8/31/15

Royals Acquire Jonny Gomes

The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Jonny Gomes and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for infielder Luis Valenzuela. Gomes, 34, has played in 1190 career games for the Rays, Reds, Nationals, Athletics, Red Sox, and Braves. He has a career batting average of .242 with 162 home runs and 522 runs batted in. He won the World Series as a member of the Boston Red Sox in the 2013 season. Valenzuela, 22, has split the 2015 season with Rookie League Idaho Falls and Class-A Lexington. In 55 games. he has hit .364 with four home runs and 23 runs batted in.

8/31/15

Cubs Designate Mike Olt for Assignment

The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Mike Olt for assignment. Olt, 27, has played in 111 career games for the Rangers and Cubs. He has a career batting average of .158 with 13 home runs and 39 run batted in.

8/31/15

Cubs Acquire Austin Jackson

The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Austin Jackson from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a player to be named later and a $211,100 international signing slot. Jackson, 28, has played in 831 career games for the Tigers and Mariners. He has a career batting average of .273 with 54 home runs and 286 runs batted in.

8/31/15

Nationals Sign Scott Sizemore

The Washington Nationals signed infielder Scott Sizemore to a minor league contract. Sizemore, 30, has played in 166 career games for the Tigers, Athletics, and Yankees. He has a career batting average of .240 with 14 home runs and 74 runs batted in.

8/31/15

Blue Jays Release Phillippe Aumont

The Toronto Blue Jays released pitcher Phillippe Aumont. Aumont, 26, has pitched in 46 career games for the Philadelphia Phillies. He has a career record of (1-6) with a 6.80 ERA and two saves.

8/31/15

Padres Make Two Moves

Pitcher Chris Rearick is back with the Padres. Rearick, 27, was claimed off waivers from the Texas Rangers, who had claimed him off waivers from the Padres. He made his Major League debut with the Padres this season. In five games, he has not registered a decision, but he has a 12.00 ERA. To make room, the Padres designated pitcher Caleb Thielbar for assignment. Thielbar, 28, has pitched in 109 career games for the Minnesota Twins. He has a career record of (5-3) with a 2.74 ERA.

8/30/15

Phillies Claim Ken Roberts Off Waivers

The Philadelphia Phillies claimed pitcher Ken Roberts off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. Roberts, 27, made his Major League debut with the Rockies this season. In nine games, he has compiled a record of (0-1) with a 5.79 ERA.

8/29/15

Mets Acquire Addison Reed

The New York Mets acquired pitcher Addison Reed from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for pitchers Matt Koch and Miller Diaz. Reed, 26, has pitched in 236 career games for the White Sox and Diamondbacks. He has a career record of (11-15) with a 4.20 ERA and 104 saves. Koch, 24, has pitched in 35 games for Double-A Binghamton this season. He has compiled a record of (4-8) with a 3.46 ERA. Diaz, 23, has pitched in 23 games with Class-A St. Lucie this season. He has compiled a record of (5-12) with a 4.71 ERA.

8/29/15

Blue Jays Claim Danny Dorn Off Waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed first baseman/outfielder Danny Dorn off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dorn, 31, made his Major League debut with the Diamondbacks this season. In 23 games, he has hit .167 with no home runs and three runs batted in.

8/28/15

Denard Span to Miss Rest of Season

Washington Nationals' outfielder Denard Span will miss the remainder of the 2015 season after undergoing hip surgery. Span, 31, has played in 950 career games for the Twins and Nationals. He has a career batting average of .287 with 37 home runs and 336 runs batted in.

8/27/15

Cubs Designate Brian Schlitter for Assignment

The Chicago Cubs designated pitcher Brian Schlitter for assignment. Schlitter, 29, has pitched in 78 career games for the Cubs. He has a career record of (3-6) with a 5.40 ERA.

8/27/15

Cubs Acquire Fernando Rodney

The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Fernando Rodney from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations. Rodney, 38, has pitched in 686 career games for the Tigers, Angels, Rays, and Mariners. He has a career record of (35-55) with a 3.77 ERA and 236 saves. He is a two-time All Star selection.

