Minor League Transactions: May 27-June 2
Official minor league transactions, conveyed to Baseball America by Major League Baseball, for the period May 27-June 2.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Released: OF Ericson Leonora
Traded: C Brett Hayes to White Sox for cash
Recalled: RHP Silvino Bracho, RHP Archie Bradley, RHP Dominic Leone, LHP Edwin Escobar, OF Peter O’Brien
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dominic Leone, RHP Evan Marshall, LHP Andrew Chafin, OF Peter O’Brien
Option transferred: RHP Zack Godley (Double-A to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Matt Koch, C Brett Hayes, C Dan Rohlfing, 3B Josh Anderson, 3B Joe Munoz
Reinstated from DL: RHP Yoan Lopez, LHP Alex Young, C Matt Jones, OF Tom Belza, OF Matt McPhearson, OF Stryker Trahan
Atlanta Braves
Released: 1B Matt Tellor
Traded: RHP Jason Grilli to Blue Jays for RHP Sean Ratcliffe
Acquired: LHP Jed Bradley from Brewers for cash
Added to 40-man roster: 1B Brandon Snyder
Removed from 40-man: RHP Joel de la Cruz, 2B Reid Brignac (both players outrighted to Triple-A)
Recalled: RHP Aaron Blair, RHP Joel de la Cruz, RHP Ryan Weber, RHP Chris Withrow, 3B Adonis Garcia
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Casey Kelly, RHP Ryan Weber
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Wes Parsons
Reinstated from DL: RHP Dave Peterson, LHP Kyle Kinman, 1B Matt Tellor
The Braves acquired 25-year-old lefthander Jed Bradley in a cash transactions with the Brewers, who selected him 15th overall in the 2011 draft. The Georgia Tech product has pitched out of the bullpen the past two seasons, where he keeps the ball on the ground and has shown left-on-left potential in the past.
Baltimore Orioles
Contract: C Julio Ramirez
Released: RHP Eric Fornataro, C Brandon Coluccio
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Brian Duensing
Recalled: LHP T.J. McFarland, C Francisco Pena
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike Wright, LHP Ashur Tolliver
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Parker Bridwell, LHP Lex Rutledge, OF Natanael Delgado
Reinstated from DL: LHP T.J. McFarland, C Brandon Coluccio
Boston Red Sox
Released: RHP Rob Wort
Recalled: RHP Noe Ramirez, OF Rusney Castillo
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Heath Hembree, RHP Joe Kelly
Placed on 7-day DL: C J.T. Watkins, 1B Sam Travis
Reinstated from DL: LHP Daniel McGrath, OF Kyri Washington
Triple-A Pawtucket first baseman Sam Travis tore the ACL in his left knee while making a tag during a rundown play. He will miss the rest of the season. The 22-year-old hit .272/.332/.434 with six homers in 47 games.
Chicago Cubs
Removed from 40-man: LHP C.J. Riefenhauser (outrighted to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tanner Griggs, RHP James Pugliese, LHP John Williamson, C Taylor Davis, 2B Sutton Whiting
Reinstated from DL: RHP Dillon Maples, RHP Michael Wagner, C Erick Castillo, 2B Carlos Sepulveda
Chicago White Sox
Signed: RHP Fernando Gallegos (NDFA—Cal State Dominguez Hills)
Released: OF Daniel Fields
Acquired: C Brett Hayes from Diamondbacks for cash
Removed from 40-man: OF Daniel Fields (outrighted to Triple-A)
Recalled: OF J.B. Shuck
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Tommy Kahnle
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Hansen, C Kevan Smith
Reinstated from DL: RHP Chris Beck, 2B Bradley Strong, OF Vinny Rottino
Cincinnati Reds
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Carlos Gonzalez, RHP Bernardo Moreta, LHP Greg Williams, C Tyler Stephenson
Reinstated from DL: RHP Kevin Shackelford, OF Sebastian Elizalde
Low Class A Dayton catcher Tyler Stephenson went on the disabled list with a strained left wrist. The 11th pick in the draft last year has had a rough full-season debut. In April he missed time with a concussion.
