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Cape League Alumni Transactions May 2015

Major League Baseball transactions
involving former Cape Cod Baseball League players.
 
     Check this space daily for this month's Major League Baseball transactions involving former Cape Cod League players. It will be updated daily or as qualifying transactions occur. Previous months' transactions may be viewed by clicking on the "Browse by Year" or "Browse by Month" links.
 
CCBL / MLB TRANSACTIONS FOR MAY 2015

05/31
Boston Red Sox sent RHP Justin Masterson (Wareham, 2005) on a rehab assignment to Pawtucket. Right shoulder tendinitis.
Toronto Blue Jays placed 2B Steve Tolleson (Brewster, 2004) on the 15-day DL. Groin strain.

05/30
Atlanta Braves sent RF Joey Terdoslavich (Chatham, 2009) on a rehab assignment to Carolina. Sprained left wrist.
Los Angeles Dodgers activated C Yasmani Grandal (Brewster, 2008) from the 7-day concussion DL.
Oakland Athletics placed LHP Sean Doolittle (Harwich, 2005) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 28. Strained left shoulder.
San Diego Padres sent 1B Yonder Alonso (Brewster, 2007) on a rehab assignment to El Paso. Deep bone bruise in right shoulder.
Texas Rangers sent LHP Ross Detwiler (Falmouth, 2006) on a rehab assignment to Frisco. Left shoulder inflammation.
Washington Nationals recalled RHP Taylor Hill (Chatham, 2009) from Syracuse.
Today's MLB debuts:

SP Alex “Chi Chi” Gonzalez (Y-D, 2012), Texas Rangers, 6 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 5 BB, 2 K, W, vs. Boston

05/29
Miami Marlins claimed RHP Chad Smith (Brewster, 2010) off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and optioned him to New Orleans.
San Francisco Giants signed free agent INF/OF Jeff Kobernus (Cotuit, 2008) to a minor league contract.
Seattle Mariners recalled RHP Dominic Leone (Chatham, 2011) from Tacoma.
Texas Rangers selected the contract of RHP Alex Gonzalez (Y-D, 2012) from Round Rock.
Toronto Blue Jays sent second 2B Devon Travis (Bourne, 2010) on a rehab assignment to Buffalo. Left shoulder inflammation.
Today’s MLB debuts:

C Ed Easley (Chatham, 2006), St. Louis Cardinals, 0-for-1, vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

05/28
Arizona Diamondbacks sent RHP Matt Stites (Falmouth, 2010) on a rehab assignment to Visalia. Right elbow inflammation.
Baltimore Orioles recalled RHP Tyler Wilson (Hyannis, 2009-10) from Norfolk.
Baltimore Orioles optioned RHP Tyler Wilson (Hyannis, 2009-10) to Norfolk.
Chicago White sox optioned RHP Scott Carroll (Falmouth, 2006) to Charlotte.
Chicago White Sox released 1B/DH Dan Black (Cotuit, 2008).
Chicago White Sox recalled RHP Chris Beck (Cotuit, 2011) from Charlotte.
Chicago White Sox optioned RHP Chris Beck (Cotuit, 2011) to Charlotte.
Cleveland Indians placed RHP Scott Atchison (Wareham, 1996) on the 15-day DL. Sprained left ankle.
Los Angeles Angels optioned INF Marc Krauss (Bourne, 2008) to Salt Lake.
Los Angeles Angels placed OF Colin Cowgill (Y-D, 2007) on the 15-day DL. Sprained right wrist.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent RHP Mickey Storey (Bourne, 2006-07) to a minor league contract and assigned him to Tulsa.
Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Rob Wooten (Chatham, 2007) outright to Colorado Springs.
Today’s MLB debuts:
SP Chris Beck (Cotuit, 2011), Chicago White Sox, 6 IP, 4 ER, 10 H, 4 BB, 3 K, @ Baltimore

