Historical Transactions Occurring on August 30

The Houston Astros signed Matt Bowman as a free agent.

The Kansas City Royals signed Spencer Turnbull as a free agent.

Nick Anderson of the Colorado Rockies granted free agency.

The Pittsburgh Pirates released Tim Mayza.

The Baltimore Orioles released Vinny Nittoli.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Chance Sisco as a free agent.

Anthony Gose of the Cleveland Guardians granted free agency.

Brad Keller of the Boston Red Sox granted free agency.

The Cincinnati Reds released Tony Kemp.

The San Francisco Giants released Tyler Matzek.

The Chicago Cubs released Tomás Nido.

The New York Mets released Vinny Nittoli.

The Chicago Cubs selected Shawn Armstrong off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Billy Hamilton as a free agent.

The Seattle Mariners signed Luis Torrens as a free agent.

The Chicago Cubs released Richard Bleier.

The Arizona Diamondbacks released Ryan Hendrix.

The New York Yankees released Spencer Howard.

The Cincinnati Reds released Trey Mancini.

The Arizona Diamondbacks released Aaron Sanchez.

The Cleveland Guardians released Noah Syndergaard.

The New York Yankees signed Jacob Barnes as a free agent.

The New York Yankees signed Chi Chi González as a free agent.

The Atlanta Braves signed Jake Marisnick as a free agent.

The New York Yankees signed Wilking Rodríguez as a free agent.

Tim Beckham of the Minnesota Twins granted free agency.

The Minnesota Twins released Brad Peacock.

The Cincinnati Reds released Max Schrock.

The Atlanta Braves selected Jesse Chavez off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.

The Toronto Blue Jays signed Elvis Luciano as a free agent.

The Milwaukee Brewers signed Renato Núñez as a free agent.

The Boston Red Sox purchased Brad Peacock from the Cleveland Indians.

The Chicago White Sox released Deivy Grullón.

The Cincinnati Reds traded a player to be named later to the New York Yankees for Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson. The Cincinnati Reds sent Jason Parker (minors) (August 30, 2021) to the New York Yankees to complete the trade.

The San Francisco Giants selected Jose Quintana off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.

The Texas Rangers signed Jerad Eickhoff as a free agent.

The Chicago Cubs signed AJ Ramos as a free agent.

Juan Lagares of the New York Mets granted free agency.

The Boston Red Sox released Marco Hernández.

The Chicago Cubs traded a player to be named later and player to be named or cash to the Tampa Bay Rays for José Martínez. The Chicago Cubs sent Pedro Martinez (minors) (September 10, 2020) to the Tampa Bay Rays to complete the trade.

The San Diego Padres traded Jeisson Rosario (minors) and Hudson Potts (minors) to the Boston Red Sox for Mitch Moreland.

The Baltimore Orioles traded Tommy Milone to the Atlanta Braves for players to be named later. The Atlanta Braves sent Greg Cullen (minors) (November 5, 2020) and AJ Graffanino (minors) (November 5, 2020) to the Baltimore Orioles to complete the trade.

The Colorado Rockies traded a player to be named later, Tyler Nevin and Terrin Vavra to the Baltimore Orioles for Mychal Givens. The Colorado Rockies sent Mishael Deson (minors) (September 18, 2020) to the Baltimore Orioles to complete the trade.

The Cleveland Indians signed Ryan Lavarnway as a free agent.

The Philadelphia Phillies released Nick Hundley.

The Seattle Mariners purchased Kristopher Negrón from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Arizona Diamondbacks purchased Chris Stewart from the Atlanta Braves.

The Minnesota Twins traded Bobby Wilson to the Chicago Cubs for Chris Gimenez and player to be named or cash.

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Mike Leake, cash and international bonus slot money to the Seattle Mariners for Rayder Ascanio (minors).

Josh Thole of the Toronto Blue Jays granted free agency.

The Chicago White Sox released Ryan Webb.

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded players to be named later to the New York Yankees for Iván Nova. The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Tito Polo (minors) (August 30, 2016) and Stephen Tarpley (August 30, 2016) to the New York Yankees to complete the trade.

The Arizona Diamondbacks traded Addison Reed to the New York Mets for Miller Díaz (minors) and Matt Koch.

