MLB Transactions from July 27, 2016

San Diego Padres recalled Alexi Amarista from El Paso Chihuahuas.
3B Yangervis Solarte roster status changed by San Diego Padres.
San Diego Padres recalled Buddy Baumann from El Paso Chihuahuas.
Washington Nationals recalled Wilmer Difo from Harrisburg Senators.
Washington Nationals placed 2B Stephen Drew on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 24, 2016. Vertigo-like symptoms.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Bo Schultz to Buffalo Bisons.
New York Mets optioned Josh Smoker to Las Vegas 51s.
Toronto Blue Jays activated RHP Joaquin Benoit.
St. Louis Cardinals optioned Sam Tuivailala to Memphis Redbirds.
Kansas City Royals sent CF Lorenzo Cain on a rehab assignment to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Chicago White Sox placed 2B Brett Lawrie on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 22, 2016. Strained left hamstring.
Chicago White Sox recalled 3B Carlos Sanchez from Charlotte Knights.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled Michael Blazek from Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP Jacob Barnes on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 26, 2016. Right elbow soreness.
Colorado Rockies activated LHP Chris Rusin from the 15-day disabled list.
Colorado Rockies placed RHP Jason Motte on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 26, 2016. Right rotator cuff strain.
Atlanta Braves traded RHP Lucas Harrell and LHP Dario Alvarez to Texas Rangers for 2B Travis Demeritte.
Texas Rangers designated 3B Matt Duffy for assignment.