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August 2012
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Friday, August 31, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Baltimore
Zach Britton (SP)
Optioned SP Zach Britton to Norfolk (IL).
Minnesota
Matt Carson (LF)
Recalled LF Matt Carson from Rochester (IL).
Chi. Cubs
Jeff Beliveau (2B)
Recalled 2B Jeff Beliveau from Iowa (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Brooks Raley (SP)
Optioned SP Brooks Raley to Iowa (PCL).
Miami
Sandy Rosario
(RP)
Optioned RP Sandy Rosario to Jacksonville (SL).
Detroit
Avisail Garcia
(RF)
Recalled RF Avisail Garcia from Erie (EL)
Detroit
Jeff Baker
(2B)
Designated 2B Jeff Baker for assignment.
Chi. White Sox
Daniel Moskos (RP)
Outrighted RP Daniel Moskos to Charlotte (IL).
Baltimore
Randy Wolf (SP)
Signed SP Randy Wolf.
St. Louis
Rafael Furcal
(SS)
Placed SS Rafael Furcal on the 15-day DL.
St. Louis
Pete Kozma
(RP)
Recalled RP Pete Kozma from Memphis (PCL).
Oakland
Pedro Figueroa (RP)
Recalled RP Pedro Figueroa from Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
Jim Miller (RP)
Optioned RP Jim Miller to Stockton (CAL).
Atlanta
Jack Wilson (SS)
Released SS Jack Wilson.
Pittsburgh
Kyle McPherson (SP)
Recalled SP Kyle McPherson from Indianapolis (IL).
Pittsburgh
Alex Presley (CF)
Recalled CF Alex Presley from Indianapolis (IL).
Pittsburgh
Chase d'Arnaud
(SS)
Optioned SS Chase d'Arnaud to Bradenton (FSL).
Pittsburgh
Hector Luna (1B)
Signed 1B Hector Luna.
Pittsburgh
Jeff Clement (1B)
Outrighted 1B Jeff Clement to Bradenton (FSL).
San Francisco
Freddy Sanchez (2B)
Transferred 28 Freddy Sanchez from the 15-day to the 60-day DL.
Arizona
Cody Ransom
(3B)
Claimed 3B Cody Ransom off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Atlanta
J.C. Boscan (C)
Recalled C J.C. Boscan from Gwinnett (IL).
Tampa Bay
Sean Rodriguez
(2B)
Recalled 2B Sean Rodriguez from Durham (IL).
Tampa Bay
Sean Rodriguez
(2B)
Placed 2B Sean Rodriguez on the 15-day DL.
Atlanta
Jeff Baker
(2B)
Acquired 1B Jeff Baker from the Detroit Tigers for cash.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Chi. White Sox
Dylan Axelrod
(SP)
Optioned SP Dylan Axelrod to Birmingham (SL).
Chi. White Sox
Gregory Infante (RP)
Released RP Gregory Infante.
Chi. White Sox
Tyler Flowers
(C)
Placed C Tyler Flowers on the paternity leave list.
Chi. White Sox
Hector Gimenez
(C)
Recalled C Hector Gimenez from Charlotte (IL).
Chi. White Sox
Brian Bruney (RP)
Transferred RP Brian Bruney from the 15-day to the 60-day DL.
Chi. White Sox
Jose Lopez (2B)
Called up 2B Jose Lopez from Charlotte (IL).
Boston
Daniel Bard (RP)
Recalled RP Daniel Bard from Pawtucket (IL).
Boston
Zach Stewart (SP)
Optioned SP Zach Stewart to Pawtucket (IL).
Philadelphia
Hector Luna (3B)
3B Hector Luna has elected free agency.
Minnesota
Denard Span
(CF)
Placed CF Denard Span on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 28.
LA Dodgers
Dee Gordon
(SS)
Transferred SS Dee Gordon from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
LA Dodgers
Matt Guerrier
(RP)
Activated RP Matt Guerrier from the 60-day DL.
LA Dodgers
Josh Wall (RP)
Optioned RP Josh Wall to Albuquerque (PCL).
Houston
Dallas Keuchel
(SP)
Optioned SP Dallas Keuchel to Oklahoma City (PCL).
Houston
Matt Dominguez
(3B)
Recalled 3B Matt Dominguez from Oklahoma City (PCL).
Houston
Matt Dominguez
(3B)
Activated 3B Matt Dominguez.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
St. Louis
Ryan Jackson (2B)
Optioned 2B Ryan Jackson to Memphis (PCL).
St. Louis
Brandon Dickson (RP)
Optioned RP Brandon Dickson to Memphis (PCL).
St. Louis
Bryan Anderson (C)
Recalled C Bryan Anderson from Memphis (PCL).
St. Louis
Trevor Rosenthal
(RP)
Recalled RP Trevor Rosenthal from Memphis (PCL).
LA Dodgers
Scott Elbert
(RP)
Placed RP Scott Elbert on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 27.
LA Dodgers
Shawn Tolleson
(RP)
Recalled RP Shawn Tolleson from Rancho Cucamonga (CAL).
Minnesota
Chris Parmelee
(1B)
Recalled 1B Chris Parmelee from Rochester (IL).
Minnesota
Jeff Gray (RP)
Outrighted RP Jeff Gray to Rochester (IL).
Philadelphia
Vance Worley (SP)
Placed SP Vance Worley on the 15-day DL.
Philadelphia
Tyler Cloyd
(SP)
Called up SP Tyler Cloyd from Lehigh Valley (IL).
Cleveland
Scott Maine (P)
Claimed P Scott Maine off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
Cleveland
Shelley Duncan (LF)
Designated LF Shelley Duncan for assignment.
Cleveland
Scott Maine (P)
Optioned P Scott Maine to Columbus (IL).
Cleveland
Jeanmar Gomez
(SP)
Recalled SP Jeanmar Gomez from Columbus (IL).
Minnesota
Scott Diamond
(SP)
Announced SP Scott Diamond has drooped his appeal of a six-game suspension.
Texas
Luis Hernandez (RP)
Outrighted RP Luis Hernandez to Round Rock (PCL).
Boston
Zach Stewart (SP)
Recalled SP Zach Stewart from Pawtucket (IL).
Boston
Clayton Mortensen
(RP)
Optioned RP Clayton Mortensen to Portland (EL).
San Francisco
Clay Hensley (RP)
Placed RP Clay Hensley on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 27.
San Francisco
Jeremy Affeldt
(RP)
Activated RP Jeremy Affeldt.
Oakland
Graham Godfrey (SP)
Outrighted SP Graham Godfrey to Sacramento (PCL).
Boston
Zach Stewart (SP)
Activated SP Zach Stewart.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Pittsburgh
Erik Bedard
(SP)
Released SP Erik Bedard.
Baltimore
Jake Arrieta (SP)
Optioned SP Jake Arrieta to Norfolk (IL).
Baltimore
Joe Saunders
(SP)
Activated SP Joe Saunders.
Toronto
Amadeo Zazueta (2B)
Assigned 2B Amadeo Zazueta to Dunedin (FSL).
LA Angels
Scott Downs
(RP)
Placed RP Scott Downs on the bereavement list.
Chi. White Sox
Gavin Floyd
(SP)
Placed SP Gavin Floyd on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 27.
Chi. White Sox
Dylan Axelrod
(SP)
Recalled SP Dylan Axelrod from Charlotte (IL).
LA Angels
Kole Calhoun (RF)
Recalled RF Kole Calhoun from Salt Lake (PCL).
Pittsburgh
Chase d'Arnaud
(SS)
Recalled SS Chase d'Arnaud from Indianapolis (IL).
Oakland
Blake Lalli (C)
Assigned C Blake Lalli to Sacramento (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Blake Parker (RP)
Activated RP Blake Parker from the 60-day DL.
Chi. Cubs
Alexander Hinshaw (RP)
Designated RP Alexander Hinshaw for assignment.
NY Yankees
Steve Pearce
(1B)
Activated 1B Steve Pearce.
NY Yankees
Casey McGehee (1B)
Optioned 1B Casey McGehee to Charleston (SAL).
San Francisco
Guillermo Mota (RP)
Activated RP Guillermo Mota from the restricted list.
Boston
Alfredo Aceves
(RP)
Activated RP Alfredo Aceves.
Boston
Franklin Morales
(SP)
Placed SP Franklin Morales on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 24.
Chi. White Sox
Alejandro De Aza
(CF)
Assigned CF Alejandro De Aza to Charlotte (IL).
Monday, August 27, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
San Francisco
Eli Whiteside (C)
Recalled C Eli Whiteside from Fresno (PCL).
Boston
David Ortiz
(DH)
Placed DH David Ortiz on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 25.
Boston
Ryan Kalish
(LF)
Recalled LF Ryan Kalish from Pawtucket (IL).
Kansas City
Vin Mazzaro
(RP)
Recalled RP Vin Mazzaro from Omaha (PCL).
Kansas City
Jeremy Jeffress (RP)
Optioned RP Jeremy Jeffress to Northwest Arkansas (TL).
Boston
Daisuke Matsuzaka (SP)
Activated SP Daisuke Matsuzaka from the 15-day DL.
Boston
Pedro Beato (RP)
Optioned RP Pedro Beato to Pawtucket (IL).
Seattle
Franklin Gutierrez
(CF)
Activated CF Franklin Gutierrez from the 15-day DL.
Houston
Jimmy Paredes
(3B)
Recalled 3B Jimmy Paredes from Oklahoma City (PCL).
NY Yankees
Steve Pearce
(1B)
Acquired 1B Steve Pearce from the Houston Astros for cash.
NY Yankees
Brandon Laird (3B)
Designated 3B Brandon Laird for assignment.
Seattle
Casper Wells
(LF)
Optioned LF Casper Wells to Tacoma (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Anthony Recker
(C)
Acquired C Anthony Recker from the Oakland Athletics for C Blake Lalli.
Chi. Cubs
Anthony Recker
(C)
Optioned C Anthony Recker to Iowa (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Scott Maine (RP)
Designated RP Scott Maine for assignment.
San Diego
Casey Kelly
(RP)
Called up RP Casey Kelly from San Antonio (TL).