8/27/15

Dodgers Release Alberto Callaspo

The Los Angeles Dodgers released infielder Alberto Callaspo. Callaspo, 32, has played in 1093 career games for the Diamondbacks, Royals, Angels, Athletics, Braves, and Dodgers. He has a career batting average of .265 with 59 home runs and 369 runs batted in.

8/27/15

Braves Release Jason Frasor

The Atlanta Braves released pitcher Jason Frasor. Frasor, 38, has pitched in 679 career games for the Blue Jays, White Sox, Rangers, Royals, and Braves. He has a career record of (35-35) with a 3.49 ERA and 36 saves.

8/26/15

Shane Greene to Miss Rest of Season

The Detroit Tigers announced that pitcher Shane Greene will miss the remainder of the 2015 season after undergoing right shoulder surgery. Greene, 26, has pitched in 33 career games for the Yankees and Tigers. He has a career record of (9-12) with a 5.38 ERA.

8/26/15

Chris Perez Retires

Former MLB closer Chris Perez has retired. Perez, 30, pitched in 393 career games for the Cardinals, Indians, and Dodgers. He compiled a career record of (16-24) with a 3.51 ERA and 133 saves. He was a two-time All Star selection as a member of the Cleveland Indians.

8/26/15

Rangers Claim Chris Rearick Off Waivers

The Texas Rangers claimed pitcher Chris Rearick off waivers from the San Diego Padres. Rearick, 27, made his Major League debut this season. In five games, he did not register any decisions, but he had a 12.00 ERA.

8/26/15

Cubs Sign Emilio Bonifacio

The Chicago Cubs signed infielder/outfielder Emilio Bonifacio to a minor league contract. Bonifacio, 30, has played in 769 career games for the Diamondbacks, Nationals, Marlins, Blue Jays, Royals, Cubs, Braves, and White Sox. He has a career batting average of .259 with 13 home runs and 159 runs batted in. He was recently released by the White Sox.

8/25/15

Blue Jays Claim Donn Roach Off Waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays claimed pitcher Donn Roach off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. Roach, 25, has pitched in 17 career games for the Padres and Cubs. He has a career record of (1-1) with a 5.35 ERA.

8/25/15

Cubs Sign Quintin Berry

The Chicago Cubs signed outfielder Quintin Berry to a minor league contract. Berry, 30, played in 117 career games for the Tigers, Red Sox, and Orioles. He has a career batting average of .266 with three home runs and 33 runs batted in.

8/24/15

Braves Designate David Aardsma for Assignment

The Atlanta Braves designated pitcher David Aardsma for assignment. Aardsma, 33, has pitched in 331 career games for the Giants, Cubs, White Sox, Red Sox, Mariners, Yankees, Mets, and Braves. He has a career record of (16-18) with a 4.27 ERA and 69 saves.

8/24/15

Diamondbacks Make Two Moves

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated outfielder Danny Dorn for assignment. Dorn, 31, made his Major League debut with the Diamondbacks this season. In 23 games, he has hit .167 with no home runs and three runs batted in. The Diamondbacks also released catcher Gerald Laird. Laird, 35, has played in 799 career games for the Rangers, Tigers, Cardinals, Braves, and Diamondbacks. He has a career batting average of .243  with 38 home runs and 238 runs batted in. He won the World Series as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2011 season.

8/23/15

Rockies Designate Rafael Betancourt for Assignment

The Colorado Rockies designated pitcher Rafael Betancourt for assignment. Betancourt, 40, has pitched in 680 career games for the Indians and Rockies. He has a career record of (38-37) with a 3.36 ERA and 75 saves.

8/23/15

Mariners Designate Fernando Rodney for Assignment

The Seattle Mariners designated pitcher Fernando Rodney for assignment. Rodney,38, has pitched in 686 career games for the Tigers, Angels, Rays, and Mariners. He has a career record of (35-55) with a 3.77 ERA and 236 saves. He is a two-time All Star selection.

