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Cubs claimed LHP Jerry Vasto off waivers from the Royals. Twins claimed outfielder Michael Reed off waivers from the Braves. Pirates signed OF Patrick Kivlehan to a minor league contract. Mariners claimed outfielder John Andreoli off waivers from the Orioles.

Angels claimed C Kevan Smith off waivers from the White Sox.

Diamondbacks signed RHP Shane Watson to a two-year minor league contract. Diamondbacks re-signed INF Eduardo Escobar to a three-year, $21 million contract.

Marlins signed OF Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. to a minor league contract. The Angels announced the hiring of Brad Ausmus as their new manager. The Reds announced the hiring of David Bell as their new manager.

Cardinals re-signed RHP Adam Wainwright to a one-year contract. Astros acquired OF Adonis Giron and LHP Brayan de Paula from the Marlins for international bonus pool money. Rays signed LHP Ryan Sherriff to a minor league contract.

Reds claimed C Juan Graterol off waivers from the Twins. Padres released LHP Jose Torres. RHP Brad Ziegler retires.

Nationals acquired RHP Kyle Barraclough from the Marlins for international bonus pool money.

Reds acquired RHP Ryan Lillie from the Marlins for international signing bonus pool space.

Tigers DH Victor Martinez retires.

Brewers released RHP Daniel Missaki.

Royals released LHP Eric Stout.

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Diamondbacks acquired INF/OF Patrick Kivlehan from the Mets for cash considerations. Tigers released LHP Josh Smoker.

Tigers claimed OF Dustin Peterson off waivers from the Braves; optioned him to Triple-A Toledo. Dodgers released LHP Adam Liberatore.

Orioles released OF Craig Gentry. Royals claimed RHP Ben Lively off waivers from the Phillies.

Angels released INF Nolan Fontana. Blue Jays acquired RHP Julian Merryweather from Cleveland as the PTBNL in the Josh Donaldson trade. Ryan Howard Announces Retirement

Angels claimed RHP Luke Farrell off waivers from the Cubs; optioned him to Short-Season Orem.

Athletics acquired RHP Aaron Brooks for the Brewers for cash considerations.

Braves acquired OF Preston Tucker from the Reds for cash considerations. Brewers released INF Eric Sogard.

Reds released RHP Zack Weiss. Blue Jays claimed RHP Mark Leiter off of waivers from the Phillies.

Yankees acquire SS Adeiny Hechavarria from the Pirates for cash considerations. Brewers acquired LHP Gio Gonzalez from the Nationals for INF Gilbert Lara and C KJ Harrison. Brewers acquired OF Curtis Granderson from the Blue Jays for OF Demi Orimoloye. Dodgers acquired 3B David Freese from the Pirates in for INF Jesus Valdez. Indians acquired 3B Josh Donaldson and cash considerations from the Blue Jays for a player to be named later.

Cubs signed LHP Jaime Garcia to a minor league contract. Rockies acquired C Drew Butera from the Royals for LHP Jerry Vasto. Dodgers acquired RHP Ryan Madson from the Nationals for RHP Andrew Istler. Brewers signed INF/OF Emilio Bonifacio to a minor league contract. Brewers acquired LHP Xavier Cedeno from the White Sox for OF Bryan Connell and RHP Johan Dominguez. Athletics acquired RHP Cory Gearrin from the Rangers for RHPs Abdiel Mendoza and Teodoro Ortega.

Yankees acquired OF Andrew McCutchen and cash from the Giants for INF Abital Avelino and RHP Juan De Paula.