Twins Transactions: December 22-28, 2012

The Twins did not make any transactions during this period.

Ex-Twins Transactions: December 22-28, 2012

Milwaukee agrees to terms with Jim Hoey on a minor league contract.
Texas agrees to terms with A. J. Pierzynski on a one-year contract.

Twins Transactions: December 14-21, 2012

Mike Pelfrey agrees to terms on a one-year contract. Rich Harden signed as a free agent.Steven Hirschfeld was released.Clint Dempster was released.Ricky Bowen was released.Wang-wei Lin was released.Corey Kimes was released.Jacob Younis was released.

Mlb.com lists the following players as "assigned to the Minnesota Twins". I don’t really know what that means—spring training invitations, maybe? Anyway, here’s the list: Nick Blackburn, Chris Colabello, Kyle Knudson, Danny Lehmann, Dan Rohlfing, Anthony Slama, Mark Sobolewski.

Ex-Twins Transactions: December 14-21, 2012

Boston names Paul Abbott pitching coach of Greenville in the South Atlantic League.
Boston names Dick Such pitching coach of the GCL Red Sox.
Cincinnati signs Corky Miller.
Angels agree to terms with Luis Rodriguez on a minor league contract.
Toronto acquires R. A. Dickey and two other players from the Mets in exchange for four players, then agrees to terms with him to a three-year contract.
Toronto agrees to terms with Ramon Ortiz on a minor league contract.
Windy City of the Frontier League signs Blayne Weller.

There are reports that Pittsburgh has agreed to terms with Francisco Liriano, but apparently there is nothing official yet.

Twins Transactions: December 7-13, 2012

Scott Elarton agreed to terms on a minor league contract.

Michael O’Connor was signed as a free agent.

Virgil Vasquez was signed as a free agent.

Ray Olmedo was signed as a free agent.

Bryan Augenstein was signed as a free agent.

Brandon Boggs was signed as a free agent.

Reynaldo Rodriguez was signed as a free agent.

Kevin Correia agreed to terms on a two-year contract.

Ex-Twins Transactions: December 7-13, 2012

Kansas City names Brian Buchanan manager of Lexington in the South Atlantic League.

St. Louis agrees to terms with Randy Choate on a three-year contract.

San Diego signs Rene Rivera as a free agent.

Texas claims Eli Whiteside off waivers from Toronto.

Twins Transactions: November 23-29, 2012

Alex Meyer was traded to Minnesota from Washington for Denard Span.

Deolis Guerra was removed from the forty-man roster and sent outright to Rochester.

Ex-Twins Transactions: November 23-29, 2012

Boston trades Danny Valencia to Baltimore for cash considerations.

Boston names Greg Colbrunn batting coach.

Cleveland names Adam Everett minor league infield coordinator.

Angels claim Tommy Field off waivers.

Yankees agree to terms with Eli Whiteside on a one-year contract, then designate him for assignment two days later.

Oakland agrees to terms with Pat Neshek on a one-year contract.

Texas signs Yangervis Solarte to a minor league contract.

Washington trades Alex Meyer to Minnesota for Denard Span.

Twins Transactions: August 4-10, 2012

Jeremias Pineda was acquired by trade for Danny Valencia and assigned to the GCL Twins.

Tsuyoshi Nishioka was recalled to Minnesota from Rochester.

P. J. Walters was sent to Rochester on a rehab assignment.

David Bromberg was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Anthony Slama was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment, then was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.

Carl Pavano was sent to Fort Myers on a rehab assignment.

Jose Berrios was promoted to Elizabethton from the GCL Twins.

Byron Buxton was promoted to Elizabethton from the GCL Twins.

Ex-Twins Transactions: August 4-10, 2012

Arizona places Henry Blanco on the fifteen-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb.

Atlanta sends Billy Bullock from AAA Gwinnett to AA Mississippi.

Baltimore organization (AAA Norfolk) places Steve Tolleson on the seven-day disabled list with a broken right index finger.

Boston trades Jeremias Pineda to Minnesota for Danny Valencia and optioned him to Pawtucket.

