MLB Transactions in November 2017

Nov 30, 2017

  • The Arizona Diamondbacks traded RHP Curtis Taylor to Tampa Bay for RHP Brad Boxberger.
  • The Cleveland Indians agreed to terms with OF Brandon Barnes and RHPs Evan Marshall and Neil Ramirez on minor league contracts.
  • The Los Angeles Angels traded LHP Justin Kelly to Atlanta for RHP Jim Johnson and international pool space.
  • The Seattle Mariners claimed LHP Sam Moll off waivers from Pittsburgh.

Nov 28, 2017

  • The Colorado Rockies named Warren Schaeffer manager of Hartford (EL).

Nov 27, 2017

  • The Atlanta Braves named Andrew Tinnish vice president of amateur and international scouting. Promoted Perry Minasian to vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager.
  • The Oakland Athletics announced LHP Sam Moll was claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh.
  • The San Diego Padres announced RHP Kyle Lloyd cleared waivers and was sent outright to El Paso (PCL).
  • The San Francisco Giants announced OF Orlando Calixte cleared waivers and was sent outright to Sacramento (PCL). Announced Tampa Bay claimed 2B Micah Johnson off waivers.
  • The Seattle Mariners agreed to terms with RHP Hisashi Iwakuma on a minor league contract.
  • The Texas Rangers claimed C Juan Centeno off waivers from Houston.

Nov 22, 2017

  • The Cleveland Indians agreed to terms with LHP Jeff Beliveau, RHP Leonel Campos and INF Drew Maggi on minor league contracts.
  • The Colorado Rockies traded RHP Konner Wade to Baltimore for international signing bonus money.
  • The Los Angeles Angels named Brad Ausmus special assistant to the general manager.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers named Steve Ethier senior vice president/stadium operations.
  • The New York Mets agreed to terms with OF Zach Borenstein on a minor league contract.
  • The Oakland Athletics traded OF Jaycob Brugman to Baltimore for a player to be named or cash.
  • The Philadelphia Phillies named Pedro Guerrero assistant hitting coach.

Nov 21, 2017

  • The Chicago Cubs named Jim Hickey pitching coach, Will Venable first base coach and Jim Benedict special assistant to baseball operations. Promoted first base coach Brandon Hyde to bench coach.
  • The Kansas City Royals promoted Alec Zumwalt to director of baseball operations. Named Albert Gonzalez assistant general manager of international operations.
  • The Los Angeles Angels named Josh Paul bench coach.

Nov 20, 2017

  • The Chicago Cubs announced OF Jacob Hannemann has cleared waivers and been assigned outright to Iowa (PCL).
  • The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms with LHP Ryan Carpenter on a one-year contract.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers announced LHP Grant Dayton was claimed by the Atlanta Braves. Traded RHP Josh Ravin to Atlanta for cash considerations.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers named Tyler Barnes senior vice president of communications and affiliate operations; Teddy Werner senior vice president of marketing and fan experience; and Marti Wronski general counsel and senior vice president of administration. Promoted Jill Aronoff to vice president of retail. Named Tai Pauls vice president of hospitality.
  • The Oakland Athletics acquired OF Ramon Laureano from Houston for RHP Brandon Bailey.
  • The Philadelphia Phillies claimed INF Engelb Vielma off waivers from San Francisco Giants.

Nov 17, 2017

  • The Atlanta Braves announced the resignation of senior adviser John Hart.
  • The New York Mets agreed to terms with LHP Matt Purke on a minor league contract.
  • The Oakland Athletics named Matt Williams third base coach.
  • The Philadelphia Phillies named Jim Gott bullpen coach.

Nov 16, 2017

  • The Detroit Tigers named Doug Mientkiewicz manager of Toledo (IL).
  • The Seattle Mariners traded RHP Thyago Vieira to the Chicago White Sox for international signing bonus pool money.

Nov 15, 2017

  • The New York Mets named Gary DiSarcina bench coach; Dave Eiland pitching coach; Pat Roessler hitting coach; Ruben Amaro Jr. first base coach and outfielder instructor; and Tom Slater assistant hitting coach. Announced Glenn Sherlock will return as the third base coach and catching instructor; and Ricky Bones will return as the bullpen coach.
  • The Seattle Mariners acquired INF Ryon Healy from Oakland for RHP Emilio Pagan and SS Alexander Campos.
  • The Texas Rangers acquired OF Hunter Cole from San Francisco to complete an earlier trade and assigned him to Round Rock (PCL).
  • The Washington Nationals named Henry Blanco bullpen coach. Announced the resignation of senior director of communications Amanda Comak.

Nov 14, 2017

  • The Seattle Mariners named Jim Brower assistant coach.
  • The Texas Rangers promoted Bobby Crook to special assignment crosschecker; Mitchell Webb to professional scout; Willy Espinal to Dominican supervisor; Jhonny Gomez to Venezuelan supervisor; Hajime Watabe to manager, Pacific Rim operations.; Named Levi Lacey Four Corners area scout; Demond Smith Midwest regional crosschecker; Randy Taylor South Texas area scout; Trey Hendricks international crosschecker; and Moises De La Mota area scout in the Dominican Republic. Transferred Josh Simpson to North Texas area scout.

Nov 13, 2017

  • The Atlanta Braves named Alex Anthopoulos executive vice president and general manager. Announced president of baseball operations John Hart will relinquish his active involvement in baseball operations and will move into the role of senior advisor.
  • The Boston Red Sox named Craig Bjornson bullpen coach.
  • The San Francisco Giants named Steve Fanelli vice president of ticket operations and services.

