MLB Transactions

Previous 7 Days | Fri., Jul 3, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
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Atlanta BravesPlaced second baseman Kelly Johnson on the 15-day disabled list; purchased the contract of Brooks Conrad from Gwinnett of the International League (AAA).
Cincinnati RedsPlaced second baseman Danny Richar on the 15-day disabled list; activated third baseman Edwin Encarnacion from the 60-day disabled list.
Los Angeles DodgersActivated pitcher Claudio Vargas from the 15-day disabled list; transferred pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
Seattle MarinersActivated pitcher Shawn Kelley from the 15-day disabled list; optioned first baseman Mike Carp to Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Toronto Blue JaysRecalled outfielder David Dellucci from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); designated infielder/outfielder Russ Adams for assignment.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
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Chicago CubsAcquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for pitcher Al Alburquerque; designated infielder Ryan Freel for assignment.
St. Louis CardinalsAgreed to terms with free agent outfielder Wagner Mateo.
Tampa Bay RaysTraded pitcher John Meloan to the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Winston Abreu.
Toronto Blue JaysSigned catcher Santiago Nessy.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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Boston Red SoxSigned outfielder Reymond Fuentes.
Colorado RockiesReinstated catcher Yorvit Torrealba from the Major League restricted list; designated catcher Paul Phillips for assignment.
Houston AstrosClaimed infielder German Duran off of waivers from the Texas Rangers.
Los Angeles DodgersActivated pitcher Eric Stults from the 15-day disabled list and optioned him to Alburquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned catcher A.J. Ellis to Alburquerque; designated outfielder Mitch Jones for assignment.
Pittsburgh PiratesPurchased the contract of outfielder Jeff Salazar from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA).
St. Louis CardinalsRecalled infielder Jarrett Hoffpauir from Memphis of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Clayton Mortensen to Memphis.
Washington NationalsOptioned outfielder Elijah Dukes to Syracuse of the International League (AAA).
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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Arizona DiamondbacksActivated first baseman Chad Tracy from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Leo Rosales to Reno of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Boston Red SoxPlaced third baseman Mike Lowell on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Sunday; recalled infielder/outfielder Jeff Bailey from Pawtucket of the International League (AAA).
Chicago CubsRecalled pitcher Jeff Samardzija from Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Jose Ascanio to Iowa.
Cleveland IndiansReleased pitcher Luis Vizcaino.
Houston AstrosActivated pitcher Mike Hampton from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Wesley Wright to Round Rock of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); signed pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Max Fearnow.
Philadelphia PhilliesPlaced pitcher Antonio Bastardo on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Friday; recalled pitcher Sergio Escalona from Lehigh Valley of the International League (AAA).
Pittsburgh PiratesAcquired outfielder/catcher Eric Fryer and pitcher Casey Erickson from the New York Yankees for outfielder Eric Hinske; purchased the contract of outfielder Garrett Jones from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA); acquired outfielder Lastings Milledge and pitcher Joel Hanrahan from the Washington Nationals for outfielder Nyjer Morgan and pitcher Sean Burnett.
Seattle MarinersPlaced third baseman Adrian Beltre on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Monday; sent catcher Jamie Burke outright to Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); purchased the contract of outfielder Ryan Langerhans from Tacoma.
Monday, June 29, 2009
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Chicago CubsRecalled outfielder Sam Fuld from Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); placed second baseman Aaron Miles on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 21.
Cleveland IndiansActivated pitcher Chris Perez; optioned second baseman Josh Barfield to Columbus of the International League (AAA); signed pitcher Antwonie Hubbard.
Detroit TigersRecalled pitcher Lucas French from Toledo of the International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Alfredo Figaro to Toledo.
Oakland AthleticsRecalled outfielder Travis Buck from Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned third baseman Jack Hannahan to Sacramento.
St. Louis CardinalsPlaced shortstop Khalil Greene on the 15-day disabled list; purchased the contract of pitcher Clayton Mortensen from Memphis of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Texas RangersRecalled outfielder Julio Borbon from Oklahoma City of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Willie Eyre to Oklahoma City.
Washington NationalsActivated pitcer Scott Olsen from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Shairon Martis to Syracuse of the International League (AAA); agreed to terms with second baseman Jeffrey Kobernus, pitchers Chad Jenkins Daniel Rosenbaum, Brandon King, Matt Swynenberg and Shane McCatty and shortstop Kyle Breault.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
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Baltimore OriolesPlaced pitcher Koji Uehara on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Wednesday; recalled pitcher David Hernandez from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).
Cleveland IndiansActivated infielder Asdrubal Cabrera from the 15-day disabled list.
Detroit TigersPlaced pitcher Nate Robertson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Saturday; recalled pitcher Fu-Te Ni from Toledo of the International League (AAA).
Houston AstrosActivated third baseman Geoff Blum from the 15-day disabled list; optioned second baseman Edwin Maysonet to Round Rock of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); agreed to terms with pitcher Dallas Keuchel.
Oakland AthleticsActivated second baseman Mark Ellis from the 60-day disabled list; optioned first baseman Daric Barton to Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); transferred pitcher Josh Outman to the 60-day disabled list.
San Francisco GiantsPlaced first baseman Rich Aurilia on the bereavement list; recalled pitcher Ryan Sadowski from Fresno of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); placed pitcher Kelvin Pichardo on the 60-day disabled list.
Texas RangersPlaced pitcher Matt Harrison on the 15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Tommy Hunter from Oklahoma City of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Toronto Blue JaysActivated pitcher Roy Halladay from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Brad Mills to Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Washington NationalsTraded outfielder Ryan Langerhans to the Seattle Mariners for infielder Mike Morse; activated pitcher Scott Olsen from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Shairon Martis to Syracuse of the International League (AAA).
Saturday, June 27, 2009
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Arizona DiamondbacksOptioned pitcher Billy Buckner to Reno of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled pitcher Leo Rosales from Reno.
Baltimore OriolesAgreed to terms with pitcher Matt Hobgood.
Cincinnati RedsRecalled pitcher Homer Bailey from Louisville of the International League (AAA); optioned infielder Adam Rosales to Louisville.
Cleveland IndiansActivated pitcher Jose Veras; optioned pitcher Jensen Lewis to Columbus of the International League (AAA); signed pitcher Kyle Smith.
Houston AstrosActivated pitcher Felipe Paulino from the 15-day disabled list; designated pitcher Brandon Backe for assignment.
Kansas City RoyalsPurchased the contract of pitcher Bruce Chen from Omaha of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Los Angeles DodgersActivated pitcher Eric Milton from the 15-day disabled list; optioned pitcher Cory Wade to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
St. Louis CardinalsAcquired infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa from the Cleveland Indians for pitcher Chris Perez and a player to be named.
Tampa Bay RaysOptioned pitcher Andy Sonnanstine to Durham of the International League (AAA); designated pitcher Winston Abreu for assignment; activated pitchers Scott Kamir and Chad Bradford from the 15-day disabled list.
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