San Diego
Brad Boxberger (RP)
Optioned RP Brad Boxberger to Tucson (PCL).
San Diego
Joshua Spence (RP)
Optioned RP Joshua Spence to Tucson (PCL).
San Diego
Dale Thayer
(RP)
Activated RP Dale Thayer.
San Diego
Nick Hundley
(C)
Transferred C Nick Hundley from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Texas
Michael Young
(DH)
Activated DH Michael Young.
Texas
Luis Hernandez (3B)
Designated 3B Luis Hernandez for assignment.
LA Dodgers
Shawn Tolleson
(RP)
Optioned RP Shawn Tolleson to Rancho Cucamonga (CL).
LA Dodgers
Josh Wall (RP)
Recalled RP Josh Wall from Albuquerque (PCL).
Arizona
Matt Lindstrom
(RP)
Activated RP Matt Lindstrom.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
San Francisco
Eric Hacker (SP)
Optioned SP Eric Hacker to Fresno (PCL).
Toronto
Jose Bautista
(RF)
Placed RF Jose Bautista on the 15-day DL.
Toronto
David Cooper (1B)
Placed 1B David Cooper on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug 23.
Toronto
Adeiny Hechavarria
(SS)
Recalled SS Adeiny Hechavarria from Las Vegas (PCL).
Toronto
Adam Lind
(1B)
Activated 1B Adam Lind from the 15-day DL.
NY Mets
Lucas Duda
(RF)
Recalled RF Lucas Duda from Buffalo (IL).
Arizona
Matt Lindstrom
(RP)
Acquired RP Matt Lindstrom from the Baltimore Orioles for SP Joe Saunders and cash.
Boston
James Loney
(1B)
Activated 1B James Loney.
Baltimore
Jake Arrieta (SP)
Recalled SP Jake Arrieta from Norfolk (IL).
NY Mets
Jordany Valdespin
(2B)
Optioned 2B Jordany Valdespin to Buffalo (IL).
Texas
Koji Uehara
(RP)
Activated RP Koji Uehara from the 15-day DL.
Texas
Tanner Scheppers
(RP)
Optioned RP Tanner Scheppers to Round Rock (PCL).
Pittsburgh
Hisanori Takahashi (RP)
Activated RP Hisanori Takahashi.
Pittsburgh
Chad Qualls
(RP)
Placed RP Chad Qualls on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 25.
Boston
Pedro Beato (RP)
Recalled RP Pedro Beato from Pawtucket (IL).
Boston
Che-Hsuan Lin (CF)
Optioned CF Che-Hsuan Lin to Pawtucket (IL).
Oakland
Jesse Chavez
(P)
Optioned P Jesse Chavez to Sacramento (PCL).
San Diego
Neil Wagner (RP)
Assigned RP Neil Wagner to Tucson (PCL).
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Milwaukee
Mike McClendon (RP)
Optioned RP Mike McClendon to Nashville (PCL).
Milwaukee
Jeff Bianchi
(SS)
Recalled SS Jeff Bianchi from Nashville (PCL).
Detroit
Luke Putkonen
(RP)
Optioned RP Luke Putkonen to Toledo (PCL).
Detroit
Drew Smyly
(SP)
Recalled SP Drew Smyly from Toledo (PCL).
Toronto
Anthony Gose
(CF)
Optioned CF Anthony Gose to Las Vegas (PCL).
Toronto
Adeiny Hechavarria
(SS)
Optioned SS Adeiny Hechavarria to Las Vegas (PCL).
Toronto
Brandon Morrow
(SP)
Activated SP Brandon Morrow from the 60-day DL.
Toronto
Yunel Escobar
(SS)
Activated SS Yunel Escobar.
Chi. Cubs
Christopher Rusin (SP)
Optioned SP Christopher Rusin to Iowa (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Brooks Raley (SP)
Recalled SP Brooks Raley from Iowa (PCL).
Houston
Fernando Abad
(RP)
Recalled RP Fernando Abad from Oklahoma City (PCL).
Houston
C.J. Fick (RP)
Optioned RP Chuckie Fick to Oklahoma City (PCL).
LA Dodgers
Josh Beckett
(SP)
Acquired SP Josh Beckett, 1B Adrian Gonzalez, LF Carl Crawford, 2B Nick Punto and cash from the Boston Red Sox for 1B James Loney, 2B Ivan De Jesus, P Allen Webster and two players to be named later.
Atlanta
Ben Sheets (SP)
Placed SP Ben Sheets on the 15-day DL.
Atlanta
Miguel Batista (RP)
Called up RP Miguel Batista from Gwinnett (IL).
LA Dodgers
Tim Corcoran (P)
Assigned P Tim Corcoran to Albuquerque (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Blake Lalli (C)
Outrighted C Blake Lalli to Iowa (PCL).
Boston
Che-Hsuan Lin (CF)
Recalled CF Che-Hsuan Lin from Pawtucket (IL).
Boston
Jose Iglesias
(SS)
Recalled Jose Iglesias from Pawtucket (IL).
Boston
Junichi Tazawa
(RP)
Recalled RP Junichi Tazawa from Pawtucket (IL).
Boston
Daniel Nava
(LF)
Placed Daniel Nava on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 23.
Boston
Felix Doubront
(SP)
Activated Felix Doubront from the 15-day DL.
LA Dodgers
Jerry Hairston Jr.
(SS)
Transferred SS Jerry Hairston Jr. from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
LA Dodgers
Chad Billingsley
(SP)
Placed SP Chad Billingsley on the 15-day DL.
LA Dodgers
Alex Castellanos (RF)
Optioned RF Alex Castellanos to Albuquerque (PCL).
Boston
Alfredo Aceves
(RP)
Placed RP Alfredo Aceves on the restricted list.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Minnesota
Matt Carson (LF)
Optioned LF Matt Carson to Rochester (IL).
Minnesota
Kyle Waldrop (P)
Recalled P Kyle Waldrop from Rochester (IL.)
Oakland
Tyson Ross
(SP)
Optioned P Tyson Ross to Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
Jim Miller (RP)
Recalled Jim Miller from Sacramento (PCL).
Pittsburgh
Jordy Mercer
(2B)
Activated 2B Jordy Mercer.
Pittsburgh
Daniel McCutchen (SP)
Optioned SP Daniel McCutchen to Indianapolis (IL).
St. Louis
Brandon Dickson (RP)
Recalled Brandon Dickson from Memphis (PCL).
St. Louis
Barret Browning (RP)
Optioned RP Barret Browning to Memphis (PCL).
Oakland
Jesse Chavez
(P)
Acquired P Jesse Chavez from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash.
Cleveland
Matt LaPorta (1B)
Recalled 1B Matt LaPorta from Columbus (IL).
Cleveland
Frank Herrmann
(RP)
Optioned RP Frank Herrmann to Columbus (IL).
Pittsburgh
Jeff Clement (1B)
Called up 1B Jeff Clement from Indianapolis (IL).
Pittsburgh
Yamaico Navarro
(3B)
Optioned 3B Yamaico Navarro to Indianapolis (IL).
Milwaukee
Shaun Marcum
(SP)
Activated SP Shaun Marcum from the 60-day DL.
Pittsburgh
Hisanori Takahashi (RP)
Claimed RP Hisanori Takahashi off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.
Texas
Luis Hernandez (3B)
Called up 3B Luis Hernandez from Round Rock (PCL).
Toronto
Jose Bautista
(RF)
Activated RF Jose Bautista from the 15-day DL.
Toronto
Chad Beck (RP)
Optioned RP Chad Beck to Las Vegas (PCL).
Philadelphia
Brian Schneider (C)
Placed C Brian Schneider on the 15-day DL.
Philadelphia
Steven Lerud (C)
Called up C Steven Lerud from Reading (EL).
NY Mets
Collin McHugh
(SP)
Optioned SP Collin McHugh to Buffalo (IL).
NY Mets
Jeremy Hefner
(SP)
Acquired SP Jeremy Hefner.
NY Yankees
CC Sabathia
(SP)
Activated SP CC Sabathia from the 15-day DL.
Baltimore
J.C. Romero (RP)
Designated RP J.C. Romero for assignment.
Baltimore
Tommy Hunter
(SP)
Optioned SP Tommy Hunter to Bowie (EL).
Baltimore
Ryan Flaherty (3B)
Activated 3B Ryan Flaherty from the 15-day DL.
Baltimore
Brian Matusz
(SP)
Recalled SP Brian Matusz from Norfolk (IL).
Boston
David Ortiz
(DH)
Activated DH David Ortiz from the 15-day DL.
San Diego
Joshua Spence (RP)
Recalled RP Joshua Spence from (PCL).
LA Dodgers
Alex Castellanos (RF)
Recalled RF Alex Castellanos from Albuquerque (PCL).
LA Dodgers
Rubby De La Rosa (RP)
Optioned RP Rubby De La Rosa to Albuquerque (PCL).
Boston
Junichi Tazawa
(RP)
Optioned RP Junichi Tazawa to Pawtucket (IL).
Houston
Armando Galarraga (RP)
Outrighted RP Armando Galarraga to Oklahoma City (PCL).
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Miami
Dan Jennings (RP)
Optioned RP Dan Jennings to New Orleans (PCL).
Arizona
A.J. Pollock
(CF)
Optioned CF A.J. Pollock to Reno (PCL).
Oakland
Tyson Ross
(SP)
Recalled SP Tyson Ross from Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
Tyson Ross
(SP)
Activated SP Tyson Ross.
Detroit
Al Alburquerque (RP)
Activated RP Al Alburquerque from the 60-day DL.
Detroit
Al Alburquerque (RP)
Optioned RP Al Alburquerque to Toledo (IL).
San Diego
Thad Weber
(SP)
Claimed SP Thad Weber off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.
Chi. Cubs
Blake Lalli (C)
Designated C Blake Lalli for assignment.
Chi. Cubs
Miguel Socolovich (RP)
Claimed RP Miguel Socolovich off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
Philadelphia
Michael Schwimer (RP)
Optioned RP Michael Schwimer to Lehigh Valley (IL).
