Week In Review

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

Key Moves

• The Padres officially signed righty Josh Johnson.
• The Yankees signed infielder Stephen Drew.
• The Phillies signed righty Aaron Harang.
• The White Sox agreed to terms with utilityman Emilio Bonifacio.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Tigers – P Tom Gorzelanny (link)
• Rangers – IF Adam Rosales (link)

Trades

• Angels – acquired IF Kyle Kubitza and P Nate Hyatt from Braves for P Ricardo Sanchez

Avoided Arbitration

• Mets – P Bobby Parnell (link)

Claimed

• Reds – P Keyvius Sampson (from Padres – link)

Designated For Assignment

• Orioles – C Ryan Lavarnway (link)
• Angels – 1B/OF Marc Krauss (link)
• White Sox – OF Jordan Danks (link)
• Padres – 1B/OF Jake Goebbert (link)
• Braves – IF Tyler Pastornicky (link)
• Red Sox – C Dan Butler (link)
• Tigers – P Luke Putkonen (link)
• Rockies – P Chris Martin (link)
• Rangers – P Matt West (link)
• Cubs – P Mike Kickham (link)

Outrighted

• Dodgers – IF Erisbel Arruebarrena (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Dodgers – P David Huff (link)
• Orioles – C J.P. Arencibia (link)
• Braves – P Josh Outman (link)
• Twins – P Blaine Boyer (link)
• Diamondbacks – IF Nick Punto (link)
• Rangers – P Juan Carlos Oviedo (link)
• Mets – P Buddy Carlyle (link)
• Royals – P Ryan Madson (link)

Other

• 1B Gaby Sanchez signed with the Rakuten Golden Eagles in Japan.
• IF John McDonald retired.

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

Key Moves

• The Reds acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash from the Phillies for pitcher Ben Lively.
• The Mariners acquired outfielder Seth Smith from the Padres for pitcher Brandon Maurer.
• The Rays agreed to sign infielder Asdrubal Cabrera to a one-year deal.
• The Padres acquired reliever Shawn Kelley from the Yankees for pitcher Johnny Barbato.
• The Braves acquired starter Manny Banuelos from the Yankees for relievers David Carpenter and Chasen Shreve.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Rockies – C Nick Hundley (two years)
• Cubs – OF Chris Denorfia (one year)

Avoided Arbitration

• Diamondbacks – IF Cliff Pennington (link)

Designated For Assignment

• Dodgers – INF Erisbel Arruebarrena (link)
• Padres – P Keyvius Sampson (link)
• Royals – IF Ryan Jackson (link)

Outrighted

• Twins – IF/OF Chris Parmelee (became free agent)

Key Minor League Signings

• Dodgers – P Sergio Santos (link)
• Phillies – P Wandy Rodriguez (link)

Other

• P Logan Ondrusek signed with the Yakult Swallows in Japan.

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

Key Moves

• The Twins signed pitcher Phil Hughes to a three-year extension through 2019.
• Pitcher Kenta Maeda re-signed with the Hiroshima Carp in Japan and will not be posted.
• Hiroki Kuroda returned to the Carp.
• The Pirates won the bidding for Korean shortstop Jung-ho Kang.
• The Braves signed reliever Jason Grilli to a two-year deal with a club option.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Braves – C A.J. Pierzynski (one year)
• Orioles – OF Delmon Young (one year)
• Twins – P Tim Stauffer (one year)

Avoided Arbitration

• Cardinals – P Jordan Walden (two years)

Claimed

• Blue Jays – P Scott Barnes (from Rangers), P Preston Guilmet (from Pirates – link)
• Marlins – P Preston Claiborne (from Yankees – link)
• Brewers – OF Shane Peterson (from Cubs – link)
• Orioles – C Ryan Lavarnway (from Cubs – link)
• Cubs – P Mike Kickham (from Giants – link)

