Saturday, June 29, 2013

Twins Transactions: June 21-28, 2013


Mike Pelfrey was placed on the fifteen-day disabled list with a strained back.

Pedro Hernandez was recalled from Rochester, then was optioned to Rochester the next day.

Kyle Gibson was recalled from Rochester.

Aaron Hicks was sent to Rochester on a rehab assignment.

Esmerling Vasquez was released by Rochester.

Logan Darnell was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Nick Blackburn was sent from Rochester to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.

Matthew Summers was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Byron Buxton was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.

Madison Boer was sent from Fort Myers to Cedar Rapids.

Bruce Pugh was activated from the disabled list by New Britain.

Bobby Lanigan was released by New Britain.

Frank Encarnacion was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Ex-Twins Transactions: June 21-28, 2013


Colorado organization (AAA Colorado Springs) releases Brett Jacobson.

Gary of the American Association trades Steve Liddle to Southern Illinois of the Frontier League for a player to be named later.

Lancaster of the Atlantic League signs Esmerling Vasquez.

Philadelphia organization sends Matt Tolbert from Class A Clearwater to the GCL Phillies on a rehab assignment.

San Francisco organization (AAA Fresno) releases Boof Bonser.

Southern Maryland of the Atlantic League activates Eduardo Morlan.

Toronto transfers Ramon Ortiz from the fifteen-day disabled list to the sixty-day disabled list.

Washington sends Wilson Ramos to the GCL Nationals on a rehab assignment.

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Twins Transactions: June 14-21, 2013

This got to be a pretty long list, as the Twins sign draft picks and fill out the Elizabethton and GCL rosters.

Wilkin Ramirez was sent to Fort Myers on a rehab assignment.

Liam Hendriks was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.

Virgil Vasquez was sent from Rochester to New Britain.

D. J. Baxendale was placed on the disabled list by New Britain with right shoulder inflammation.

Bruce Pugh was sent from New Britain to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.

Candido Pimentel was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.

Bryan Haar was sent from Fort Myers to Elizabethton.

Lance Ray was sent from Fort Myers to the GCL Twins on a rehabe assignment.

Niko Goodrum was activated from the disabled list by Cedar Rapids.

Hein Robb was sent from Cedar Rapids to Elizabethton.

Tim Shibuya was sent from Cedar Rapids to Elizabethton.

Dallas Gallant was sent from Cedar Rapids to Elizabethton on a rehab assignment.

Max Kepler was promoted from Elizabethton to Cedar Rapids.

Angel Mata was released by Elizabethton.

Romy Jimenez was assigned to Elizabethton from extended spring training.

Felix Jorge was promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton.

Rick Schwarz was promoted to the GCL Twins from extended spring training.

Brandon Peterson was signed but does not appear to have been assigned to a team yet.

Jadison Jimenez was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Manuel Guzman was assigned to the DSL Twins.

The following players were promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton: Josh Burris, Kelvin Ortiz, Felix Jorge, Austin Malinowski, Dereck Rodriguez, Yorman Landa, Carson Goldsmith, Javier Pimentel, Andre Martinez, Randy Rosario, Jake Proctor, Kuo Hua Lo, Logan Wade.

The following players were signed and assigned to Elizabethton: Tanner Mendonca, Zach Granite, Carlos Avila, Tanner Vavra, Brandon Bixler, Ethan Mildren, C. K. Irby, Brian Gilbert, Stuart Turner, Ryan Walker, Mitch Garver.

The following players were assigned to the GCL Twins: Madison Boer, Lewis Thorpe, Amaurys Minier, Josh Guyer, Ryan Tufts.

The following players were signed and assigned to the GCL Twins: Alex Swim, Zach Hayden, Stephen Gonsalves, Jared Wilson, Chad Christensen, Jason Kanzler, Nelson Molina, Brian Navarreto, Kohl Stewart, Derrick Panilla, Brandon Easton, Tyler Stirewalt.

Ex-Twins Transactions: June 14-21, 2013

Atlanta sends Luis Ayala to AAA Gwinnett on a rehab assignment.

Atlanta purchases the contract of Cole Nelson from St. Paul of the American Association and assigns him to Class A Rome.

Baltimore places Steve Pearce on the fifteen-day disabled list with left wrist tendinitis.

Cleveland organization (AAA Columbus) places J. C. Romero on the seven-day disabled list.

Houston organization sends Gonzalo Sanudo from AA Corpus Cristi to Rookie Greeneville.

Yankees sign Randy Ruiz as a free agent and assign him to AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Texas organization (AAA Colorado Springs) places Joe Benson on the seven-day disabled list with a groin injury.

Texas organization (AA Midland) places Tyler Ladendorf on the seven-day disabled list.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Twins Transactions: June 7-14, 2013

Chris Colabello was recalled from Rochester, then options him back to Rochester the next day.

Trevor Plouffe was sent to Rochester on a rehab assignment.

Aaron Hicks was placed on the fifteen-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain.

Wilkin Ramirez was placed on the fifteen-day disabled list with concussion-like symptoms.

Oswaldo Arcia was recalled from Rochester.

Trevor Plouffe was activated from the disabled list.

Chris Herrmann was optioned to Rochester.

