandon Morrow (link)
- Phillies – P Edward Mujica (link), C J.P. Arencibia (link)
- Indians – P Joe Thatcher (link)
- Twins – P Fernando Abad (link)
- Red Sox – P Sean O’Sullivan (link)
- Diamondbacks – IF Joaquin Arias (link)
Week In Review: 11/21/15 – 11/27/15
Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Blue Jays signed pitcher J.A. Happ to a three-year deal.
- The Athletics acquired infielder Jed Lowrie from the Astros for pitcher Brendan McCurry.
- The Dodgers agreed to sign Cuban outfielder Yusniel Diaz to a $15.5MM deal.
Trades
- Cubs – acquired P Rex Brothers from Rockies for P Wander Cabrera
- Indians – acquired P Kirby Yates from Rays for cash considerations
- Orioles – acquired OF L.J. Hoes from Astros
- Pirates – acquired P Allen Webster from Diamondbacks for cash considerations
- White Sox – acquired P Tommy Kahnle from Rockies for P Yency Almonte
Signings / Re-signings
- Braves – P Bud Norris (one year)
- White Sox – C Alex Avila (one year)
- Pirates – 1B/OF Jake Goebbert (Major League deal)
- Angels – C Geovany Soto (one year)
- Mariners – C Chris Iannetta (one year plus option)
Avoided Arbitration
- Diamondbacks – P Matt Reynolds (link)
Designated For Assignment
- Indians – OF Michael Choice (link)
- Athletics – P Daniel Coulombe (link)
- Orioles – 1B Andy Wilkins (link)
- Mariners – C John Hicks (link)
Outrights
- Mariners – P Danny Hultzen (link)
- Rockies – P John Axford (declared free agency)
- Rays – OF Daniel Nava, P Brandon Gomes (declared free agency)
Released
- Royals – P Wandy Rodriguez (link)
- Rays – C J.P. Arencibia (link)
- Athletics – P A.J. Griffin (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Indians – C Anthony Recker (link)
- Braves – P David Carpenter (link)
Week In Review: 11/14/15 – 11/20/15
Here’s a look back at last week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Tigers acquired closer Francisco Rodriguez from the Brewers for infielder Javier Betancourt and a player to be named. (The Tigers might also receive a player to be named.)
- Red Sox slugger David Ortiz announced that he would retire after the 2016 season.
- The Giants signed infielder Brandon Crawford to a six-year extension.
Trades
- Blue Jays – acquired P Jesse Chavez from Athletics for P Liam Hendriks
- Tigers – acquired OF Cameron Maybin from Braves for P Ian Krol and P Gabe Speier
- Mariners – acquired OF Leonys Martin and P Anthony Bass from Rangers for P Tom Wilhelmsen, OF James Jones and a PTBNL
- Mariners – acquired IF Luis Sardinas from Brewers for OF Ramon Flores
- Phillies – acquired P Jeremy Hellickson from Diamondbacks for P Sam McWilliams
- Brewers – acquired IF Jonathan Villar from Astros for P Cy Sneed
- Cubs – acquired P Spencer Patton from Rangers for IF Frandy De La Rosa
Signings / Re-signings
- Angels – IF Cliff Pennington (link)
- Athletics – P Rich Hill (link)
- Reds – P Blake Wood (link)
- Padres – P Cesar Vargas (link)
- Cubs – P Andury Acevedo (link)
Avoided Arbitration
- Rockies – OF Brandon Barnes (link)
Designated For Assignment
- Astros – OF L.J. Hoes (link)
- Rays – C J.P. Arencibia, OF Daniel Nava, P Brandon Gomes, P Kirby Yates (link)
- Diamondbacks – P Allen Webster (link)
- Rockies – 1B Wilin Rosario, P John Axford, P Rex Brothers, P Tommy Kahnle (link)
- Red Sox – IF Josh Rutledge (link)
- Athletics – P A.J. Griffin (link), OF Craig Gentry, P Fernando Abad (link)
- Mariners – P Danny Hultzen (link)
Claims
- Padres – C Josmil Pinto (from Twins)
- Phillies – P A.J. Achter (from Twins)
- Rays – P Chase Whitley (from Yankees)
- Cubs – P Jack Leathersich (from Mets)
Outrights
- Red Sox – P Anthony Varvaro (link)
- Nationals – P David Carpenter (elected free agency)
Released
- Astros – OF Robbie Grossman (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Indians – OF Shane Robinson (link)
- Giants – 1B/OF Kyle Blanks (link)
- Nationals – OF Reed Johnson, P Sean Burnett (link)
Other
Week In Review: 11/7/15 – 11/14/15
Here’s a look back at last week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Red Sox acquired closer Craig Kimbrel from the Padres for prospects Manuel Margot, Javier Guerra, Carlos Asuaje and Logan Allen.
- The Angels acquired shortstop Andrelton Simmons and catcher Jose Briceno from the Braves for shortstop Erick Aybar and pitchers Sean Newcomb and Chris Ellis.
- The Twins submitted the winning bid for Korean first baseman Byung-ho Park.
- 16 players declined their qualifying offers, but Matt Wieters (Orioles), Brett Anderson (Dodgers) and Colby Rasmus (Astros) all accepted theirs. Another player to receive a qualifying offer, pitcher Marco Estrada, re-signed with the Blue Jays for two years.
Trades
- Mariners – acquired reliever Joaquin Benoit from Padres for P Enyel De Los Santos and IF Nelson Ward
- Yankees – acquired OF Aaron Hicks from Twins for C John Ryan Murphy
- Padres – acquired IF Jose Pirela from Yankees for P Ronald Herrera
- Diamondbacks – acquired C/OF Chris Herrmann from Twins for OF/1B Daniel Palka
Signings / Re-signings
- Mariners – OF Franklin Gutierrez (one year)
- Braves – C A.J. Pierzynski (one year)
Claims
- Pirates – P Guido Knudson (from Tigers)
Outrights
- Indians – IF/OF Michael Martinez (link; Martinez later re-signed with the Indians on a minor league deal)
- Mets – C Anthony Recker, IF Wilfredo Tovar (link)
- Astros – P Sam Deduno (link)
- Angels – IF Ryan Jackson (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Phillies – P James Russell (link)
Other
- Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes was suspended for 50 games.