Outrighted

• Astros – P Darin Downs (link), SS Gregorio Petit (link)
• Royals – OF Moises Sierra, P Casey Coleman (link)
• Athletics – P Fernando Rodriguez (link)
• Indians – P Nick Maronde (link)
• Dodgers – OF/1B Kyle Jensen (link)
• Rays – P Brandon Gomes (link)
• Twins – C Eric Fryer, OF Chris Parmelee (link)
• Mariners – P Logan Bawcom (link)
• Giants – 1B Angel Villalona (link)
• Cubs – P Donn Roach, INF Logan Watkins (link)

Released

• Angels – OF Shawn O’Malley (link)
• Orioles – OF Quintin Berry (link)
• Pirates – P Josh Lindblom (link)
• Rangers – P Ben Rowen (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Giants – P Juan Gutierrez (link)
• Nationals – INF Dan Uggla (link)
• Diamondbacks – C/INF Jordan Pacheco (link)
• Indians – P Scott Downs (link)

Other

• INF Jack Hannahan — agreed to terms with the LG Twins in Korea

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

Key Moves

• The Padres acquired outfielder Wil Myers, catcher Ryan Hanigan, and pitchers Jose Castillo and Gerardo Reyes in a three-team deal, with the Rays receiving outfielder Steven Souza, catcher Rene Rivera, pitchers Burch Smith and Travis Ott, and first baseman Jake Bauers. The Nationals received pitcher Joe Ross and a PTBNL, reportedly shortstop Trea Turner.
• The Padres acquired outfielder Justin Upton and pitcher Aaron Northcraft from the Braves for pitcher Max Fried, infielder Jace Peterson, infielder Dustin Peterson, outfielder Mallex Smith and international bonus spending rights.
• The Yankees signed third baseman Chase Headley to a four-year deal.
• The White Sox signed outfielder Melky Cabrera to a three-year deal.
• The Marlins acquired infielder Martin Prado, pitcher David Phelps and cash from the Yankees for pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, first baseman Garrett Jones and pitcher Domingo German.
• The Dodgers acquired shortstop Jimmy Rollins and cash from the Phillies for pitchers Zach Eflin and Tom Windle.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Astros – INF Jed Lowrie (three years)
• Giants – P Jake Peavy (two years), P Sergio Romo (two years)
• Cubs – C David Ross (two years), P Jason Motte (one year)
• Royals – P Edinson Volquez (two years), OF Alex Rios (one year plus mutual option), P Kris Medlen (two years plus mutual option), P Yohan Pino (link)
• Marlins – INF/OF Michael Morse (two years)
• Rockies – INF Daniel Descalso (two years)
• Dodgers – P Brett Anderson (one year)
• Padres – P Brandon Morrow (one year)
• Indians – P Gavin Floyd (one year)
• Pirates – INF/OF Corey Hart (one year)
• Cardinals – INF Mark Reynolds (one year)
• Orioles – P Wesley Wright (one year)
• Yankees – P Chris Capuano (one year)
• Red Sox – P Craig Breslow (one year)
• Mets – OF John Mayberry Jr. (one year)

Trades

• Padres – acquired C Derek Norris, P Seth Streich and international bonus spending rights from Athletics for P Jesse Hahn and P R.J. Alvarez
• Giants – will acquire INF Casey McGehee from Marlins for P Kendry Flores and P Luis Castillo
• Padres – will acquire INF Will Middlebrooks from Red Sox for C Ryan Hanigan
• Angels – acquired OF Matt Joyce from Rays for P Kevin Jepsen
• Angels – acquired INF Johnny Giavotella from Royals for P Brian Broderick
• Yankees – acquired P Gonzalez Germen from Mets for cash
• Dodgers – acquired INF/OF Matt Long from Angels to complete the Drew Butera trade, then traded Long and P Jarret Martin to Brewers for C Shawn Zarraga
• Mariners – acquired OF Justin Ruggiano from Cubs for P Matt Brazis
• Red Sox – acquired P Anthony Varvaro from Braves for P Aaron Kurcz and cash
• Athletics – acquired P Eury De La Rosa from Diamondbacks for cash considerations
• Athletics – sent cash considerations to the Cubs to complete last summer’s Jeff Samardzija trade
• Rockies – acquired OF Noel Cuevas from Dodgers to complete the Juan Nicasio trade
• Red Sox – acquired INF Marco Hernandez from Cubs to complete the Felix Doubront trade