8/22/15

Mets Acquire Eric Young Jr.

The New York Mets acquired outfielder Eric Young Jr. from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. Young, 30, has played in 539 career games for the Rockies, Mets, and Braves. He has a career batting average of .248 with eight home runs and 88 runs batted in.

8/21/15

Twins Acquire Neal Cotts

The Minnesota Twins acquired pitcher Neal Cotts from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. Cotts, 35, has pitched in 465 career games for the White Sox, Cubs, Rangers, and Brewers. He has a career record of (21-24) with a 3.96 ERA and four saves. He won the World Series in the 2005 season as a member of the Chicago White Sox.

8/21/15

Ike Davis to Miss Rest of Season

Oakland Athletics' first baseman Ike Davis will undergo hip labrum surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2015 season. Davis, 28, has played in 659 career games for the Mets, Pirates, and Athletics. He has a career batting average of .239 with 81 home runs and 290 runs batted in.

8/21/15

Indians Acquire Michael Choice

The Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Michael Choice from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. Choice, 25, has played in 96 career games for the Athletics and Rangers. He has a career batting average of .188 with nine home runs and 36 runs batted in.

8/21/15

Pirates Designate Josh Wall for Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated pitcher Josh Wall for assignment. Wall, 28, has pitched in 15 career games for the Dodgers and Angels. He has a career record of (1-1) with a 15.15 ERA.

8/21/15

Rockies Release Drew Stubbs

The Colorado Rockies released outfielder Drew Stubbs. Stubbs, 30, has played in 815 career games for the Reds, Indians, and Rockies. He has a career batting average of .245 with 89 home runs and 276 runs batted in.

8/21/15

Brewers Claim Cesar Jimenez Off Waivers

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed pitcher Cesar Jimenez off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies. Jimenez, 30, has pitched in 81 career games for the Mariners and Phillies. He has a career record of (2-3) with a 4.15 ERA. He was just designated for assignment by the Phillies this morning.

8/21/15

Phillies Designate Cesar Jimenez for Assignment

The Philadelphia Phillies designated pitcher Cesar Jimenez for assignment. Jimenez, 30, has pitched in 80 career games for the Mariners and Phillies. He has a career record of (2-3) with a 4.26 ERA.

8/21/15

Diamondbacks Designate Gerald Laird for Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated catcher Gerald Laird for assignment. Laird, 35, has played in 799 career games for the Rangers, Tigers, Cardinals, Braves, and Diamondbacks. He has a career batting average of .243 with 38 home runs and 238 runs batted in. He won the World Series in the 2011 season as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals.

8/21/15

Tigers Acquire Randy Wolf

The Detroit Tigers acquired pitcher Randy Wolf from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Wolf, 39, has pitched in 382 career games for the Phillies, Dodgers, Padres, Astros, Brewers, Orioles, and Marlins. He has a career record of (133-120) with a 4.21 ERA and one save. He has pitched 13 complete games in his career and nine of them were shutouts. He was selected to his first All Star Game in the 2003 season as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.

8/20/15

Giants Acquire Marlon Byrd

The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash considerations from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for pitcher Stephen Johnson. Byrd, 37, has played in 1500 career games for the Phillies, Nationals, Rangers, Cubs, Red Sox, Mets, Pirates, and Reds. He has a career batting average of .275 with 150 home run and 660 runs batted in. He was selected to his first All Star Game in the 2010 season as a member of the Chicago Cubs. Johnson, 24, has compiled a record of (3-0) with a 3.41 ERA in 44 games with Double-A Richmond this season.