Philadelphia
Jeremy Horst
(RP)
Activated RP Jeremy Horst from the paternity leave list.
Cincinnati
Devin Mesoraco
(C)
Optioned C Devin Mesoraco to Louisville (IL).
San Diego
Neil Wagner (RP)
Designated RP Neil Wagner for assignment.
San Diego
Jason Marquis
(SP)
Placed SP Jason Marquis on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 22.
Cincinnati
J.J. Hoover
(RP)
Recalled RP J.J. Hoover from Louisville (IL).
San Diego
Brad Boxberger (RP)
Recalled RP Brad Boxberger from Tucson (PCL).
Pittsburgh
Juan Cruz (RP)
Released RP Juan Cruz.
Tampa Bay
Willy Ortiz (RP)
Signed RP Willy Ortiz.
San Francisco
Justin Christian (LF)
Placed LF Justin Christian on the 15-day DL.
San Francisco
Francisco Peguero (CF)
Recalled CF Francisco Peguero from Fresno (PCL).
Pittsburgh
Gustavo Nunez (SS)
Sent SS Gustavo Nunez to Altoona (EL) for rehab assignment.
San Diego
Jason Bartlett (SS)
SS Jason Bartlett has elected free agency.
Chi. Cubs
Miguel Socolovich (RP)
Optioned RP Miguel Socolovich to Iowa (PCL).
San Diego
Thad Weber
(SP)
Optioned SP Thad Weber to Tucson (PCL).
Arizona
Lyle Overbay
(1B)
Assigned 1B Lyle Overbay to Gwinnett (IL).
Houston
Edgar Gonzalez
(RP)
Signed RP Edgar Gonzalez.
Kansas City
Sam Lewis (RP)
Signed RP Sam Lewis.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
San Diego
Andrew Werner (SP)
Called up SP Andrew Werner from Tucson (PCL).
Milwaukee
Randy Wolf (SP)
Released SP Randy Wolf.
Arizona
Sam Demel (RP)
Optioned RP Sam Demel to Reno (PCL).
Arizona
Tyler Skaggs (SP)
Called up SP Tyler Skaggs from Reno (PCL).
Oakland
Bartolo Colon
(SP)
SP Bartolo Colon has been suspended 50 games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Toronto
Yunel Escobar
(SS)
Placed SS Yunel Escobar on the paternity leave list.
Toronto
Chad Beck (RP)
Recalled RP Chad Beck from Las Vegas (PCL).
Miami
Jacob Turner (SP)
Recalled SP Jacob Turner from New Orleans (PCL).
Arizona
A.J. Pollock
(CF)
Recalled CF A.J. Pollock from Reno (PCL).
Miami
Gil Velazquez (SS)
Outrighted SS Gil Velazquez to New Orleans (PCL).
San Diego
Jeremy Hermida (LF)
Designated LF Jeremy Hermida for assignment.
NY Yankees
Ivan Nova
(SP)
Placed SP Ivan Nova on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 22.
Colorado
Dan Merklinger (RP)
Assigned RP Dan Merklinger to Colorado Springs (PCL).
Colorado
Carlos Gonzalez
(LF)
Activated LF Carlos Gonzalez from the bereavement leave list.
Colorado
Guillermo Moscoso (SP)
Optioned SP Guillermo Moscoso to Colorado Springs (PCL).
San Diego
Brad Boxberger (RP)
Optioned RP Brad Boxberger to Tucson (PCL).
NY Mets
Johan Santana
(SP)
Placed SP Johan Santana on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 18.
NY Mets
Collin McHugh
(RP)
Called up RP Collin McHugh from Buffalo (IL).
NY Yankees
Austin Romine
(C)
Optioned C Austin Romine to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).
Houston
Hector Ambriz
(RP)
Called up RP Hector Ambriz from Oklahoma City (PCL).
Houston
Armando Galarraga (SP)
Designated SP Armando Galarraga for assignment.
Miami
Emilio Bonifacio
(CF)
Placed CF Emilio Bonifacio on the 15-day DL.
Miami
Dan Jennings (RP)
Recalled RP Dan Jennings from New Orleans (PCL).
LA Angels
Garrett Richards
(SP)
Recalled SP Garrett Richards from Salt Lake (PCL).
Milwaukee
Jeff Bianchi
(SS)
Recalled SS Jeff Bianchi from Nashville (PCL).
LA Angels
Peter Bourjos
(CF)
Placed CF Peter Bourjos on the 15-day DL.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Oakland
Stephen Drew
(SS)
Acquired Stephen Drew from the Arizona Diamondbacks for Sean Jamieson.
Philadelphia
Phillippe Aumont (RP)
Recalled RP Phillippe Aumont from Lehigh Valley (IL).
Philadelphia
Phillippe Aumont (RP)
Activated RP Phillippe Aumont.
Tampa Bay
Luke Scott
(DH)
Activated DH Luke Scott from the 15-day DL.
Tampa Bay
Sean Rodriguez
(2B)
Optioned 2B Sean Rodriguez to Durham (IL).
NY Mets
Robert Carson
(RP)
Recalled RP Robert Carson from Buffalo (IL).
Baltimore
Corey Segui (1B)
Assigned 1B Corey Segui to the GCL Orioles (Rookie).
Baltimore
Brett Frantini (C)
Assigned C Brett Frantini to the GCL Orioles (Rookie).
Minnesota
Liam Hendriks (SP)
Recalled SP Liam Hendriks from Rochester (IL).
Chi. White Sox
Alejandro De Aza
(CF)
Placed CF Alejandro De Aza on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 18.
Chi. White Sox
Jordan Danks (CF)
Recalled CF Jordan Danks from Charlotte (IL).
Cincinnati
Logan Ondrusek
(RP)
Optioned RP Logan Ondrusek to Louisville (IL).
Cincinnati
Dioner Navarro
(C)
Recalled C Dioner Navarro from Louisville (IL).
Boston
Carl Crawford
(LF)
Placed LF Carl Crawford on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 20.
Boston
Vicente Padilla (RP)
Activated RP Vicente Padilla from the 15-day DL.
Boston
Danny Valencia
(3B)
Optioned 3B Danny Valencia to Pawtucket (IL).
Cincinnati
Devin Mesoraco
(C)
Suspended C Devin Mesoraco for two games.
Chi. Cubs
Christopher Rusin (SP)
Called up SP Christopher Rusin from Iowa (PCL).
Boston
Daniel Nava
(LF)
Activated LF Daniel Nava from the 15-day DL.
LA Dodgers
Amalio Diaz (RP)
Assigned RP Amalio Diaz to Great Lakes (ML).
Arizona
Sam Demel (RP)
Recalled RP Sam Demel from Reno (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Alexander Hinshaw (RP)
Activated RP Alexander Hinshaw.
Chi. Cubs
Matt Garza
(SP)
Transferred SP Matt Garza from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Chi. Cubs
Adrian Cardenas (2B)
Optioned 2B Adrian Cardenas to Iowa (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Jeff Beliveau (RP)
Optioned RP Jeff Beliveau to Iowa (PCL).
Colorado
Jhoulys Chacin
(SP)
Activated SP Jhoulys Chacin from the 15-day DL.
Colorado
Eric Young
(LF)
Placed LF Eric Young on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 20.
Toronto
Yorvit Torrealba
(C)
Called up C Yorvit Torrealba from New Hampshire (EL).
Pittsburgh
Justin Wilson
(SP)
Optioned SP Justin Wilson to Indianapolis (IL).
Pittsburgh
Kyle McPherson (SP)
Optioned SP Kyle McPherson to Indianapolis (IL).
Pittsburgh
Daniel McCutchen (SP)
Recalled SP Daniel McCutchen from Indianapolis (IL).
Oakland
Seth Smith
(LF)
Activated LF Seth Smith from the 15-day DL.
Oakland
Jordan Norberto (RP)
Placed RP Jordan Norberto on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 18.
Oakland
Graham Godfrey (SP)
Designated SP Graham Godfrey for assignment.
Oakland
Jemile Weeks (2B)
Optioned 2B Jemile Weeks to Sacramento (PCL).
LA Dodgers
Rubby De La Rosa (RP)
Activated RP Rubby De La Rosa from the 60-day DL.
LA Dodgers
Javy Guerra
(RP)
Optioned RP Javy Guerra to Albuquerque (PCL).
St. Louis
Jake Westbrook
(SP)
Agreed to terms with SP Jake Westbrook on a one-year contract.
Pittsburgh
Daniel McCutchen (SP)
Activated SP Daniel McCutchen.
Oakland
Jason Jaramillo (C)
Signed C Jason Jaramillo.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Philadelphia
Placido Polanco
(3B)
Activated 3B Placido Polanco from the 15-day DL.
Pittsburgh
Chad Qualls
(RP)
Activated RP Chad Qualls from the bereavement leave list.
Toronto
Yan Gomes
(3B)
Optioned 3B Yan Gomes to Las Vegas (PCL).
Washington
Cesar Izturis
(SS)
SS Cesar Izturis has elected free agency.
Texas
Ryan Dempster
(SP)
Activated SP Ryan Dempster from the restricted list.
Texas
Leonys Martin
(CF)
Optioned CF Leonys Martin to Round Rock (PCL).
Minnesota
Nick Blackburn (SP)
Outrighted SP Nick Blackburn to Rochester (IL).
Minnesota
Tsuyoshi Nishioka (2B)
Outrighted 2B Tsuyoshi Nishioka to Rochester (IL).
LA Dodgers
Daniel Carela (RP)
Signed RP Daniel Carela.
Pittsburgh
Juan Cruz (RP)
Designated RP Juan Cruz for assignment.
Pittsburgh
Kyle McPherson (SP)
Recalled SP Kyle McPherson from Indianapolis (IL).
Pittsburgh
Justin Wilson
(SP)
Recalled SP Justin Wilson from Indianapolis (IL).
Oakland
Brett Anderson
(SP)
Activated SP Brett Anderson from the 60-day DL.
Oakland
Daniel Straily
(SP)
Optioned SP Daniel Straily to Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
Anthony Recker
(C)
Designated C Anthony Recker for assignment.
