4/27/15

Adam Wainwright to Miss Rest of Season

St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher Adam Wainwright will miss the remainder of the 2015 season due to a torn Achilles tendon. Wainwright, 33, has pitched in 284 career games for the Cardinals. He has a career record of (121-67) with a 2.98 ERA and three saves. He has pitched 21 complete games in his career and nine of them were shutouts. He is a three-time All Star selection, a two-time Gold Glove Award winner, and he won the World Series in 2006.

4/27/15

Rangers Acquire Josh Hamilton

The Texas Rangers acquired outfielder Josh Hamilton and cash considerations from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Hamilton, 33, has played in 977 career games for the Cincinnati Reds, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Angels. He has a career batting average of .292 with 192 home runs and 676 runs batted in. He is a five-time All Star selection, a three-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and the 2010 American League MVP. Also, he was the 2010 American League Championship Series MVP.

4/27/15

Marlins Designate Jarrod Saltalamacchia for Assignment

The Miami Marlins designated catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia for assignment. Saltalamacchia, 29, has played in 718 career games for the Braves, Rangers, Red Sox, and Marlins. He has a career batting average of .240 with 90 home runs and 320 runs batted in. He won the World Series as a member of the Red Sox in 2013.

4/27/15

Chris Perez Opts Out

Pitcher Chris Perez has opted out of his minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and is now a free agent. Perez, 29, has pitched in 393 career games for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He has a career record of (16-24) with a 3.51 ERA and 133 saves. He is a two-time All Star selection, having been selected to the All Star Games in 2011 and 2012 as a member of the Indians.

4/26/15

Orioles Sign Brandon Snyder

The Baltimore Orioles signed infielder Brandon Snyder to a minor league contract. Snyder, 28, has played in 83 career games for the Orioles, Texas Rangers, and Boston Red Sox. He has a career batting average of .243 with five home runs and 20 runs batted in.

4/26/15

White Sox Designate Eric Surkamp for Assignment

The Chicago White Sox designated pitcher Eric Surkamp for assignment. Surkamp, 27, has pitched in 42 career games for the San Francisco Giants and White Sox. He has a career record of (4-3) with a 6.20 ERA.

4/26/15

Mets Sign Brooks Conrad

The New York Mets signed infielder Brooks Conrad to a minor league contract. Conrad, 35, has played in 293 career games for the Athletics, Braves, Brewers, Rays, and Padres. He has a career batting average of .200 with 19 home runs and 73 runs batted in.

4/26/15

Dodgers Sign Mike Carp

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed first baseman/outfielder Mike Carp to a minor league contract. If he is called up to the Major League roster, he will make $1.1 million. Carp, 28, has played in 318 career games for the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and Texas Rangers. He has a career batting average of .254 with 27 home runs and 127 runs batted in. He won the World Series as a member of the Red Sox in 2013.

4/25/15

Rays Designate Allan Dykstra for Assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays designated first baseman Allan Dykstra for assignment. Dykstra, 27, made his Major League debut with the Rays this season. In 13 games, he has a batting average of .129 with one home run and four runs batted in.

4/25/15

Blue Jays Release Ricky Romero

The Toronto Blue Jays released pitcher Ricky Romero. Romero, 30, has pitched in 129 career games for the Blue Jays. He has a career record of (51-45) with a 4.16 ERA. He has pitched eight complete games in his career and three of them were shutouts. He was selected to his first All Star Game in 2011. Also, he has not pitched in a Major League game since the 2013 season.

4/24/15

Blue Jays Designate Steve Tolleson for Assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays designated infielder Steve Tolleson for assignment. Tolleson, 31, has played in 169 career games for the Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and Toronto Blue Jays. He has a career batting average of .243 with six home runs and 28 runs batted in.

4/23/15

Blue Jays Release Andy Dirks

The Toronto Blue Jays released outfielder Andy Dirks. Dirks, 29, has played in 297 career games for the Detroit Tigers. He has a career batting average of .276 with 24 home runs and 100 runs batted in.

