AL West

Texas Rangers Transactions - 2013

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SEPTEMBER
DATETRANSACTION
September 30, 2013Reinstated OF Nelson Cruz from the restricted list. Designated OF Joey Butler for assignment.
September 3, 2013Activated RHP Alexi Ogando from the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Ross Wolf, OF Engel Beltre and F Joey Butler from Round Rock (PCL).
September 1, 2013Reinstated DH Lance Berkman and RHP Nick Tepesch from 15-day DL and RHP Neftali Feliz and LHP Michael Kirkman from the 60-day DL. Purchased the contract OF/1B Jim Adduci from Round Rock (PCL). Recalled RHP Cory Burns and C Robinson Chirinos from Round Rock. Released RHP Justin Miller. Designated OF Joe Benson for assignment.
AUGUST
DATETRANSACTION
August 30, 2013Recalled LHP Joseph Ortiz from Round Rock (PCL). Optioned RHP Ross Wolf to Round Rock.
August 23, 2013Sent RHP Neil Ramirez to the Chicago Cubs to complete an earlier trade.
August 21, 2013Agreed to terms with INF Brendan Harris on a minor league contract and assigned him to Round Rock (PCL).
August 20, 2013Placed RHP Alexi Ogando on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 14. Selected the contract of LHP Travis Blackley from Round Rock (PCL). Recalled RHP Matt West from Myrtle Beach (Carolina) and placed him on the 60-day DL.
August 14, 2013Acquired LHP Travis Blackley from Houston for cash considerations and assigned him to Round Rock (PCL).
August 13, 2013Added INF Adam Rosales to the roster. Optioned OF Engel Beltre to Round Rock (PCL). Released OF Manny Ramirez from his minor league contract.
August 12, 2013Claimed INF Adam Rosales off waivers from Oakland.
August 11, 2013Sent INF Leury Garcia to the Chicago White Sox to complete an earlier trade.
August 10, 2013Added OF Alex Rios to the roster. Optioned OF Joey Butler to Round Rock (PCL).
August 10, 2013Acquired OF Alex Rios and cash considerations from the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named or cash considerations.
August 5, 2013Selected the contract of OF Joey Butler from Round Rock (PCL). Recalled OF Engel Beltre from Round Rock. Designated INF Adam Rosales for assignment.
August 3, 2013Sent LHP Michael Kirkman to Round Rock (PCL) and RHP Neftali Feliz to the AZL Rangers for rehab assignments.
August 2, 2013Claimed INF Adam Rosales off waivers from Oakland. Optioned OF Engel Beltre to Round Rock (PCL).
JULY
DATETRANSACTION
July 31, 2013Sent LHP Matt Harrison to Frisco (TL) for a rehab assignment.
July 24, 2013Optioned RHP Cory Burns and LHP Joseph Ortiz to Round Rock (PCL). Reinstated RHP Alexi Ogando from the 15-day DL.
July 23, 2013Acquired RHP Matt Garza from the Chicago Cubs for RHPs C.J. Edwards and Justin Grimm, INF Mike Olt, and a player to be named. Reinstated RHP Yu Darvish from the 15-day DL list.
July 19, 2013Optioned C Robinson Chirinos and RHP Wilmer Font to Round Rock (PCL). Reinstated OFs Jeff Baker and Craig Gentry from the 15-day DL.
July 18, 2013Sent RHP Colby Lewis to Frisco (TL) for a rehab assignment. Granted LHP Brad Mills his release so he can sign with Orix (Pacific League-Japan).
July 17, 2013Announced the resignation of president of business operations Rick George to become director of athletics at Colorado.
July 15, 2013Sent OFs Craig Gentry and Jeff Baker to Frisco (TL) for rehab assignments.
July 11, 2013Optioned RHP Josh Lindblom to Round Rock. Recalled LHP Joseph Ortiz and RHP Wilmer Font from Round Rock (PCL).
July 10, 2013Placed RHP Yu Darvish on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 6.
July 7, 2013Reinstated RHP Joakim Soria from 60-day DL. Recalled RHP Cory Burns from Round Rock (PCL). Placed DH Lance Berkman placed on 15-day DL and RHP Nick Tepesch on 15-day DL, retroactive to July 6.
July 5, 2013Announced that RHP Kyle McClellan accepted an outright assignment to Frisco (SL).
July 4, 2013Sent RHP Joakim Soria to Frisco (TL) for a rehab assignment.
July 3, 2013Agreed to terms with DH Manny Ramirez on a minor league contract and assigned him to Round Rock (PCL).
July 2, 2013Designated RHP Kyle McClellan for assignment. Recalled RHP Josh Lindblom.
JUNE
DATETRANSACTION
June 28, 2013Sent RHP Joakim Soria to Round Rock (PCL) on rehab assignment igned LHP Cody Ege, LHP Luis Pollorena, and RHP Chris Dula to minor league contracts.
June 23, 2013Placed OF Craig Gentry on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Friday. Recalled OF Engel Beltre from Round Rock (PCL).
