Roster Moves (7/21): Largely Uninspired by Flotsam and Jetsam

July 21st saw 40 players involved in transactions made by 13 teams.  Sadly not a single one really captured my interest to the point that I feel compelled to cover it in depth.  So this edition of Roster Moves is straight forward and presented for posterity only.  That’s probably a good thing since I am about a week behind and the recent trade bonanza deserves most everyone’s focus anyhow.

The question on my mind now is; what will I do with the rest of my writing time?  Crank out another Roster Moves, do some research for a future column, or go to bed early?  Frankly that last option is looking real tempting right now …

(moves after the jump)

The Moves:

• Atlanta Braves: Optioned OF Gregor Blanco (26) to Gwinnett, activated OF Nate McLouth (28) from the 15-day DL
• Baltimore Orioles: Activated LHP Mike Gonzalez (32) from the 60-day DL, optioned 3B Josh Bell (23) to Norfolk, called up LHP Troy Patton (24), transferred RHP Jim Johnson (27) from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list
• Boston Red Sox: Designated 1B Ryan Shealy (30) for assignment, optioned LHP Dustin Richardson (26) and OF Daniel Nava (27) to Pawtucket, activated RHP Clay Buchholz (25) from the 15-day and SS Jed Lowrie (26) from the 60-day DL, outrighted RHP Fernando Cabrera (28) to Triple-A
• Cincinnati Reds: Optioned RHP Micah Owings (27) to Louisville, called up RHP Carlos Fisher (27)
• Cleveland Indians: Optioned RHP Jensen Lewis (26) to Columbus
• Detroit Tigers: Optioned RHP Casey Fien (26) to Toledo, called up 2B Scott Sizemore (25)
• Florida Marlins: Called up RHP Jorge Sosa (33) and C Brad Davis (27) New Orleans, designated LHP Nate Robertson (32) for assignment, Placed C Brett Hayes (26) on the 15-day DL, outrighted 1B Mike Lamb (34) to Triple-A
• Houston Astros: Claimed RHP Nelson Figueroa (36) off of waivers from the Phillies, claimed INF Anderson Hernandez (27) off of waivers from the Indians, designated RHP Gary Majewski (30) and LHP Polin Trinidad (25) for assignment, outrighted RHP Casey Daigle (29) to Triple-A, optioned SS Oswaldo Navarro (25) to Round Rock, signed 3B Kody Kirkland (27) to a minor league contract
• Los Angeles Dodgers: Optioned C A.J. Ellis (29) to Albuquerque, called up LHP Jack Taschner (32)
• Minnesota Twins: Optioned RHP Jeff Manship (25) to Rochester, activated 2B Alexi Casilla (26) from the 15-day DL
• New York Mets: Activated LHP Oliver Perez (28) from the 15-day disabled list, signed RHP Chad Cordero (28) to a minor league contract, optioned 2B Justin Turner (25) to Bufflo
• Philadelphia Phillies: Optioned RHP Andrew Carpenter (25) to Lehigh Valley, called up RHP Vance Worley (22)
• San Diego Padres: Placed 2B David Eckstein (35) on the 15-day DL, activated OF Will Venable (27) on the 15-day disabled list

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