Cubs place Matt Garza on the fifteen-day disabled list with a right elbow stress reaction.

Colorado places Michael Cuddyer on the fifteen-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.

Colorado signs Brett Jacobson and assigns him to AA Tulsa.

Angels organization (AAA Salt Lake) activates Doug Deeds from the disabled list.

Dodgers organization (AAA Albuquerque) places Trent Oeltjen on the seven-day disabled list with dizziness.

Mets promote C. J. Nitkowski from AA Binghamton to AAA Buffalo.

Philadelphia organization promotes Juan Morillo from AA Reading to AAA Lehigh Valley.

San Francisco claims Jose Mijares off waivers from Kansas City.

Seattle organization (AA Jackson) releases Matt Fox.

Twins Transactions: July 7-August 3, 2012

Sam Deduno was recalled from Rochester.

Travis Huber was signed and assigned to Elizabethton.

Carson Goldsmith was signed and assigned to the GCL Twins.

Kyle Waldrop was optioned to Rochester.

Matt Capps was sent to Fort Myers on a rehab assignment, activated from the disabled list, then placed back on the disabled list four days later.

Andre Martinez was signed and assigned to the GCL Twins.

Zach Larson was signed and assigned to the GCL Twins.

Nick Blackburn was recalled from Rochester.

Andrew Ferreira was signed and assigned to Elizabethton.

Chris Parmelee was recalled from Rochester, then optioned to Rochester three days later.

Justin Morneau was placed on paternity leave, then activated three days later.

Eric Hurley was signed and assigned to Rochester.

Brian Compton was signed and assigned to the GCL Twins.

Anthony Swarzak was placed on the fifteen-day disabled list with a mild right rotator cuff strain.

Luis Perdomo was recalled from Rochester.

Carl Pavano was transferred from the fifteen-day disabled list to the sixty-day disabled list.

Trevor Plouffe was placed on the fifteen-day disabled list with a bruised right thumb.

Danny Valencia was recalled from Rochester.

P. J. Walters was transferred from the fifteen-day disabled list to the sixty-day disabled list.

Francisco Liriano was traded to the White Sox for Eduardo Escobar and Pedro Hernandez, who were both optioned to Rochester.

Jeff Manship was recalled from Rochester.

Randol Rogers was signed and assigned to the DSL Twins.

Deolis Guerra was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Rochester, then activates him twenty days later.

Daniel Sattler was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Lester Oliveros was activated from the seven-day disabled list by Rochester.

Steven Hirschfeld was promoted to New Britain from Rochester.

J. R. Towles was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Rochester.

Danny Lehmann was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Shairon Martis was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Daniel Sattler was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Rochester.

Daniel Turpen was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Lester Oliveros was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Rochester.

Joe Benson was sent from New Britain to Fort Myers on a rehab assignment, then was promoted to New Britain nine days later.

Evan Bigley was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Rene Tosoni promoted from the GCL Twins to Fort Myers on a rehab assignment, then was activated to New Britain.

Matthew Hauser was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Adrian Salcedo was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers, then placed back on the disabled list ten days later.

Clint Dempster was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.

Matthew Summers was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.

Jonathan Goncalves was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.

Jose Gonzalez was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Steven Liddle was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.

Ryan O’Rourke was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.

Dallas Gallant was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.

Steven Evans was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit, then was released a week later.

Stephen Wickens was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.

Bart Carter was released.

Adam Bryant on the seven-day disabled list with a right turf toe sprain.

Mason Melotakis was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.

Zachary Jones was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.

Matt Tomshaw was assigned to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment, then was activated from the disabled list by Beloit.

Kennys Vargas was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.

Taylor Rogers was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.

D. J. Baxendale was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.

Eddie Rosario was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment, then was activated from the disabled list by Beloit.

Cole Johnson was placed on the seven day disabled list.

Corey Kimes was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.

Christian Powell was assigned to Elizabethton.

Chris Mazza was promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton.

Garrett Jewell was released by Elizabethton.