The San Diego Padres selected Chris Rearick off waivers from the Texas Rangers.

The Philadelphia Phillies selected Kenny Roberts off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.

The Chicago White Sox traded Alejandro De Aza to the Baltimore Orioles for Mark Blackmar (minors) and Miguel Chalas (minors).

The Boston Red Sox traded Michael Almanzar (minors) and Kelly Johnson to the Baltimore Orioles for Iván De Jesús and Jemile Weeks.

The Houston Astros selected Sam Deduno off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.

The Tampa Bay Rays signed Freddy Guzmán as a free agent.

The Baltimore Orioles signed Dan Johnson as a free agent.

The Cleveland Indians signed Kelly Shoppach as a free agent.

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Miguel González as an amateur free agent.

Mexico City (Mexican) purchased Ramón Urías from the Texas Rangers.

The Chicago White Sox released Tommy Manzella.

The Milwaukee Brewers traded John Axford to the St. Louis Cardinals for a player to be named later. The St. Louis Cardinals sent Michael Blazek (September 1, 2013) to the Milwaukee Brewers to complete the trade.

The Seattle Mariners traded Mike Morse to the Baltimore Orioles for Xavier Avery.

Héctor Luna of the Philadelphia Phillies granted free agency.

The Chicago White Sox released Gregory Infante.

The Boston Red Sox signed Trever Miller as a free agent.

The Pittsburgh Pirates released Joe Beimel.

The Arizona Diamondbacks released Jeff Bennett.

The Los Angeles Dodgers released Dioner Navarro.

The Texas Rangers released Ryan Tucker.

The Chicago White Sox selected Manny Ramirez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Jorge Julio as a free agent.

The Philadelphia Phillies released Kris Benson.

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Matt Stairs to the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named later. The Philadelphia Phillies sent Fabio Castro (September 29, 2008) to the Toronto Blue Jays to complete the trade.

The Chicago Cubs traded Buck Coats to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named later. The Cincinnati Reds sent Marcos Mateo (September 12, 2007) to the Chicago Cubs to complete the trade.

The St. Louis Cardinals traded a player to be named later to the Detroit Tigers for Mike Maroth. The St. Louis Cardinals sent Chris Lambert (August 30, 2007) to the Detroit Tigers to complete the trade.

The Chicago Cubs traded a player to be named later to the Detroit Tigers for Craig Monroe and cash. The Chicago Cubs sent Clay Rapada (August 30, 2007) to the Detroit Tigers to complete the trade.

The Philadelphia Phillies traded a player to be named later to the Baltimore Orioles for Jeff Conine. The Philadelphia Phillies sent Ángel Chávez (August 30, 2006) to the Baltimore Orioles to complete the trade.

The New York Mets traded Víctor Díaz to the Texas Rangers for Mike Nickeas.

The Baltimore Orioles selected Danny Ardoin off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.

The New York Yankees signed Mark Bellhorn as a free agent.

The Baltimore Orioles purchased José Herrera from Newark (Atlantic).

The Arizona Diamondbacks released Winston Abreu.

The San Diego Padres released Wilson Valdez.

The San Francisco Giants traded Jason Christiansen to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for Ronnie Ray (minors) and Dusty Bergman.

The San Francisco Giants traded Deivi Cruz to the Washington Nationals for Ben Cox (minors).

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Gerardo Parra as an amateur free agent.

The Baltimore Orioles released Karim García.

The Cincinnati Reds traded players to be named later and David Espinosa (minors) to the Detroit Tigers for Matt Boone (minors), Brian Moehler and cash. The Cincinnati Reds sent Noochie Varner (minors) (August 30, 2002) and Jorge Córdova (minors) (September 24, 2002) to the Detroit Tigers to complete the trade.

The Toronto Blue Jays selected Jason Kershner off waivers from the San Diego Padres.

The Baltimore Orioles sent Calvin Pickering to the Cincinnati Reds as part of a conditional deal.

The Kansas City Royals released Jerry Spradlin.

The New York Mets traded Nelson Cruz to the Oakland Athletics for Jorge Velandia.

The Cleveland Indians traded a player to be named later, Kane Davis, Paul Rigdon and Richie Sexson to the Milwaukee Brewers for Jason Bere, Bob Wickman and Steve Woodard. The Cleveland Indians sent Marco Scutaro (August 30, 2000) to the Milwaukee Brewers to complete the trade.

