MLB TRANSACTIONS
Monday, Jan. 16 American League
CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with RHP Denny Lima, OFs Abraham Nunez and Albert Alberto and IFs D’Angelo Tejada, Rafael Alvarez and Juan Uribe Jr. on minor league contracts.
NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms with OF Brandon Mayea, 2B Gabriel Terrero, RHP Joshawn Lampson and OFs Richard Meran and Gabriel Lara on minor league contracts.
National League
NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with OFs Reniel Diaz, Enderson Asencio, Jonathan Perez, Heriberto Rincon, Derek Rodriguez and Anthony Baptist, RHPs Ramon Henriquez, Jesus Anton, Jean Brito, Elwis Mijares and Luis Ceballos, Cs Julian Hernandez, Henry Pizani, Marcos Terrero and Daiverson Gutierrez, LHPs Misael Lopez, Daniel Hurtado and Osiris Calvo and IFs Daris Cordero, Anthony Baptist, Branny De Oleo, Keiver Garcia, Christopher Larez, Leyderman Ruis and Vladi Gomez and C/IF Julio Zayas on minor league contracts.
Tuesday, Jan. 17 American League
BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Sent outright to Norfolk (IL).
BOSTON RED SOX — Traded RHP Connor Seabold to Colorado in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations. Named Shawn Smith general manager, Florida operations.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with RHP Brandon Herbold on a minor league contract.
SEATTLE MARINERS — Claimed RHP J.B. Bukauskas off waivers from Arizona. Designated OF Alberto Rodriguez for assignment. Signed IFs Gustavo Beltran, Alexander Garcia, OF Jean Gutierrez, and RHPs Jeter Martinez, Jose Romero and Dylan Wilson to reserve/futures contracts.
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CINCINNATI REDS — Agreed to terms with SS Richie Martin on a minor league contract. COLORADO ROCKIES — Agreed to terms with RHP Nate Hadley on a minor league contract. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Activated RHP James Naile, OF Alec Burleson and RHP Jake Woodford. Agreed to terms with IFs Taylor Motter, Juniel Querecuto and OF Oscar Mercado on minor league contracts.
MINNESOTA TWINS — Agreed to terms with RHP Chris Paddack on a three-year contract extension.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Jeison Calvo, Anderson Cardenas, Maicol Carrasco, Yordin Chalas, Greudis De Los Santos, Jesus Escobar, Walvin Mena, Eleomar Reyes, SSs Eliesbert Alejos, Enyervert Perez, Jeremy Rodriguez, CFs Pedro Catuy, Miguel Perez, Cs Leo Gallardo, Luis Martinez and LHP Wilkin Paredes on minor league contracts.
MLB — Promoted Erich Bacchus, Adam Beck, Nestor Ceja, Shane Livensparger, Nick Mahrley, Brennan Miller, Malachi Moore, Edwin Moscoso, Alex Tosi and Junior Valentine to major league umpires.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with RHP Reed Garrett on a minor league contract.
MINNESOTA TWINS — Named Toby Gardenhire
manager, Nate Spears hitting coach, Cibney Bello and Peter Larson pitching coaches, Tyler Smarslok defensive coach, Ben Myers head trainer, Taylor Carpenter assistant athletic trainer, Cody Drouin strength and conditioning coach, Matt Tramp clubhouse manager and assistant to operations and Lincoln Ficek and Alek Hughes coordinators of baseball technology for St. Paul (IL). Named Ramon Borrego manager, Shawn Schlechter hitting coach, D.J. Eagle and Dan Urbina pitching coaches, Takashi Miyoshi bench coach, Tyler Blair athletic trainer, Katie Lortie assistant athletic trainer, Jacob Needham strength and conditioning coach and Chase Carder coordinator of baseball technology for Wichita (TL). Named Brian Dinkelman manager, Corbin Day hitting coach, Yeison Perez hitting and development coach, Carlos Hernandez and Jonas Lovin pitching coaches, Matt Smith head athletic trainer, Randy Yang assistant athletic trainer, Blake Kretovics strength and conditioning coach and Jeremy Miranda coordinator of baseball technology for Cedar Rapids (ML). Named Brian Meyere manager, Rayden Sierra hitting coach, Luis Reyes assistant hitting coach, Jared Gaynor and Richard Salazar pitching coaches, Chase Thompson head athletic trainer, Asja Morello assistant athletic trainer, Sarah Szuba strength and conditioning coach and Byron Oliver coordinator of baseball technology for Fort Myers (FSL). SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with IF Tommy La Stella on a one-year contract. Designated LHP Justus Sheffield for assignment.