05/27
Atlanta Braves activated 3B Chris Johnson (Hyannis, 2005) from the 15-day DL. Fracture and bone bruises in left hand.
Baltimore Orioles activated INF Ryan Flaherty (Hyannis, 2006) from the 15-day DL. Right groin strain.
Boston Red Sox transferred RHP Anthony Varvaro (Harwich, 2004) from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL. Right elbow surgery.
Los Angeles Angels designated RHP Chad Smith (Brewster, 2010) for assignment.
San Diego Padres sent 1B Yonder Alonso (Brewster, 2007) on a rehab assignment to Lake Elsinore. Deep bone bruise in right shoulder.
St. Louis Cardinals recalled C Ed Easley (Chatham, 2006) from Memphis.


05/26
Baltimore Orioles sent C Matt Wieters (Orleans, 2006) on a rehab assignment to Bowie. Tommy John surgery.
Cleveland Indians C Brett Hayes (Cotuit, 2004) cleared waivers and was sent outright to Columbus.
Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Brandon Finnegan (Falmouth, 2011) to Omaha.
Los Angeles Dodgers sent C Yasmani Grandal (Brewster, 2008) on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City. Concussion.
Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of RHP David Goforth (Brewster, 2009) from Colorado Springs.
Oakland Athletics activated LHP Sean Doolittle (Harwich, 2005) from the 15-day DL. Left shoulder injury.
Oakland Athletics recalled INF Grant Green (Y-D, 2007; Chatham, 2008) from Salt Lake.
Today’s MLB debuts:
RP David Goforth (Brewster, 2009), Milwaukee Brewers 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, vs. San Francisco

05/25
Atlanta Braves sent RF Joey Terdoslavich (Chatham, 2009) on a rehab assignment to Rome. Sprained left wrist.
Baltimore Orioles sent INF Ryan Flaherty (Hyannis, 2006) on a rehab assignment to Norfolk. Right groin strain.
Kansas City Royals recalled LHP Brandon Finnegan (Falmouth, 2011) from Omaha.
Los Angeles Angels optioned 1B/DH C.J. Cron (Cotuit, 2010) to Salt Lake.
Oakland Athletics signed free agent LHP Joe Paterson (Falmouth, 2006) to a minor league contract.
Seattle Mariners optioned RHP Danny Farquhar (Harwich, 2007) to Tacoma.
Today’s MLB debuts:
RP Jacob Lindgren (Bourne, 2013), New York Yankees, 2 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 2 K, vs. Kansas

05/24
Boston Red Sox placed RHP Anthony Varvaro (Harwich, 2004) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 29. Right flexor strain.
Chicago Cubs returned RHP Anthony Varvaro (Harwich, 2004) to the Boston Red Sox.
Cleveland Indians recalled C Yan Gomes (Cotuit, 2007; Chatham, 2008) from a rehab assignment in Columbus and activated him from the 15-day DL. Sprained right knee.
Cleveland Indians designated C Brett Hayes (Cotuit, 2004) for assignment.
Colorado Rockies optioned RHP David Hale (Chatham, 2008) to Albuquerque.
Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Mike Morin (Bourne, 2010-11) on the 15-day DL. Left oblique strain.
New York Mets recalled OF Danny Muno (Orleans, 2009-10) from Las Vegas.
New York Yankees selected the contract of LHP Jacob Lindgren (Bourne, 2013) from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

05/23
Baltimore Orioles optioned RHP Tyler Wilson (Hyannis, 2009-10) to Norfolk. Cleveland Indians optioned C Brett Hayes (Cotuit, 2004) to Columbus.
Colorado Rockies recalled RHP David Hale (Chatham, 2008) from Albuquerque.
Los Angeles Dodgers acquired LHP Eric Surkamp (Orleans, 2006-07) from the Chicago White Sox for RHP Blake Smith.
Los Angeles Dodgers placed C Yasmani Grandal (Brewster, 2008) on the seven-day concussion DL.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent RHP Mickey Storey (Bourne, 2006-07) to a minor league contract and assigned him to Tulsa.
New York Mets sent RHP Bobby Parnell (Chatham, 2004) on a rehab assignment to Binghamton. April 2014 Tommy John surgery.
New York Mets sent RHP Vic Black (Bourne, 2008) on a rehab assignment to Binghamton. Herniated disk in neck.
Oakland Athletics recalled RHP Kendall Graveman (Wareham, 2012) from Nashville.