San Diego
Jason Bartlett (SS)
Released SS Jason Bartlett.
Atlanta
Lyle Overbay
(1B)
Agreed to terms with 1B Lyle Overbay on a minor league contract and assigned him to Gwinnett (IL).
Boston
Bob McClure
Fired Bob McClure as pitching coach.
Boston
Randy Niemann
Named Randy Niemann pitching coach for the remainder of the season.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Miami
Emilio Bonifacio
(SS)
Activated SS Emilio Bonifacio from the 15-day DL.
Miami
Donnie Murphy (3B)
Activated 3B Donnie Murphy from the 15-day DL.
Miami
Scott Cousins (CF)
Optioned CF Scott Cousins to New Orleans (PCL).
Miami
Gil Velazquez (SS)
Designated SS Gil Velazquez for assignment.
St. Louis
Jaime Garcia
(SP)
Activated SP Jaime Garcia from the 60-day DL.
St. Louis
Trevor Rosenthal
(RP)
Optioned RP Trevor Rosenthal to Memphis (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Brooks Raley (SP)
Optioned SP Brooks Raley to Iowa (PCL).
Pittsburgh
Jose Tabata
(LF)
Recalled LF Jose Tabata from Indianapolis (IL).
Pittsburgh
Jordy Mercer
(2B)
Placed 2B Jordy Mercer on the paternity leave list.
Pittsburgh
Starling Marte
(CF)
Placed CF Starling Marte on the 15-day DL.
Colorado
Michael Cuddyer
(RF)
Placed RF Michael Cuddyer on the 15-day DL.
Colorado
Andrew Brown (RF)
Recalled RF Andrew Brown from Colorado Springs (PCL).
LA Angels
Jordan Walden
(RP)
Activated RP Jordan Walden from the 15-day DL.
LA Angels
Hisanori Takahashi (RP)
Optioned RP Hisanori Takahashi to Salt Lake (PCL).
Cincinnati
Todd Redmond (SP)
Optioned SP Todd Redmond to Louisville (IL).
LA Dodgers
Elian Herrera (2B)
Optioned 2B Elian Herrera to Albuquerque (PCL).
LA Dodgers
Scott Elbert
(RP)
Activated RP Scott Elbert from the 15-day DL.
Chi. Cubs
Arodys Vizcaino
(RP)
Transferred RP Arodys Vizcaino from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Chi. Cubs
Alexander Hinshaw (RP)
Claimed RP Alexander Hinshaw off waivers from the San Diego Padres.
Philadelphia
Hector Luna (3B)
Optioned 3B Hector Luna to Lehigh Valley (IL).
Houston
Brad Mills
Fired Brad Mills as manager.
Houston
Tony DeFrancesco
Named Tony DeFrancesco as interim manager.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
LA Angels
Steven Geltz (RP)
Optioned RP Steven Geltz to Salt Lake (PCL).
LA Angels
Scott Downs
(RP)
Activated RP Scott Downs from the 15-day DL.
Kansas City
Chris Getz
(2B)
Placed 2B Chris Getz on the 15-day DL.
Kansas City
Johnny Giavotella (2B)
Recalled 2B Johnny Giavotella from Omaha (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Brooks Raley (SP)
Recalled SP Brooks Raley from Iowa (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Starlin Castro
(SS)
Agreed to terms with SS Starlin Castro on a seven-year contract.
Baltimore
Joe Mahoney
(1B)
Optioned 1B Joe Mahoney to Norfolk (IL).
Colorado
Charlie Blackmon
(CF)
Called up OF Charlie Blackmon from Colorado (PCL).
Boston
Mauro Gomez (1B)
Recalled 1B Mauro Gomez from Pawtucket (IL).
Boston
Felix Doubront
(SP)
Placed SP Felix Doubront on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 10.
Baltimore
Zach Britton (SP)
Recalled SP Zach Britton from Norfolk (IL).
Cincinnati
Todd Redmond (SP)
Recalled SP Todd Redmond from Louisville (IL).
Colorado
Carlos Gonzalez
(LF)
Placed LF Carlos Gonzalez on the bereavement leave list.
San Diego
Ross Ohlendorf (SP)
Optioned SP Ross Ohlendorf to Tucson (PCL).
San Diego
Nick Vincent (RP)
Recalled RP Nick Vincent from Tucson (PCL).
Seattle
Franklin Gutierrez
(CF)
Assigned CF Franklin Gutierrez to Tacoma (PCL).
Friday, August 17, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Minnesota
Anthony Swarzak
(RP)
Activated RP Anthony Swarzak from the 15-day DL.
San Francisco
Justin Christian (LF)
Recalled LF Justin Christian from Fresno (PCL).
San Francisco
Eric Hacker (SP)
Recalled SP Eric Hacker from Fresno (PCL).
Arizona
Felipe Perez (RP)
Assigned RP Felipe Perez to the AZL Diamondbacks (Rookie).
Minnesota
Matt Carson (LF)
Called up LF Matt Carson from Rochester (IL).
Minnesota
Rene Tosoni (LF)
Outrighted LF Rene Tosoni to New Britain (EL).
Chi. White Sox
Orlando Hudson (3B)
Placed 3B Orlando Hudson on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 16.
Chi. White Sox
Leyson Septimo
(RP)
Placed RP Leyson Septimo on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 14.
Chi. White Sox
Paul Konerko
(1B)
Activated 1B Paul Konerko from the 15-day DL.
Chi. White Sox
Hector Santiago
(RP)
Recalled RP Hector Santiago from Charlotte (IL).
Philadelphia
Ryan O'Sullivan (RP)
Assigned RP Ryan O'Sullivan to Clearwater (FSL).
Washington
Ian Desmond
(SS)
Activated SS Ian Desmond from the 15-day DL.
Washington
Cesar Izturis
(SS)
Designated SS Cesar Izturis for assignment.
Texas
Ryan Dempster
(SP)
Placed SP Ryan Dempster on the restricted list.
Texas
Leonys Martin
(CF)
Recalled CF Leonys Martin from Round Rock (PCL).
Atlanta
Tommy Hanson
(SP)
Activated SP Tommy Hanson from the 15-day DL.
Atlanta
Cory Gearrin
(RP)
Optioned RP Cory Gearrin to Gwinnett (IL).
Seattle
Charlie Furbush
(RP)
Activated RP Charlie Furbush from the 15-day DL.
Seattle
Shawn Kelley
(RP)
Optioned RP Shawn Kelley to Tacoma (PCL).
San Diego
Nick Hundley
(C)
Placed C Nick Hundley on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 16.
San Diego
Yasmani Grandal
(C)
Activated C Yasmani Grandal from the 15-day DL.
St. Louis
Matt Young (LF)
Signed LF Matt Young.
St. Louis
Mark Hamilton (1B)
Released 1B Mark Hamilton.
Detroit
Jordan Allen (OF)
Signed OF Jordan Allen.
Colorado
Mike Ekstrom (RP)
Outrighted RP Mike Ekstrom to Colorado Springs (PCL).
Philadelphia
Freddy Galvis
(SS)
Placed 2B Freddy Galvis on the 15-day DL.
Toronto
Juan Abreu (RP)
Outrighted RP Juan Abreu to Las Vegas (PCL).
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Minnesota
Luis Perdomo (RP)
Optioned RP Luis Perdomo to Rochester (IL).
Minnesota
Jeff Manship (RP)
Optioned RP Jeff Manship to Rochester (IL).
San Francisco
Dan Otero (RP)
Optioned RP Dan Otero to Fresno (PCL).
Pittsburgh
Jared Hughes (RP)
Recalled RP Jared Hughes from Indianapolis (IL).
Pittsburgh
Chad Qualls
(RP)
Placed RP Chad Qualls on the bereavement leave list.
Pittsburgh
Jeff Locke
(RP)
Optioned RP Jeff Locke to Indianapolis (IL).
Pittsburgh
Yamaico Navarro
(3B)
Recalled 3B Yamaico Navarro from Indianapolis (IL).
Miami
Nick Green
(2B)
Placed 2B Nick Green on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 13.
Miami
Logan Morrison
(LF)
Transferred LF Logan Morrison from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Miami
Gil Velazquez (SS)
Called up SS Gil Velazquez from New Orleans (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Frankie De La Cruz (P)
Released P Frankie De La Cruz.
Milwaukee
Jason Jaramillo (C)
Released C Jason Jaramillo.
Baltimore
Wilson Betemit
(3B)
Placed 3B Wilson Betemit on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 11.
Baltimore
Joe Mahoney
(1B)
Called up 1B Joe Mahoney from Norfolk (IL).
Colorado
Matt McBride (C)
Optioned C Matt McBride to Colorado (PCL).
Colorado
Michael Cuddyer
(RF)
Activated RF Michael Cuddyer from the 15-day DL.
Boston
Scott Atchison
(RP)
Transferred RP Scott Atchison from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Boston
Pedro Beato (RP)
Optioned RP Pedro Beato to Pawtucket (IL).
Boston
Pedro Beato (RP)
Acquired RP Pedro Beato from the New York Mets.
Philadelphia
Ryan O'Sullivan (P)
Acquired P Ryan O'Sullivan from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Chi. Cubs
Horacio Ramirez (P)
Signed P Horacio Ramirez.
NY Yankees
Ryota Igarashi (RP)
Outrighted RP Ryota Igarashi to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).
Houston
Kevin Comer (RP)
Acquired RP Kevin Comer from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Arizona
Felipe Perez (RP)
Signed RP Felipe Perez.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Minnesota
Pedro Florimon
(C)
Called up C Pedro Florimon Jr. from Rochester (IL).
Minnesota
Brian Dozier
(SS)
Optioned SS Brian Dozier to Rochester (IL).
Colorado
Guillermo Moscoso (RP)
Recalled RP Guillermo Moscoso from Colorado Springs (PCL).
Milwaukee
Mark Rogers
(SP)
Activated SP Mark Rogers.
Milwaukee
Jeff Bianchi
(SS)
Optioned SS Jeff Bianchi to Nashville (PCL).
Colorado
Mike Ekstrom (RP)
Optioned RP Mike Ekstrom to Colorado Springs (PCL).
