Transactions – Page 11 – Dodger Thoughts

Joe Wieland returning to Dodgers

On December 1, 2015

Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

By Jon Weisman

Ahead of Wednesday’s deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players, the Dodgers have re-signed right-handed pitcher Joe Wieland to a one-year deal for 2016.

Wieland, who will be 26 in January, had a 4.59 ERA and 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City this year. He also pitched 8 2/3 innings in two games for the Dodgers, allowing eight runs.

He was one of 16 pitchers to start a game for the Dodgers in 2015.

Wieland went from May 2012 to September 2014 without pitching in the Majors because of two surgeries, including Tommy John surgery in the summer of 2012.

Luis Avilan, A.J. Ellis, Yasmani Grandal, Chris Hatcher, Kenley Jansen, Juan Nicasio, Justin Turner and Scott Van Slyke are the Dodgers’ other players eligible for arbitration. They must be offered provisional contracts for 2016 by 9 p.m. Wednesday, or they will become free agents.

New manager Dave Roberts is the Dodgers’ somebody

By Jon Weisman

On November 23, 2015

In Managers, Transactions

Dave Roberts in 2002 (Jill Weisleder/Los Angeles Dodgers)

By Jon Weisman

Dave Roberts first came to the Dodgers as a nobody. On December 22, 2001, the Dodgers traded two single-A minor-leaguers, Christian Bridenbaugh and Nial Hughes, to Cleveland for an outfielder who had 40 career Major League hits at age 29.

Neither Bridenbaugh nor Hughes would play at any level in any of MLB’s 30 organizations again. But Roberts, he wouldn’t easily be forgotten.

Cotton, Stripling added to 40-man roster

By Jon Weisman

On November 20, 2015

In Minor leagues, Transactions

By Jon Weisman

Minor-league right-handed pitchers Jharel Cotton (left) and Ross Stripling have been added to Dodgers’ 40-man roster today, as expected, ahead of the deadline to protect them from other MLB clubs in the Rule 5 draft.

Cotton, who turns 24 in January, pitched primarily for Double-A Tulsa, with 71 strikeouts and a 1.12 WHIP in 62 2/3 innings, before gaining 7 1/3 innings of Triple-A experience at the end of the year.

Returning from April 2014 Tommy John surgery, Stripling (who turns 26 Monday) had 55 strikeouts and a 1.19 WHIP in 67 1/3 innings for Tulsa.

The Dodgers now have 39 players on their 40-man roster, 23 of them pitchers.

Brett Anderson returning to Dodgers in 2016

By Jon Weisman

On November 13, 2015

In Transactions

Jill Weisleder/Los Angeles Dodgers

By Jon Weisman

Brett Anderson will be back in a Dodger uniform next season after accepting the team’s one-year qualifying offer.

Zack Greinke and Howie Kendrick rejected their qualifying offers to pursue multi-year deals. Each could sign with any team, including the Dodgers.

Anderson would have been the first player under the current collective bargaining agreement to accept a qualifying offer, but he was beaten by a few hours by Houston’s Colby Rasmus and Baltimore’s Matt Wieters, reportedly.

Here's to being back in Dodger Blue for at least another year.

— Brett Anderson (@BAnderson3737) November 13, 2015

Anderson, who turns 28 just before Spring Training next year, set a career high in innings (180 1/3) in 2015 and had his best season since 2009, with a 3.69 ERA, a career-high 18 quality starts and an MLB-leading 66.3 percent groundball rate.

With Clayton Kershaw, Alex Wood and (if he returns from shoulder surgery) Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Dodgers could have as many as four southpaws in their starting rotation at a given time next season.

Several Dodger minor-leaguers become free agents

By Jon Weisman

On November 10, 2015

In Minor leagues, Transactions

Matt West made his Dodger debut June 20. (Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers)

By Jon Weisman

Earlier this morning, Matt Eddy of Baseball America posted a lengthy list of minor-leaguers who have just become free agents. That included more than two dozen names from the Dodgers, who have confirmed that they are no longer under contract with the organization.