05/22
Arizona Diamondbacks released minor league OF Josh Elander (Bourne, 2010-11).
Boston Red Sox optioned OF Jackie Bradley Jr. (Hyannis, 2009) to Pawtucket.
Kansas City Royals released LHP Joe Paterson (Falmouth, 2006).
Oakland Athletics sent LHP Sean Doolittle (Harwich, 2005) on a rehab assignment to Nashville. Left shoulder injury.
Toronto Blue Jays placed 2B Devon Travis (Bourne, 2010) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 17. Left shoulder inflammation.
Washington Nationals placed LHP Sammy Solis (Chatham, 2008) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 18. Left shoulder inflammation.

5/21
Minnesota Twins activated RHP Tim Stauffer (Chatham, 2002) from the 15-day DL. Right intercostal strain.
New York Yankees transferred minor league OF Danny Oh (Brewster, 2010) from Tampa to Trenton.

05/20
Cleveland Indians selected the contract of RHP Shaun Marcum (Harwich, 2002) from Columbus.
New York Yankees placed CF Jacoby Ellsbury (Falmouth, 2004) on the 15-day DL. Sprained right knee.
Oakland Athletics sent LHP Sean Doolittle (Harwich, 2005) on a rehab assignment to Midland. Left rotator cuff tear.
Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent OF Alex Hassan (Orleans, 2008-09) to a minor league contract and sent him to extended spring training before reporting to Buffalo.
Today’s MLB debuts:
RP Tyler Wilson (Hyannis, 2009-10), Baltimore Orioles, 1 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, vs Seattle.

05/19
Chicago Cubs selected the contract of OF Mike Baxter (Hyannis, 2004-05) from Iowa.
Colorado Rockies recalled 1B Ben Paulsen (Hyannis, 2008) from Albuquerque.
Miami Marlins recalled RHP Carter Capps (Harwich, 2011) from New Orleans.

05/18
Atlanta Braves placed INF Phil Gosselin (Harwich, 2009) on the 15-day DL. Avulsion fracture in left thumb.
Cleveland Indians optioned RHP Austin Adams (Hyannis, 2008) to Columbus.
Cleveland Indians activated LF Mike Aviles (Brewster, 2002) from the Family Medical Emergency list.
Cleveland Indians sent C Yan Gomes (Cotuit, 2007; Chatham, 2008) on a rehab assignment to Columbus. Sprained right knee.
Washington Nationals optioned RHP Erik Davis (Brewster, 2006-07) to Syracuse after activating him from the 60-day DL. Tommy John surgery.

05/17
New York Yankees recalled LHP Chris Capuano (Cotuit, 1997-98; Bourne, 1999) from a rehab assignment at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and activated him from the 15-day DL. Strained right quad.
Oakland Athletics placed 1B Ike Davis (Wareham, 2007) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 14. Strained right quad.
St. Louis Cardinals optioned LHP Tyler Lyons (Chatham, 2009) to Memphis.
Texas Rangers placed LHP Ross Detwiler (Falmouth, 2006) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 15. Left shoulder inflammation.
Texas Rangers selected the contract of RHP Ross Ohlendorf (Chatham, 2003) from Round Rock.
Today’s MLB debuts:
SP Mike Wright (Harwich, 2010), Baltimore Orioles, 7 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 6 K, WP, vs. Los Angeles Angels

05/16
Cleveland Indians recalled RHP Austin Adams (Hyannis, 2008) from Columbus.
Kansas City Royals selected the contract of RHP Joe Blanton (Bourne, 2001) from Omaha.
Minnesota Twins activated OF Shane Robinson (Hyannis, 2004) from the Bereavement/Family Emergency list.
New York Mets sent RHP Vic Black (Bourne, 2008) on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie. Herniated neck disk.
Pittsburgh Pirates transferred RHP Brandon Cumpton (Cotuit, 2008) from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL. Tommy John surgery in March.