Avoided Arbitration

• Diamondbacks – P David Hernandez (link)

Claimed

• Cubs – C Ryan Lavarnway (from Dodgers), OF Shane Peterson (from Athletics – link)
• Blue Jays – P Juan Oramas (from Padres – link)

Designated For Assignment

• Yankees – P Preston Claiborne (link)
• Dodgers – INF/OF Kyle Jensen (link)
• Rays – P Brandon Gomes (link)
• Athletics – P Fernando Rodriguez (link)
• Mariners – P Logan Bawcom (link)
• Indians – P Nick Maronde (link)
• Rangers – P Ben Rowen, P Scott Barnes (link)
• Royals – OF Moises Sierra (link), P Casey Coleman (link)
• Astros – INF Gregorio Petit (link)
• Twins – INF/OF Chris Parmelee (link)
• Pirates – P Preston Guilmet (link)
• Cubs – P Donn Roach, INF Logan Watkins (link)

Outrighted

• Tigers – P Melvin Mercedes (link)
• Indians – P Bryan Price (link)

Released

• Dodgers – P Brian Wilson (link)
• Athletics – INF Nick Punto (link), P Jorge De Leon (link)
• Royals – OF Carlos Peguero (link)
• Angels – INF/OF Shawn O’Malley (link)

Here’s a look back at a wild week at MLBTR. The following is a listing of confirmed transactions that doesn’t include moves that appear to be close, like the Dodgers’ reported trade for Jimmy Rollins or signing of Brandon McCarthy.

Key Moves

• The Cubs signed P Jon Lester to a six-year deal with a vesting option.
• The Padres agreed to acquire OF Matt Kemp, C Tim Federowicz and cash from the Dodgers for C Yasmani Grandal, P Joe Wieland and P Zach Eflin.
• The White Sox agreed to acquire P Jeff Samardzija and P Michael Ynoa from the Athletics for INF Marcus Semien, P Chris Bassitt, C Josh Phegley and INF Rangel Ravelo.
• The Marlins acquired 2B Dee Gordon, P Dan Haren, INF Miguel Rojas and a PTBNL or cash from the Dodgers for P Andrew Heaney, INF Enrique Hernandez, P Chris Hatcher and C Austin Barnes.
• The Dodgers acquired 2B Howie Kendrick from the Angels for Heaney.
• The Red Sox acquired P Rick Porcello from the Tigers for OF Yoenis Cespedes, P Alex Wilson and P Gabe Speier.
• The Marlins acquired P Mat Latos from the Reds for P Anthony DeSclafani and C Chad Wallach.
• The Cubs acquired C Miguel Montero from the Diamondbacks for P Zack Godley and P Jeferson Mejia.
• The Indians acquired 1B/OF Brandon Moss from the Athletics for 2B Joe Wendle.
• The White Sox signed P David Robertson to a four-year deal.
• The Twins signed P Ervin Santana to a four-year deal.
• The Pirates re-signed P Francisco Liriano to a three-year deal.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Cubs – P Jason Hammel (two years with club option)
• Astros – P Luke Gregerson (three years), P Pat Neshek (two years)
• Royals – DH Kendrys Morales (two years)
• Red Sox – P Justin Masterson (one year)
• Cardinals – INF Mark Reynolds (one year)
• Rangers – P Kyuji Fujikawa (one year with club option)
• Mets – OF John Mayberry Jr. (one year)
• Braves – OF Dian Toscano (link)