Nov 10, 2017

  • The Atlanta Braves named Walt Weiss bench coach, Eric Young Sr. first base coach and Sal Fasano catching coach.
  • The Philadelphia Phillies named John Mallee hitting coach and Dusty Wathan third base coach. Retained coach Rick Kranitz.

Nov 9, 2017

  • The San Francisco Giants named Rick Schu assistant hitting coach.
  • The Washington Nationals named Chip Hale bench coach, Derel Lilliquist pitching coach, Kevin Long hitting coach, Tim Bogar first base coach, Bobby Henley third base coach and Joe Dillon assistant hitting coach.

Nov 8, 2017

  • The Boston Red Sox named Dana LeVangie pitching coach, Ramon Vazquez major league coach and Steve Langone manager, advance scouting.
  • The Cleveland Indians named Victor Rodriguez assistant hitting coach.

Nov 7, 2017

  • The Detroit Tigers named Andrew Graham manager of Erie (EL), Mike Rabelo manager of Lakeland (FSL) and Lance Parrish manager of West Michigan (MWL).
  • The Kansas City Royals promoted Terry Bradshaw to hitting coach and Cal Eldred to pitching coach. Named Vance Wilson bullpen coach and Mitch Maier first base coach.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays claimed RHP Taylor Guerrieri off waivers from Tampa Bay.

Nov 6, 2017

  • The Arizona Diamondbacks exercised the 2018 option on INF Daniel Descalso.
  • The Baltimore Orioles declined 2018 options on LHP Wade Miley and SS J.J. Hardy. Announced C Welington Castillo declined his 2018 option, opting to become a free agent.
  • The Boston Red Sox named Tim Hyers hitting coach and Andy Barkett assisting hitting coach.
  • The Chicago Cubs claimed RHP Cory Mazzoni off waivers from San Diego.
  • The Colorado Rockies declined the 2018 option on INF Alexi Amarista. RHP Greg Holland declined his 2018 option.
  • The Kansas City Royals announced LHP Mike Minor declined his mutual option.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers declined the 2018 option on OF Andre Ethier. Exercised the 2018 option on INF Logan Forsythe.
  • The Minnesota Twins named Derek Shelton bench coach.
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed LHP Nik Turley off waivers from Minnesota.
  • The San Francisco Giants exercised their 2018 options on LHPs Madison Bumgarner and Matt Moore and 3B Pablo Sandoval. Named Curt Young pitching coach and Alonzo Powell hitting coach.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays exercised their 2018 option on RHP Nathan Eovaldi.
  • The Texas Rangers exercised their 2018 option on LHP Martin Perez. Named Don Wakamatsu bench coach, Dan Warthen assistant pitching coach and Colby Lewis special assistant to the general manager. Promoted Ross Fenstermaker to director of pro scouting.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays declined 2018 option on OF Jose Bautista.

Nov 5, 2017

  • The San Francisco Giants announced RHP Johnny Cueto has decided not to opt out of contract and will remain with the team.

Nov 4, 2017

  • The Chicago White Sox claimed OF Daniel Palka off waivers from Minnesota.

Nov 3, 2017

  • The Chicago Cubs claimed LHP Randy Rosario off waivers from Minnesota.
  • The Cleveland Indians exercised 2018 options on OF Michael Brantley and RHP Josh Tomlin.
  • The Houston Astros exercised 2018 options on 2B Jose Altuve and OF Marwin Gonzalez. Named Joe Espada bench coach.
  • The Miami Marlins declined the 2018 option on OF Ichiro Suzuki. Claimed C Chad Wallach off waivers from Cincinnati.
  • The New York Mets agreed to terms with INF Phil Evans on a minor league contract. Exercised 2018 options on INF Asdrubal Cabrera and LHP Jerry Blevins.
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates declined 2018 options on C Chris Stewart and LHP Wade Leblanc. Exercised the 2018 option on OF Andrew McCutchen.
  • The Seattle Mariners claimed INF Zach Vincej off waivers from Cincinnati. Announced trainer/senior director of athletic training Rick Griffin will transition to athletic trainer emeritus.

Nov 2, 2017

  • The Boston Red Sox named Tony La Russa as vice president, special assistant to the president of baseball operations; Ron Roenicke bench coach; Tom Goodwin first base coach and outfield instructor; and Carlos Febles third base coach and infield instructor. Announced Dana LeVangie will return as bullpen coach and catching coordinator. Exercised the 2018 contract options on RHP Craig Kimbrel and LHP Chris Sale.
  • The Detroit Tigers named Rick Andersobn bullpen coach, Chris Bosio pitching coach, Dave Clark third base coach, Phil Clark assistant hitting coach, Steve Liddle bench coach, Lloyd McClendon hitting coach, Ramon Santiago first base coach and Joe Vavra quality control coach.
  • The New York Yankees announced C Erik Kratz refused an outright assignment and elected free agency.
  • The Oakland Athletics exercised the 2018 contract option on 2B Jed Lowrie. Named Mark Kotsay major league quality control coach.
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates signed first base coach and outfield/baserunning instructor Kimera Bartee, hitting coach Jeff Branson, third base coach Joey Cora, coach Dave Jauss, assistant hitting coach Jeff Livesey, bench coach Tom Prince, bullpen coach Euclides Rojas, pitching coach Ray Searage, and bullpen catchers Heberto Andrade and Jordan Comadena to one-year contracts.
  • The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with hitting coach Kevin Long. Declined the 2018 contract option on 1B/OF Adam Lind.