Several of these players were signed by the Dodgers as recently as last winter, as part of the annual cycle of veteran minor-leaguers switching teams, though there is one prominent former Dodger draft pick among them.

Dodgers extend qualifying offers to Greinke, Anderson, Kendrick

By Jon Weisman

On November 6, 2015

In Transactions

By Jon Weisman

Zack Greinke, Brett Anderson and Howie Kendrick received from the Dodgers one-year qualifying offers, the meaning of which is explained by Ken Gurnick of MLB.com.

The players — who are free to sign with other clubs beginning Friday at 9:01 p.m. PT — have until Nov. 13 to accept the offer, binding them to the club for only the 2016 season at a salary of $15.8 million. No player has accepted a qualifying offer since it was implemented as part of the free-agency system in 2011.

If the players reject the offer and sign with another club, the Dodgers would receive a compensation draft pick after the first round. The players still can re-sign with the Dodgers.

In addition, the Dodgers announced that outfielders Chris Heisey and Justin Ruggiano have elected to become free agents, and that the team has declined the club options on Bronson Arroyo, Joel Peralta and Chase Utley.

Dodgers, Don Mattingly part ways

By Jon Weisman

On October 22, 2015

In Managers, Transactions

Don Mattingly went 446-363 as Dodger manager. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)

By Jon Weisman

Eight people have managed the Dodgers since their last World Series in 1988, and soon there will be a ninth.

Here’s this morning’s announcement:

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Don Mattingly have mutually agreed that Mattingly will not return to manage the club in 2016.

Dodger president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, general manager Farhan Zaidi and senior vice-president of baseball operations Josh Byrnes met and talked extensively with Mattingly for several days following the conclusion of the season.

“As our end-of-season process began, we discussed the past year, our future goals, necessary changes, roster needs and other matters relating to next year’s campaign,” said Friedman. “As the dialogue progressed daily, it evolved to a point where we all agreed that it might be best for both sides to start fresh. We decided to think about it for a couple of days and when we spoke again, we felt comfortable that this was the direction to go. I have the utmost respect for Donnie and thoroughly enjoyed working with him this past season. I want to thank him for his hard work and collaboration, as well as his accomplishments, including three consecutive National League West titles. I wish him nothing but success in the future.”

“I’m honored and proud to have had the opportunity to manage the Los Angeles Dodgers,” said Mattingly. “I’ve enjoyed my experiences and relationships with the organization’s staff and players throughout my eight years in L.A. After meeting with Andrew, Farhan and Josh, we all felt that a fresh start would be good for both the organization and me. We talked about several scenarios, including my returning in 2016. However, I believe this is the right time and right move for both parties. I’m still very passionate about managing and hope to get the opportunity in the near future. In the meantime, I want to thank the Dodger organization, the city and our fans for the opportunity and wish the club well going forward.”

Dodgers claim pitcher Lisalverto Bonilla

By Jon Weisman

On October 21, 2015

In Health/injuries, Transactions

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By Jon Weisman

Lisalverto Bonilla, a right-handed pitcher who is recovering from mid-April Tommy John surgery, has been claimed by the Dodgers and placed on the 60-day disabled list.

The 25-year-old Bonilla had a 3.05 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 20 2/3 innings for the Rangers in 2014, striking out 17. He also had a 4.10 ERA in 74 2/3 innings that year for Triple-A Round Rock, starting six games and relieving in 33.

Bonilla missed the entire 2015 season due to injury after making his Major League debut in 2014 and going 3-0 with a 3.05 ERA in five games (three starts) with the Rangers. He originally signed with the Phillies out of the Dominican Republic at age 18, before going to Texas in a trade that with one-time Dodger pitcher Josh Lindblom for another one-time Dodger in Michael Young.

During an eventful four-inning Spring Training stint against the Dodgers in the pinball-like Alamodome on March 21, Bonilla struck out seven while allowing six runs. Adrian Gonzalez and Buck Britton homered off Bonilla, while Yasmani Grandal (twice), Alex Guerrero, Matt Carson (twice), Tyler Ogle and Kyle Jensen whiffed.

Through his minor-league career, Bonilla has averaged more than 10 strikeouts per nine innings.