Luke Bard was assigned to the GCL Twins, then was promoted to Elizabethton.

Kyle Gibson was assigned to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.

Jake Proctor was transferred from the seven-day disabled list to the sixty-day disabled list by the GCL Twins with concussion issues.

Andrew Albers was assigned to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.

Ex-Twins Transactions: July 7-August 3, 2012

Atlanta signs Terry Tiffee and assigns him to AAA Gwinnett.

Atlanta signs Michael Tarsi and assigns him to AA Mississippi.

Atlanta organization promotes Peter Moylan from AA Mississippi to AAA Gwinnett, then activates him from the disabled list.

Atlanta organization sends Billy Bullock from AAA Gwinnett to AA Mississippi, then was promoted to AAA Gwinnett the next day.

Atlanta organization sends Jose Lugo from AAA Gwinnett to AA Mississippi.

Baltimore recalls Steve Tolleson from AAA Norfolk, then options him to AAA Norfolk nineteen days later.

Baltimore selects the contract of Lew Ford from AAA Norfolk.

Baltimore places Jim Thome on the fifteen-day disabled list.

Baltimore organization (AAA Norfolk) releases J. C. Romero.

Baltimore organization sends Allan de San Miguel from AA Bowie to A Frederick.

Boston places David Ortiz on the fifteen-day disabled list.

Boston trades Matt Albers and Scott Podsednik to Arizona for Craig Breslow.

Boston organization (AAA Pawtucket) places Jason Repko on the disabled list, then activates him two weeks later.

White Sox activate Philip Humber from the disabled list.

White Sox activate Jesse Crain from the disabled list.

White Sox trade Eduardo Escobar and Pedro Hernandez to Minnesota for Francisco Liriano.

Cleveland signs J. C. Romero and assigns him to AAA Columbus.

Houston claims Mark Hamburger off waivers from San Diego and options him to AAA Oklahoma City.

Angels organization (AAA Salt Lake) places Doug Deeds on the seven-day disabled list.

Miami trades Randy Choate to the Dodgers with Hanley Ramirez for Nathan Eovaldi and Scott McGough.

Milwaukee names Lee Tunnell interim bullpen coach.

Mets place Johan Santana on the fifteen-day disabled list.

Mets sign C. J. Nitkowski and assign him to AA Binghamton.

Newark of the Can-Am League signs D’Angelo Jimenez.

Yankees option Darnell McDonald to AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, then outright him to AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre three days later.

Oakland releases Brian Fuentes.

Oakland acquires Pat Neshek from Baltimore for cash considerations, assigns him to AAA Sacramento, then recalls him from AAA Sacramento.

Oakland organization (AAA Sacramento) releases Luke Hughes.

Oaxaca of the Mexican League names Julio De Paula interim manager due to health problems of manager Jesus Sommers.

Philadelphia designates Jason Pridie for assignment, then sends him outright to AAA Lehigh Valley.

Quebec of the Can-Am league trades a player to be named later to Fargo-Moorhead of the American Association for Tony Davis.

St. Louis signs Brian Fuentes and assigns him to AA Memphis, then to AAA Springfield, then selects his contract.

San Diego designates Mark Hamburger for assignment.

San Francisco recalls Eli Whiteside from AAA Fresno, then options him to AAA Fresno fifteen days later.

San Francisco organization promotes Boof Bonser from A San Jose to AAA Fresno.

Seattle organization sends Matt Fox from AAA Tacoma to AA Jackson.

Somerset of the Atlantic League places Travis Bowyer on the inactive list.

Sugar Land of the Atlantic League signs Aaron Bates.

Toronto signs Luke Hughes and assigns him to AAA Las Vegas.

Toronto organization (AA New Hampshire) places Yohan Pino on the seven-day disabled list, then activates him two weeks later.

Washington organization (AAA Syracuse) places Erik Komatsu on the seven-day disabled list.

Wichita of the American Association signs Jairo Perez.

