Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- The Blue Jays signed pitcher J.A. Happ to a three-year deal.
- The Athletics acquired infielder Jed Lowrie from the Astros for pitcher Brendan McCurry.
- The Dodgers agreed to sign Cuban outfielder Yusniel Diaz to a $15.5MM deal.
Trades
- Cubs – acquired P Rex Brothers from Rockies for P Wander Cabrera
- Indians – acquired P Kirby Yates from Rays for cash considerations
- Orioles – acquired OF L.J. Hoes from Astros
- Pirates – acquired P Allen Webster from Diamondbacks for cash considerations
- White Sox – acquired P Tommy Kahnle from Rockies for P Yency Almonte
Signings / Re-signings
- Braves – P Bud Norris (one year)
- White Sox – C Alex Avila (one year)
- Pirates – 1B/OF Jake Goebbert (Major League deal)
- Angels – C Geovany Soto (one year)
- Mariners – C Chris Iannetta (one year plus option)
Avoided Arbitration
- Diamondbacks – P Matt Reynolds (link)
Designated For Assignment
- Indians – OF Michael Choice (link)
- Athletics – P Daniel Coulombe (link)
- Orioles – 1B Andy Wilkins (link)
- Mariners – C John Hicks (link)
Outrights
- Mariners – P Danny Hultzen (link)
- Rockies – P John Axford (declared free agency)
- Rays – OF Daniel Nava, P Brandon Gomes (declared free agency)
Released
- Royals – P Wandy Rodriguez (link)
- Rays – C J.P. Arencibia (link)
- Athletics – P A.J. Griffin (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Indians – C Anthony Recker (link)
- Braves – P David Carpenter (link)