TAMPA BAY RAYS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Heath Hembree, Ben Heller, Colten Brewer, Braden Bristo, Zack Burdi, Trevor Kelley and Elvin Rodriguez and C Nicki Dini on minor league contracts.
National League
CHICAGO CUBS — Sent RHP Mark Leiter outright to Iowa (IL).
MIAMI MARLINS — Agreed to terms with RHP Johnny Cueto on a one-year contract. Designated LHP Daniel Castano for assignment. Named Patrick Osburn minor league field coordinator, Scott Aldred and Tommy Phelps minor league pitching coordinators, Tom Slater minor league senior adviser and hitting coordinator, Jeff Livesey minor league catching coordinator, Jorge Hernandez minor league infield coordinator, Elvys Quezada and Esmerling De La Rosa minor league international pitching coordinators and Angel Espada and Frank Moore minor league player performance coordinators.
NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with C Tomas Nido on a two-year contract.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Named Howie Clark hitting coach, Will Peterson coach and Eric Patterson pitching coach for Memphis (IL). Named Brock Hammit hitting coach and Will Hawks coach at Springfield (TL). Named Casey Chenowith hitting coach for Peoria (ML).
Friday, Jan. 20 Major League Baseball
MLB — Suspended Arizona Dominican League RHP Jose Valdez for 120 games for testing positive a second time for a performance-enhancing substance.
American League
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with RHPs Lloyd Downs, Carlos Gonzalez, Franquely Guzman, Damian Jimenez, Marwys Jorge, Johan Lorenzo, August Mendieta, John Reyes, Frandy Rodriguez, Marvin Rojas and Julio Rosario, Cs Angel Acosta, Jorge Hernandez, Edgar Mota, Ramon Ramirez and
Hyungchan Um, IFs Jose Castro, Omar Reyes and Pedro Roque, OFs Darvin Cruz, Asbel Gonzalez, Daniel Lopez, Jose Paulino, Angel Ramirez, Tony Ruiz and Emmanuel Santos, LHPs Moises Amezquita and Darwin Rodriquez and C/IF Sandy Ruiz on minor league contracts. MINNESOTA TWINS — Acquired RHP Pablo Lopez, IF Jose Salas and OF Byron Chourio from Miami in exchange for IF Luis Arraez. NEW YORK YANKEES — Named Shelley Duncan manager for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).
SEATTLE MARINERS — Named Louis Boyd field coordinator, Austin Knight Latin American field coordinator, C.J. Gillman hitting coordinator, Tyger Pederson assistant hitting coordinator, Max Weiner pitching coordinator, Matt Pierpont assistant pitching coordinator, Zac Livingston catching coordinator, Stephanie Hale mental skills coordinator, Mat Snyder and Ryan McLaughlin player development coordinators, Adam Bueno and Kellen Lee mental skills coaches, Ed Paparella hitting strategist, Ken Roberts pitching strategist and Alvin Davis, Dan Wilson, Mike Cameron, Franklin Gutierrez and Hisashi Iwakuma special assignment coordinators.
National League
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Named Ronnie Gajownik as manager, Ronald Ramierz, Gabriel Hernandez and Ty Wright as coaches for the Hillsboro Hops (NWL). Named Josh Barfield, director/player development, Matt Grabowski assistant director/ player development, Shawn Marette assistant director/minor league administration, Cory Swope coordinator/baseball developmental technology, Taylor Choe and Micah Daley-Harris senior analysts/research and development, and Miles Williams fellow/player development for front office. Named Dan Carison and Barry Enright assistant major league pitching coaches/ pitching coordinators, Shane Loux assistant pitching coordinator, Rick Short and Drew Hedman assistant major league hitting coaches, Blake Lalli field coordinator, Gil Belazquez infield coordinator, Peter Bourjos outfield/base-running coordinator, Mark Reed catching coordinator, Jeff Gardner quality control coordinator, Nick Evans assistant hitting coordinator, Matt Herges rehab and complex pitching coordinator, Brad Arnsberg rehab pitching coordinator, Miguel Montero special assistant/player development, Orlando Hudson player development assistant, Manny Garcia short-season pitching coordinator, Juan Francia short-season hitting coordinator, Jaime Del Valle Arizona Complex Coordinator/manager and Luis Silverio Dominican League coordinator for on-field operations.
CHICAGO CUBS — Agreed to terms with IF/ OF Trey Mancini on a two-year contract. Designated LHP Anthony Kay for assignment.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Agreed to terms with OF Andrew McCutchen on a one-year contract. Designated 3B Miguel Andujar for assignment.
SAN DIEGO PADRES — Sent RHP Sean Poppen outright to El Paso (PCL).
Sunday, Jan. 22 American League
KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Agreed to terms with IF Johan Camargo on a minor league contract.