Minor League Transactions: May 20-26

Official minor league transactions, conveyed to Baseball America by Major League Baseball, for the period May 20-26

Arizona Diamondbacks
Released: RHP Seth Simmons, OF Devin Harris
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Charles Brewer, RHP Yoan Lopez
Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Koch, C Dan Rohlfing, OF Zach Nehrir

Atlanta Braves
Signed: RHP Lucas Harrell (released by Tigers, May 16), RHP Dale Thayer (released by Dodgers, May 3), RHP Rob Wooten (released by Braves, May 3)
Released: LHP Sean Burnett, C Steven Rodriguez
Traded: RHP Brandon Barker and LHP Trevor Belicek to Orioles for LHP Brian Matusz and 2016 supplemental second-round pick
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Joel de la Cruz
Recalled: RHP Casey Kelly
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Joel de la Cruz, RHP John Gant, LHP Dario Alvarez, LHP Manny Banuelos
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dave Peterson, 1B Matt Tellor, 1B Juan Yepez
Reinstated from DL: 1B Matt Tellor

The Braves added $838,900 to their 2016 draft bonus pool by agreeing to take Brian Matusz, who is under contract for $3.9 million this season, when they acquired the Orioles’ supplemental second-round pick. Atlanta surrendered a pair of 23-year-old Double-A arms who boast strong strikeout-to-walk ratios this season.

Baltimore Orioles
Signed: LHP Brian Duensing (released by Royals, May 15)
Released: 1B Logan Uxa, 2B Steve Tolleson, OF Jimmy Bosco, OF Tad Gold
Traded: LHP Brian Matusz and 2016 supplemental second-round pick to Braves for RHP Brandon Barker and LHP Trevor Belicek
Acquired: RHP Franderlin Romero from Reds for 2015-16 international bonus slots one and four ($693,300)
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Ashur Tolliver
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP T.J. McFarland, C Brandon Coluccio
Reinstated from DL: 1B Logan Uxa, 2B Steve Tolleson, 3B Austin Anderson, SS Ozzie Martinez

Boston Red Sox
Recalled: RHP Noe Ramirez, C Blake Swihart
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Noe Ramirez
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP German Taveras, C Jordan Procyshen, OF Allen Craig, OF Kyri Washington
Reinstated from DL: C Roldani Baldwin, C Tim Roberson, OF Franklin Guzman

Chicago Cubs
Released: RHP Michael Jensen, SS Ryan Dent, OF Shane Victorino
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Stephen Fife, RHP Ryan Williams, LHP Scott Barnes, OF Ryan Kalish
Reinstated from DL: RHP Stephen Fife, 2B David Bote, OF Matt Murton

Chicago White Sox
Released: RHP Charlie Shirek, 1B Travis Ishikawa
Recalled: RHP Erik Johnson, RHP Tommy Kahnle
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Erik Johnson, C Kevan Smith, 2B Carlos Sanchez
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Beck, RHP Colin Kleven, OF Vinny Rottino
Reinstated from DL: RHP Phillippe Aumont, RHP Charlie Shirek

Cincinnati Reds
Traded: RHP Franderlin Romero to Orioles for 2015-16 international bonus slots one and four ($693,300)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Dayan Diaz, RHP A.J. Morris, RHP Josh Smith, RHP Daniel Wright, OF Steve Selsky
Removed from 40-man: RHP Steve Delabar, RHP Drew Hayes (both players outrighted to Triple-A)
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jumbo Diaz, RHP Keyvius Sampson, OF Steve Selsky
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Conor Krauss, 1B Avain Rachal
Reinstated from DL: RHP Jake Paulson, 1B Brandon Allen, SS Carlos Triunfel

Cleveland Indians
Recalled: RHP Austin Adams, RHP Cody Anderson, LHP Ryan Merritt
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cody Anderson, LHP Kyle Crockett
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Justin Garcia, RHP Julian Merryweather, OF Clint Frazier, OF Dorssys Paulino
Reinstated from DL: RHP Cortland Cox, RHP Trevor Frank, LHP Nick Maronde, 3B Giovanny Urshela, SS Eric Stamets, OF Michael Choice

Double-A Akron outfielder Clint Frazier received a reprieve as he deals with a right hamstring strain, landing him on the disabled list. He hit .313/.400/.544 with 24 extra-base hits, including six home runs, in 41 games, while playing all three outfield spots in the Eastern League, mostly right field.