4/23/15

Joe Nathan to Miss Rest of Season

Detroit Tigers' pitcher Joe Nathan will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ulnar collateral ligament and a torn tendon in his right arm. Nathan, 40, has pitched in 777 career games for the Giants, Twins, Rangers, and Tigers. He has a career record of (62-34) with a 2.89 ERA and 377 saves. He is also a six-time All Star selection.

4/23/15

Mariners Sign Carlos Quentin

The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Carlos Quentin to a minor league contract. Quentin, 32, has played in 834 career games for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, and San Diego Padres. He has a career batting average of .252 with 154 home runs and 491 runs batted in. He is a two-time All Star selection and he won a Silver Slugger Award in 2008.

4/22/15

Dodgers Make Multiple Moves

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Xavier Cedeno from the Washington Nationals in exchange for cash considerations. Cedeno, 28, has pitched in 77 career games for the Houston Astros and the Nationals. He has a career record of (0-1) with a 5.24 ERA and one save. To make room, the Dodgers designated pitcher Daniel Corcino for assignment. Corcino, 24, made his Major League debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 2014. In five games, he compiled a record of (0-2) with a 4.34 ERA. The Dodgers also released pitcher Freddy Garcia. Garcia, 38, has pitched in 376 career games for the Mariners, White Sox, Phillies, Tigers, Yankees, Orioles, and Braves. He has a career record of (156-108) with a 4.15 ERA. He has pitched 12 complete games in his career and four of them were shutouts. He is a two-time All Star selection and he won the World Series as a member of the Chicago White Sox in 2005. He has not appeared in a Major League game since the 2013 season.

4/22/15

Brewers Sign Michael Kirkman

The Milwaukee Brewers signed pitcher Michael Kirkman to a minor league contract. Kirkman, 28, has pitched in 94 career games for the Texas Rangers. He has a career record of (2-6) with a 4.98 ERA and one save.

4/22/15

Tigers Sign Luke Putkonen

The Detroit Tigers signed pitcher Luke Putkonen to a minor league contract. Putkonen, 28, has pitched in 44 career games for the Tigers. He has a career record of (1-5) with a 4.66 ERA and one save.

4/22/15

Yunieski Betancourt to Mexico

Free agent infielder Yunieski Betancourt signed a contract with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. Betancourt, 33, has played in 1156 career games for the Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, and Milwaukee Brewers. He has a career batting average of .261 with 80 home runs and 457 runs batted in.

4/21/15

Diamondbacks Sign Kevin Frandsen

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed infielder Kevin Frandsen to a minor league contract. Frandsen, 32, has played in 507 career games for the Giants, Angels, Phillies, and Nationals. He has a career batting average of .259 with 15 home runs and 110 runs batted in.

4/21/15

Diamondbacks Sign Trayvon Robinson

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed outfielder Trayvon Robinson to a minor league contract. Robinson, 27, has played in 90 career games for the Seattle Mariners. He has a career batting average of .215 with five home runs and 26 runs batted in. He hasn't appeared in a Major League game since the 2012 season.

4/21/15

Braves Sign Greg Smith

The Atlanta Braves signed pitcher Greg Smith to a minor league contract. Smith, 31, has pitched in 40 career games for the Oakland Athletics and Colorado Rockies. He has a career record of (8-18) with a 4.51 ERA. He has also pitched two complete games in his career. He hasn't pitched in a Major League game since the 2010 season.

4/21/15

Brewers Designate Brandon Kintzler for Assignment

The Milwaukee Brewers designated pitcher Brandon Kintzler for assignment. Kintzler, 30, has pitched in 165 career games for the Brewers. He has a career record of (10-8) with a 3.26 ERA.

4/21/15

Juan Francisco to Japan

Free agent infielder Juan Francisco signed a one-year contract with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball. The deal is worth approximately $1.17 million. Francisco, 27, has played in 404 career games for the Reds, Braves, Brewers, and Blue Jays. He has a career batting average of .236 with 48 home runs and 152 runs batted in.