Twins Transactions: June 23-July 6, 2012

Matt Capps was placed on the fifteen day disabled list.
Tyler Robertson was recalled from Rochester.
Shiaron Martis was acquired from the Pittsburgh organization in a trade and assigned to New Britain.
Kyle Waldrop was recalled from Rochester.
Jeff Manship was optioned to Rochester.
Cole DeVries was recalled from Rochester, then optioned him back to Rochester, then recalled him from Rochester again.
D. J. Baxendale was signed and assigned to Elizabethton.
Liam Hendriks was optioned to Rochester.
Casey Fien was recalled from Rochester.
Nick Blackburn was optioned to Rochester.
Chris Parmelee was optioned to Rochester.
Samuel Deduno was recalled from Rochester.
Matt Maloney was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Luis Perdomo was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
David Bromberg was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment, then was sent from Rochester to New Britain.
Deolis Guerra was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Daniel Sattler was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Rene Tosoni was placed on the seven day disabled list by New Britain.
Dakota Watts was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
Andrew Albers was placed on the seven day disabled list by New Britain.
Matt Rizzotti was released by New Britain.
Marty Popham was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
A. J. Achter was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.
Jairo Perez was released by Fort Myers.
Kaleb Merck was assigned to Elizabethton.
Joe Benson was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.
Adrian Salcedo was assigned to the GCL Twins.
Jose Ramirez was assigned to the DSL Twins.
Ryan Doumit agreed to terms on a two-year contract.

Ex-Twins Transactions: June 23-July 6, 2012

Baltimore options Steve Tolleson to AAA Norfolk.
Baltimore organization (AAA Norfolk) places J. C. Romero on the temporarily inactive list, then activates him.
Baltimore acquires Jim Thome in a trade with Philadelphia.
Boston designates Darnell McDonald for assignment.
Bridgeport of the Atlantic League signs Dan Serafini.
Bridgeport of the Atlantic League signs Juan Rincon.
White Sox place Jesse Crain on the fifteen day disabled list.
White Sox assign Philip Humber to AAA Charlotte on a rehab assignment.
Fargo-Moorhead of the American Association signs Tony Davis.
Long Island of the Atlantic League places Randy Keisler on the inactive list.
Dodgers name Mickey Hatcher special assistant to the general manager.
Miami organization (AAA New Orleans) releases Steve Holm.
Oakland designates Brian Fuentes for assignment.
New Jersey of the Can-Am League activates Jeff Lanning from the disabled list.
Yankees claim Darnell McDonald off waivers from the White Sox.
Mets organization (AAA Buffalo) activates Chuck James from the disabled list, then releases him.
Philadelphia recalls Jason Pridie from Lehigh Valley.
Pittsburgh organization (AAA Indianapolis) places Jose Morales on the temporarily inactive list, the activates him.
Puebla of the Mexican League signs Hector Carrasco.
San Diego claims Mark Hamburger off waivers from Texas and sends him to AAA Tucson.
Tabasco of the Mexican League signs Frank Mata.

Twins Transactions: June 16-22, 2012

Lester Oliveros was optioned to Rochester, then placed on the seven day disabled list.
Liam Hendriks was recalled from Rochester.
Steve Hirschfeld was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Carlos Gutierrez was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Caleb Thielbar was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Bobby Lanigan was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Oswaldo Arcia was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
Mark Dolenc was released by New Britain.
Edgar Ibarra was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.
Michael Tonkin was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.
Cole Johnson was promoted from extended spring training to Beloit.
Rory Rhodes was promoted from extended spring training to Elizabethton.
The following players were signed and assigned to Elizabethton:  J. T. Chargois, Tyler Duffy, D. J. Hicks, Zachary Jones, Mason Melotakis, Taylor Rogers.The following players have been assigned to Elizabethton:  Jhonatan Arias, Ricardo Arevalo, Joshua Burris, Travis Harrison, Hudson Boyd.The following players were promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton:  Hein Robb, Luis Nunez, Candido Pimentel, Romy Jimenez, Tyler Herr, Kelvin Mention, Angel Mata, Stephen Wickens, Joshua Hendricks, Michael Quesada, Jorge Polanco, Brett Lee.The following players were signed and assigned to the GCL Twins:  Jake Proctor, Jose Berrios, Alexander Muren, Jorge Fernandez, Bryan Santy, Bryan Haar, Will Hurt, Jose Licon, John Murphy.The following players have been assigned to the GCL Twins:  John Murphy, Sam Gibbons, Chris Mazza, Trent Higginbotham, Kuo Hua Lo, Jorge Fernandez, Alexander Muren, Austin Malinowski.The following players were promoted from the DSL Twins to the GCL Twins:  Melciades De La Cruz, Yorman Landa, Jose Ramirez.Pedro Arias was assigned to the DSL Twins.
The following players were signed but nothing about their assignment has appeared in the transactions columns yet:  Adam Walker, Bo Altobelli.

