Historical Transactions Occurring on September 12
This page is missing Negro League transactions because we do not have that data at this time. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions
- September 12, 2025
The Chicago White Sox released Dan Altavilla.
- September 12, 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Zach Logue as a free agent.
The Minnesota Twins released Caleb Baragar.
The Toronto Blue Jays selected Brett de Geus off waivers from the Miami Marlins.
- September 12, 2023
The San Francisco Giants released Johan Camargo.
The Washington Nationals released Lucius Fox.
The San Francisco Giants released Luis González.
The Chicago Cubs released Edwin Uceta.
The New York Yankees selected Luke Weaver off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
- September 12, 2022
The Cincinnati Reds released Albert Almora.
The Boston Red Sox released Hirokazu Sawamura.
The Boston Red Sox selected Yu Chang off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.
- September 12, 2021
The San Diego Padres released Brett Kennedy.
The Atlanta Braves released Travis Snider.
The Philadelphia Phillies released Vince Velasquez.
- September 12, 2020
The Arizona Diamondbacks released Jake Lamb.
- September 12, 2019
The Toronto Blue Jays released Clayton Richard.
The Kansas City Royals selected Randy Rosario off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
- September 12, 2017
The Atlanta Braves signed Jihwan Bae as a free agent.
The Texas Rangers released Tyson Ross.
The Milwaukee Brewers traded a player to be named later to the New York Mets for Neil Walker and cash. The Milwaukee Brewers sent Eric Hanhold (September 12, 2017) to the New York Mets to complete the trade.
The Kansas City Royals selected Mike Morin off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.
- September 12, 2016
The Houston Astros signed Cionel Pérez as an amateur free agent.
- September 12, 2014
The Tampa Bay Rays signed Neil Wagner as a free agent.
- September 12, 2011
The Baltimore Orioles released Mark Hendrickson.
- September 12, 2008
The Baltimore Orioles released Scott Chiasson.
The Baltimore Orioles released Julio Mañón.
The Arizona Diamondbacks traded players to be named later and Dallas Buck (minors) to the Cincinnati Reds for Adam Dunn and cash. The Arizona Diamondbacks sent Wilkin Castillo (August 14, 2008) and Micah Owings (September 12, 2008) to the Cincinnati Reds to complete the trade.
- September 12, 2007
The Detroit Tigers signed Bruce Rondón as an amateur free agent.
The Philadelphia Phillies released J.J. Trujillo.
The Cincinnati Reds traded a player to be named later to the Chicago Cubs for Buck Coats. The Cincinnati Reds sent Marcos Mateo (September 12, 2007) to the Chicago Cubs to complete the trade.
The Florida Marlins selected Marcos Carvajal off waivers from the New York Mets.
- September 12, 2005
The Florida Marlins signed Mike Mordecai as a free agent.
The Oakland Athletics released Seth Etherton.
The Cincinnati Reds released Alex Graman.
- September 12, 2003
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays released Jim Parque.
- September 12, 2002
The Colorado Rockies signed Sean Lowe as a free agent.
- September 12, 2001
The Colorado Rockies selected Ross Gload off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
- September 12, 2000
The Atlanta Braves signed Andy Marte as an amateur free agent.
The Atlanta Braves released Stan Belinda.
- September 12, 1998
The Chicago Cubs purchased Chris Haney from the Kansas City Royals.
The New York Mets traded a player to be named later and Brandon Villafuerte to the Florida Marlins for Rob Stratton (minors). The New York Mets sent César Crespo (September 12, 1998) to the Florida Marlins to complete the trade.
- September 12, 1997
Jody Reed of the Detroit Tigers granted free agency.
- September 12, 1996
The New York Yankees released Wally Whitehurst.
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Glenn Dishman off waivers from the San Diego Padres.
- September 12, 1995
The Colorado Rockies released Joel Johnston.
The Milwaukee Brewers traded a player to be named later to the Detroit Tigers for Kevin Wickander. The Milwaukee Brewers sent Derek Hacopian (minors) (September 12, 1995) to the Detroit Tigers to complete the trade.
- September 12, 1986
The Montreal Expos traded a player to be named later to the Milwaukee Brewers for Bob McClure. The Montreal Expos sent Kent Bachman (minors) (September 12, 1986) to the Milwaukee Brewers to complete the trade.
- September 12, 1983
The New York Yankees traded players to be named later and $200,000 to the San Diego Padres for John Montefusco. The New York Yankees sent Dennis Rasmussen (September 12, 1983) and Edwin Rodríguez (September 12, 1983) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade.
- September 12, 1982
The Cleveland Indians traded John Denny to the Philadelphia Phillies for Wil Culmer, Jerry Reed and Roy Smith.
- September 12, 1978
The Toronto Blue Jays traded Andrew Dyes (minors) to the San Diego Padres for Mark Wiley.
