MLB Transactions from May 17, 2016

Los Angeles Angels placed LF Daniel Nava on the 15-day disabled list. Left groin strain
Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Cory Rasmus on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 13, 2016. Left groin strain
Los Angeles Angels recalled CF Rafael Ortega from Salt Lake Bees.
San Diego Padres sent 2B Alexi Amarista on a rehab assignment to San Antonio Missions.
New York Yankees designated LHP Phil Coke for assignment.
New York Yankees recalled James Pazos from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees recalled Luis Cessa from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees recalled Rob Refsnyder from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees optioned Conor Mullee to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees optioned Chad Green to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Milwaukee Brewers sent Michael Kirkman outright to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
SS Elvis Andrus roster status changed by Texas Rangers.
Los Angeles Angels recalled A.J. Achter from Salt Lake Bees.
New York Mets optioned Sean Gilmartin to Las Vegas 51s.
New York Mets recalled Matt Reynolds from Las Vegas 51s.
San Francisco Giants activated RHP George Kontos from the 15-day disabled list.
St. Louis Cardinals optioned CF Tommy Pham to Memphis Redbirds.
Seattle Mariners optioned Mayckol Guaipe to Tacoma Rainiers.
Seattle Mariners activated RHP Joaquin Benoit from the 15-day disabled list.
Oakland Athletics placed C Josh Phegley on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 10, 2016. Right knee inflammation
Oakland Athletics optioned Eric Surkamp to Nashville Sounds.
Oakland Athletics recalled Max Muncy from Nashville Sounds.
Oakland Athletics recalled Jesse Hahn from Nashville Sounds.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned Andy Burns to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned Dustin Antolin to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Pat Venditte from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays activated 3B Jimmy Paredes.
Philadelphia Phillies sent RHP Michael Mariot on a rehab assignment to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Joe Nathan.Cleveland Indians optioned Cody Anderson to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians activated RF Lonnie Chisenhall from the bereavement list.
Houston Astros designated RHP Asher Wojciechowski for assignment.
Houston Astros recalled Evan Gattis from Corpus Christi Hooks.
Houston Astros placed CF Carlos Gomez on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 16, 2016. Bruised left rib cage
Houston Astros selected the contract of 3B Colin Moran from Fresno Grizzlies.
Minnesota Twins optioned Jose Berrios to Rochester Red Wings.
Minnesota Twins recalled Taylor Rogers from Rochester Red Wings.