The Tigers have placed pitcher Kenny Rogers on waivers, and it is believed that he will be traded by the end of the week, according Detroit Free Press. The deadline for team's to set their postseason roster is Sunday, and multiple league officials expect Detroit to trade Rogers prior to the deadline. "Dealing in hypotheticals is very difficult -- I'm not one to do that," Rogers said. "I haven't thought about a deadline. I'm not worried about one, that's for sure." He was placed on trade waivers on Friday.

The Astros claimed Jose Castillo on outright waivers from the Giants on Wednesday, according to an Associated Press report. Castillo, designated for assignment by the Giants last Wednesday, is expected to report on Friday when the Astros start a series at the Mets.

The Padres claimed righthander Brian Falkenborg off waivers from the Dodgers on Wednesday, as reported by Yahoo.com. Falkenborg, who is 2-2 with a 6.17 ERA in 16 relief appearances this season, will report to the Padres prior to their game against the Brewers on Thursday.

One day after Tigers' Manager Jim Leyland said he was "flabbergasted" by Gary Sheffield's complaints about playing time, Sheffield was among several Tigers placed on waivers by the club Tuesday, according to a major league source and reported by ESPN.com.

The Blue Jays released outfielder Shannon Stewart on Monday, bringing his second stint with Toronto to a disappointing finish. Signed as a free agent during spring training, Stewart hit .240 with one homer and 14 RBIs in 52 games this season.

Kip Wells' career with the Rockies ended on Saturday as the team will drop him from the roster to make room for Livan Hernandez, according to The Denver Post. "You will find out officially tomorrow," Wells said. He signed a one-year, $3.1 million deal with Colorado this winter in hopes of either being the fifth starter or a seven-inning reliever.

The Marlins reportedly tried to claim Astros catcher Brad Ausmus off waivers shortly before they signed Paul Lo Duca to a minor-league contract on Friday, according to The Houston Chronicle. Ausmus said Friday he wasn?t aware of a waiver claim and said he would be unlikely to approve any waiver deal.

Padres outfielder Brian Giles exercised his trade veto power Friday, blocking a waiver deal that would have sent him to the Red Sox, according to a Yahoo.com report. Giles was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox, and Boston and San Diego had 48 hours to make a deal. However, Giles decided to exercise a clause in his contract that allowed him to veto a trade.

The Red Sox have placed a waiver claim on Padres right fielder Brian Giles, and are negotiating to acquire the 14-year veteran from San Diego, as reported by ESPN.com. Giles is hitting .296 with a .391 on-base percentage, 61 walks and 44 strikeouts this season.

Seattle Mariners Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Lee Pelekoudas announced today that the Mariners have designated Jose Vidro for assignment. To take his spot on the Major League, 25-man roster, the club has recalled outfielder Wladimir Balentien from AAA Tacoma. Balentien will be in uniform and available for tonight's 7:10 p.m. game vs. the Minnesota Twins. Seattle now has 10 days to trade, release, option, or assign Vidro outright to the minors. "We appreciate all of Jose's hard work and professionalism," Pelekoudas said. "We wanted to have every opportunity to try and trade him. Even though that opportunity may still exist, now that we've passed the July 31 deadline it was important for us to continue our transition into a club that is looking towards the 2009 season, even as we try to win as many games as possible this season."