Trades

• Tigers – acquired P Alfredo Simon from Reds for INF Eugenio Suarez and P Jonathon Crawford
• Red Sox – acquired P Wade Miley from Diamondbacks for P Rubby De La Rosa, P Allen Webster and INF Raymel Flores
• Red Sox – acquired P Zeke Spruill from Diamondbacks for P Myles Smith
• Angels – acquired INF Josh Rutledge from Rockies for P Jairo Diaz
• Pirates – acquired P Antonio Bastardo from Phillies for P Joely Rodriguez
• Rangers – acquired P Ross Detwiler from Nationals for P Abel De Los Santos and INF Chris Bostick
• Marlins – acquired P Andre Rienzo from White Sox for P Dan Jennings
• Angels – acquired C Drew Butera from Dodgers for a PTBNL or cash
• Rays – acquired P Buddy Borden from Pirates to complete the Sean Rodriguez trade

Avoided Arbitration

• Padres – P Joe Wieland (link – Padres later traded Wieland to Dodgers)

Claimed

• White Sox – C Rob Brantly (from Marlins – link)
• Blue Jays – INF/OF Chris Colabello (from Twins – link)
• Angels – INF/OF Marc Krauss (from Astros – link)
• Rangers – P Scott Barnes (from Orioles – link)

Designated For Assignment

• Diamondbacks – P Eury De La Rosa (link)
• Pirates – P Josh Lindblom (link)
• Athletics – INF Shane Peterson (link), P Jorge De Leon (link)
• Tigers – P Melvin Mercedes (link)
• Dodgers – C Ryan Lavarnway (link)
• Indians – P Bryan Price (link)

Outrighted

• Orioles – P Pat McCoy, INF Steve Lombardozzi (link)
• Red Sox – INF Jemile Weeks (link)
• Pirates – P Angel Sanchez (link)
• Braves – INF Ramiro Pena (elected free agency)

Other

• More than a dozen players changed teams in the big-league portion of the Rule 5 Draft.

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

Key Moves

• The Blue Jays acquired third baseman Josh Donaldson from the Athletics for infielder Brett Lawrie, pitchers Sean Nolin and Kendall Graveman, and shortstop Franklin Barreto.
• The Diamondbacks agreed to terms with Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas on a six-year deal.
• The Red Sox signed Hanley Ramirez to a four-year deal with a vesting option and third baseman Pablo Sandoval to a five-year deal.
• The Mariners agreed to terms with third baseman Kyle Seager on a seven-year extension.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Royals – re-signed P Jason Frasor to a one-year deal with a mutual option
• Rays – signed P Ernesto Frieri to a one-year deal
• Orioles – signed INF Rey Navarro to a big-league deal

Traded

• Marlins – acquired P Aaron Crow from Royals for P Brian Flynn and P Reid Redman
• Royals – acquired INF Ryan Jackson from Dodgers for cash considerations
• Dodgers – acquired P Juan Nicasio from the Rockies for a PTBNL or cash. The Dodgers also acquired P Mike Bolsinger from the Diamondbacks for cash considerations
• Orioles – acquired P Scott Barnes from Indians for cash considerations
• Athletics – acquired INF Ike Davis from Pirates for international bonus spending rights
• Indians – acquired P Charles Brewer from Diamondbacks for cash considerations

Retired

• OF Josh Willingham (link)

Designated For Assignment

• Athletics – P Josh Lindblom, 1B/OF Kyle Blanks (link), OF Andrew Brown (link)
• Rays – UT Sean Rodriguez (link)
• Red Sox – INF Juan Francisco (link), C Ryan Lavarnway (link)
• White Sox – P Scott Carroll (link)
• Dodgers – P Jarret Martin (link)

Outrighted

• White Sox – P Ronald Belisario (became a free agent – link)
• Braves – UT Ramiro Pena (link)
• Padres – P Blaine Boyer (became a free agent – link)
• Twins – P Anthony Swarzak (became a free agent – link)
• Giants – P Juan Gutierrez (became a free agent – link)
• Tigers – OF Ezequiel Carrera (became a free agent – link)
• Rays – P Michael Kohn (link)
• Angels – C Jackson Williams, OF Alfredo Marte (link). P Michael Roth was also outrighted and became a free agent
• Padres – OF Yeison Asencio (link)

Released

• Rays – C Jose Molina, INF Cole Figueroa (link)
• Pirates – C Ramon Cabrera (link)

Other

• OF Jim Adduci agreed to terms with the Lotte Giants in Korea.

