Here’s a look back at last week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Tigers acquired closer Francisco Rodriguez from the Brewers for infielder Javier Betancourt and a player to be named. (The Tigers might also receive a player to be named.)
- Red Sox slugger David Ortiz announced that he would retire after the 2016 season.
- The Giants signed infielder Brandon Crawford to a six-year extension.
Trades
- Blue Jays – acquired P Jesse Chavez from Athletics for P Liam Hendriks
- Tigers – acquired OF Cameron Maybin from Braves for P Ian Krol and P Gabe Speier
- Mariners – acquired OF Leonys Martin and P Anthony Bass from Rangers for P Tom Wilhelmsen, OF James Jones and a PTBNL
- Mariners – acquired IF Luis Sardinas from Brewers for OF Ramon Flores
- Phillies – acquired P Jeremy Hellickson from Diamondbacks for P Sam McWilliams
- Brewers – acquired IF Jonathan Villar from Astros for P Cy Sneed
- Cubs – acquired P Spencer Patton from Rangers for IF Frandy De La Rosa
Signings / Re-signings
- Angels – IF Cliff Pennington (link)
- Athletics – P Rich Hill (link)
- Reds – P Blake Wood (link)
- Padres – P Cesar Vargas (link)
- Cubs – P Andury Acevedo (link)
Avoided Arbitration
- Rockies – OF Brandon Barnes (link)
Designated For Assignment
- Astros – OF L.J. Hoes (link)
- Rays – C J.P. Arencibia, OF Daniel Nava, P Brandon Gomes, P Kirby Yates (link)
- Diamondbacks – P Allen Webster (link)
- Rockies – 1B Wilin Rosario, P John Axford, P Rex Brothers, P Tommy Kahnle (link)
- Red Sox – IF Josh Rutledge (link)
- Athletics – P A.J. Griffin (link), OF Craig Gentry, P Fernando Abad (link)
- Mariners – P Danny Hultzen (link)
Claims
- Padres – C Josmil Pinto (from Twins)
- Phillies – P A.J. Achter (from Twins)
- Rays – P Chase Whitley (from Yankees)
- Cubs – P Jack Leathersich (from Mets)
Outrights
- Red Sox – P Anthony Varvaro (link)
- Nationals – P David Carpenter (elected free agency)
Released
- Astros – OF Robbie Grossman (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Indians – OF Shane Robinson (link)
- Giants – 1B/OF Kyle Blanks (link)
- Nationals – OF Reed Johnson, P Sean Burnett (link)
Other
