MLB Transactions from July 18, 2016

New York Mets recalled Michael Conforto from Las Vegas 51s.
New York Mets optioned CF Brandon Nimmo to Las Vegas 51s.
Arizona Diamondbacks optioned Edwin Escobar to Reno Aces.
New York Yankees activated CF Mason Williams from the 60-day disabled list.
New York Yankees optioned CF Mason Williams to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Kansas City Royals claimed Nick Tepesch off waivers from Oakland Athletics.
Chicago White Sox sent C Alex Avila on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Knights.
Kansas City Royals transferred RHP Kris Medlen from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Right shoulder sprain.
San Francisco Giants sent 2B Joe Panik on a rehab assignment to Sacramento River Cats.
Los Angeles Angels sent OF Craig Gentry on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees.
San Diego Padres activated LF Melvin Upton Jr. from the bereavement list.
San Diego Padres placed 3B Brett Wallace on the paternity list.
Los Angeles Dodgers sent PR Yimi Garcia on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
Cleveland Indians sent RHP Zach McAllister on a rehab assignment to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians placed C Yan Gomes on the 15-day disabled list. Separated right shoulder.
Cleveland Indians recalled Kyle Crockett from Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians optioned Cody Anderson to Columbus Clippers.
Philadelphia Phillies sent OF Aaron Altherr on a rehab assignment to Clearwater Threshers.
Detroit Tigers sent LHP Daniel Norris on a rehab assignment to Toledo Mud Hens.
Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Chase Whitley on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Chicago Cubs sent RHP Trevor Cahill on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs.
Los Angeles Angels designated RHP A.J. Achter for assignment.
Los Angeles Angels claimed 2B Sean Coyle off waivers from Boston Red Sox.
Los Angeles Angels optioned Sean Coyle to Arkansas Travelers.
Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Brad Boxberger on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Washington Nationals placed LHP Sammy Solis on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 8, 2016. Right knee.
Cleveland Indians activated C Roberto Perez from the 60-day disabled list.
Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of C Juan Graterol from Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels placed C Geovany Soto on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 16, 2016. Left knee inflammation.
Los Angeles Angels transferred 2B Cliff Pennington from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Left hamstring strain.