Here’s a look back at this week at MLBTR, a week in which teams set their rosters in advance of the Rule 5 Draft.

Key Moves

• The Marlins signed outfielder Giancarlo Stanton to a 13-year extension.
• The Blue Jays signed catcher Russell Martin to a five-year deal.
• The Cardinals acquired outfielder Jason Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden from the Braves for starter Shelby Miller and pitching prospect Tyrell Jenkins.
• The White Sox agreed to terms with first baseman Adam LaRoche on a two-year deal and signed lefty Zach Duke to a three-year deal.
• The Athletics signed designated hitter Billy Butler to a three-year deal.

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Pirates – P Radhames Liz (two years)
• Orioles – P Oliver Drake (link)

Traded

• Dodgers – acquired P Joel Peralta and P Adam Liberatore from Rays for P Jose Dominguez and P Greg Harris
• Cubs – acquired INF Tommy La Stella and an international bonus slot from Braves for P Arodys Vizcaino and an international bonus slot
• Angels – acquired OF Dan Robertson from Rangers for a PTBNL or cash
• Mariners – acquired P Sam Gaviglio from Cardinals for INF Ty Kelly
• Royals – acquired OF Reymond Fuentes from Padres for P Kyle Bartsch
• Dodgers – acquired 1B/OF Kyle Jensen from Marlins for a PTBNL or cash

Avoided Arbitration

• Astros – OF Alex Presley (link)

Exercised Team Option

• Tigers – C Alex Avila (link)

Designated For Assignment

• Pirates – INF Ike Davis, C Ramon Cabrera (link)
• Braves – INF Ramiro Pena (link)
• Rays – P Michael Kohn, INF Cole Figueroa (link), C Jose Molina (link)
• Rangers – OF Jim Adduci (link)
• Angels – OF Alfredo Marte (link), P Michael Roth, C Jackson Williams (link)
• Padres – P Blaine Boyer, OF Yeison Asencio (link)
• Giants – P Juan Gutierrez (link)
• Diamondbacks – P Mike Bolsinger, P Charles Brewer (link)
• Rockies – P Juan Nicasio (link)
• White Sox – P Ronald Belisario (link)
• Tigers – OF Ezequiel Carrera (link)

Claimed

• Mariners – P Edgar Olmos (from Marlins – link)
• Pirates – INF Pedro Florimon (from Nationals – link)
• White Sox – P Onelki Garcia (from Dodgers –link)
• Tigers – P Josh Zeid (from Astros – link)
• Orioles – OF Alex Hassan (from Athletics – link)
• Red Sox – INF Juan Francisco (from Blue Jays – link)

Outrighted

• Astros – P Anthony Bass (link)
• Pirates – INF Brent Morel (link)
• Nationals – P Ryan Mattheus (link)
• Mets – P Jeff Walters (link)
• White Sox – OF Jared Mitchell (link)
• Cardinals – P Keith Butler (link)

Released

• Braves – P Jonny Venters (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Mariners – P Misael Silverio (link)

Other

• The Yankees sold the contract of INF Zelous Wheeler to the Rakuten Golden Eagles.

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

Key Moves

• The Tigers re-signed DH Victor Martinez to a four-year deal.
• The Mets signed OF Michael Cuddyer to a two-year deal.
• The Pirates signed P A.J. Burnett to a one-year deal.
• The Rangers extended GM Jon Daniels and assistant GM Thad Levine.