June 22, 2013Optioned LHP Joseph Ortiz to Round Rock (PCL). Recalled LHP Martin Perez from Round Rock.
June 21, 2013Activated 1B Mitch Moreland from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Josh Lindblom to Round Rock (PCL).
June 18, 2013Recalled LHP Joseph Ortiz and C Robinson Chirinos from Round Rock (PCL). Placed INF/OF Jeff Baker on 15-day DL, retroactive to June 13. Optioned Chris McGuiness to Round Rock.
June 15, 2013Optioned INF Leury Garcia to Round Rock (PCL). Reinstated 2B Ian Kinsler from the 15-day DL.
June 14, 2013Sent 2B Ian Kinsler to Frisco (TL) for a rehab assignment.
June 12, 2013Agreed to terms with RHP Alex Gonzalez on a minor league contract.
June 11, 2013Agreed to terms with RHP Alex Gonzalez, SS Travis Demeritte, RHP Akeem Bostick, OF Ryan Cordell, RHP David Gates and RHP Justin Sprenger on minor league contracts.
June 9, 2013Placed LHP Michael Kirkman on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 7 and RHP Alexi Ogando on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 6. Selected the contract of RHP Kyle McClellan from Round Rock (PCL). Recalled RHP Josh Lindblom from Round Rock. Transferred RHP Joakim Soria from the 15- to the 60-day DL. Agreed to terms with SS Isiah Kiner, C Joe Jackson, C, RHP Sam Wolff, RHP Nick Gardewine, 2B Evan Van Hoosier, RHP Jose Samayoa, LHP Derek Thompson, C Marcus Greene, RHP Ryan Ledbetter, RHP Travis Dean, RHP John Straka and RHP Easton Napiontek on minor league contracts.
June 7, 2013Transferred RHP Colby Lewis to the 60-day DL.
June 6, 2013Placed 1B Mitch Moreland on the 15-day DL. Purchased the contract of 1B Chris McGuiness from Round Rock (PCL).
June 5, 2013Optioned LHP Joseph Ortiz to Round Rock (PCL). Reinstated RHP Alexi Ogando from the 15-day DL.
June 2, 2013Agreed to terms with OF Jose Cardona, SS Luis Terrero and OF Ronny Carvajal on minor league contracts.
MAY
DATETRANSACTION
May 31, 2013Sent RHP Alexi Ogando to Frisco (Texas) on an injury rehabilitation assignment. Reinstated INF Mike Olt from the Round Rock (PCL) DL and transferred him to Frisco.
May 30, 2013Optioned LHP Martin Perez to Round Rock (PCL).
May 25, 2013Claimed OF Joe Benson off waivers from Minnesota and optioned him to Frisco (TL). Transferred LHP Matt Harrison to the 60-day DL. Sent RHP Colby Lewis to Round Rock (PCL) for a rehab assignment.
May 23, 2013Placed RHP Derek Lowe on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release. Signed INF-OF Mark Teahen to a minor league contract.
May 22, 2013Optioned RHP Cory Burns to Round Rock (PCL). Selected the contract of RHP Ross Wolf from Round Rock.
May 21, 2013Activated C A.J. Pierzynski from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Josh Lindblom and C Robinson Chirinos to Round Rock (PCL). Purchased contract of LHP Neal Cotts from Round Rock.
May 20, 2013Designated RHP Derek Lowe for assignment. Recalled RHP Josh Lindblom from Round Rock (PCL).
May 19, 2013Placed 2B Ian Kinsler on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Saturday. Recalled INF Jurickson Profar from Round Rock (PCL). Sent C. A.J. Pierzynski and RHP Colby Lewis to Frisco (TL) on rehab assignments.
May 17, 2013Sent RHP Justin Miller on a rehab assignment to Frisco (PCL).
May 16, 2013Placed RHP Alexi Ogando on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Cory Burns from Round Rock (PCL).
May 15, 2013Agreed to terms with RHP Scott Richmond on a minor league contract and assigned him to extended spring training.
May 12, 2013Reinstated LHP Martin Perez from the 15-day DL and optioned him to Frisco (TL).
May 10, 2013Placed C A.J. Pierzynski on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 6. Recalled C Robinson Chirinos from Round Rock (PCL).
May 9, 2013Placed C A.J. Pierzynski on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 6. Sent RHP Colby Lewis to Round Rock (PCL) for an injury rehabilitation assignment.
May 5, 2013Sent LHP Martin Perez to Frisco (TL) for a rehab assignment.
APRIL
DATETRANSACTION
April 30, 2013Announced the retirement of RHP Randy Wells.
April 17, 2013Traded LHP Jeff Beliveau to Tampa Bay for cash considerations.
April 11, 2013Recalled RHP Justin Grimm from Round Rock (PCL). Placed LHP Matt Harrison on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 7. Recalled RHP Justin Miller from Frisco (Texas) and placed him on the 60-day DL.