The Anaheim Angels selected Ben Weber off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.

The Atlanta Braves signed Don Wengert as a free agent.

The Toronto Blue Jays released Gerónimo Berroa.

The Boston Red Sox signed Curtis Pride as a free agent.

The Baltimore Orioles released Bill Swift.

The Minnesota Twins traded Darrin Jackson to the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named later. The Milwaukee Brewers sent Mick Fieldbinder (minors) (September 4, 1997) to the Minnesota Twins to complete the trade.

The Kansas City Royals traded Bip Roberts to the Cleveland Indians for Roland de la Maza.

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Duaner Sánchez as an amateur free agent.

The Seattle Mariners signed Rafael Soriano as an amateur free agent.

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Charlie Hayes to the New York Yankees for a player to be named later. The New York Yankees sent Chris Corn (minors) (August 31, 1996) to the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete the trade.

The Atlanta Braves traded a player to be named later, Corey Pointer (minors) and Ron Wright to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Denny Neagle. The Atlanta Braves sent Jason Schmidt (August 30, 1996) to the Pittsburgh Pirates to complete the trade.

Tommy Gregg of the Cincinnati Reds granted free agency.

The Atlanta Braves traded Sean Ross (minors) and Nate Minchey to the Boston Red Sox for Jeff Reardon.

The San Francisco Giants signed Kevin Hickey as a free agent.

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded a player to be named later and Kurt Miller to the Texas Rangers for Steve Buechele. The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Héctor Fajardo (September 6, 1991) to the Texas Rangers to complete the trade.

The New York Mets traded Rocky Elli (minors) and Nikco Riesgo to the Philadelphia Phillies for Tom Herr.

The Houston Astros traded Larry Andersen to the Boston Red Sox for Jeff Bagwell.

The Pittsburgh Pirates traded a player to be named later, Wes Chamberlain and Julio Peguero to the Philadelphia Phillies for Carmelo Martínez. The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Tony Longmire (September 28, 1990) to the Philadelphia Phillies to complete the trade.

The New York Mets traded Archie Corbin to the Kansas City Royals for Pat Tabler.

The Houston Astros traded Bill Doran to the Cincinnati Reds for players to be named later. The Cincinnati Reds sent Terry McGriff (September 7, 1990), Keith Kaiser (minors) (September 7, 1990) and Butch Henry (September 7, 1990) to the Houston Astros to complete the trade.

The Milwaukee Brewers traded a player to be named later and Charlie O'Brien to the New York Mets for players to be named later. The New York Mets sent Julio Machado (September 7, 1990) and Kevin Brown (September 7, 1990) to the Milwaukee Brewers to complete the trade. The Milwaukee Brewers sent Kevin Carmody (minors) (September 11, 1990) to the New York Mets to complete the trade.

The Montreal Expos selected Orlando Mercado off waivers from the New York Mets.

The Oakland Athletics traded Scott Holcomb (minors) to the New York Yankees for Ken Phelps.

The San Diego Padres traded Luis Salazar and Marvell Wynne to the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later, Darrin Jackson and Calvin Schiraldi. The Chicago Cubs sent Phil Stephenson (September 5, 1989) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade.

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Shawn Hillegas to the Chicago White Sox for Ricky Horton.

The Texas Rangers traded Dale Mohorcic to the New York Yankees for Cecilio Guante.

The San Diego Padres traded Storm Davis to the Oakland Athletics for players to be named later. The Oakland Athletics sent Dave Leiper (August 31, 1987) and Rob Nelson (September 8, 1987) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade.

The San Francisco Giants traded a player to be named later and Al Oliver to the Philadelphia Phillies for Kelly Downs and George Riley. The San Francisco Giants sent Renie Martin (August 30, 1984) to the Philadelphia Phillies to complete the trade.

The Chicago White Sox purchased Warren Brusstar from the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Atlanta Braves released Al Hrabosky.

The Toronto Blue Jays released Ken Schrom.

The Milwaukee Brewers traded players to be named later and cash to the Houston Astros for Don Sutton. The Milwaukee Brewers sent Kevin Bass (September 3, 1982), Frank DiPino (September 3, 1982) and Mike Madden (September 3, 1982) to the Houston Astros to complete the trade.

