The Washington Nationals have traded LHP Mike Stanton to the Boston Red Sox for RHP Rhys Taylor and RHP Yader Peralta.

The Kansas City Royals signed third baseman Alex Gordon, their first-round pick in the 2005 draft.

The Oakland A's announced a contract extension with RHP Dan Haren through 2009 with a club option for 2010.

The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms with outfielder Cameron Maybin, their first-round pick in 2005.

The Colorado Rockies purchased the contract of RHP Mike Esposito from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

The Milwaukee Brewers purchased the contract of RHP Gary Glover from Triple-A Nashville.

The New York Mets purchased the contract of 2B Anderson Hernandez from Triple-A Norfolk.

The Detroit Tigers purchased the contracts of pitchers Jason Grilli and Jason Karnuth from Toledo.

The Pittsburgh Pirates Activated pitcher Zach Duke from the 15-day disabled list; purchased the contracts of pitchers Bryan Bullington, Tom Gorzelanny and Matt Capps from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA); recalled infielder Jose Bautista and catcher Ronny Paulino from Indianapolis.

The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of outfielder Adam Hyzdu from Pawtucket (AAA); released pitcher Matt Perisho.

The Atlanta Braves purchased the contract of pitcher Chuck James from Richmond of the International League (AAA).

The San Francisco Giants purchased the contract of outfielder Doug Clark from Fresno of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

The Seattle Mariners purchased the contract of outfielder Jaime Bubela from San Antonio of the Texas League (AA); placed outfielder Jamal Strong on the 60-day disabled list with a fractured third metacarpal on his left hand.

The Florida Marlins signed infielder Mike Mordecai; transferred pitcher John Riedling to the 60-day disabled list.

The Cleveland Indians announced pitcher Arthur Rhodes has left the team for the remainder of the season for personal reasons.

The Baltimore Orioles signed infielder Chris Gomez to a one-year contract extension for the 2006 season.

The Oakland A's purchased the contract of outfielder Hiram Bocachica.

The Texas Rangers purchased the contract of infielder Esteban German from Oklahoma.

The New York Mets claimed infielder Todd Self off waivers from the Houston Astros.

The Kansas City Royals signed outfielder Matt Stairs to a one-year contract extension.

The Florida Marlins signed pitcher Paul Quantrill; designated catcher Ryan Jorgensen for assignment.

The Detroit Tigers extended its affiliation agreement with Oneonta of the New York-Penn League (A) for four years.

The Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of pitcher Matt Ginter from Toledo of the International League (AAA).

The Florida Marlins purchased the contract of pitcher Josh Johnson from Carolina of the Southern League (AA).

The Seattle Mariners purchased the contract of infielder Ramon Santiago from Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

The Pittsburgh Pirates Fired manager Lloyd McClendon; named Pete Mackanin interim manager.

The Kansas City Royals purchased the contract of pitcher Chris Demaria from Omaha.

The Los Angeles Dodgers purchased the contract of outfielder Jason Grabowski and infielder Brian Myrow from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

The San Diego Padres purchased the contracts of infielder Manny Alexander and pitcher Scott Cassidy from Portland.

The San Francisco Giants purchased the contract of pitcher Matt Kinney from Fresno of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

The St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contract of first baseman Chris Duncan from Memphis.

The Toronto Blue Jays purchased the contracts of pitcher Shaun Marcum and catcher Ken Huckaby from Syracuse.

The Washington Nationals recalled pitchers Travis Hughes from New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA) and Darrell Rasner from Harrisburg (AA); purchased the contract of catcher Keith Osik from New Orleans; transferred pitcher Ryan Drese to the 60-day disabled list.

The Cincinnati Reds purchased the contract of pitcher Chris Booker from Louisville.

The New York Mets purchased the contract of pitcher Danny Graves from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).

The Houston Astros purchased the contracts of pitchers Brandon Duckworth and Scott Strickland from Round Rock of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

The Arizona Diamondbacks purchased the contract of IF-OF Andy Green from Tuscon.

The Cleveland Indians purchased the contract of catcher-infielder Ryan Garko from Buffalo.

The Florida Marlins purchased the contract of infielder Robert Andino from Carolina of the Southern League (AA).

The Los Angeles Angels purchased the contract of infielder Zach Sorensen from Salt Lake of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

The Minnesota Twins purchased the contract of outfielder Jason Tyner from Rochester.

The St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contract of pitcher Tyler Johnson from Memphis of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

The Washington Nationals purchased the contract of outfielder Kenny Kelly from New Orleans.

The Baltimore Orioles purchased the contract of second baseman Bernie Castro from Ottawa.

The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of pitcher Matt Perisho from Pawtucket.

The Chicago White Sox purchased the contracts of catcher Raul Casanova and pitcher David Sanders from Charlotte.

The Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of pitcher Doug Creek from Toledo of the International League (AAA).

The Los Angeles Angels purchased the contract of outfielder Curtis Pride from Salt Lake.

The New York Mets purchased the contracts of pitchers Shingo Takatsu and Tim Hamuleck from Norfolk.

The New York Yankees purchased the contract of pitcher Ramiro Mendoza from Columbus of the International League (AAA).

The Oakland A's purchased the contract of catcher Alberto Castillo from Sacramento.

The Philadelphia Phillies purchased the contracts of catcher A.J. Hinch and outfielder Shane Victorino from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

The Washington Nationals purchased the contract of third baseman Ryan Zimmerman from Harrisburg of the Eastern League (AA).