Cleveland Indians
Released: RHP Justin Brantley, RHP Felipe Paulino, C Alex Lavisky
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Tom Gorzelanny
Recalled: RHP Shawn Armstrong, OF Tyler Naquin
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Shawn Armstrong, RHP Mike Clevinger, LHP Ryan Merritt
Placed on 7-day DL: OF Michael Choice
Reinstated from DL: LHP Rob Kaminsky, OF Clint Frazier
Colorado Rockies
Released: RHP Hector Moreta, RHP Mitchell Osnowitz, RHP Seth Willoughby
Option transferred: LHP Tyler Anderson (Double-A to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP David Hill, LHP Tyler Ybarra, 3B Tyler Nevin, SS Cesar Galvez
Reinstated from DL: 3B Shane Hoelscher, SS Brendan Rodgers
Detroit Tigers
Released: RHP Slade Smith, SS Alberto Gonzalez
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Bobby Parnell
Designated for assignment: RHP Jose Valdez
Recalled: LHP Matt Boyd
Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Kyle Ryan, OF Steven Moya
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jake Shull, C Austin Green, SS Gustavo Nunez
Reinstated from DL: RHP Fernando Perez, LHP Tyler Ford
Houston Astros
Released: C Richard Gonzalez
Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Colin Moran
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Smith
Reinstated from DL: RHP Edison Frias, RHP Brad Peacock, LHP Kent Emanuel
Kansas City Royals
Signed: LHP Joe Beimel, 2B Steve Tolleson (released by Orioles, May 23)
Recalled: RHP Peter Moylan
Recalled: C Tony Cruz, OF Brett Eibner, OF Reymond Fuentes
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Dillon Gee, RHP Peter Moylan, LHP Brian Flynn
Option transferred: 2B Ramon Torres (Double-A to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Estarlin Cordero
Reinstated from DL: LHP Colin Rodgers
Los Angeles Angels
Released: RHP Dixon Llorens, RHP Ramon Ramirez, RHP Austin Wood
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Javy Guerra, SS Brendan Ryan
Removed from 40-man: RHP Deolis Guerra, LHP Lucas Luetge, SS Brendan Ryan (all players outrighted to Triple-A)
Recalled: LHP Chris Jones, 3B Jefry Marte
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike Morin, LHP Chris Jones, 3B Kaleb Cowart
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Carpenter, RHP Grayson Long
Los Angeles Dodgers
Signed: RHP Gus Schlosser (Somerset (Atlantic))
Released: OF Yadir Drake
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Casey Fien, LHP Julio Urias
Designated for assignment: OF James Ramsey
Recalled: LHP Julio Urias
Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Luis Avilan, LHP Julio Urias
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Isaac Anderson, RHP Seth Frankoff, RHP Ross Stripling, RHP Ivan Vieitez, RHP Matt West, LHP Wes Helsabeck, C Kyle Farmer, C Jake Henson, C Spencer Navin, OF Logan Landon, OF Alex Verdugo
Reinstated from DL: RHP Adam Bray, RHP Kevin Brown, RHP Daniel Corcino, RHP Dennis Santana, RHP Josh Sborz, LHP Luis De Paula, C Vin DiFazio, OF Devan Ahart, OF Yadir Drake
A hamstring injury pushed Double-A Tulsa center fielder Alex Verdugo to the disabled list. The 20-year-old hit .287/.344/.456 with seven homers through 46 games after clearing two Class A levels in 2015.