05/15
Atlanta Braves recalled OF Todd Cunningham (Falmouth, 2009) from Gwinnett.
Chicago Cubs sent INF Tommy La Stella (Bourne, 2010) on a rehab assignment to Tennessee. Inflammation in right rib cage.
Cleveland Indians sent C Yan Gomes (Cotuit, 2007; Chatham, 2008) on a rehab assignment to Lake County. Sprained right knee.
Cleveland Indians placed LF Mike Aviles (Brewster, 2002) on the Family Medical Emergency list.
Colorado Rockies moved RHP Adam Ottavino (Harwich, 2005) from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL. Tommy John surgery.
Colorado Rockies sent RHP Brooks Brown (Chatham, 2006) on a rehab assignment to Albuquerque. Right shoulder inflammation.
Minnesota Twins signed free agent 3B Ryan Wheeler (Brewster, 2008) to a minor league contract and assigned him to Rochester.

05/14
Boston Red Sox placed RHP Justin Masterson (Wareham, 2005) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 10. Right shoulder tendinitis.
Chicago White Sox optioned 2B Micah Johnson (Cotuit, 2011) to Charlotte.
Colorado Rockies placed RHP Brooks Brown (Chatham, 2005) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 4. Right shoulder inflammation.
Colorado Rockies recalled RHP Chad Bettis (Falmouth, 2008) from Albuquerque.
Houston Astros recalled RHP Jake Buchanan (Cotuit, 2009) from Fresno.
Oakland Athletics sent LHP Sean Doolittle (Harwich, 2005) on a rehab assignment to Stockton. Left shoulder injury.
Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Matt Andriese (Cotuit, 2010) to Durham.
Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent 1B/OF Luke Scott (Falmouth, 2000) to a minor league contract and assigned him to Buffalo.

05/13
Baltimore Orioles recalled RHP Mike Wright (Harwich, 2010) from Norfolk.
Houston Astros activated RF George Springer (Wareham, 2009-10) from the seven-day DL. Concussion.
New York Mets recalled LHP Jack Leathersich (Orleans, 2010-11) from Las Vegas.
Texas Rangers activated 1B Mitch Moreland (Bourne, 2006-07) from the 15-day DL. Left elbow surgery.

05/12
Baltimore Orioles placed 2B Ryan Flaherty (Hyannis, 2006) on the 15-day DL. Right groin strain.
Chicago White Sox reinstated LHP Chris Sale (Y-D, 2009) after he served five-game MLB-imposed suspension.
Houston Astros sent OF George Springer (Wareham, 2009-10) on a rehab assignment to Corpus Christi. Concussion.
Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of 1B Marc Krauss (Bourne, 2008) from Salt Lake.
Minnesota Twins sent RHP Tim Stauffer (Chatham, 2002) on a rehab assignment to Rochester. Rght intercostal strain.
Minnesota Twins placed OF Shane Robinson (Hyannis, 2004) on the Bereavement/Family Emergency list.
Oakland Athletics OF Alex Hassan (Orleans, 2008-09) cleared waivers and was released.

05/11
Chicago Cubs RHP Anthony Varvaro (Harwich, 2004) cleared waivers and was sent outright to Iowa.

05/10
Arizona Diamondbacks optioned OF Danny Dorn (Brewster, 2005) to Reno.
Baltimore Orioles transferred C Matt Wieters (Orleans, 2005) from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL. Still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.
Boston Red Sox recalled OF Jackie Bradley Jr. (Hyannis, 2009) from Pawtucket.
Boston Red Sox recalled RHP Steven Wright (Orleans, 2005) from Pawtucket.
Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of INF Steve Tolleson (Brewster, 2004) from Buffalo.