NY Mets
Rob Johnson (C)
Optioned C Rob Johnson to Buffalo (IL).
San Francisco
Melky Cabrera
(CF)
CF Melky Cabrera has been suspended 50 games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
Colorado
Austin Bibens-Dirkx (RP)
Signed RP Austin Bibens-Dirkx.
NY Mets
Kelly Shoppach
(C)
Activated C Kelly Shoppach.
Pittsburgh
Dallas McPherson (3B)
Assigned 3B Dallas McPherson to Indianapolis (IL).
Arizona
Daniel Cabrera (SP)
Acquired SP Daniel Cabrera from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Oakland
Jeremy Accardo (RP)
Signed RP Jeremy Accardo and assigned him to Sacramento (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Oneri Fleita
Fired Oneri Fleita as vice president of player personnel.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Detroit
Duane Below
(RP)
Optioned RP Duane Below to Toledo (IL).
Detroit
Luke Putkonen
(RP)
Recalled RP Luke Putkonen from Toledo (IL).
Oakland
Brandon Inge
(3B)
Placed 3B Brandon Inge on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 12.
Oakland
Josh Donaldson
(3B)
Recalled 3B Josh Donaldson from Sacramento (PCL).
NY Mets
Garrett Olson (RP)
Outrighted RP Garrett Olson to Buffalo (IL).
NY Mets
Kelly Shoppach
(C)
Acquired C Kelly Shoppach from the Boston Red Sox for RP Pedro Beato.
St. Louis
Trevor Rosenthal
(RP)
Recalled RP Trevor Rosenthal from Memphis (PCL).
Arizona
Matt Mangini (1B)
Signed 1B Matt Mangini.
St. Louis
Brian Fuentes (RP)
Placed RP Brian Fuentes on the restricted list.
Baltimore
Steve Johnson (SP)
Recalled SP Steve Johnson from Norfolk (IL).
Baltimore
Troy Patton
(RP)
Placed RP Troy Patton on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 13.
Arizona
Takashi Saito (RP)
Placed RP Takashi Saito on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 13.
Seattle
Justin Smoak
(1B)
Recalled 1B Justin Smoak from Tacoma (PCL).
San Diego
Alexander Hinshaw (RP)
Designated RP Alexander Hinshaw for assignment.
Arizona
Mike Zagurski (RP)
Called up RP Michael Zagurski from Reno (PCL).
Boston
Andrew Bailey
(RP)
Activated RP Andrew Bailey from the 60-day DL.
San Diego
Tom Layne
(RP)
Called up RP Tom Layne from San Antonio (TL).
Toronto
Jeff Mathis
(C)
Agreed to terms with C Jeff Mathis on a two-year contract.
Baltimore
J.C. Romero (RP)
Called up RP J.C. Romero from Norfolk (IL).
Baltimore
Endy Chavez
(LF)
Outrighted LF Endy Chavez to Norfolk (IL).
Baltimore
Miguel Socolovich (RP)
Designated RP Miguel Socolovich for assignment.
Seattle
Mike Carp
(LF)
Placed LF Mike Carp on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 13.
Kansas City
Yuniesky Betancourt
(2B)
Released 2B Yuniesky Betancourt.
Cleveland
Josh Tomlin
(RP)
Placed RP Josh Tomlin on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 13.
Cleveland
Roberto Hernandez
(SP)
Activated SP Roberto Hernandez from the restricted list.
St. Louis
Brock Peterson (1B)
Signed 1B Brock Peterson.
San Francisco
Brad Penny (SP)
Placed SP Brad Penny on the 15-day DL.
San Francisco
Dan Otero (RP)
Recalled RP Dan Otero from Fresno (PCL).
San Francisco
Guillermo Mota (RP)
Assigned RP Guillermo Mota to AZL Giants (AZL).
Toronto
Yorvit Torrealba
(C)
Signed C Yorvit Torrealba.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Miami
Rob Brantly
(C)
Called up C Rob Brantly from New Orleans (PCL).
Miami
Brett Hayes (C)
Optioned Brett Hayes to New Orleans (PCL).
Chi. White Sox
Jordan Danks (CF)
Optioned CF Jordan Danks to Charlotte (IL).
Philadelphia
Nate Schierholtz
(RF)
Placed RF Nate Schierholtz on the 15-day DL.
Philadelphia
Hector Luna (3B)
Recalled 3B Hector Luna from Lehigh Valley (IL).
Milwaukee
Jeff Bianchi
(SS)
Recalled SS Jeff Bianchi from Nashville (PCL).
Minnesota
Tsuyoshi Nishioka (2B)
Optioned 2B Tsuyoshi Nishioka to Rochester (IL).
Minnesota
Trevor Plouffe
(LF)
Activated LF Trevor Plouffe from the 15-day DL.
Chi. White Sox
Donnie Veal (RP)
Recalled RP Donnie Veal from Charlotte (IL).
NY Yankees
Derek Lowe (SP)
Signed SP Derek Lowe.
Arizona
Brett Tomko (RP)
Assigned RP Brett Tomko to Mobile (SL).
Chi. Cubs
Ian Stewart
(3B)
Transferred 3B Ian Stewart from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Chi. Cubs
Michael Bowden (RP)
Called up RP Mike Bowden from Iowa (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Brooks Raley (SP)
Optioned SP Brooks Raley to Iowa (PCL).
Baltimore
J.C. Romero (RP)
Acquired RP J.C. Romero from the Cleveland Indians for 3B Carlos Rojas.
NY Yankees
Ryota Igarashi (RP)
Optioned RP Ryota Igarashi to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).
San Francisco
Pablo Sandoval
(3B)
Activated 3B Pablo Sandoval from the 15-day DL.
San Francisco
Brett Pill
(1B)
Optioned 1B Brett Pill to Fresno (PCL).
Arizona
Mike Zagurski (RP)
Optioned RP Michael Zagurski to Reno (PCL).
Miami
Sandy Rosario
(RP)
Transferred RP Sandy Rosario from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
NY Yankees
Ryota Igarashi (RP)
Recalled RP Ryota Igarashi from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (IL).
NY Yankees
Ryota Igarashi (RP)
Activated RP Ryota Igarashi.
Pittsburgh
Juan Cruz (RP)
Activated RP Juan Cruz from the 15-day DL.
Pittsburgh
Jared Hughes (RP)
Optioned RP Jared Hughes to Indianapolis (IL).
Texas
Robinzon Diaz (C)
Assigned C Robinzon Diaz to Round Rock (PCL).
Texas
Robinzon Diaz (C)
Signed C Robinzon Diaz.
Cleveland
Jose Lopez (2B)
Released 2B Jose Lopez.
San Diego
Mark Kotsay
(RF)
Agreed to terms with RF Mark Kotsay on a one-year contract.
Texas
Alberto Gonzalez (SS)
Outrighted SS Alberto Gonzalez to Round Rock (PCL).
Washington
Atahualpa Severino (RP)
Outrighted RP Atahualpa Severino to Syracuse (IL).
Baltimore
Miguel Socolovich (RP)
Optioned RP Miguel Socolovich to Norfolk (IL).
Chi. White Sox
Jordan Danks (CF)
Optioned CF Jordan Danks to Charlotte (IL).
Houston
Jason Castro
(C)
Activated Jason Castro from the 15-day DL.
Houston
Carlos Corporan
(C)
Optioned C Carlos Corporan to Oklahoma City (PCL).
Cincinnati
Johan Rodriguez (SS)
Signed SS Johan Rodriguez.
LA Dodgers
Jerry Hairston Jr.
(SS)
Placed SS Jerry Hairston Jr. on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 12.
LA Dodgers
Elian Herrera (2B)
Recalled 2B Elian Herrera from Albuquerque (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Seth McClung (RP)
Signed RP Seth McClung.
Toronto
Scott Richmond (RP)
Outrighted RP Scott Richmond to Las Vegas (PCL).
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
LA Angels
David Carpenter (RP)
Optioned RP David Carpenter to Salt Lake (PCL).
LA Angels
Steven Geltz (RP)
Called up RP Steven Geltz from Salt Lake (PCL).
Toronto
Mike McCoy (2B)
Recalled 2B Mike McCoy from Las Vegas (PCL).
Toronto
David Carpenter
(RP)
Optioned RP David Carpenter to Las Vegas (PCL).
Colorado
Todd Helton
(1B)
Transferred 1B Todd Helton from the 15-Day DL to the 60-Day DL.
Colorado
Will Harris
(RP)
Called up P Will Harris from Colorado Springs (PCL).
Colorado
Edgmer Escalona
(RP)
Placed RP Edgmer Escalona on the 15-day DL.
Chi. Cubs
Lendy Castillo (RP)
Activated RP Lendy Castillo from the 15-day DL.
Chi. Cubs
Scott Maine (RP)
Optioned RP Scott Maine to Iowa (PCL).
Chi. White Sox
John Danks
(SP)
Transferred SP John Danks from the 15-Day DL to the 60-day DL.
Chi. White Sox
Dewayne Wise
(OF)
Called up OF Dewayne Wise from Charlotte (IL).
Houston
Brian Bixler (3B)
Outrighted 3B Brian Bixler to Oklahoma City (PCL).
Texas
Mike Napoli
(C)
Placed C Mike Napoli on the 15-day DL.
Texas
Luis Martinez (C)
Recalled C Luis Martinez from Round Rock (PCL).
San Diego
Huston Street
(RP)
Placed RP Huston Street on the 15-day DL.
San Diego
Cory Burns (RP)
Recalled RP Cory Burns from Tucson (PCL).
NY Mets
Johan Santana
(SP)
Activated SP Johan Santana from the 15-day DL.
NY Mets
Garrett Olson (RP)
Designated RP Garrett Olson for assignment.
Colorado
Jeff Marquez (RP)
Signed RP Jeff Marquez.
Arizona
Bryan Shaw
(RP)
Recalled RP Bryan Shaw from Reno (PCL).
Arizona
Willie Bloomquist
(SS)
Placed SS Willie Bloomquist on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 9.
Arizona
Jake Elmore (2B)
Called up 2B Jacob Elmore from Reno (PCL).