4/20/15

Andrew McKirahan Suspended

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Andrew McKirahan was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. McKirahan, 25, is a rookie this season. In three games, he has yet to register a decision, but he has a 4.15 ERA.

4/18/15

Rays Designate Grant Balfour for Assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays designated pitcher Grant Balfour for assignment. Balfour, 37, has pitched in 533 career games for the Twins, Brewers, Rays, and Athletics. He has a career record of (30-23) with a 3.44 ERA and 84 saves. He was selected to his first All Star Game in 2013 as a member of the Athletics.

4/18/15

Red Sox Sign Denny Bautista

The Boston Red Sox signed pitcher Denny Bautista to a minor league contract. Bautista, 32, has pitched in 131 career games for the Orioles, Royals, Rockies, Tigers, Pirates, and Giants. He has a career record of (11-15) with a 5.88 ERA. He has not appeared in a Major League game since the 2010 season.

4/16/15

Rays Sign J.P. Arencibia

The Tampa Bay Rays signed catcher J.P. Arencibia to a minor league contract. Arencibia, 29, has played in 443 career games for the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers. He has a career batting average of .207 with 74 home runs and 228 runs batted in.

4/16/15

Blue Jays Designate Todd Redmond for Assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays designated pitcher Todd Redmond for assignment. Redmond, 29, has pitched in 62 career games for the Cincinnati Reds and Blue Jays. He has a career record of (5-8) with a 4.28 ERA and one save.

4/15/15

Dodgers Claim Dennick Off Waivers, Designate Huff for Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed pitcher Ryan Dennick off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. Dennick, 28, made his Major League debut with the Reds in 2014. In eight games, he did not register a decision, but he had an 11.57 ERA. To make room, the Dodgers designated pitcher David Huff for assignment. Huff, 30, has pitched in one game this season with the Dodgers. He has not registered a decision, but he gave up four runs in four innings of work.

4/12/15

Yankees Sign Kyle Davies

The New York Yankees signed pitcher Kyle Davies. Davies, 31, has pitched in 151 career games for the Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals. He has a career record of (43-65) with a 5.59 ERA. He has pitched three-career complete games. He also has not appeared in a Major League game since the 2011 season. To make room, the Yankees designated pitcher Matt Tracy for assignment. Tracy, 26, made his Major League debut with the Yankees this season. In one game, he gave up three unearned runs in two innings of work.

4/11/15

Nate Schierholtz to Japan

Free agent outfielder Nate Schierholtz signed a one-year contract with the Hiroshima Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball. Schierholtz, 31, has played in 799 career games for the Giants, Phillies, Cubs, and Nationals. He has a career batting average of .253 with 52 home runs and 228 runs batted in.

4/11/15

Jenrry Mejia Suspended

New York Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for Stanozolol. Mejia, 25, has pitched in 106 career games for the Mets. He has a career record of (8-14) with a 3.84 ERA and 28 saves.

4/9/15

Jose Capellan Dies

Former Major League pitcher Jose Capellan died on Monday due to an apparent heart attack in his Philadelphia home. Capellan, 34, pitched in 99 career games for the Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, and Colorado Rockies. He had a career record of (5-7) with a 4.89 ERA.

