Week In Review: 3/12/16 – 3/18/16

Here’s a look back at the past week at MLBTR.

Key Move

• 1B Adam LaRoche retired amidst a disagreement with the White Sox about his son’s presence in the team’s clubhouse. (Here’s more on LaRoche’s situation.)

Signed / Agreed To Terms

• Reds – P Alfredo Simon (one year)

Claimed

• Athletics – P Andrew Triggs (from Orioles)
• Mariners – C Rob Brantly (from White Sox)

Outrighted

• Twins – P Montreal Robertson (link)
• White Sox – P Zach Phillips (link)

Released

• Mets – IF Ruben Tejada (link)
• Pirates – P Jesse Biddle (link)
• Reds – P Carlos Contreras (link)
• Braves – P Kyle Kendrick, P Chris Volstad (link)
• Mariners – 1B Gaby Sanchez (link)

Returned

• Braves – Rule 5 pick Evan Rutckyj (to Yankees; link)

Retired

• P Brad Penny (link)
• P Rafael Soriano (link)

Key Minor League Signings

• Indians – OF Marlon Byrd (link)
• Mariners – P Justin De Fratus (previously released; link)
• Padres – IF Mike Olt (link)