Signed

• Yankees – OF Chris Young (link)
• Phillies – P Elvis Araujo (link)
• Cardinals – INF Dean Anna (link)
• Braves – OF Zoilo Almonte (link)

Traded

• Pirates – acquired C Francisco Cervelli from Yankees for P Justin Wilson
• Diamondbacks – acquired P Jeremy Hellickson from Rays for OF Justin Williams and INF Andrew Velazquez
• Tigers – acquired OF Anthony Gose from Blue Jays for INF Devon Travis
• Pirates – acquired P Rob Scahill from Rockies for P Shane Carle
• Brewers – acquired OF Kyle Wren from Braves for P Zach Quintana

Avoided Arbitration

• Nationals – INF Kevin Frandsen (link)
• Angels – P Vinnie Pestano (link)

Claimed

• Cubs – P Donn Roach (from Padres)

Outrighted

• Padres – P Eric Stults (who became a free agent)
• Angels – OF Roger Kieschnick (link)
• Rays – OF Jerry Sands (who became a free agent), INF Vince Belnome

Released

• Nationals – P Matt Purke (link)
• Braves – P Cory Gearrin (link)
• Brewers – P Miguel De Los Santos (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Tigers – P Joel Hanrahan (link)
• Phillies – OF Jeff Francoeur (link)

Other

• KT Wiz (Korea) – signed infielder Andy Marte

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

Key Moves

• The Brewers acquired first baseman Adam Lind from the Blue Jays for pitcher Marco Estrada.
• Outfielder Alfonso Soriano retired.
• The Angels will sign Cuban infielder Roberto Baldoquin.
• The Indians extended manager Terry Francona.
• Third baseman Aramis Ramirez exercised his half of a mutual option to stay with the Brewers.
• Pitcher A.J. Burnett declined his player option with the Phillies.
• The Twins hired Paul Molitor as their next manager.
• 12 free agents received qualifying offers.

Signed

• Angels – P Jeremy McBryde (link)
• Cubs – P Tsuyoshi Wada (link)

Traded

• Astros – acquired C Hank Conger from Angels for C Carlos Perez and P Nick Tropeano
• Angels – acquired P Cesar Ramos from Rays for P Mark Sappington

Team Exercised Option

• Royals – P Wade Davis (link)
• Rays – P Joel Peralta (link)
• Marlins – C Jeff Mathis (link)
• Blue Jays – C Josh Thole (link)
• Cubs – P Jacob Turner (link)

Team Declined Option

• Rockies – P Brett Anderson (link)
• Blue Jays – P Brandon Morrow, P Dustin McGowan, INF Justin Smoak (link — Smoak will remain the organization), P Sergio Santos (link)
• Royals – DH Billy Butler (link)

Claimed

• Pirates – INF Jake Elmore (from Reds – link)
• Athletics – P Taylor Thompson (from White Sox – link)
• Dodgers – INF Ryan Jackson (from Padres – link)
• Mariners – INF Carlos Rivero (from Mariners – link)
• Rockies – P Jorge Rondon (from Cardinals – link)
• White Sox – OF J.B. Shuck (from Indians – link)
• Astros – P Will Harris (from Diamondbacks – link)
• Nationals – P Eric Fornataro (from Cardinals – link)

Designated For Assignment

• Angels – OF Roger Kieschnick (link)
• Padres – P Eric Stults, P Donn Roach (link)
• Rockies – P Rob Scahill (link)
• Rays – INF Vince Belnome (link)

Outrighted

• Rays – OF Jerry Sands (link)
• Diamondbacks – INF Jordan Pacheco (link)
• Athletics – C Bryan Anderson (link)
• Giants – C Guillermo Quiroz, P Brett Bochy (link)
• Pirates – P John Axford, P Jeanmar Gomez, INF Chase d’Arnaud (link)
• Yankees – OF Antoan Richardson (link)
• Padres – C Adam Moore (link)
• Red Sox – INF Jonathan Herrera (link)
• Indians – C Chris Gimenez (link)

Retired

• P J.J. Putz (who joined the Diamondbacks’ front office)

Key Minor League Signings

• Yankees – P Andrew Bailey (link)

Other

• SK Wyverns (Korea) posted P Kwang-hyun Kim
• KIA Tigers (Korea) posted P Hyeon-jong Yang