Colorado Rockies
Released: RHP Ryan Arrowood
Recalled: RHP Miguel Castro, RHP Jordan Lyles
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jordan Lyles, RHP Scott Oberg
Optioned to high Class A: LHP Tyler Matzek
Placed on 7-day DL: SS Jeff Bianchi
Reinstated from DL: RHP Antonio Senzatela

Detroit Tigers
Released: OF Nate Schierholtz
Recalled: RHP Buck Farmer
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Drew VerHagen
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Drew VerHagen, LHP Kevin Ziomek
Reinstated from DL: LHP Anthony Fernandez, 2B Tyler Bortnick, OF Derek Hill

Houston Astros
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Juan Minaya, RHP Brad Peacock
Reinstated from DL: 1B A.J. Reed

Kansas City Royals
Signed: LHP Kyle Bartsch (released by Padres, May 18)
Released: SS Clint Barmes
Recalled: 3B Cheslor Cuthbert
Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Cheslor Cuthbert
Placed on 7-day DL: SS Dusty Coleman
Reinstated from DL: LHP Luis Rico

Los Angeles Angels
Signed: RHP Eric Karch (released by Pirates, May 20), RHP Tim Lincecum, C Erik Kratz (released by Astros, May 22), OF Austin Cousino (released by Mariners, May 19)
Acquired: SS Ryan Jackson from Phillies for cash
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Deolis Guerra, LHP Lucas Luetge
Removed from 40-man: RHP A.J. Achter, RHP Al Alburquerque (both players outrighted to Triple-A), RHP Danny Reynolds (outrighted to Double-A)
Recalled: 3B Kaleb Cowart
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP A.J. Achter, RHP Tim Lincecum, 3B Jefry Marte
Placed on 7-day DL: OF Nick Buss

Los Angeles Dodgers
Released: RHP Matt Campbell
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Chin-Hui Tsao
Recalled: RHP Mike Bolsinger, LHP Luis Avilan
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mike Bolsinger, RHP Ross Stripling
Option transferred: RHP Carlos Frias (Double-A to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Dennis Santana, RHP Josh Sborz, LHP Luis De Paula, OF Devan Ahart, OF Yadir Drake, OF Jose Tabata
Reinstated from DL: RHP Tommy Bergjans, RHP Kyle Hooper, LHP Michael Boyle, C Spencer Navin, 1B O’Koyea Dickson, OF Adam Law

Miami Marlins
Signed: RHP Manuel Heredia, C Carlos Corporan (released by Rays, May 20), 2B Garrett Weber (released by Rangers, May 20)
Released: RHP Matt Milroy, OF Yuniel Ramirez
Designated for assignment: LHP Tim Berry
Optioned to Double-A: LHP Jarlin Garcia
Optioned to high Class A: RHP Asher Wojciechowski (waiver claim from Astros)
Option transferred: LHP Tim Berry (Double-A to high Class A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Victor Araujo, LHP Jose Jose, LHP Greg Nappo, LHP Scott Squier, 1B Xavier Scruggs, 2B Giovanny Alfonzo
Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Joel Effertz, RHP Colby Suggs
Reinstated from DL: LHP Tim Berry, C Maxx Tissenbaum

Milwaukee Brewers
Signed: RHP Santos Saldivar (Sonoma (Pacific Association)), RHP Gage Smith (released by Tigers, May 14)
Released: OF Ben Guez
Recalled: OF Keon Broxton
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Hobbs Johnson, 2B George Iskenderian, OF Trent Clark, OF Brett Phillips
Reinstated from DL: RHP Daniel Tillman, 3B Sthervin Matos, OF Shane Peterson, OF Michael Reed

Low Class A Wisconsin center fielder Trent Clark, the 15th overall pick last year, hit the disabled list with a hamstring strain. The Brewers held him back in extended spring training until May 9, and Clark appeared in 12 games, batting 9-for-41 (.220), before injuring himself while running the bases.

Minnesota Twins
Signed: LHP Sean Burnett (released by Braves, May 20)
Added to 40-man roster: LHP Buddy Boshers, OF Robbie Grossman
Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Jorge Polanco, OF Eddie Rosario
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Eades, LHP Dan Runzler, OF Max Kepler
Reinstated from DL: RHP Fernando Romero, C Mitch Garver

A strained left groin pushed Triple-A Rochester right fielder Max Kepler to the disabled list. The German-born lefthanded batter hit .275/.361/.451 with more walks (15) than strikeouts (13) through 28 games.

