Historical Transactions Occurring on September 16

The Minnesota Twins released Nick Wittgren.

The Toronto Blue Jays selected Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Boston Red Sox.

The Minnesota Twins selected Cole Irvin off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.

The Toronto Blue Jays purchased Max McDowell (minors) from the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Cincinnati Reds released Chasen Shreve.

Jeurys Familia of the Boston Red Sox granted free agency.

Heath Hembree of the Los Angeles Dodgers granted free agency.

The San Francisco Giants selected Taylor Jones off waivers from the Houston Astros.

The Tampa Bay Rays selected Bligh Madris off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Cincinnati Reds released Brad Brach.

The Houston Astros released Yadiel Rivera.

The Baltimore Orioles selected Brooks Kriske off waivers from the New York Yankees.

The Cincinnati Reds released David Carpenter.

The Toronto Blue Jays traded Justin Miller to the Cincinnati Reds for future considerations.

The Detroit Tigers selected Marcos Diplán off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.

The Baltimore Orioles selected Eric Hanhold off waivers from the New York Mets.

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Corban Joseph off waivers from the San Francisco Giants.

The Baltimore Orioles released Dana Eveland.

Chris Dickerson of the Cleveland Indians granted free agency.

The Miami Marlins signed Humberto Mejía as an amateur free agent.

The Chicago Cubs released Cody Ransom.

The San Francisco Giants signed Reyes Moronta as an amateur free agent.

The Houston Astros purchased Enerio Del Rosario from the Cincinnati Reds.

The Chicago White Sox released Bartolo Colón.

The Cleveland Indians signed C.C. Lee as an amateur free agent.

The Montreal Expos sent Alex Gonzalez to the San Diego Padres as part of a conditional deal.

The New York Mets signed Elvin Ramírez as an amateur free agent.

The New York Yankees released Lance Davis.

The Atlanta Braves signed Luis Hernández as an amateur free agent.

The New York Mets released Wayne Kirby.

The Milwaukee Brewers traded a player to be named later and Greg Vaughn to the San Diego Padres for Bryce Florie, Marc Newfield and Ron Villone. The Milwaukee Brewers sent Jerry Parent (minors) (September 16, 1996) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade.

The Toronto Blue Jays traded players to be named later and Mauro Gozzo to the Cleveland Indians for Bud Black. The Toronto Blue Jays sent Steve Cummings (September 21, 1990) and Alex Sanchez (September 24, 1990) to the Cleveland Indians to complete the trade.

The Houston Astros traded players to be named later to the Minnesota Twins for Steve Lombardozzi. The Houston Astros sent Ramon Cedeno (minors) (September 16, 1989) and Gordon Farmer (minors) (September 16, 1989) to the Minnesota Twins to complete the trade.

The Montreal Expos traded a player to be named later to the Minnesota Twins for Jim Dwyer. The Montreal Expos sent Alonzo Powell (September 16, 1989) to the Minnesota Twins to complete the trade.

The Baltimore Orioles traded a player to be named later and Roy Lee Jackson to the San Diego Padres for Alan Wiggins. The Baltimore Orioles sent Rich Caldwell (minors) (September 16, 1985) to the San Diego Padres to complete the trade.

The Montreal Expos released Mike Phillips.

The St. Louis Cardinals traded players to be named later to the Oakland Athletics for Steve Baker. The St. Louis Cardinals sent Tom Dozier (September 16, 1983) and Jim Strichek (minors) (September 16, 1983) to the Oakland Athletics to complete the trade.

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded a player to be named later, Dave Stewart and $200,000 to the Texas Rangers for Rick Honeycutt. The Los Angeles Dodgers sent Ricky Wright (September 16, 1983) to the Texas Rangers to complete the trade.

The Montreal Expos selected Gene Roof off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.

The California Angels purchased Carlos May from the New York Yankees.

The Houston Astros traded a player to be named later and Alex Taveras to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Danny Walton. The Houston Astros sent Bob Detherage (September 16, 1977) to the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete the trade.

The California Angels purchased Larry McCall from the Baltimore Orioles.

The Baltimore Orioles purchased Jim Northrup from the Montreal Expos.

The Cincinnati Reds sent Steve Blateric to the New York Yankees as part of a conditional deal.

