MLB Transactions in September 2018

Sep 6, 2018

  • The Oakland Athletics announced C Bruce Maxwell cleared waivers and was sent outright to Nashville.

Sep 5, 2018

  • The Baltimore Orioles released OF Craig Gentry.
  • The Kansas City Royals claimed RHP Ben Lively off waivers from Philadelphia. Announced a player development contract extension with Wilmington (Carolina) through the 2020 season.
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers signed working agreements with Oklahoma City (PCL), Tulsa (TL), Rancho Cucamonga (Cal) and Great Lakes (MWL).

Sep 4, 2018

  • The Kansas City Royals extended their player development contract with Lexington (SAL) through the 2020 season.
  • The Los Angeles Angels released INF Nolan Fontana.

Sep 3, 2018

  • The Chicago White Sox acquired LHP Tyler Watson from Atlanta and assigned him to Charlotte.
  • The Cincinnati Reds traded OF Preston Tucker to Atlanta for cash.
  • The Los Angeles Angels claimed RHP Luke Farrell off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and optioned him to Orem (Pioneer).
  • The Oakland Athletics acquired RHP Aaron Brooks from Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations.
  • The Washington Nationals signed two-year player development contract extensions with Potomac (Carolina) and Hagerstown (SAL) through the 2020 season.

Sep 1, 2018

  • The Kansas City Royals announced a two-year extension of their player development contract with Idaho (Pioneer) through the 2020 season.
  • The New York Yankees acquired SS Adeiny Hechavarria from Pittsburgh for a player to be named or cash.