Ex-Twins Transactions: June 16-22, 2012

Atlanta sends Billy Bullock from AAA Gwinnett to AA Mississippi.
Boston sends Jason Repko outright to AAA Pawtucket.
White Sox place Philip Humber on the fifteen day disabled list with a right elbow strain.
Milwaukee signs Livan Hernandez to a one year contract.
Oakland promotes Luke Hughes from AA Midland to AAA Sacramento.
St. Louis organization (AAA Memphis) releases Aaron Bates.
Texas signs Willie Eyre and assigns him to AAA Round Rock.
Texas designates Mark Hamburger for assignment.
Toronto promotes Yohan Pino from AA New Hampshire to AAA Las Vegas, then sent back to AA New Hampshire.

Twins Transactions: June 2-15

Carl Pavano was placed on the fifteen day disabled list.

Nick Blackburn was activated from the disabled list.

Cole DeVries was optioned to Rochester.

Chris Parmelee was promoted from Rochester.

Byron Buxton was signed and assigned to the GCL Twins.

Lester Oliveros was promoted from Rochester, then optioned back to Rochester.

P. J. Walters was placed on the fifteen day disabled list.

Liam Hendriks was promoted from Rochester.

David Bromberg was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.

Steve Hirschfeld was promoted from New Britain to Rochester, then was sent back to New Britain.

Anthony Slama was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.

Samuel Deduno was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.

Brian Dinkelman was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.

Bruce Pugh was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Aaron Thompson was sent to New Britain.

Daniel Rohlfing was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Tom Stuifbergen was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers.

Steven Liddle was sent from Fort Myers to Beloit.

Eddie Rosario was placed on the seven day disabled list by Beloit.

Fernando Romero was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Junior Boni was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Junior Subero was assigned to the DSL Twins.

The Twins also signed the following draft picks:  Zach Jones, Mason Melotakis, Taylor Rodgers, Bo Altobelli, Bryan Santy, D. J. Hicks, Adam Brett Walker, Joel Licon, Bryan Haar, Jonathan Murphy, and Jake Proctor.

Ex-Twins Transactions: June 2-15

Atlanta designates Livan Hernandez for assignment.

Arizona organization (AAA Reno) releases Randy Ruiz.

Baltimore options Steve Tolleson to AAA Norfolk, then recalls him.

Baltimore organization (AAA Norfolk) places Lew Ford on the temporarily inactive list, then activates him from that list.

Baltimore organization (AAA Norfolk) releases Willie Eyre.

Boston activates Darnell McDonald from the disabled list.

Boston transfers Jason Repko to the sixty day disabled list.

Bridgeport of the Atlantic League signs Dan Serafini.

Camden of the Atlantic League signs Spencer Steedley.

White Sox organization (AAA Charlotte) releases Terry Doyle.

Angels activate LaTroy Hawkins from the disabled list and assign him first to Class A Inland Empire, then to AAA Salt Lake.

Dodgers transfer Matt Guerrier to the sixty day disabled list.

Minatitlan of the Mexican League places Hector Carrasco on waivers.

New Jersey of the Can-Am League places Jeff Lanning on the disabled list, then activates him.