The Chicago Cubs purchased Tommy Davis from the Oakland Athletics.

The Philadelphia Phillies released Joe Morgan. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

The Detroit Tigers signed Dick Drago as an amateur free agent.

The Washington Senators traded a player to be named later and cash to the Cincinnati Reds for Claude Osteen. The Washington Senators sent Dave Sisler (November 28, 1961) to the Cincinnati Reds to complete the trade.

The Pittsburgh Pirates released Billy Herman.

The New York Giants released Red Kress.

Buffalo (International) sent Leo Mangum to the New York Giants as part of a conditional deal. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Moses Yellow Horse from Little Rock (Southern Association).

The Washington Nationals purchased Charlie Pick from Toronto (International).

The Cincinnati Reds returned Cy Morgan to Kansas City (American Association) following previous purchase.

The St. Louis Browns drafted Sam Agnew from Vernon (PCL) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The St. Louis Browns drafted Mike Balenti from Chattanooga (Southern Association) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Cleveland Naps drafted Ray Bates from Newport News (Virginia) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Cleveland Naps drafted Johnny Beall from Denver (Western) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Chicago Cubs drafted Marty Berghammer from Lincoln (Western) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Everett Booe from Fort Wayne (Central) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The St. Louis Cardinals drafted Ted Cather from Scranton (New York State) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Chicago Cubs drafted Otis Clymer from Minneapolis (American Association) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Washington Nationals drafted Joe Connolly from Montreal (International) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Chicago Cubs drafted Ensign Cottrell from Scranton (New York State) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Detroit Tigers drafted Claud Derrick from Baltimore (International) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Cozy Dolan from Rochester (International) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Brooklyn Dodgers drafted William Fischer from Toronto (International) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Cleveland Naps drafted Harvey Grubb from Morristown (Appalachian) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Detroit Tigers drafted Marc Hall from Omaha (Western) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Detroit Tigers drafted Willard House from Kewanee (Central Association) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Detroit Tigers drafted Al Klawitter from Portland (PCL) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The St. Louis Browns drafted Walt Leverenz from Los Angeles (PCL) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The St. Louis Browns drafted George Maisel from Harrisburg (Tri-State) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Boston Braves drafted Bill McKechnie from St Paul (American Association) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The New York Highlanders drafted Red McKee from Indianapolis (American Association) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Washington Nationals drafted Bill Morley from Knoxville (Appalachian) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Philadelphia Athletics drafted Billy Orr from Sacramento (PCL) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Cincinnati Reds drafted Gene Packard from Columbus (American Association) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Chicago Cubs drafted Bill Powell from Kansas City (American Association) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Washington Nationals drafted Henri Rondeau from Jersey City (International) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Chicago White Sox drafted Reb Russell from Fort Worth (Texas) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Boston Braves drafted Joe Schultz from Akron (Central) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Boston Braves drafted Art Schwind from Ottawa (Canadian) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Boston Braves drafted Paul Strand from Spokane (Northwestern) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Brooklyn Dodgers drafted Bull Wagner from New Orleans (Southern Association) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The St. Louis Cardinals drafted Jimmy Whelan from Ogden (Union Association) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Chicago White Sox drafted Mellie Wolfgang from Lincoln (Western) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

The Cincinnati Reds drafted Ralph Works from Providence (International) in the 1912 rule 5 draft.

Wichita (Texas-Oklahoma) purchased Bill Brown from the St. Louis Browns.

Montgomery (Southern Association) purchased Walter Jantzen and Joe Kutina from the St. Louis Browns.

Sacramento (PCL) purchased Ed McDonald from the Boston Braves.

The Brooklyn Dodgers purchased Elmer Steele from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Tom Raftery (September 16, 1910), Elmer Gardner (minors) (September 16, 1910) and Harry Siebert (minors) (September 16, 1910) to Kansas City (American Association) to complete the trade.

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Jimmy Burke as a free agent.

The Washington Senators purchased Doc Powers from the Louisville Colonels.

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Jerry Denny as a free agent.

The Brooklyn released Bill Holbert.

The Detroit Wolverines purchased Hardy Richardson, Jack Rowe, Deacon White and Dan Brouthers from the Buffalo Bisons for $7000 (sum was for entire team).