05/09
Boston Red Sox optioned 1B Travis Shaw (Bourne, 2010) to Pawtucket.
Boston Red Sox recalled RHP Matt Barnes (Wareham, 2009-10) from Pawtucket.
Chicago White Sox selected the contract of RHP Chris Beck (Cotuit, 2011) from Charlotte.
Detroit Tigers placed C Alex Avila (Harwich, 2007) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 7. Loose body in left knee.
Detroit Tigers recalled C Bryan Holaday (Brewster, 2009) from Toledo.
Oakland Athletics activated 1B Nate Freiman (Orleans, 2007-08) from the 15-day DL and optioned him to Nashville.
San Diego Padres placed 1B Yonder Alonso (Brewster, 2007) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 8. Deep bone bruise in right shoulder.
Tampa Bay Rays recalled RHP Matt Andriese (Cotuit, 2010) from Durham.
Texas Rangers sent 1B Mitch Moreland (Bourne, 2006-07) on a rehab assignment to Round Rock. Left elbow surgery.

05/08
Baltimore Orioles activated INF Ryan Flaherty (Hyannis, 2005) from the 15-day DL. Right groin strain.
Baltimore Orioles placed RHP Kevin Gausman (Harwich, 2011) on the 15-day DL. Right shoulder tendinitis.
Boston Red Sox recalled 1B Travis Shaw (Bourne, 2010) from Pawtucket.
Cleveland Indians placed INF Mike Aviles (Brewster, 2002) on the Bereavement/Family Emergency list.
Kansas City Royals recalled C Drew Butera (Orleans, 2004) from Omaha.
Los Angeles Angels acquired OF Matt Carson (Brewster, 2001) from Oakland Athletics for cash considerations and optioned him to Salt Lake.
Oakland Athletics designated OF Alex Hassan (Orleans, 2008-09) for assignment.
Oakland Athletics optioned RHP R.J. Alvarez (Bourne, 2010-11) to Nashville.
Seattle Mariners optioned RHP Dominic Leone (Chatham, 2011) to Tacoma.
Today’s MLB debuts:
1B Travis Shaw (Bourne, 2010), Boston Red Sox, 0-for-2, 1 BB, @ Toronto

05/07
Chicago White Sox LHP Chris Sale (Y-D, 2009) dropped his appeal and began serving a five-game suspension imposed by MLB.
Houston Astros selected the contract of LF Preston Tucker (Orleans, 2010) from Fresno.
Kansas City Royals activated RHP Luke Hochevar (Cotuit, 2003) from the 15-day DL. Tommy John surgery.
Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Brandon Finnegan (Falmouth, 2013) to Northwest Arkansas.
Kansas City Royals acquired C Drew Butera (Orleans, 2004) from Los Angeles Angels for SS Ryan Jackson (Hyannis, 2007).
Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Rob Wooten (Chatham, 2007) to Colorado Springs.
New York Yankees sent LHP Chris Capuano (Cotuit, 1997-98; Bourne, 1999) on a rehab assignment to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Strained right quad.
Oakland Athletics designated RHP Chad Smith (Brewster, 2010) for assignment.
Today’s MLB debuts:
LF Preston Tucker (Orleans, 2010), Houston Astros, 1-for-3, 1 RBI, @ Los Angeles Angels

05/06
Chicago Cubs activated RHP Justin Grimm (Cotuit, 2009) from 15-day DL. Right forearm inflammation.
Chicago Cubs designated RHP Anthony Varvaro (Harwich, 2004) for assignment. 
Chicago Cubs released RHP Blake Parker (Bourne, 2005).
Houston Astros selected the contract of OF Preston Tucker (Orleans, 2010) from Fresno.
Houston Astros placed OF George Springer (Wareham, 2009-10) on the 7-day concussion DL.

