Here’s a look back at this week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Rangers acquired outfielder Josh Hamilton and cash from the Angels.
- The Marlins designated catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia for assignment.
Top Prospect Promotions
- Red Sox – C Blake Swihart (link)
- Reds – P Michael Lorenzen (link)
- Nationals – P A.J. Cole (link)
Trades
- Rays – acquired P Xavier Cedeno from Dodgers for cash considerations
Designated For Assignment
- Rangers – OF Alex Hassan (link)
- Red Sox – P Anthony Varvaro (link)
- Indians – OF Jerry Sands (link)
- Rays – P Everett Teaford (link)
- Blue Jays – IF Andy Wilkins, P Matt West (link)
Claimed
- Dodgers – P Eury De La Rosa (from Athletics – link)
Outrighted
- White Sox – P Eric Surkamp (link)
- Rays – IF Allan Dykstra (link)
- Marlins – P Grant Dayton (link)
- Blue Jays – P Todd Redmond (link)
Retirements
- OF Carlos Quentin (link)
Released
- Rays – P Grant Balfour (link; the Rays later re-signed Balfour to a minor-league deal)
- Blue Jays – P Ricky Romero (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Nationals – P Jose Valverde (link)
- Dodgers – IF/OF Mike Carp (link)
Other
- P Chris Perez – opted out of his contract with Brewers
- P Joe Saunders – opted out of his contract with Mariners