Arizona
Mike Zagurski (RP)
Designated RP Mike Zagurski for assignment.
Boston
Will Middlebrooks
(3B)
Placed 3B Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day DL.
Boston
Danny Valencia
(3B)
Recalled 3B Danny Valencia from Pawtucket (IL).
NY Yankees
CC Sabathia
(SP)
Placed SP CC Sabathia on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 9.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Houston
Matt Downs (LF)
Optioned LF Matt Downs to Oklahoma City (PCL).
Houston
J.D Martinez (LF)
Optioned LF J.D Martinez to Oklahoma City (PCL).
Houston
Tyler Greene
(2B)
Activated 2B Tyler Greene.
Toronto
David Carpenter
(RP)
Recalled RP David Carpenter from Las Vegas (PCL).
Toronto
David Carpenter
(RP)
Activated RP David Carpenter.
Boston
Ryan Kalish
(LF)
Optioned LF Ryan Kalish to Pawtucket (IL).
Boston
Scott Podsednik (OF)
Signed OF Scott Podsednik to a one-year contract.
Toronto
Juan Abreu (RP)
Claimed RP Juan Abreu off waivers from the Houston Astros.
Toronto
Juan Abreu (RP)
Optioned RP Juan Abreu to Las Vegas (PCL).
Toronto
Scott Richmond (RP)
Designated RP Scott Richmond for assignment.
Cleveland
Derek Lowe (SP)
Released SP Derek Lowe.
Houston
Fernando Martinez (RF)
Recalled RF Fernando Martinez from Oklahoma City (PCL).
Houston
Fernando Martinez (RF)
Activated RF Fernando Martinez.
Baltimore
Chris Green (RP)
Assigned RP Chris Green to the GCL Orioles (Rookie).
Baltimore
Joe Rosan (RP)
Assigned RP Joe Rosan to the GCL Orioles (Rookie).
Oakland
Brandon McCarthy
(SP)
Activated SP Brandon McCarthy from the 15-day DL.
Oakland
Eric Sogard
(SS)
Placed SS Eric Sogard on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 7.
LA Dodgers
Adam Kennedy (2B)
Activated 2B Adam Kennedy from the 15-day DL.
Texas
Mark Lowe
(RP)
Activated RP Mark Lowe from the 15-day DL.
Texas
Alberto Gonzalez (2B)
Designated 2B Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.
St. Louis
Lance Zawadzki (2B)
Signed 2B Lance Zawadzki.
Boston
Ryan Sweeney
(RF)
Transferred RF Ryan Sweeney from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Arizona
Josh Collmenter
(SP)
Placed SP Josh Collmenter on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 9.
Arizona
Brad Bergesen (RP)
Recalled RP Brad Bergesen from Reno (PCL).
St. Louis
Ryan Jackson (SS)
Called up SS Ryan Jackson from Memphis (PCL).
Chi. White Sox
Paul Konerko
(1B)
Placed 1B Paul Konerko on the 7-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 8.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
San Diego
Eddy Rodriguez (C)
Optioned C Eddy Rodriguez to Tucson (PCL).
San Diego
Nick Hundley
(C)
Recalled C Nick Hundley from Tucson (PCL).
Baltimore
Manny Machado
(SS)
Called up SS Manny Machado from Bowie (EL).
LA Dodgers
Jerry Sands (LF)
Optioned LF Jerry Sands to Albuquerque (PCL).
LA Dodgers
Adam Kennedy (2B)
Activated 2B Adam Kennedy from the 15-day DL.
LA Dodgers
Tony Gwynn (CF)
Outrighted CF Tony Gwynn to Albuquerque (PCL).
Toronto
Brett Lawrie
(3B)
Placed 3B Brett Lawrie on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 4.
Houston
Tyler Greene
(2B)
Acquired 2B Tyler Greene from the St. Louis Cardinals for a player to be named or cash considerations.
Detroit
Don Kelly
(LF)
Outrighted LF Don Kelly to Toledo (IL).
Cleveland
Travis Hafner
(DH)
Placed DH Travis Hafner on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 6.
Cleveland
Jason Donald (SS)
Recalled SS Jason Donald from Columbus (IL).
Houston
Brian Bixler (SS)
Designated SS Brian Bixler for assignment.
Cincinnati
Devin Mesoraco
(C)
Activated C Devin Mesoraco from the 7-day DL.
Tampa Bay
Brooks Conrad (2B)
Outrighted 2B Brooks Conrad to Durham (IL).
Cleveland
Jeremy Accardo (RP)
Released RP Jeremy Accardo.
Cleveland
Johnny Damon (LF)
Released LF Johnny Damon.
LA Dodgers
Bobby Abreu (LF)
Outrighted LF Bobby Abreu to Albuquerque (PCL).
Cincinnati
Dioner Navarro
(C)
Optioned C Dioner Navarro to Louisville (IL).
Baltimore
Brian Roberts
(2B)
Transferred 2B Brian Roberts from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Baltimore
Steve Johnson (SP)
Optioned SP Steve Johnson to Norfolk (IL).
NY Mets
Andrew Carpenter (RP)
Signed RP Andrew Carpenter.
Cleveland
Scott Radinsky
Fired Scott Radinsky as pitching coach.
Cleveland
Ruben Niebla
Named Ruben Niebla interim pitching coach.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Baltimore
Zach Britton (SP)
Assigned SP Zach Britton to Norfolk (IL).
Boston
Vicente Padilla (RP)
Placed RP Vicente Padilla on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 6.
Boston
Clayton Mortensen
(RP)
Recalled RP Clayton Mortensen from Pawtucket (IL).
Texas
Yorvit Torrealba
(C)
Released C Yorvit Torrealba.
Pittsburgh
Alex Presley (CF)
Optioned CF Alex Presley to Indianapolis (IL).
Pittsburgh
Jeff Locke
(RP)
Recalled RP Jeff Locke fromIndianapolis (IL).
Baltimore
Ryan Flaherty (3B)
Placed 3B Ryan Flaherty on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 2.
Baltimore
Steve Johnson (SP)
Recalled SP Steve Johnson from Norfolk (IL).
Baltimore
Miguel Socolovich (RP)
Recalled RP Miguel Socolovich from Norfolk (IL).
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Tampa Bay
Evan Longoria
(3B)
Activated 3B Evan Longoria from the 60-day DL.
Pittsburgh
Drew Sutton (3B)
Outrighted 3B Drew Sutton to Indianapolis (IL).
Kansas City
Christian Colon (SS)
Recalled SS Christian Colon from Omaha (PCL).
Miami
Giancarlo Stanton
(RF)
Activated RF Giancarlo Stanton from the 15-day DL.
Miami
Donnie Murphy (3B)
Placed 3B Donnie Murphy on the 15-day DL, retroactive to August 4, 2012.
Cleveland
Jose Lopez (2B)
Designated 2B Jose Lopez for assignment.
Cleveland
Frank Herrmann
(RP)
Recalled RP Frank Herrmann from Columbus (IL).
Tampa Bay
Brooks Conrad (2B)
Designated 2B Brooks Conrad for assignment.
NY Mets
Garrett Olson (RP)
Called up RP Garrett Olson from Buffalo (IL).
NY Mets
Elvin Ramirez (RP)
Optioned RP Elvin Ramirez to Buffalo (IL).
NY Mets
Dillon Gee
(SP)
Transferred SP Dillon Gee from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Oakland
Pedro Figueroa (RP)
Optioned RP Pedro Figueroa to Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
Cliff Pennington
(SS)
Activated SS Cliff Pennington from the 15-day DL.
Houston
Brandon Barnes
(CF)
Called up CF Brandon Barnes from Oklahoma City (PCL).
Houston
Jordan Schafer
(CF)
Placed CF Jordan Schafer on the 15-day DL.
Houston
Juan Abreu (RP)
Designated RP Juan Abreu for assignment.
Chi. Cubs
Brooks Raley (SP)
Called up SP Brooks Raley from Iowa (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Matt Garza
(SP)
Placed SP Matt Garza on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 28, 2012.
San Francisco
Jose Mijares
(RP)
Activated RP Jose Mijares.
San Francisco
Shane Loux (RP)
Placed RP Shane Loux on the 15-day DL.
San Diego
Kip Wells (SP)
Outrighted SP Kip Wells to Tucson (PCL).
Monday, August 6, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Detroit
Danny Worth (2B)
Optioned 2B Danny Worth to Toledo (IL).
Detroit
Jeff Baker
(2B)
Activated 2B Jeff Baker.
Arizona
Lyle Overbay
(1B)
Released 1B Lyle Overbay.
LA Dodgers
Tony Gwynn (CF)
Designated CF Tony Gwynn for assignment.
LA Dodgers
Jerry Sands (LF)
Recalled LF Jerry Sands from Albuquerque (PCL).
Colorado
Chris Nelson
(2B)
Activated 2B Chris Nelson from the 15-day DL.
Washington
Carlos Maldonado (C)
Outrighted C Carlos Maldonado to Syracuse (IL).
Washington
Atahualpa Severino (RP)
Designated RP Atahualpa Severino for assignment.
Washington
Cesar Izturis
(SS)
Claimed SS Cesar Izturis off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Milwaukee
Jean Segura
(SS)
Recalled SS Jean Segura from Huntsville (SL).
Washington
Mark DeRosa
(3B)
Placed 3B Mark DeRosa on the 15-day DL, retroactive to August 5, 2012.
Philadelphia
Hector Luna (3B)
Optioned 3B Hector Luna to Lehigh Valley (IL).
Philadelphia
Raul Valdes (RP)
Activated RP Raul Valdes from the 15-day DL.
Cleveland
Fabio Martinez (SP)
Claimed SP Fabio Martinez off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.
Cleveland
Fabio Martinez (SP)
Optioned SP Fabio Martinez to Carolina (A Adv.)
Kansas City
Francisley Bueno (RP)
Recalled RP Francisley Bueno from Omaha (PCL).
San Francisco
Jose Mijares
(RP)
Claimed RP Jose Mijares off waivers from the Kansas City Royals.