Mets organization (AAA Buffalo) places Chuck James on the seven day disabled list with a left elbow sprain.

Mets organization sends Dustin Martin from AAA Buffalo to AA Binghamton.

Oakland organization sends Luke Hughes from AAA Sacramento to AA Midland.

Oakland organization (AA Midland) activates Tyler Ladendorf from the disabled list.

Philadelphia activates Jim Thome from the disabled list.

Philadelphia signs Jason Pridie and assigns him to AAA Lehigh Valley.

Philadelphia organization sends Tim Kennelly from AAA Lehigh Valley to AA Reading.

San Diego promotes Jason Marquis from AA San Antonio.

San Diego transfers Jason Bartlett to the sixty day disabled list.

Somerset of the Atlantic League places Travis Bowyer on the disabled list.

Toronto organization sends Yohan Pino from AAA Las Vegas to AA New Hampshire.

Twins Transactions: May 26-June 1

Jason Marquis was released.

Jeff Manship was promoted from Rochester.

Erik Komatsu was designated for assignment, then had his contract purchased by Washington.

Kyle Waldrop came off the disabled list and was optioned to Rochester.

David Bromberg was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Nick Blackburn was sent to Rochester on a rehab assignment.

Dakota Watts was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers.

Jhon Garcia was placed on the seven day disabled list by Fort Myers.

Jorge Andrade was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Luis Gonzalez was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Engelb Vielma was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Ramon P. Valera was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Damian Defrank was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Gabriel A. Ynfante was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Francis Mateo was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Junior Amarante was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Reudis Reyes was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Argenis Silva was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Sebastian Perez was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Miguel Gonzalez was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Ex-Twins Transactions: May 26-June 1

Arizona places Jason Kubel on the paternity list, then activates him two days later.

Houston signs Brian Bass as a free agent and assigns him to AAA Oklahoma City.

Angels activates Torii Hunter from the restricted list.

The Mets organization announces that Kevin Mulvey has retired.

Miami signs Steve Holm as a free agent and assigns him to AAA New Orleans.

Minatitlan of the Mexican League names Houston Jimenez as manager, replacing Roberto Heras, who was killed.

Oakland organization (AA Midland) places Tyler Ladendorf on the seven day disabled list with a heel injury.

Philadelphia assigns Jim Thome to Class A Clearwater on a rehab assignment.

Puebla of the Mexican League activates D’Angelo Jimenez, who had been signed as a free agent.

San Diego signs Jason Marquis and assigns him to AA San Antonio.

Toronto promotes Yohan Pino from AA New Hampshire to AAA Las Vegas.

Washington purchases the contract of Erik Komatsu from Minnesota and assigns him to AAA Syracuse.

Twins Transactions: May 19-25, 2012

Cole DeVries was promoted from Rochester.

Jason Marquis was designated for assignment.

Michael Hollimon was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.

Rene Tosoni was sent from Rochester to New Britain.

Joe Benson was placed on the disabled list by New Britain.

Danny Rams was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers.

Rory Rhodes was sent from Beloit to extended spring training.

Bart Carter was placed on the seven day disabled list by Beloit.

Matthew Tomshaw was placed on the seven day disabled list by Beloit.

Tim Atherton was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.

Ex-Twins Transactions: May 19-25, 2012

Arizona organization (AAA Reno) announced that David Winfree has retired.

Atlanta organization promotes Jose Lugo from AA Mississippi to AAA Gwinnett.

Baltimore signs J. C. Romero as a free agent and assigns him to AAA Norfolk.

Baltimore organization sends Allan de San Miguel from AAA Norfolk to AA Bowie.

Boston sends Darnell McDonald to AAA Pawtucket.

Cubs organization (AAA Iowa) activates Ryan Rowland-Smith from the disabled list.

White Sox sign Orlando Hudson as a free agent.

Milwaukee activates Carlos Gomez from the disabled list.

Mets organization (AA Binghamton) activates Kevin Mulvey from the disabled list.

St. Louis organization signs Aaron Bates and assigns him to AAA Memphis.

