Atlanta Braves

Braves | Conrad recalled
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:20:55 -0700

Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Braves recalled 2B Brooks Conrad from Triple-A Gwinnett Friday, July 3.

Braves | Johnson to DL
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:16:54 -0700

Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Braves placed 2B Kelly Johnson (wrist) on the disabled list Friday, July 3, with right wrist tendonitis.

Chicago Cubs

Cubs | Fossum signs
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:53:38 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Chicago Cubs signed free-agent P Casey Fossum (Yankees) to a minor league deal Friday, July 3. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Cincinnati Reds

Reds | Castillo moved to 60-day DL
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:44:13 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds moved C Wilkin Castillo (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, July 3.

Reds | Richar to DL
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:16:14 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Cincinnati Reds placed 2B Danny Richar (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, July 3.

Reds | Encarnacion activated
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:12:27 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Cincinnati Reds activated 3B Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) from the 60-day disabled list Friday, July 3.

Kansas City Royals

Royals | Crisp to 60-day DL
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:30:25 -0700

The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports Kansas City Royals OF Coco Crisp (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.

Minnesota Twins

Twins | Kepler signs
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:55:09 -0700

Ben Badler, of the Baseball America, reports the Minnesota Twins signed 16-year old German OF Max Kepler Friday, July 3. Several scouts have said he is the best European prospect to come along in years. There is talk that Kepler's bonus could be the highest in European history, which is believed to be around $800,000.

Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies | Myers moved to 60-day DL
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:52:53 -0700

MLB.com's Todd Zolecki posted on his Twitter page that the Philadelphia Phillies moved SP Brett Myers (hip) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, July 3.

Phillies | Taschner designated for assignment
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:46:38 -0700

MLB.com's Todd Zolecki posted on his Twitter page that the Philadelphia Phillies designated RP Jack Taschner for assignment Friday, July 3.

Phillies | Lopez recalled
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:15:49 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Philadelphia Phillies recalled SP Rodrigo Lopez Friday, July 3.

San Francisco Giants

Giants | Horwitz optioned
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:15:32 -0700

The Sports Network reports the San Francisco Giants optioned OF Brian Horwitz to Triple-A Fresno Thursday, July 2.

Seattle Mariners

Mariners | Pimentel signs
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:05:51 -0700

Ryan Divish, of The Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Mariners signed 16-year old OF Guillermo Pimentel Friday, July 3, according to ESPN's Jorge Arangure.. Pimentel will receive a $2 million signing bonus.

Mariners | Carp optioned
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:51:12 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Seattle Mariners optioned 1B Mike Carp to Triple-A Tacoma Friday, July 3.

Mariners | Kelley activated
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:12:14 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Seattle Mariners activated RP Shawn Kelley (oblique) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, July 3.

Washington Nationals

Nationals | Sign two draft picks
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:12:06 -0700

Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals signed P A.J. Morris (fourth round) and P Paul Applebee (10th round) Friday, July 3. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.