Miami Marlins
Signed: RHP Victor Delgado (released by Phillies, March 16)
Released: RHP Richard Mitchell, RHP Ryan Reid, LHP Jose Jose, C Maxx Tissenbaum, 1B Dan Black
Removed from 40-man: LHP Tim Berry (outrighted to high Class A)
Recalled: RHP Cody Hall, RHP Nick Wittgren
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jose Urena
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP C.J. Robinson, LHP Jarlin Garcia, LHP Jose Velez, 2B Avery Romero, 3B Don Kelly
Reinstated from DL: RHP Victor Araujo, RHP Breck Kline, LHP Jose Jose, LHP Greg Nappo, LHP Scott Squier, 1B Zach Lutz, 2B Giovanny Alfonzo
The Marlins released 20-year-old Colombian righthander Richard Mitchell before he ever appeared in a game for the organization. Miami acquired him from the Pirates in October when they traded righthander Trevor Williams to Pittsburgh. Williams was compensation for the Marlins signing pitching guru Jim Benedict away from the Pirates.
Milwaukee Brewers
Traded: LHP Jed Bradley to Braves for cash
Recalled: RHP Jacob Barnes, RHP David Goforth
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP David Goforth
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Tyler Cravy, LHP Kodi Medeiros, 3B Brandon Macias
Reinstated from DL: RHP Conor Harber, RHP Javi Salas, LHP Hobbs Johnson, 2B George Iskenderian, OF Clint Coulter, OF Brett Phillips
According to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel beat writer Todd Rosiak, high Class A Brevard County lefthander Kodi Medeiros is dealing with “an illness that caused him to drop 10 pounds.” The 12th overall pick in 2014, he went 2-5, 6.35 through 10 starts with 9.1 strikeouts and 5.9 walks per nine innings.
Minnesota Twins
Signed: OF Logan Schafer (Lancaster (Atlantic))
Recalled: OF Byron Buxton, OF Max Kepler
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP C.K. Irby, OF Max Murphy
Reinstated from DL: LHP Cameron Booser, LHP Dan Runzler, C Mitch Garver, SS Engelb Vielma, OF Max Kepler
Triple-A Rochester center fielder Byron Buxton earned his callup to the Twins after destroying the International League in May. The 22-year-old hit .375/.444/.682 with 14 extra-base hits, including six home runs, nine walks and four steals in 23 games.
New York Mets
Acquired: 1B James Loney from Padres for cash
Added to 40-man roster: 1B James Loney
Designated for assignment: RHP Jeff Walters
Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Eric Campbell, SS Matt Reynolds
Placed on 7-day DL: C Jeff Glenn, C Tyler Moore, OF Roger Bernadina
Reinstated from DL: RHP Witt Haggard, C Jeff Glenn, 3B David Thompson, OF Roger Bernadina
New York Yankees
Released: RHP Philip Walby, 3B Deibinson Romero, OF Slade Heathcott
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Richard Bleier
Recalled: OF Rob Refsnyder
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Luis Severino, OF Rob Refsnyder
Option transferred: RHP Vicente Campos (high Class A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Caleb Frare, C Gary Sanchez, OF Kendall Coleman
Reinstated from DL: RHP Gabe Encinas, 1B Matt Snyder, OF Jeff Hendrix
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre catcher Gary Sanchez fractured his right thumb after being struck by a foul tip. The 23-year-old Dominican catcher hit .290/.333/.529 with six home runs in 34 games.
Oakland Athletics
Released: RHP Ryan Gorton
Recalled: LHP Eric Surkamp
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Zach Neal, LHP Eric Surkamp, C Matt McBride
Placed on 7-day DL: C Bryan Anderson
Reinstated from DL: RHP Jesus Zambrano
Philadelphia Phillies
Released: LHP Bobby LaFromboise
Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Mario Hollands
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mark Appel, RHP Jesen Dygestile-Therrien, 3B Harold Martinez
A strained right shoulder forced Triple-A Lehigh Valley righthander Mark Appel to the disabled list. He showed diminished velocity in his last start, in which he allowed four runs on four hits and two walks while recording just two outs.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Released: SS Mike Fransoso
Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Kyle Lobstein
Placed on 7-day DL: SS Kevin Newman
High Class A Bradenton shortstop Kevin Newman suffered an orbital fracture when hit in the face by a pitch last week. The 19th overall pick in the draft last year, he hit .346/.414/.444 with more walks (16) than strikeouts (11) through 38 games. Newman led the Florida State League in average and on-base percentage at the time of his injury.