The Montreal Expos traded a player to be named later to the San Diego Padres for Jerry Manuel. The Montreal Expos sent Mike Griffin (August 30, 1982) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade.

The Chicago White Sox traded a player to be named later, Bambi Mesa (minors), Ron Perry (minors) and cash to the Minnesota Twins for Jerry Koosman. The Chicago White Sox sent Randy Johnson (September 2, 1981) to the Minnesota Twins to complete the trade.

The Chicago Cubs purchased Bruce Kimm from the Detroit Tigers.

The Montreal Expos purchased Dale Murray from the New York Mets.

The Baltimore Orioles selected Bob Molinaro off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.

The Toronto Blue Jays purchased Tim Nordbrook from the Chicago White Sox.

The Oakland Athletics purchased Willie McCovey from the San Diego Padres.

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Dal Maxvill to the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named later and Joe Lindsey (minors). The Oakland Athletics sent Gene Dusan (minors) (October 27, 1972) to the St. Louis Cardinals to complete the trade.

The Chicago Cubs signed Al Spangler as a free agent.

The St. Louis Cardinals traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for unknown compensation. Curt Flood refused to report to his new team. The St. Louis Cardinals sent Willie Montañez (April 8, 1970) and Jim Browning (minors) (August 30, 1970) to the Philadelphia Phillies to complete the trade.

The Houston Astros traded Sandy Valdespino and Danny Walton to the Seattle Pilots for Tommy Davis.

The Houston Astros signed Steve Shea as a free agent.

The Milwaukee Braves purchased Harvey Haddix from the Baltimore Orioles.

The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Ralph Mauriello as an amateur free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

The Chicago White Sox purchased Ross Grimsley from the Brooklyn Dodgers.

The New York Yankees released Jack Kramer.

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Wally Holborow as a free agent.

The Boston Braves purchased Bobby Hogue from the Detroit Tigers.

The Chicago White Sox signed Bob Buhl as an amateur free agent.

The Boston Braves purchased Glenn Elliott from Seattle (PCL).

The Boston Braves sent Tony York (August 30, 1946) and Bill Ramsey (August 30, 1946) to Seattle (PCL) to complete the trade.

The Washington Nationals signed Pete Appleton as a free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

The Chicago Cubs purchased Charlie Gassaway from Milwaukee (American Association).

The Philadelphia Athletics purchased Don Black from Petersburg (Virginia).

The Brooklyn Dodgers purchased Bobo Newsom from the Washington Nationals for $25,000.

The Boston Bees purchased Johnny Riddle from Indianapolis (American Association).

The New York Giants purchased Harry Gumbert from Baltimore (International).

The Boston Braves purchased Buzz Boyle from Providence (Eastern).

The Boston Braves purchased Henry Peploski from Providence (Eastern).

The Chicago Cubs purchased Lefty Weinert from Mission (PCL).

The Cincinnati Reds released Art Nehf.

The Philadelphia Phillies purchased Walter Keating from Portland (New England).

The New York Yankees sent Paul Wanninger (December 16, 1925) to St Paul (American Association) to complete the trade.

The Boston Red Sox purchased Ted Wingfield from the Washington Nationals.

The New York Giants purchased Mose Solomon from Hutchinson (Southwestern) for $4,500. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Homer Summa from Birmingham (Southern Association).

Memphis (Southern Association) purchased Dixie Carroll from the Boston Braves.

The Philadelphia Athletics traded Jimmy Walsh to the Boston Red Sox for Raymond Haley.

The Philadelphia Athletics purchased Scotty Barr from Greenville (Carolina Association) for $600.

The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Ham Hyatt from Vancouver (Northwestern).

The St. Louis Browns purchased Pete O'Brien from St Paul (American Association).

The New York Highlanders purchased Frank McManus from Montreal (Eastern).

The Baltimore Orioles purchased Steve Brodie from the St. Louis Browns for $800 to $2500.

The St. Louis Browns released Jack Easton.

The Louisville Colonels released Jim Long.

The Columbus Solons released Sparrow McCaffrey.

The Louisville Colonels released Wally Andrews.