The Chicago Cubs have claimed Brett Marshall off waivers from the New York Yankees.

The Yankees designated Marshall for assignment earlier this week when they made the Carlos Beltran signing official.

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed Brent Morel off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.

The loss of Morel will create a 40-man roster spot for Eric Surkamp, who was claimed by the White Sox earlier on Monday.

Morel has a career .229/.276/.333 batting line in 669 Major League plate appearances with Chicago.

The A's have signed first baseman Daric Barton to a one-year deal, avoiding salary arbitration with their longest-tenured player.

Also Friday, the two-time defending AL West champions claimed catcher Chris Gamez off waivers from the Rays, according to an ESPN.com report.