Scott Rolen (Reds):
Scott Rolen is heading closer to home, and that's exactly what the third baseman wanted. On Friday, the Blue Jays accommodated the veteran's request to be traded, sending him to the Reds in exchange for three players.
Blue Jays Official Site
The biggest move was the acquisition of third baseman Scott Rolen in a four-player trade that sent third baseman Edwin Encarnacion and pitchers Josh Roenicke and Zach Stewart to the Blue Jays.
Reds Official Site
Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
For right-hander Max Scherzer, the key to success is very simple.
"I need to execute early in the count," Scherzer said. "When I do that, I have success, and when I don't pitch well, it's usually because of that. I'm a completely different pitcher when I am ahead."
Diamondbacks Official Site
Jack Wilson (Mariners):
New Mariners shortstop Jack Wilson has such good bat control that he would fit in nicely batting behind Ichiro Suzuki.
Mariners Official Site
Jorge Sosa (Nationals):
After trading first baseman Nick Johnson and left-hander Joe Beimel on Friday, the Nationals recalled outfielder Elijah Dukes and purchased the contract of right-hander Jorge Sosa.
Nationals Official Site
Joe Nelson (Rays):
The Rays optioned reliever Joe Nelson to Triple-A Durham after Friday's game. There will be an announcement by the club on Saturday about who has replaced him on the Major League roster.
Rays Official Site
J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
Right fielder J.D. Drew is expected to miss his second successive game with a right groin strain.
Red Sox Official Site
Kip Wells (Reds):
The Reds called up RHP Kip Wells to fill in the roster blanks in the bullpen.
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Sidney Ponson (Royals):
Tampa Bay rolled past Kansas City, 8-2, on Friday night, knocking out starter Sidney Ponson in the fifth inning as 26,596 fans watched on Hip-Hop Night at Tropicana Field.
Rays Official Site
Mark Grudzielanek (Twins):
Reassigned from GCL Twins to Double-A New Britain.
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