York of the Atlantic League signs Bobby Kielty.

Lincoln of the American Association signs D’Angelo Jimenez.

Twins Transactions: May 12-18

Matt Maloney was sent outright to Rochester.
Chris Parmelee was optioned to Rochester.
Justin Morneau was activated from the disabled list.
Ben Revere was recalled from Rochester.
Nick Blackburn was placed on the fifteen day disabled list.
Sean Burroughs was activated by Rochester.
Clete Thomas was activated by Rochester.
Tsuyoshi Nishioka was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.
Lester Oliveros was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Matt Rizzotti was sent from Rochester to New Britain.
Wilkin Ramirez was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Aaron Bates was released.
Joe Thurston was released.
Kyle Waldrop was assigned to Fort Myers.

Ex-Twins Transactions: May 12-18, 2012

Arizona sends David Winfree outright to AAA Reno.
Baltimore purchases Lew Ford’s contract from Long Island of the Atlantic League and assigns him to AAA Norfolk.
Baltimore adds Steven Tolleson to their forty man roster.
Boston places Darnell McDonald on the fifteen day disabled list.
White Sox activate Jesse Crain from the disabled list.
Cincinnati organization releases Ron Mahay.
Angels place Torii Hunter on the restricted list.
Angels fire batting coach Mickey Hatcher.
Dodgers designate Trent Oeltjen for assignment, then sends him outright to AAA Albuquerque.
Mexico City of the Mexican League activates Julio DePaula.Milwaukee assigns Carlos Gomez to Class A Wisconsin on a rehab assignment.
Mets organization (AAA Buffalo) activates Chuck James from the disabled list.
Mets organization (AA Binghamton) places Kevin Mulvey on the seven day disabled list.
Yankees organization (Class A Charleston) activates Pedro Guerra from the disabled list.
St. Louis releases J. C. Romero.
San Diego places Jason Bartlett on the fifteen day disabled list.
San Diego releases Orlando Hudson.
San Francisco organization (AAA Fresno) activates Eli Whiteside from the temporarily inactive
list.
Washington places Wilson Ramos on the fifteen day disabled list, then transfers him to the sixty day disabled list.
Blayne Weller was traded from River City of the Frontier League to Windy City of the Frontier League for a player to be named later.
Nick Lockwood was placed on the injured list by Washington of the Frontier League.
Mike Tarsi was signed by Bridgeport of the Atlantic League.

Twins Transactions: April 28-May 11

Ben Revere was optioned to Rochester.

Josh Willingham was activated from the paternity list.

Drew Butera was recalled from Rochester.

Sean Burroughs was designated for assignment, then was sent outright to Rochester.

Erik Komatsu was claimed off waivers from St. Louis.

Clete Thomas was designated for assignment, then was sent out right to Rochester.

Justin Morneau was placed on the fifteen day disabled list.

Brian Dozier was recalled from Rochester.

Scott Diamond was recalled from Rochester.

Liam Hendriks was optioned to Rochester.

P. J. Walters was recalled from Rochester.

Danny Valencia was optioned to Rochester.

Matt Maloney was designated for assignment.

Darin Mastroianni was recalled from Rochester.

Deolis Guerra was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Michael Hollimon was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.

Luke French was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Samuel Deduno was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.

Rene Tosoni was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.

Pedro Florimon was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Joe Benson was sent from Rochester to New Britain.

B. J. Hermsen was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Caleb Thielbar was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Wilkin Ramirez was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Shawn Roof was signed as a free agent and sent to New Britain.

Madison Boer was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.

Daniel Ortiz was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.

Nelvin Fuentes was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.

Cole Nelson was promoted from Beloit to Fort Myers.

Kyle Waldrop was assigned to Fort Myers.

David Hurlbut was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.

Drew Leachman was promoted from the GCL Twins to Beloit.

Kyle Knudson was activated from the disabled list by Beloit.
Tony Davis was released.
Matt Parker was released.

Ex-Twins Transactions: April 28-May 11

Baltimore recalls Steve Tolleson from AAA Norfolk.

