Chicago Cubs
(8/28) Activated outfielder Alfonso Soriano from the 15-day disabled list.
Colorado Rockies
(8/26) Recalled catcher Chris Iannetta from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
(8/28) Optioned LHP Franklin Morales to Triple-A Colorado Springs .
Detroit Tigers
(8/27) Placed designated hitter Gary Sheffield on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 22, with a sore right shoulder. Placed RHP Jair Jurrjens on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.
Los Angeles Dodgers
(8/29) Claimed RHP Esteban Loaiza off waivers from the Athletics.
Milwaukee Brewers
(8/29) Activated RHP Ben Sheets from the 15-day disabled list.
New York Yankees
(8/28) Recalled RHP Chris Britton from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Philadelphia Phillies
(8/27) Activated second baseman Chase Utley from the 15-day disabled list; Designated third baseman Russell Branyan for assignment.
San Francisco Giants
(8/26) Acquired second baseman Travis Denker from the Dodgers to complete the mark Sweeney trade.
(8/27) Acquired RHP Stephen McFarland from the Pirates to complete the Matt Morris trade.
- Denker is a C-level prospect, a smallish player (5-9, 170) who has faired decently with the bat at lower levels, but lacks the defensive skills to remain in the middle infield. In his second season at High A, the 22 year-old Denker has hit .294/.370/.451. That’s interesting for a second baseman, but with Denker assumed to end up at third base or a corner outfield spot, he faces an uphill climb to have a substantial career.
Toronto Blue Jays
(8/28) signed LHP Joe Kennedy to a minor league contract.
