Here's a look back at this week at MLBTR:
Key Moves
- The Indians signed second baseman Jason Kipnis to a six-year extension.
- The Rays signed pitcher Chris Archer to a six-year extension. They also signed shortstop Yunel Escobar to a two-year extension.
- The Pirates signed GM Neal Huntington and manager Clint Hurdle to three-year extensions.
Signed / Agreed To Terms
- Blue Jays — agreed to sign IF Juan Francisco
Trades
- Dodgers — acquired P Colt Hynes from Indians for P Duke von Schamann
Claimed
- Diamondbacks — OF Roger Kieschnick (from Giants — link)
- Tigers — P Mike Belfiore (from Orioles — link)
- Dodgers — SS Carlos Triunfel (from Mariners — link)
- Braves — P Pedro Beato (from Reds — link)
- Angels — P Michael Brady (from Marlins — link)
Designated For Assignment
- Dodgers — OF Mike Baxter (link)
- Royals — IF Pedro Ciriaco (link)
- Blue Jays — P Jeremy Jeffress (link)
- Mariners — P Hector Noesi (link)
- Yankees — IF Eduardo Nunez (link)
Outrighted
- Astros — P Chia-Jen Lo (link) and P Raul Valdes (link)
- Rangers — IF Adam Rosales (link), P Michael Kirkman (link) and C Chris Gimenez (link). Gimenez elected to become a free agent.
- Royals — OF Carlos Peguero (link)
- Mariners — OF Xavier Avery (link)
- Mets — P Ryan Reid (link)
- Marlins — OF Brian Bogusevic (link)
- Athletics — OF Michael Taylor and IF Hiroyuki Nakajima (link)
- Cubs — P Alberto Cabrera (link)
Retired
- OF Darnell McDonald (link)
Key Minor-League Signings
- Cubs — P Joel Pineiro (link)
- Mets — OF Bobby Abreu (link)
- Athletics — P Joe Blanton (link)
- Indians — C George Kottaras (link)