4/5/15

Padres Acquire Kimbrel, Upton in Seven-Player Deal

The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for outfielders Cameron Maybin, Carlos Quentin, and Jordan Paroubek, pitcher Matt Wisler, and the 41st overall draft pick in the 2015 MLB Draft. Kimbrel, 26, has pitched in 294 career games for the Braves. He has a career record of (15-10) with a 1.43 ERA and 186 saves. He is a four-time All Star selection and he was named the 2011 National League Rookie of the Year. Upton, 30, has played in 1233 career games for the Tampa Bay Rays and the Braves. He has a career batting average of .243 with 139 home runs and 508 runs batted in. Maybin, 28, has played in 561 career games for the Tigers, Marlins, and Padres. He has a career batting average of .246 with 32 home runs and 150 runs batted in. Quentin, 32, has played in 834 career games for the Diamondbacks, White Sox, and Padres. He has a career batting average of .252 with 154 home runs and 491 runs batted in. He is a two-time All Star selection and he won a Silver Slugger Award in 2008. Paroubek, 20, spent the 2014 season with the Arizona League Padres. In 34 games, he hit .286 with four home runs and 24 runs batted in. Wisler, 22, split the 2014 season with Double-A San Antonio and Triple-A El Paso. In 28 games, he compiled a record of (10-5) with a 4.42 ERA.

4/5/15

Orioles Acquire Michael Bowden

The Baltimore Orioles acquired pitcher Michael Bowden from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations. Bowden, 28, has pitched in 103 career games for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. He has a career record of (3-5) with a 4.51 ERA.

4/5/15

Yankees Designate Austin Romine for Assignment

The New York Yankees designated catcher Austin Romine for assignment. Romine, 26, has played in 76 career games for the Yankees. He has a career batting average of .204 with one home run and 11 runs batted in.

4/5/15

Royals Extend Yordano Ventura

The Kansas City Royals signed pitcher Yordano Ventura to a five-year extension. The deal includes options for the 2020 and 2021 seasons and is worth $23 million guaranteed. Ventura, 23, has pitched in 34 career games for the Royals. He has a career record of (14-11) with a 3.22 ERA.

4/5/15

Diamondbacks Release Cody Ross

The Arizona Diamondbacks released outfielder Cody Ross. Ross, 34, has played in 1064 career games for the Tigers, Dodgers, Reds, Marlins, Giants, Red Sox, and Diamondbacks. He has a career batting average of .263 with 132 home runs and 505 runs batted in. He was the MVP of the National League Championship Series in 2010. That same year, he won the World Series with the San Francisco Giants.

4/5/15

Phillies Sign Dustin McGowan

The Philadelphia Phillies signed pitcher Dustin McGowan to a one-year contract. McGowan, 32, has pitched in 158 career games for the Toronto Blue Jays. He has a career record of (25-27) with a 4.57 ERA and one save. He has pitched three career complete games and one of them was a shutout.

4/2/15

White Sox Release Three

The Chicago White Sox released pitcher J.D. Martin, infielder Andy LaRoche, and outfielder Brian Anderson. Martin, 32, has pitched in 24 career games for the Washington Nationals. He has a career record of (6-9) with a 4.32 ERA. LaRoche, 31, has played in 404 career games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics, and Toronto Blue Jays. He has a career batting average of .226 with 22 home runs and 113 runs batted in. Anderson, 33, has played in 355 career games for the White Sox and the Boston Red Sox. He has a career batting average of .227 with 22 home runs and 80 runs batted in.

4/2/15

Arodys Vizcaino Suspended

Atlanta Braves' pitcher Arodys Vizcaino was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Vizcaino, 24, has pitched in 22 career games for the Braves and the Chicago Cubs. He has a career record of (1-1) with a 4.84 ERA.

4/1/15

Yankees Acquire Gregorio Petit

The New York Yankees acquired infielder Gregorio Petit from the Houston Astros in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Petit, 30, has played in 62 career games for the Oakland Athletics and Astros. He has a career batting average of .278 with two home runs and 10 runs batted in.

4/1/15

Mets Extend Juan Lagares

The New York Mets signed outfielder Juan Lagares to a four-year extension through the 2019 season. The deal is worth over $20 million guaranteed and it includes an option for the 2020 season. Lagares, 26, has played in 237 career games for the Mets. He has a career batting average of .262 with eight home runs and 81 runs batted in.

4/1/15

Nationals Release Kevin Frandsen

The Washington Nationals released infielder Kevin Frandsen. Frandsen, 32, has played in 507 career games for the Giants, Angels, Phillies, and Nationals. He has a career batting average of .259 with 15 home runs and 110 runs batted in.