8/19/15

Dodgers Acquire Chase Utley

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder Chase Utley and cash considerations from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for infielder/outfielder Darnell Sweeney and pitcher John Richy. Utley, 36, has played in 1551 career games for the Phillies. He has a career batting average of .282 with 233 home runs and 916 runs batted in. He is a six-time All Star selection, four-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and he won the World Series in 2008. Sweeney, 24, has hit .271 with nine home runs and 49 RBI in 116 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season. The Phillies announced that he will head straight to the Major League roster. Richy, 23, has compiled a record of (10-5) with a 4.20 ERA in 22 games with Class-A Rancho Cucamonga this season.

8/19/15

Pirates Make Two Moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed outfielder Travis Snider to a minor league contract. Snider, 27, has played in 612 career games for the Blue Jays, Pirates, and Orioles. He has a career batting average of .245 with 53 home runs and 204 runs batted in. He was recently released by the Baltimore Orioles. The Pirates also designated infielder Pedro Florimon for assignment. Florimon, 28, has played in 229 career games for the Twins, Orioles, and Pirates. He has a career batting average of .201 with 10 home runs and 58 runs batted in.

8/19/15

Cubs Sign Trevor Cahill

The Chicago Cubs signed pitcher Trevor Cahill to a minor league contract. Cahill, 27, has pitched in 201 career game for the Athletics, Diamondbacks, and Braves. He has a career record of (64-72) with a 4.16 ERA and one save. He has pitched three complete games in his career and two of them were shutouts. He was selected to his first All Star Game in the 2010 season as a member of the Oakland Athletics.

8/19/15

Rangers Designate Two for Assignment

The Texas Rangers designated infielder Adam Rosales and outfielder Michael Choice for assignment. Rosales, 32, has played in 430 career games for the Reds, Athletics, and Rangers. He has a career batting average of .227 with 27 home runs and 106 runs batted in. Choice, 25, has played in 96 career games for the Athletics and Rangers. He has a career batting average of .188 with nine home runs and 36 runs batted in.

8/18/15

Rangers Acquire Will Venable

The Texas Rangers acquired outfielder Will Venable from the San Diego Padres in exchange for catcher/outfielder Marcus Greene and a player to be named later. Venable, 32, has played in 918 career games for the Padres. He has a career batting average of .252 with 81 home runs and 304 runs batted in. Greene, 21, has hit .218 with five home runs and nine RBI in 25 games with Class-A Hickory this season.

8/16/15

Royals Sign Two to Minors Deals

The Kansas City Royals signed pitchers Joba Chamberlain and Wandy Rodriguez to minor league contracts. Chamberlain, 29, has pitched in 359 career games for the Yankees and Tigers. He has a career record of (25-21) with a 3.82 ERA and seven saves. He won the World Series as a member of the New York Yankees in the 2009 season. Rodriguez, 36, has pitched in 275 career games for the Astros, Pirates, and Rangers. He has a career record of (97-98) with a 4.10 ERA. He has pitched two complete games in his career and both of them have been shutouts.

8/16/15

Rays Designate Jose Dominguez for Assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays designated pitcher Jose Dominguez for assignment. Dominguez, 25, has pitched in 18 career games for the Dodgers and Rays. He has a career record of (1-0) with a 4.43 ERA.

8/16/15

White Sox Designate Emilio Bonifacio for Assignment

The Chicago White Sox designated infielder/outfielder Emilio Bonifacio for assignment. Bonifacio, 30, has played in 769 career games for the Diamondbacks, Nationals, Marlins, Blue Jays, Royals, Cubs, Braves, and White Sox. He has a career batting average of .259 with 13 home runs and 159 runs batted in.

8/15/15

Orioles Release Travis Snider

The Baltimore Orioles released outfielder Travis Snider. Snider, 27, has played in 612 career games for the Blue Jays, Pirates, and Orioles. He has a career batting average of .245 with 53 home runs and 204 runs batted in.

8/14/15

Jose Valverde Suspended

Free agent pitcher Jose Valverde was suspended for 80 games due to the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Valverde, 37, has pitched in 626 career games for the Diamondbacks, Astros, Tigers, and Mets. He has a career record of (27-33) with a 3.27 ERA and 288 saves. He is a three-time All Star selection.