05/05
Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Anthony Varvaro (Harwich, 2004) from Iowa.
Cleveland Indians activated INF/OF Nick Swisher (Wareham, 2000) from the 15-day DL.
Cleveland Indians optioned OF Tyler Holt (Cotuit, 2008) to Columbus.
Los Angeles Dodgers OF Scott Baker (Orleans, 2002) cleared waivers and was sent outright to Oklahoma City.
St. Louis Cardinals recalled LHP Tyler Lyons (Chatham, 2009) from Memphis.
San Diego Padres placed RHP Brandon Morrow (Y-D, 2004-05) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 3. Right shoulder inflammation.
Toronto Blue Jays INF Steve Tolleson (Brewster, 2004) cleared waivers, then accepted an outright assignment to Buffalo.

05/04
Baltimore Orioles sent 2B Ryan Flaherty (Hyannis, 2005) on a rehab assignment to Bowie. Right groin strain.
Chicago Cubs sent RHP Justin Grimm (Cotuit, 2009) on a rehab assignment to Iowa. Right forearm inflammation.
Cincinnati Reds released RHP Chris Carpenter (Chatham, 2007).
Los Angeles Angels designated C Drew Butera (Orleans, 2004) for assignment.
New York Mets sent RHP Logan Verrett (Chatham, 2009-10) outright to Las Vegas.
Oakland Athletics sent 1B Nate Frieman (Orleans, 2007-08) on a rehab assignment to Nashville.
Seattle Mariners recalled SS Chris Taylor (Y-D, 2011) from Tacoma.
Texas Rangers announced that Rule 5 RHP Logan Verrett (Chatham, 2009-10) cleared waivers and was returned to New York Mets.

05/03
Boston Red Sox transferred C Ryan Hanigan (Orleans, 2002) from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL. Fractured right hand.
Chicago Cubs claimed RHP Anthony Varvaro (Harwich, 2004) off waivers from Boston Red Sox.
Chicago White Sox released OF Jared Mitchell (Y-D, 2008).
Los Angeles Dodgers acquired 1B/3B Andy Wilkins (Y-D, 2008) from Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated RHP Scott Baker (Orleans, 2002) for assignment.
Oakland Athletics recalled RHP Chad Smith (Brewster, 2010) from Nashville.
Oakland Athletics optioned RHP Ryan Cook (Brewster, 2007) to Nashville.

05/02
Boston Red Sox placed C Ryan Hanigan (Orleans, 2002) on the 15-day disabled list. Fractured right hand.
Minnesota Twins optioned LHP Tommy Milone (Chatham, 2007) to Rochester.
New York Yankees sent LHP Chris Capuano (Cotuit, 1997-98; Bourne, 1999) on a rehab assignment to Tampa. Strained right quad.
Oakland Athletics claimed OF Alex Hassan (Orleans, 2008-09) off waivers from Texas Rangers and optioned him to Nashville.
Oakland Athletics recalled RHP R.J. Alvarez (Bourne, 2010-11) from Nashville.
Oakland Athletics recalled OF/DH Billy Burns (Harwich, 2011) from Nashville.
Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP David Buchanan (Brewster, 2010) to Lehigh Valley.
Toronto Blue Jays designated 1B/3B Andy Wilkins (Y-D, 2008) for assignment.

05/01
Atlanta Braves placed 3B Chris Johnson (Hyannis, 2005) on the 15-day DL. Fractured left hand.
Cleveland Indians recalled OF Tyler Holt (Cotuit, 2008) from Columbus.
Los Angeles Angels optioned INF Grant Green (Y-D, 2007; Chatham, 2008) to Salt Lake.
Minnesota Twins placed RHP Tim Stauffer (Chatham, 2002) on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 30.
New York Mets optioned LHP Jack Leathersich (Orleans, 2010-11) to Las Vegas. Right intercostal strain.
St. Louis Cardinals optioned LHP Tim Cooney (Chatham, 2011) to Memphis.St. Louis.
Seattle Mariners RHP Joe Saunders (Harwich, 2001) opted out of his minor league contract and became a free agent.