St. Louis Cardinals
Signed: RHP Daniel Bard (released by Pirates, May 13), C Michael McKenry (released by Rangers, May 14)
Released: 1B Chris Jacobs
Recalled: SS Greg Garcia
Option transferred: C Mike Ohlman, OF Anthony Garcia (both players Triple-A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jeremy Hefner, 2B Casey Turgeon, OF Michael Pritchard
Reinstated from DL: LHP Justin Wright, 2B Mason Katz, OF Carlos Peguero
San Diego Padres
Released: RHP Jeremy Guthrie, LHP Ramon Benjamin
Traded: 1B James Loney to Mets for cash
Recalled: RHP Leonel Campos, RHP Colin Rea
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Leonel Campos, LHP Keith Hessler
Option transferred: RHP Tayron Guerrero (Triple-A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Luis Diaz, C Jason Hagerty, OF Rod Boykin, OF Nick Schulz
Reinstated from DL: RHP Chris Huffman, 2B Fernando Perez, SS Peter Van Gansen
San Francisco Giants
Recalled: RHP Chris Stratton, OF Mac Williamson
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Grant Watson, C Adam Sonabend, OF Dylan Davis
Reinstated from DL: RHP Austin Fleet, RHP Heath Slatton, C Matt Pare, 1B Skyler Ewing, OF Daniel Carbonell, OF Ashford Fulmer
Seattle Mariners
Recalled: RHP Cody Martin, LHP James Paxton, OF Stefen Romero
Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Patrick Kivlehan
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Rohn Pierce, RHP Joe Wieland, LHP Nick Kiel, LHP Joe Pistorese, 2B Gianfranco Wawoe
Reinstated from DL: RHP Forrest Snow, SS Brock Hebert
Tampa Bay Rays
Released: RHP Brett Marshall, OF Jaime Ayende, OF Jeremy Hadley
Removed from 40-man: OF Jake Goebbert (outrighted to Triple-A)
Recalled: SS Tim Beckham
Optioned to Triple-A: SS Tim Beckham
Reinstated from DL: OF Jake Goebbert
Texas Rangers
Signed: RHP Matt Milroy (released by Marlins, May 19)
Recalled: SS Jurickson Profar
Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Joey Gallo
Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Isiah Kiner-Falefa, SS Pedro Ciriaco
Reinstated from DL: RHP Adam Parks, OF Justin Ruggiano
Toronto Blue Jays
Signed: C Ryan Lavarnway (released by Braves, May 13)
Released: RHP Arnold Leon, OF K.C. Hobson
Traded: RHP Sean Ratcliffe to Braves for RHP Jason Grilli to Blue Jays for
Recalled: RHP Ryan Tepera
Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Chad Girodo
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Andrew Case, RHP Gustavo Pierre, C Michael de la Cruz
Reinstated from DL: RHP Bobby Korecky, OF Melky Mesa
The Blue Jays released righthander Arnold Leon so that he could sign with Samsung in Korea.
Washington Nationals
Signed: RHP Philip Walby (released by Yankees, May 29)
Released: RHP Tim Alderson, LHP Noel Arguelles, LHP Connor Bach
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Erick Fedde, C Nick Rickles
Reinstated from DL: RHP Tim Alderson, RHP Michael Brady, 3B Drew Ward
High Class A Potomac righthander Erick Fedde landed on the disabled list with an oblique injury. Through nine starts he went 3-3, 5.00 with 46 strikeouts, 10 walks and five home runs allowed in 45 innings.
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