Dodger medical services head Stan Conte resigns

By Jon Weisman

On October 17, 2015

In Transactions

Stan Conte at Spring Training in February (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)

By Jon Weisman

Dodger vice president of medical services and head athletic trainer Stan Conte has resigned from the organization.

“I want to thank the Dodger organization and specifically each and every one of the dedicated medical staff for their support these last nine seasons in Los Angeles,” Conte said in a statement. “My resignation will allow me to focus on my research in baseball injury analytics as I remain committed to determining the causes and effects of various baseball injuries.”

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Conte joined the Dodgers in October 2006, following 15 seasons with the San Francisco Giants.

“I want to thank Stan for his contributions to the Dodgers over the past nine years as well as all he has done for the entire community of sports medicine,” said Dodger president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. “He was an integral member of the organization and we wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Dodgers claim Brooks Brown, designate Jim Johnson for assignment

By Jon Weisman

On October 14, 2015

In Transactions

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By Jon Weisman

Relief pitcher Jim Johnson, whom the Dodgers acquired with Alex Wood and Jose Peraza from Atlanta in July, has been designated for assignment.

Taking his place on the 40-man roster — not eligible for the current playoffs — will be right-handed pitcher Brooks Brown.

A first-round (34th overall) pick by Arizona in the 2006 draft, the 30-year-old Brown had a 3.97 ERA with 41 strikeouts against 75 baserunners in 59 Major League innings for Colorado in 2014-15. He had a 2.77 ERA in 2014, then a 4.91 ERA in this year while dealing with right shoulder inflammation.

Johnson did not make the Dodgers’ postseason roster after allowing 42 baserunners in 18 2/3 innings with 17 strikeouts for Los Angeles.

Dodgers announce NLDS roster

By Jon Weisman

On October 9, 2015

In Transactions

By Jon Weisman

Without further ado — that is, no more ado of any kind whatsoever — here is the Dodgers’ official 2015 National League Division Series roster.

Starting pitchers (4): Brett Anderson, Zack Greinke, Clayton Kershaw, Alex Wood

Relief pitchers (7): Luis Avilan, Pedro Baez, Yimi Garcia, Chris Hatcher, J.P. Howell, Kenley Jansen, Joel Peralta

Catchers (2): A.J. Ellis, Yasmani Grandal

Infielders (6): Adrian Gonzalez, Howie Kendrick, Jimmy Rollins, Corey Seager, Justin Turner, Chase Utley

Outfielders (6): Carl Crawford, Andre Ethier, Kiké Hernandez, Joc Pederson, Yasiel Puig, Justin Ruggiano

Alex Guerrero, Juan Nicasio and the injured Scott Van Slyke are Dodgers who spent the entire season in the Majors but did not make it to the NLDS.

If a player is injured during the NLDS, he may be replaced, but the injured player would be ineligible to play in the NLCS should the Dodgers advance.

Dodgers activate Kiké Hernandez

By Jon Weisman

On September 28, 2015

In Health/injuries, Pregame, Transactions

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Dodgers at Giants, 7:15 p.m.
Carl Crawford, LF
Corey Seager, SS
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
Justin Turner, 3B
Andre Ethier, RF
Chase Utley, 2B
Yasmani Grandal, C
Joc Pederson, CF
Zack Greinke, P

By Jon Weisman

Sidelined since August 30 with hamstring issues, Kiké Hernandez has been activated from the disabled list by the Dodgers.

Hernandez is not in tonight’s starting lineup, but seems likely to be there Tuesday when the Dodgers face Madison Bumgarner.

The 24-year-old has a .350 on-base percentage and .492 slugging percentage in 201 plate appearances for Los Angeles this year. In his busiest stretch, he played 20 games (18 starts) from August 8-30 and OBPed .400 while slugging .545.

Dodgers order an Adam Liberatore for late pick-me-up

By Jon Weisman

On September 22, 2015

In Pregame, Transactions

Adam Liberatore (center) joined Mike Bolsinger and Joc Pederson on a coffee run June 25 outside Wrigley Field. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers).