Cody Eppley was signed to a minor league contract and assigned to Rochester.

Drew Butera was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.

James Beresford was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Anthony Slama was released by Rochester.

Alex Meyer was placed on the seven-day disabled list by New Britain with a strained right shoulder.

Miguel Sano was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Angel Morales was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Eddie Rosario was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Dakota Watts was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Chris Pettit was released by New Britain.

Mark Sobolewski was released by New Britain.

Bryan Haar was promoted from the GCL Twins to Fort Myers.

Mike Kvasnicka was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers.

Kaleb Merck was promoted from Elizabethton to Cedar Rapids.

Wilfredy Liranzo was assigned to the DSL Twins.

Ex-Twins Transactions: June 7-14, 2013

Boston organization sends Matt Maloney to short-season Lowell on a rehab assignment.

Camden of the Atlantic League signs D'Angelo Jimenez.

Cubs organization (AAA Iowa) places Alex Burnett on the seven-day disabled list with a strained right elbow.

Houston organization promotes Gonzalo Sanudo from extended spring training to AA Corpus Christi.

Lake Erie of the Frontier League releases Ricky Bowen.

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

Dodgers organization (AAA Albuquerque) places J. R. Towles on the seven-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb.

Seattle signs Henry Blanco.

Toronto releases Henry Blanco.

Toronto organization (AAA Buffalo) places Bobby Korecky on the seven-day disabled list.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Twins Transactions: May 31-June 7, 2013

Chris Colabello was optioned to Rochester.

Clete Thomas had his contract selected by Minnesota.

Tyler Robertson was designated for assignment.

Blake Martin was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Tom Stuifbergen was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Manuel Soliman was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.

Tyler Duffey was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.

Niko Goodrum was placed on the seven day disabled list by Cedar Rapids.

Caleb Brewer was assigned to Cedar Rapids.

Joel Licon was promoted from Elizabethton to Cedar Rapids.

Christian Powell was promoted from Elizabethton to Cedar Rapids.

Ex-Twins Transactions: May 31-June 7, 2013

Atlanta signs Joe Beimel to a minor league contract and assigns him to AAA Gwinnett.

Atlanta organization sends Billy Bullock from AAA Gwinnett to A Lynchburg on a rehab assignment.

Baltimore signs Jon Rauch to a minor league contract and assigns him to AAA Norfolk.

Cubs designate Alex Burnett for assignment, then sent him outright to Iowa.

Cincinnati organization sends Ray Chang from AAA Louisville to AA Pensacola.

Kansas City assigns Chase Lambin to AAA Omaha.

San Diego places Yonder Alonso on the fifteen-day disabled list with a right hand contusion.

Toronto selects the contract of Ramon Ortiz from AAA Buffalo, then places him on the fifteen day disabled list with a strained right elbow.

Washington organization announces that J. C. Romero has elected to become a free agent.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Twins Transactions: May 24-31, 2013

Oswaldo Arcia was optioned to Rochester.

Joe Benson was placed on waivers and claimed by Texas.

P. J. Walters had his contract selected by Minnesota.

Wilkin Ramirez was placed on the seven-day disabled list.

Chris Herrmann was recalled to Minnesota.

Chris Colabello was optioned to Rochester, then recalled to Minnesota the next day.

Trevor Plouffe was reinstated from the seven-day disabled list, then placed on the fifteen-day disabled list with a left calf strain the next day.

Dan Rohlfing was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Michael Tonkin was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Daniel Turpen was sent from Rochester to New Britain.

D. J. Baxendale was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Bruce Pugh was placed on the seven-day disabled list by New Britain with a strained right groin.

Cole Johnson was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Kyle Knudson was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Matt Hauser was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Ryan O'Rourke was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers.

Matt Tomshaw was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.

Hein Robb was promoted from Elizabethton to Cedar Rapids.

Bryan Augenstein was released by Rochester.

Ex-Twins Transactions: May 24-31, 2013

Arizona purchases Blayne Weller from Windy City of the Frontier League.

Baltimore organization (AAA Norfolk) activates Jason Pridie from the disabled list.

Cubs claim Alex Burnett off waivers from Baltimore, then option him to AAA Iowa three days later.

Cincinnati organization (AAA Indianapolis) activates Kyle Waldrop from the disabled list.

Colorado organization promotes Brett Jacobson to AAA Colorado Springs.

Evansville of the Frontier League activates Ricky Bowen from the injured list, then releases him the next day.

Kansas City purchases Chase Lambin from Sugar Land of the Atlantic League.

Dodgers organization (AAA Albuquerque) signs J. R. Towles.

Dodgers organization (AA Chattanooga) signs Sean Burroughs.

Dodgers select the contract of Peter Moylan from AAA Albuquerque.

New Jersey of the CanAm league activates Danny Rams from the inactive list.

St. Louis organization (AAA Louisville) releases J. R. Towles.

Texas claims Joe Benson off waivers from Minnesota and option him to AA Frisco.

Texas organization (AAA Round Rock) activates Evan Meek from the disabled list.

Toronto designates Ramon Ortiz for assignment, then sends him outright to AAA Buffalo.

Toronto organization (AAA Buffalo) activates Bobby Korecky from the disabled list.