Tampa Bay
Will Rhymes (2B)
Optioned 2B Will Rhymes to Durham (IL).
Arizona
Wil Nieves
(C)
Signed C Wil Nieves.
Arizona
Henry Blanco
(C)
Placed C Henry Blanco on the 15-day DL.
Colorado
Todd Helton
(1B)
Placed 1B Todd Helton on the 15-day DL.
Seattle
Matt Anderson (RP)
Assigned RP Matt Anderson to Peoria (AZL).
Washington
Luis Guzman (OF)
Signed OF Luis Guzman.
LA Angels
Erick Aybar
(SS)
Activated SS Erick Aybar from the 15-day DL.
LA Angels
Andrew Romine (3B)
Optioned 3B Andrew Romine to Salt Lake (PCL).
Pittsburgh
Juan Cruz (RP)
Assigned RP Juan Cruz to Altoona (EL).
Seattle
Erasmo Ramirez (SP)
Optioned SP Erasmo Ramirez to Tacoma (PCL).
Washington
Darryl Florentino (OF)
Signed OF Darryl Florentino.
Washington
Ramses Rosario (P)
Signed P Ramses Rosario.
Toronto
Andrew Carpenter (RP)
Outrighted RP Andrew Carpenter to Las Vegas (PCL).
Toronto
Jesse Chavez
(P)
Optioned P Jesse Chavez to Las Vegas (PCL).
Washington
Aldrem Corredor (OF)
Signed OF Aldrem Corredor.
Kansas City
Tony Abreu (SS)
Called up SS Tony Abreu from Omaha (PCL).
Milwaukee
Tsuyoshi Nishioka (2B)
Recalled 2B Tsuyoshi Nishioka from Rochester (IL).
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Cleveland
Chris Seddon (RP)
Called up RP Chris Seddon from Columbus (IL).
Cleveland
Jeremy Accardo (RP)
Designated RP Jeremy Accardo for assignment.
Detroit
Ryan Raburn
(LF)
Placed LF Ryan Raburn on the 15-day DL, retroactive to August 1, 2012.
Detroit
Danny Worth (2B)
Recalled 2B Danny Worth from Toledo (IL).
Houston
Chris Devenski (RP)
Assigned RP Chris Devenski to Lexington (SAL).
Oakland
Michael Taylor (LF)
Optioned LF Michael Taylor to Sacramento (PCL).
Detroit
Jeff Baker
(2B)
Acquired 2B Jeff Baker from the Chicago Cubs for two players to be named later.
Colorado
Tyler Chatwood
(RP)
Recalled RP Tyler Chatwood from Tulsa (TL).
Colorado
Jonathan Sanchez (SP)
Placed SP Jonathan Sanchez on the 15-day DL, retroactive to August 4, 2012.
Chi. Cubs
Tony Campana (CF)
Optioned CF Tony Campana to Iowa (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Josh Vitters (3B)
Recalled 3B Josh Vitters from Iowa (PCL).
Philadelphia
Mike Fontenot (2B)
Released 2B Mike Fontenot.
San Diego
Cory Burns (RP)
Optioned RP Cory Burns to Tucson (PCL).
San Diego
Miles Mikolas (RP)
Recalled RP Miles Mikolas from Tucson (PCL).
Oakland
Evan Scribner (RP)
Recalled RP Evan Scribner from Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
A.J. Griffin
(SP)
Placed SP A.J. Griffin on the 15-day DL.
Toronto
Jesse Chavez
(RP)
Optioned RP Jesse Chavez to Las Vegas (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Brett Jackson (RF)
Called up RF Brett Jackson from Iowa (PCL).
Oakland
Pedro Figueroa (RP)
Recalled RP Pedro Figueroa from Sacramento (PCL).
Boston
Danny Valencia
(3B)
Acquired 3B Danny Valencia from the Minnesota Twins for OF Jeremias Pineda.
Boston
Danny Valencia
(3B)
Optioned 3B Danny Valencia to Pawtucket (IL).
Toronto
Jack Cust (RF)
Signed RF Jack Cust.
Philadelphia
Jake Opitz (1B)
Signed 1B Jake Opitz.
Toronto
Chad Jenkins
(RP)
Called up RP Chad Jenkins from New Hampshire (EL).
Colorado
Eric Junge (RP)
Signed RP Eric Junge.
St. Louis
Raymond Kruml (OF)
Signed OF Raymond Kruml.
San Francisco
Xavier Nady (LF)
Signed LF Xavier Nady.
Houston
Brian Sanches (RP)
Signed RP Brian Sanches.
Minnesota
Tsuyoshi Nishioka (2B)
Recalled 2B Tsuyoshi Nishioka from Rochester (IL).
Minnesota
Tsuyoshi Nishioka (2B)
Activated 2B Tsuyoshi Nishioka.
Kansas City
Yuniesky Betancourt
(SS)
Designated SS Yuniesky Betancourt for assignment.
Kansas City
Tony Abreu (SS)
Called up SS Tony Abreu from Omaha (PCL).
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Miami
Brad Hand (SP)
Optioned SP Brad Hand to New Orleans (PCL).
Miami
Evan Reed (RP)
Optioned RP Evan Reed to New Orleans (PCL).
NY Mets
Tim Byrdak (RP)
Placed RP Tim Byrdak on the 15-day DL, retroactive to August 3, 2012.
NY Mets
Frank Francisco
(RP)
Activated RP Frank Francisco from the 15-day DL.
Washington
Carlos Maldonado (C)
Designated C Carlos Maldonado for assignment.
Toronto
Brett Cecil
(SP)
Optioned SP Brett Cecil to Las Vegas (PCL).
Toronto
Andrew Carpenter (RP)
Designated RP Andrew Carpenter for assignment.
Toronto
Jesse Chavez
(RP)
Recalled RP Jesse Chavez from Las Vegas (PCL).
Toronto
Adeiny Hechavarria
(3B)
Recalled 3B Adeiny Hechavarria from Las Vegas (PCL).
Philadelphia
Hector Luna (3B)
Recalled 3B Hector Luna from Lehigh Valley (IL).
Miami
Emilio Bonifacio
(SS)
Placed CF Emilio Bonifacio on the 15-day DL.
Miami
Nike Green (2B)
Called up 2B Nike Green from New Orleans (PCL).
Cleveland
Vinny Rottino (LF)
Optioned 3B Vinny Rottino to Columbus (IL).
Baltimore
Endy Chavez
(LF)
Designated LF Endy Chavez for assignment.
Baltimore
Nate McLouth
(OF)
Called up OF Nate McLouth from Norfolk (IL).
Washington
John Lannan
(SP)
Optioned SP John Lannan to Syracuse (IL).
Cleveland
Travis Hafner
(DH)
Activated DH Travis Hafner.
Washington
Sandy Leon (C)
Optioned C Sandy Leon to Syracuse (IL).
Washington
Sandy Leon (C)
Reassigned C Sandy Leon to the minor leagues.
Philadelphia
Carlos Ruiz
(C)
Placed C Carlos Ruiz on the 15-day DL, retroactive to August 3, 2012.
Houston
Garrett Mock (RP)
Optioned RP Garrett Mock to Oklahoma City (PCL).
Colorado
Christian Friedrich (SP)
Placed SP Christian Friedrich on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 29, 2012.
Colorado
Matt McBride (C)
Called up LF Matt McBride from Colorado Springs (PCL).
Philadelphia
Jake Fox (3B)
Signed 3B Jake Fox.
LA Dodgers
Stephen Fife
(SP)
Optioned SP Stephen Fife to Albuquerque (PCL).
Colorado
Michael Cuddyer
(RF)
Placed RF Michael Cuddyer on the 15-day DL, retroactive to August 1, 2012.
Colorado
Edgmer Escalona
(RP)
Recalled RP Edgmer Escalona from Colorado Springs (PCL).
Friday, August 3, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
Miami
Brad Hand (SP)
Recalled SP Brad Hand from New Orleans (PCL).
Miami
Chris Hatcher (RP)
Recalled RP Chris Hatcher from New Orleans (PCL).
Miami
Dan Jennings (RP)
Optioned RP Dan Jennings to New Orleans (PCL).
Tampa Bay
Will Rhymes (2B)
Recalled 2B Will Rhymes from Durham (IL).
Houston
Garrett Mock (RP)
Acquired RP Garrett Mock from the Boston Red Sox for future considerations.
Washington
Kurt Suzuki
(C)
Acquired C Kurt Suzuki from the Oakland Athletics for C David Freitas.
Detroit
Andy Dirks
(LF)
Activated LF Andy Dirks from the 15-day DL.
Detroit
Don Kelly
(LF)
Designated LF Don Kelly for assignment.
Washington
Carlos Maldonado (C)
Designated C Carlos Maldonado for assignment.
Cleveland
Johnny Damon (LF)
Designated LF Johnny Damon for assignment.
Washington
John Lannan
(SP)
Recalled SP John Lannan from Syracuse (IL).
Cleveland
Ezequiel Carrera (CF)
Recalled CF Ezequiel Carrera from Columbus (IL).
Cleveland
Ezequiel Carrera (CF)
Activated CF Ezequiel Carrera.
LA Dodgers
Joe Blanton
(SP)
Acquired SP Joe Blanton from the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named or cash considerations.
Oakland
Pat Neshek
(RP)
Acquired RP Pat Neshek from the Baltimore Orioles for cash considerations.
San Diego
Kip Wells (SP)
Designated SP Kip Wells for assignment.
Chi. White Sox
Dewayne Wise
(OF)
Signed OF Dewayne Wise to a minor league contract.
Miami
Evan Reed (RP)
Called up RP Evan Reed from New Orleans (PCL).
Toronto
Frank Gailey (P)
Assigned P Frank Gailey to Dunedin (FSL).
Oakland
Daniel Straily
(SP)
Recalled SP Daniel Straily from Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
Seth Smith
(LF)
Placed LF Seth Smith on the 15-day DL.
Oakland
Jim Miller (P)
Optioned P Jim Miller to Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
Derek Norris
(C)
Recalled C Derek Norris from Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
Michael Taylor (LF)
Recalled LF Michael Taylor from Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
Pat Neshek
(RP)
Called up RP Pat Neshek from Sacramento (PCL).
