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Braves released 1B Ryan Howard.

Marlins signed INF/OF Mike Aviles to a minor league contract. Mets claimed LHP Tommy Milone off waivers from the Brewers. Tigers released 1B James Loney.

Angels acquired RHP Damien Magnifico from the Orioles in exchange for RHP Jordan Kipper.

Brewers signed OF Michael Choice to a minor league contract. Yankees acquired RHP Yoiber Marquina from the Indians to complete the trade of RHP Nick Goody. Blue Jays claimed RHP Cesar Valdez off waivers from the Athletics; optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.

Mets signed RHP Blake Beavan to a minor league contract. Orioles minor league LHP Jed Bradley announced his retirement on Thursday.

Blue Jays claimed RHP Neil Ramirez off waivers from the Giants.

Blue Jays released C Jarrod Saltalamacchia.

Orioles released RHP Zach Stewart. Orioles released OF Michael Choice.

Giants released LHP Ricky Romero. Rangers claimed INF Pete Kozma off waivers from the Yankees.

Rays acquired RHP Drew Smith from the Tigers to complete the trade for OF Mikie Mahtook.

Red Sox claim INF Chase d'Arnaud off waivers from the Braves. Marlins claim RHP Jeo Gunkel off waivers from the Dodgers.

Rangers signed RHP Walker Weickel to a minor league contract.

Padres claimed RHP Kirby Yates off waivers from the Angels. Cardinals signed RHP Mark Montgomery to a minor league contract.

Angels acquired RHP David Hernandez from the Braves for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Athletics acquired OF Ryan LaMarre from the Angels in exchange for cash considerations. Phillies acquired INF/OF Ty Kelly from the Blue Jays for cash considerations. Rangers have returned Rule 5 pick Mike Hauschild to the Astros.

Rangers signed INF Josh Wilson to a minor league contract.

Red Sox signed RHP Blaine Boyer to a minor league contract. Angels acquired C Juan Graterol from the Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Starling Marte Suspended 80 Games For Positive PED Test

Dodgers signed RHP David Hale to a minor league deal. Marlins signed LHP Daniel Schlereth to a minors deal. Reds released RHP Carlos Portuondo.

Angels acquired RHP Parker Bridwell from the Orioles in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

Pirates acquired RHP Johnny Barbato from the Yankees for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Rangers acquired RHP Clayton Blackburn from the Giants for INF Frandy De La Rosa and cash considerations. Nationals RHP Jeremy Guthrie has elected free agency.

Orioles acquired LHP Paul Fry from the Mariners in exchange for International Signing Bonus slot number 105.