Adam Liberatore (center) joined Mike Bolsinger and Joc Pederson on a coffee run June 25 outside Wrigley Field, as Dave Strumpf filmed for SportsNet LA. (Jon SooHoo).

Diamondbacks at Dodgers, 7:10 p.m.
Justin Ruggiano, LF
Howie Kendrick, 2B
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
Scott Van Slyke, RF
Corey Seager, SS
A.J. Ellis, C
Chris Heisey, CF
Alex Guerrero, 3B
Alex Wood, P

By Jon Weisman

Rookie reliever Adam Liberatore has been brought up to Los Angeles to give the Dodgers another lefty option out of the bullpen for the stretch run.

Liberatore had been with Triple-A Oklahoma City since shortly after the All-Star Break. This is the third time he has been recalled in 2015.

From April 17-May 30, Liberatore had allowed only three runs and 10 baserunners in 14 innings, with 14 strikeouts. Thereafter, he maintained his strikeout rate, but allowed 10 runs and 21 baserunners in 12 innings.

In Triple-A, the 28-year-old allowed 29 baserunners in 21 2/3 innings, striking out 18. He last pitched in a game September 11, when he threw his sixth consecutive scoreless inning.

In other bullpen news, with a baby due at any moment, right-hander Jim Johnson will be soon be away from the team on paternity leave, Don Mattingly said.

Dodgers call up one minor-leaguer, acquire another

By Jon Weisman

On September 13, 2015

In Transactions

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By Jon Weisman

Two more transactions were made by the Dodgers before today’s game: calling up infielder Ronald Torreyes from Triple-A Oklahoma City and acquiring minor-league catcher Jack Murphy from Toronto to provide a fast resolution to the Darwin Barney trade.

Torreyes, who turned 23 on September 2, made his MLB debut in the fifth inning of today’s game, replacing Jose Peraza at second base. He had a .340 on-base percentage and .388 slugging percentage in 13 games with Oklahoma City, along with a .348 OBP and .410 slugging with Double-A Tulsa.

Los Angeles designated Barney for assignment June 12 to make room for Torreyes on the 40-man roster upon his acquisition.

The 27-year-old Murphy, drafted out of Princeton by the Blue Jays in 2009, is not on the 40-man roster. He had a .309 OBP and .315 slugging for Double-A New Hampshire in 2015.

Don Mattingly also told reporters today that Carlos Frias is traveling back to Los Angeles with the team and could be activated from the disabled list this week.

Update: Torreyes doubled in his first Major League at-bat, joining Jose Peraza, Corey Seager, Scott Schebler, Austin Barnes and Carlos Frias as Dodgers who got their first hits in 2015.

Dodgers trade Darwin Barney to Blue Jays

By Jon Weisman

On September 13, 2015

In Transactions

By Jon Weisman

Darwin Barney has been traded by the Dodgers to the Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Barney has a .293 on-base percentage in his MLB career but with the Dodgers, it was .429 in 49 plate appearances, all but four of them in 2014. He began 2015 on the Opening Day roster, but was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City April 14 and unlike others, never made a return trip.

The Dodgers designated him for assignment June 12 after acquiring Ronald Torreyes, though Barney cleared waivers and remained for the remainder of the season in Oklahoma City, where he had a .325 OBP and .380 slugging percentage.

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Category: Transactions (Page 11 of 36)

Joe Wieland returning to Dodgers

New manager Dave Roberts is the Dodgers’ somebody

Cotton, Stripling added to 40-man roster

Brett Anderson returning to Dodgers in 2016

Several Dodger minor-leaguers become free agents

Dodgers extend qualifying offers to Greinke, Anderson, Kendrick

Dodgers, Don Mattingly part ways

Dodgers claim pitcher Lisalverto Bonilla

Dodger medical services head Stan Conte resigns

Dodgers claim Brooks Brown, designate Jim Johnson for assignment

Dodgers announce NLDS roster

Dodgers activate Kiké Hernandez

Dodgers order an Adam Liberatore for late pick-me-up

Dodgers call up one minor-leaguer, acquire another

Dodgers trade Darwin Barney to Blue Jays

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