April 10, 2013Placed LHP Matt Harrison on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Justin Grimm Round Rock (PCL).
April 9, 2013Selected the contract of RHP Nick Tepesch from Round Rock (LCL). Designated OF Julio Borbon for assignment.
April 8, 2013Acquired C Robinson Chirinos from Tampa Bay for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
April 4, 2013Agreed to terms with SS Elvis Andrus on a 10-year contract.
MARCH
DATETRANSACTION
March 31, 2013Placed RHP Colby Lewis, RHP Joakim Soria and LHP Martin Perez on the 15-day DL, retroactive to March 22. Optioned RHP Cory Burns, RHP Josh Lindblom and INF Jurickson Profar to Round Rock (PCL). Selected the contracts of INF Jeff Baker and RHP Derek Lowe from Round Rock. Released INF Brandon Allen from Round Rock.
March 31, 2013Optioned RHP Cory Burns and RHP Josh Linblom to Round Rock (PCL).
March 28, 2013Assigned LHP Brad Mills outright to Round Rock (PCL).
March 27, 2013Assigned INF Chris Mcguiness outright to Round Rock (PCL). Announced Rule 5 Draft selection RHP Coty Woods was returned to Colorado. Released INF Brandon Snyder.
March 26, 2013Optioned SS Jurickson Profar to Round Rock (PCL). Assigned C Eli Whiteside, LHP Nate Robertson and OF Jim Adduci to Round Rock.
March 24, 2013Claimed LHP Brad Mills off waivers from the L.A. Angels. Placed RHP Neftali Feliz on the 60-day DL. Assigned RHP Johan Yan to their minor league camp.
March 23, 2013Assigned RHP Lisalverto Bonilla, RHP Ben Rowen, RHP Randy Wells, and INF Yangervis Solarte to their minor league camp. Released C Konrad Schmidt. Re-signed and sent RHP Yoshinori Tateyama to Round Rock (PCL).
March 23, 2013Optioned RHP Justin Grimm to Round Rock (PCL).
March 19, 2013Optioned INF-OF Mike Olt, LHP Jeff Beliveau, RHP Wilmer Font and OF Engel Beltre to Round Rock (PCL). Reassigned RHP Yoshinori Tateyama, RHP Collin Balester, RHP Neal Cotts, RHP Evan Meek, INF Brandon Allen, INF Brandon Snyder, C Juan Apodaca and C Jose Felix to their minor league camp.
March 6, 2013Agreed to terms with RHP Derek Lowe on a minor league contract.
March 1, 2013Promoted general manager Jon Daniels to president of baseball operations/general manager and chief operating officer Rick George to president of business operations.
FEBRUARY
DATETRANSACTION
February 21, 2013Named Ivan Rodriguez special assistant to the general manager/instructor/ambassador.
February 20, 2013Agreed to terms with RHP Josh Lindblom, OF Engel Beltre, OF Julio Borbon and OF Craig Gentry on one-year contracts.
February 18, 2013Agreed to terms with RHP Wilmer Font, RHP Roman Mendez, RHP Alexi Ogando, LHP Joe Ortiz, LHP Martin Perez, RHP Tanner Scheppers, RHP Matt West, RHP Coty Woods, INF Leury Garcia, INF Mitch Moreland and INF Jurickson Profar on one-year contracts.
February 12, 2013Agrred to terms with LHP Jeff Beliveau, RHP Cory Burns, RHP Justin Grimm, LHP Michael Kirkman, RHP Justin Miller, RHP Neil Ramirez, LHP Robbie Ross and INF Mike Olt on one-year contracts.
JANUARY
DATETRANSACTION
January 26, 2013Agreed to terms with INF/OF Jeff Baker and LHP Nate Robertson on minor league contracts.
January 21, 2013Agreed to terms with OF David Murphy on a one-year contract.
January 18, 2013Agreed to terms with LHP Matt Harrison on a five-year contract and RHP Neftali Feliz ona one-year contract.
January 15, 2013Agreed to terms with RHP Kyle McClellan on a minor league contract.
January 7, 2013Agreed to terms with 1B-OF-DH Lance Berkman on a one-year contract. Designated LHP Tommy Hottovy for assignment.
January 4, 2013Announced C Eli Whiteside cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Round Rock (PCL).
January 4, 2013Agreed to terms with RHP Jason Frasor on a one-year contract. Designated C Eli Whiteside for assignment. Named Brad Holman pitching coach and Scott Coolbaugh coach for Round Rock (PCL); Steve Mintz pitching coach, Josue Perez coach and Anthony Miller strength coach for Myrtle Beach (Carolina); Corey Ragsdale manager, Ryan O'Malley pitching coach, Justin Mashore coach and Wade LaMont strength coach for Hickory (SAL); Oscar Marin pitching coach and Bobby Rose coach for Spokane (Northern); Kenny Holmberg manager, Jose Jaimes pitching coach, Jorge Orta coach and Josiah Igono strength coach for the Rangers (Arizona) and Joe Mikulik roving outfield instructor.

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