New York Mets
Added to 40-man roster: 2B Ty Kelly
Designated for assignment: LHP Dario Alvarez (lost on waivers to Braves)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Thomas McIlraith, LHP Andrew Barbosa, C Jeff Glenn, 3B David Thompson
Reinstated from DL: RHP Robert Gsellman, C Raywilly Gomez, SS Gavin Cecchini

New York Yankees
Signed: LHP Neal Cotts (released by Angels, May 18)
Removed from 40-man: LHP Phil Coke (outrighted to Triple-A)
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Layne Somsen (waiver claim from Reds), LHP James Pazos
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alex Smith, 3B Jose Rosario, OF Jeff Hendrix

Oakland Athletics
Recalled: RHP Zach Neal, LHP Daniel Coulombe, OF Jake Smolinski
Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Daniel Coulombe, 1B Max Muncy
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Xavier Altamirano
Reinstated from DL: RHP Sam Bragg, C Bruce Maxwell, 2B Jesus Lopez

Philadelphia Phillies
Released: RHP Alejandro Arteaga
Traded: SS Ryan Jackson to Angels for cash
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Alec Asher, 3B Damek Tomscha
Reinstated from DL: RHP Drew Anderson, RHP Frank Herrmann, LHP Scott Harris, OF Christian Marrero

Pittsburgh Pirates
Released: RHP Eric Karch
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Wilfredo Boscan
Recalled: RHP Rob Scahill, RHP A.J. Schugel, LHP Kyle Lobstein
Optioned to Triple-A: 2B Alen Hanson
Reinstated from DL: RHP Trevor Williams

St. Louis Cardinals
Optioned to Triple-A: OF Jose Martinez (purchased from Royals)
Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Andrew Brodbeck
Reinstated from DL: SS Andrew Sohn, OF Michael Pritchard

San Diego Padres
Signed: RHP Seth Simmons (released by D-backs, May 20)
Recalled: LHP Keith Hessler
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Kevin Quackenbush, RHP Colin Rea, 2B Jose Pirela
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Chris Huffman, RHP Seth Rosin, RHP Bryan Verbitsky, SS Chase Jensen, SS Peter Van Gansen
Reinstated from DL: RHP Yimmi Brasoban, RHP Lou DiStasio, RHP Zech Lemond, RHP Ben Paullus, C Jason Hagerty

San Francisco Giants
Released: LHP Mike Kickham
Recalled: OF Jarrett Parker
Placed on 7-day DL: C Aramis Garcia, C Steve Lerud, OF Carlos Moncrief
Reinstated from DL: RHP Pedro Rodriguez, C Aramis Garcia, C Andrew Susac, C Eliezer Zambrano

Seattle Mariners
Released: OF Austin Cousino
Recalled: SS Luis Sardinas, SS Chris Taylor
Optioned to Triple-A: SS Chris Taylor
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ramon Morla, RHP Dylan Unsworth
Reinstated from DL: LHP Jake Zokan

The Mariners released 23-year-old center fielder Austin Cousino, a third-round pick from Kentucky in 2014, after he hit .190/.222/.259 in 29 games at two Class A stops this season. The Angels quickly signed him and assigned him to extended spring training. Most scouts viewed the lefty-hitting Cousino as a fourth-outfielder candidate coming out of college, but a poor batting eye (38 strikeouts, nine walks this season) and low on-base percentage (career .293) hindered his ability to use his speed and baserunning instincts.

Tampa Bay Rays
Signed: C J.P. Arencibia (released by Phillies, May 15)
Released: RHP Kyle McPherson, C Carlos Corporan
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Ryan Garton, RHP Tyler Sturdevant
Recalled: OF Mikie Mahtook
Designated for assignment: OF Jake Goebbert
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Steve Geltz, 2B Tim Beckham
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brent Honeywell
Reinstated from DL: RHP Nick Sawyer, OF Jake Goebbert, OF Angel Moreno, OF Justin Williams

High Class A Charlotte righthander Brent Honeywell is dealing with right arm tenderness that necessitate a trip to the disabled list. He leads the Florida State League in ERA (1.30) and WHIP (0.84) while recording excellent strikeout (9.9) and walk (1.3) rates per nine innings.

Texas Rangers
Released: 2B Garrett Weber
Added to 40-man roster: OF Jared Hoying
Recalled: 3B Joey Gallo
Designated for assignment: 1B Patrick Kivlehan
Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Andrew Faulkner
Option transferred: RHP Jose LeClerc (Double-A to Triple-A), LHP Yohander Mendez (high Class A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: C David Lyon
Reinstated from DL: RHP Nick Gardewine, C Jose Trevino, 3B Joey Gallo, OF Jairo Beras

Toronto Blue Jays
Released: RHP David Aardsma
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Bo Schultz, RHP/LHP Patrick Venditte
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP John Stilson
Reinstated from DL: OF Austin Davis

Washington Nationals
Placed on 7-day DL: C Jake Lowery, 3B Drew Ward, OF Brenden Webb
Reinstated from DL: 2B Cutter Dykstra