Baltimore sends Allan de San Miguel from AAA Norfolk to AA Bowie, then send him back to AAA Norfolk.

White Sox assign Jesse Crain to AAA Charlotte.

Cleveland organization acquires Loek Van Mil from the Angels organization (AAA Salt Lake) in a trade for future considerations and sends him to AA Akron.

Detroit places Delmon Young on the restricted list, then activates him a week later.

Laguna of the Mexican League signs Armando Gabino as a free agent.

Angels place LaTroy Hawkins on the fifteen day disabled list.

Miami organization signs Steve Holm.

Milwaukee places Carlos Gomez on the fifteen day disabled list.

Mets organization (AAA Buffalo) places Chuck James on the seven day disabled list.

Yankees organization (A Charleston) places Pedro Guerra on the seven day disabled list.

Oakland designates Luke Hughes for assignment, then sends him outright to Sacramento (AAA).

Pittsburgh options Evan Meek to AAA Indianapolis.

Philadelphia places Jim Thome on the fifteen day disabled list.

San Francisco options Eric Hacker to AAA Fresno.

San Francisco organization (AAA Fresno) places Eli Whiteside on the temporarily inactive list.

Washington sends Joe Testa from AA Harrisburg to A Potomac.

Twins Transactions: March 24-30, 2012

Joel Zumaya was released.

Steve Pearce was released.

Jason Bulger was released.

Joe Benson was optioned to Rochester.

Jeff Manship was optioned to Rochester.

Drew Butera was optioned to Rochester.

Kyle Waldrop was placed on the fifteen day disabled list with a right elbow strain.

Deinys Suarez was released.

Dustin Martin was released.

Deolis Guerra was assigned from Rochester to New Britain.

Lester Oliveros was assigned from Rochester to New Britain.

Darin Mastroianni was assigned from Rochester to New Britain.

Chris Cates was released.

Brad Stillings was released.

Ben Tootle was released.

Tyler Koelling was released.

Roy Larson was released.

Matthew Bashore was released.

Rene Rivera was assigned to minor league camp.

Pedro Florimon was assigned to minor league camp.

Matt Rizzotti was acquired from Philadelphia for cash considerations.

Ex-Twins Transactions: March 24-30, 2012

Atlanta signs Livan Hernandez.

Baltimore assigns Steve Tolleson to minor league camp.

Cubs assign Matt Tolbert to minor league camp.

Cleveland releases Cristian Guzman.

Cincinnati assigns Ron Mahay to minor league camp.

Colorado releases Casey Blake.

Houston releases Livan Hernandez.

Philadelphia assigns Jeff Lanning to Class A Clearwater.

Yankees sign Steve Pearce as a free agent.

San Francisco releases Ramon Ortiz.

Texas releases Joe Beimel.

Texas options Mark Hamburger to AAA Round Rock.

Twins Transactions: March 17-23, 2012

Rene Tosoni was optioned to Rochester.

Tsuyoshi Nishioka was optioned to Rochester.

Terry Doyle was returned to Charlotte.

Carlos Gutierrez was optioned to Rochester.

Luis Perdomo was assigned to minor league camp.

Jason Bulger was assigned to minor league camp.

Daryl Thompson was assigned to minor league camp.

Esmerling Vasquez was assigned to minor league camp.

P. J. Walters was assigned to minor league camp.

Chris Herrmann was assigned to minor league camp.

Dan Rohlfing was assigned to minor league camp.

Aaron Bates was assigned to minor league camp.

Wilkin Ramirez was assigned to minor league camp.

Sam Deduno was assigned to minor league camp.

Phil Dumatrait was assigned to minor league camp.

Danny Lehmann was assigned to minor league camp.

Ray Chang was assigned to minor league camp.

Matt Carson was assigned to minor league camp.

Derek Christensen was released.

Kane Holbrooks was released.

Matt Schuld was released.

Blayne Weller was released.

Dan Osterbrock was released.

Spencer Steedley was released.

Mike Tarsi was released.