- September 12, 1977
The Boston Red Sox signed Keith MacWhorter as a free agent.
- September 12, 1975
The California Angels purchased Joe Pactwa from Tampico (Mexican).
- September 12, 1974
The Cleveland Indians traded a player to be named later, Ken Suarez and cash to the California Angels for Frank Robinson. The Cleveland Indians sent Rusty Torres (October 10, 1974) to the California Angels to complete the trade.
The California Angels traded Bill Gilbreth to the Cleveland Indians for Charlie Hudson.
- September 12, 1973
The New York Yankees traded a player to be named later and cash to the St. Louis Cardinals for Wayne Granger. The New York Yankees sent Ken Crosby (September 12, 1973) to the St. Louis Cardinals to complete the trade.
- September 12, 1969
The Philadelphia Phillies signed Dave Wallace as an amateur free agent.
- September 12, 1967
The Cincinnati Reds signed Dave Concepción as an amateur free agent.
- September 12, 1966
The Baltimore Orioles purchased Dave Roberts from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- September 12, 1964
The Chicago White Sox selected Smoky Burgess off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- September 12, 1963
The Washington Senators purchased Ken Hunt from the Los Angeles Angels.
- September 12, 1962
The Philadelphia Phillies signed John Briggs as an amateur free agent.
- September 12, 1961
The Philadelphia Phillies signed Joe Verbanic as an amateur free agent.
- September 12, 1958
The Washington Senators signed Jack Kralick as a free agent.
- September 12, 1956
The Chicago White Sox signed Jim Derrington as an amateur free agent (bonus baby).
- September 12, 1955
The Kansas City Athletics purchased Glenn Cox from the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- September 12, 1951
The St. Louis Browns selected Mike Goliat off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.
- September 12, 1948
The New York Yankees purchased Earl Harrist from the Washington Nationals.
- September 12, 1946
Milwaukee (American Association) purchased Al Javery from the Boston Braves.
Milwaukee (American Association) purchased Chet Ross from the Boston Braves.
- September 12, 1939
The Detroit Tigers selected Cotton Pippen off waivers from the Philadelphia Athletics.
- September 12, 1934
- September 12, 1933
The Chicago White Sox purchased Ira Hutchinson from Galveston (Texas).
- September 12, 1932
The New York Yankees purchased Russ Van Atta from St Paul (American Association) for cash plus 2 players to be named.
- September 12, 1931
Roy Sherid returned to original team on December 8, 1931. The New York Yankees sent Lou McEvoy (September 12, 1931), Roy Sherid (September 12, 1931), Jimmie Reese (November 12, 1931) and Albert Harvin (minors) (April 28, 1932) to St Paul (American Association) to complete the trade.
- September 12, 1930
- September 12, 1929
The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Lil Stoner from Fort Worth (Texas).
- September 12, 1928
The Chicago Cubs purchased Johnny Moore from Reading (International).
- September 12, 1927
The Philadelphia Phillies purchased June Greene from Portsmouth (Virginia).
The St. Louis Cardinals purchased Hal Haid from Syracuse (International).
The Philadelphia Phillies purchased Russ Miller from Syracuse (International).
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Chet Nichols (October, 1927) to Jersey City (International) to complete the trade.
- September 12, 1926
The New York Giants purchased Fresco Thompson and Fresco Thompson from Buffalo (International) for $25000 players to be named later.
- September 12, 1924
The Philadelphia Athletics purchased Tom Glass from Cambridge (Eastern Shore).
- September 12, 1922
The New York Giants purchased Mike Cvengros from Little Rock (Southern Association).
- September 12, 1921
Albany (Eastern) sent Tom Sullivan to the Philadelphia Phillies as part of a conditional deal.
The New York Giants purchased Larry Benton from Portsmouth (Virginia).
The New York Giants purchased Ike Boone from New Orleans (Southern Association).
The New York Giants sent Eddie Brown (December 17, 1921), Vern Spencer (December 17, 1921), Bud Heine (February 26, 1922) and Red Causey (July 30, 1922) to Indianapolis (American Association) to complete the trade.
- September 12, 1916
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Larry Douglas (September 12, 1916), Barney Cleveland (minors) (September 12, 1916), Doc Johnston (October 13, 1916) and Carmen Hill (1917) to Birmingham (Southern Association) to complete the trade.
- September 12, 1915
Topeka (Western Association) sent Jim Brown to the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a conditional deal. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
- September 12, 1910
The Boston Doves selected Joe Burg off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.
- September 12, 1908
The Boston Doves purchased Herbie Moran from Trenton (Tri-State).
- September 12, 1901
The Milwaukee Brewers signed George McBride as a free agent.
- September 12, 1891
The Louisville Colonels released Patsy Donovan.
- September 12, 1889
The Indianapolis Hoosiers released Marty Sullivan.
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