Houston
Francisco Cordero (RP)
Placed RP Francisco Cordero on the 15-day DL retroactive to August 2, 2012.
Houston
Mickey Storey (P)
Called up P Mickey Storey from Oklahoma City (PCL).
San Diego
Cory Burns (P)
Called up P Cory Burns from Tucson (PCL).
St. Louis
Shane Robinson
(CF)
Recalled CF Shane Robinson from Memphis (PCL).
St. Louis
Lance Berkman
(RF)
Placed 1B Lance Berkman on the 15-day DL.
Houston
Chris Devenski (P)
Acquired P Chris Devenski from the Chicago White Sox as player to be named later for RP Brett Myers.
Philadelphia
B.J. Rosenberg
(RP)
Recalled RP B.J. Rosenberg from Lehigh Valley (IL).
Arizona
Lyle Overbay
(1B)
Released 1B Lyle Overbay.
Oakland
Evan Scribner (RP)
Optioned RP Evan Scribner to Sacramento (PCL).
NY Yankees
Ramiro Pena
(3B)
Optioned 3B Ramiro Pena to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).
LA Dodgers
Michael Antonini (RP)
Outrighted RP Michael Antonini to Albuquerque (PCL).
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
San Francisco
Hector Sanchez (C)
Activated C Hector Sanchez from the 15-day DL.
San Francisco
Shane Loux (RP)
Activated RP Shane Loux from the 15-day DL.
San Francisco
Justin Christian (LF)
Optioned LF Justin Christian to Fresno (PCL).
San Francisco
Eli Whiteside (C)
Optioned C Eli Whiteside to Fresno (PCL).
Cleveland
Derek Lowe (SP)
Designated SP Derek Lowe for assignment.
Cleveland
Corey Kluber
(RP)
Recalled RP Corey Kluber from Columbus (IL).
Arizona
Brad Bergesen (RP)
Optioned RP Brad Bergesen to Reno (PCL).
Tampa Bay
Josh Lueke
(RP)
Optioned RP Josh Lueke to Durham (IL).
Texas
Brandon Snyder (1B)
Optioned 1B Brandon Snyder to Round Rock (PCL).
Texas
Mike Olt (3B)
Called up 3B Mike Olt from Frisco (TL).
Colorado
Alex White
(SP)
Recalled SP Alex White from Colorado Springs (PCL).
Texas
Colby Lewis
(SP)
Transferred SP Colby Lewis from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
San Francisco
Emmanuel Burriss (2B)
Outrighted 2B Emmanuel Burriss to Fresno (PCL).
Colorado
Alex White
(SP)
Activated SP Alex White.
Oakland
Daniel Straily
(SP)
Called up SP Daniel Straily from Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
Adam Rosales
(2B)
Recalled 2B Adam Rosales from Sacramento (PCL).
Oakland
Brandon Hicks (3B)
Optioned SS Brandon Hicks to Sacramento (PCL).
Cincinnati
Mike Costanzo (3B)
Outrighted 3B Mike Costanzo to Louisville (IL).
Washington
Jayson Werth
(RF)
Activated RF Jayson Werth from the 60-day DL.
Washington
Henry Rodriguez
(RP)
Placed RP Henry Rodriguez on the 15-day DL, retroactive to August 1, 2012.
Colorado
Andrew Brown (RF)
Optioned RF Andrew Brown to Colorado Springs (PCL).
LA Angels
Garrett Richards
(SP)
Optioned SP Garrett Richards to Salt Lake (PCL).
LA Angels
David Carpenter (RP)
Recalled RP David Carpenter from Salt Lake (PCL).
Arizona
Scott Podsednik (OF)
Released OF Scott Podsednik.
Philadelphia
Raul Valdes (RP)
Assigned RP Raul Valdes to Lehigh Valley (IL).
Arizona
Matt Albers
(RP)
Activated RP Matt Albers.
Cincinnati
Andrew Brackman (RP)
Outrighted RP Andrew Brackman to Bakersfield (CL).
Toronto
Frank Gailey (P)
Signed P Frank Gailey.
Minnesota
Randol Rogers (P)
Signed P Randol Rogers.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Team
Player
Transaction
St. Louis
Trevor Rosenthal
(RP)
Optioned RP Trevor Rosenthal to Memphis (PCL).
Philadelphia
Jake Diekman (RP)
Optioned RP Jake Diekman to Lehigh Valley (IL).
Philadelphia
Joe Savery (RP)
Optioned RP Joe Savery to Lehigh Valley (IL).
Pittsburgh
Erik Turgeon (RP)
Assigned RP Erik Turgeon to Bradenton (FSL).
Chi. Cubs
Chris Volstad (SP)
Recalled SP Chris Volstad from Iowa (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Alberto Cabrera (SP)
Recalled SP Alberto Cabrera from Iowa (PCL).
NY Yankees
Ramiro Pena
(3B)
Designated 3B Ramiro Pena for assignment.
Chi. Cubs
Casey Coleman (RP)
Optioned RP Casey Coleman to Iowa (PCL).
Chi. White Sox
Tommy Manzella (SS)
Assigned SS Tommy Manzella to Charlotte (IL).
Arizona
Patrick Corbin
(SP)
Recalled SP Patrick Corbin from Reno (PCL).
NY Yankees
Casey McGehee (1B)
Activated 1B Casey McGehee.
NY Yankees
Dewayne Wise
(CF)
Released CF Dewayne Wise.
Kansas City
Jeremy Jeffress (RP)
Recalled RP Jeremy Jeffress from Omaha (PCL).
Philadelphia
Michael Martinez
(2B)
Recalled 2B Michael Martinez from Lehigh Valley (IL).
Philadelphia
Mike Fontenot (SS)
Designated SS Mike Fontenot for assignment.
Colorado
Wil Nieves
(C)
Activated C Wil Nieves from the 15-day DL.
LA Dodgers
Bobby Abreu (LF)
Designated LF Bobby Abreu for assignment.
LA Dodgers
Shane Victorino
(CF)
Activated CF Shane Victorino.
Tampa Bay
Hideki Matsui (DH)
Released DH Hideki Matsui.
Pittsburgh
Daniel McCutchen (RP)
Optioned RP Daniel McCutchen to Indianapolis (IL).
Pittsburgh
Gaby Sanchez
(1B)
Activated 1B Gaby Sanchez.
Pittsburgh
Chad Qualls
(RP)
Activated RP Chad Qualls.
Chi. Cubs
Vladimir Frias (2B)
Assigned 2B Vladimir Frias to Daytona (FSL).
Chi. White Sox
Brent Morel (3B)
Activated 3B Brent Morel from the 15-day DL.
Chi. White Sox
Brent Morel (3B)
Optioned 3B Brent Morel to Charlotte (IL).
Cincinnati
Devin Mesoraco
(C)
C Devin Mesoraco has been suspended three games.
Atlanta
Jair Jurrjens (SP)
Placed SP Jair Jurrjens on the 15-day DL.
Texas
Martin Perez (SP)
Optioned SP Martin Perez to Round Rock (PCL).
Texas
Ryan Dempster
(SP)
Activated SP Ryan Dempster.
Cleveland
Vinny Rottino (LF)
Recalled LF Vinny Rottino from Columbus (IL).
Atlanta
Paul Maholm
(SP)
Activated SP Paul Maholm.
Miami
Gorkys Hernandez (CF)
Activated CF Gorkys Hernandez.
Boston
Daniel Nava
(LF)
Placed LF Daniel Nava on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 29, 2012.
Boston
Ryan Lavarnway (C)
Recalled C Ryan Lavarnway from Pawtucket (IL).
Boston
Craig Breslow
(RP)
Activated RP Craig Breslow.
Boston
Clayton Mortensen
(RP)
Optioned RP Clayton Mortensen to Pawtucket (IL).
Philadelphia
Nate Schierholtz
(RF)
Activated RF Nate Schierholtz.
Philadelphia
Josh Lindblom (RP)
Activated RP Josh Lindblom.
Cincinnati
Jonathan Broxton
(RP)
Activated RP Jonathan Broxton.
Cincinnati
Todd Redmond (RP)
Optioned RP Todd Redmond to Louisville (IL).
Cincinnati
Devin Mesoraco
(C)
Placed C Devin Mesoraco on the 7-day DL.
Cincinnati
Mike Costanzo (3B)
Designated 3B Mike Costanzo for assignment.
Cincinnati
Dioner Navarro
(C)
Called up C Dioner Navarro from Louisville (IL).
Arizona
Brad Bergesen (RP)
Optioned RP Brad Bergesen to Reno (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Jaye Chapman (SS)
Optioned SS Jaye Chapman to Iowa (PCL).
Chi. Cubs
Jacob Brigham (SP)
Optioned SP Jacob Brigham to Tennessee (SL).
Cleveland
Travis Hafner
(DH)
Placed DH Travis Hafner on the paternity leave list.
Colorado
Wil Nieves
(C)
Designated C Wil Nieves for assignment.
Philadelphia
David Herndon (RP)
Transferred RP David Herndon from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL.
Philadelphia
Tommy Joseph (C)
Assigned C Tommy Joseph to Reading (EL).
Philadelphia
Ethan Martin (RP)
Assigned RP Ethan Martin to Reading (EL).
Philadelphia
Justin Friend (P)
Reassigned P Justin Friend from Lehigh Valley (IL) to Reading (EL).
Pittsburgh
Jhonatan Ramos (P)
Assigned P Jhonatan Ramos to Bradenton (FSL).
Pittsburgh
Kyle Kaminska (RP)
Assigned RP Kyle Kaminska to Altoona (EL).
St. Louis
Edward Mujica
(RP)
Activated RP Edward Mujica.
San Francisco
Hunter Pence
(RF)
Activated RF Hunter Pence.
San Francisco
Aubrey Huff (1B)
Placed 1B Aubrey Huff on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 31, 2012.
Cleveland
Corey Kluber
(RP)
Recalled RP Corey Kluber from Columbus (IL).
Arizona
B.J. Lopez (C)
Signed C B.J. Lopez.