The Atlanta Braves agreed to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract extension.

The Cincinnati Reds traded infielder Jeff Keppinger to the Houston Astros in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

The Cleveland Indians signed pitcher Juan Lara to a minor league contract.

The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Geoff Jenkins.

The Chicago Cubs released catcher Paul Bako and pitcher Mike Stanton.

The Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder Josh Anderson from the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Rudy Darrow.

The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Chris Burke from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations.

The Texas Rangers claimed first baseman Joe Koshansky off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.

The San Francisco 49ers acquired catcher Ronny Paulino from the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Jack Taschner; acquired pitcher Hector Correa from the Florida Marlins for Paulino.

The Cleveland Indians claimed pitcher Jae Kuk Ryu off waivers from the San Diego Padres and optioned him to Columbus of the International League (AAA).

The Boston Red Sox signed pitcher Rocky Cherry to a minor league contract.

The Houston Astros released pitcher Danny Graves.

The Milwaukee Brewers released outfielder Trot Nixon.

The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Eulogio De La Cruz from the Florida Marlins for a player to be named or cash.

The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Luke Gregerson from the St. Louis Cardinals to complete an earlier trade.

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with catcher Josh Bard on a minor league contract.

The Houston Astros signed catcher Ivan Rodriguez to a one-year contract.

The Boston Red Sox waived catcher Josh Bard.

The Kansas City Royals released pitcher Jimmy Gobble.

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Joe Beimel on a one-year contract.

The Kansas City Royals signed pitcher Sidney Ponson to a one-year contract.

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed pitcher Wes Littleton off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.

The Oakland Athletics released catcher Rob Bowen.

The New York Mets signed infielder Junior Spivey to a minor league contract.

The Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with pitcher Jon Lester on a five-year contract with a club option for 2014.

The San Diego Padres agreed to terms with pitcher Duaner Sanchez on a minor league contract.

The San Diego Padres agreed to terms with outfielder Chris Snelling on a minor league contract.

The Chicago Cubs agreed to terms with infielder Esteban German on a minor league contract.

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Julian Tavarez on a minor league contract.

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with pitcher Kip Wells on a minor league contract.

The Milwaukee Brewers released pitcher Eric Gagne.

The Oakland Athletics agreed to terms with infielders Orlando Cabrera and Nomar Garciaparra on one-year contracts.

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to terms with outfielder Manny Ramirez on a two-year contract.

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Dave Roberts on unconditional release waivers.

The Milwaukee Brewers signed pitcher Yovani Gallardo to a one-year contract.