MLB Transactions from July 4, 2016

Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of Will Middlebrooks from Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned Keon Broxton to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Chris Capuano from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Left elbow flexor strain.
New York Yankees sent CF Mason Williams on a rehab assignment to Tampa Yankees.
Washington Nationals activated RHP Jonathan Papelbon from the 15-day disabled list.
Washington Nationals optioned Michael Taylor to Syracuse Chiefs.
Pittsburgh Pirates sent C Elias Diaz on a rehab assignment to Bradenton Marauders.
Oakland Athletics placed RHP Fernando Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled list. Right shoulder strain
Oakland Athletics recalled Andrew Triggs from Nashville Sounds.
Oakland Athletics selected the contract of Patrick Schuster from Nashville Sounds.
Oakland Athletics optioned LHP Daniel Coulombe to Nashville Sounds.
Oakland Athletics recalled RF Andrew Lambo from Nashville Sounds.
Oakland Athletics placed RF Andrew Lambo on the 60-day disabled list. Recovering from June 2016 testicular cancer surgery.
Tampa Bay Rays recalled Tyler Sturdevant from Durham Bulls.
Los Angeles Angels optioned Jose Alvarez to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels recalled Nick Tropeano from Salt Lake Bees.
Minnesota Twins recalled Kennys Vargas from Rochester Red Wings.
Minnesota Twins placed 3B Trevor Plouffe on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 2, 2016. Fractured left rib.
Pittsburgh Pirates placed C Chris Stewart on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 2, 2016. Left knee discomfort.
Pittsburgh Pirates activated C Eric Fryer.
Tampa Bay Rays placed LF Desmond Jennings on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 1, 2016. Left hamstring strain.
Atlanta Braves optioned Ronnier Mustelier to Gwinnett Braves.
Miami Marlins optioned Yefri Perez to Jacksonville Suns.
Cincinnati Reds sent RHP Tim Adleman on a rehab assignment to AZL Reds.
Kansas City Royals reassigned SS Raul Mondesi to the minor leagues.
San Francisco Giants activated RHP Sergio Romo from the 60-day disabled list.
Cleveland Indians designated RHP Joba Chamberlain for assignment.
Cleveland Indians designated LHP Tom Gorzelanny for assignment.
Cleveland Indians recalled TJ House from Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians recalled Mike Clevinger from Columbus Clippers.
San Francisco Giants optioned Albert Suarez to Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants designated RHP Mike Broadway for assignment.
Arizona Diamondbacks activated SS Nick Ahmed from the paternity list.
Arizona Diamondbacks optioned Peter O'Brien to Reno Aces.
Chicago White Sox sent 1B Justin Morneau on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Knights.
Baltimore Orioles placed DH Pedro Alvarez on the bereavement list.
Baltimore Orioles recalled RF Dariel Alvarez from Norfolk Tides.
Baltimore Orioles recalled LHP Jayson Aquino from Bowie Baysox.
Baltimore Orioles optioned Ariel Miranda to Norfolk Tides.
Detroit Tigers placed RHP Jordan Zimmermann on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 1, 2016. Right neck strain.
Detroit Tigers recalled Dustin Molleken from Toledo Mud Hens.
Texas Rangers sent RHP Yu Darvish on a rehab assignment to Frisco RoughRiders.
Minnesota Twins activated RF Darin Mastroianni from the 15-day disabled list.
Minnesota Twins sent RF Darin Mastroianni outright to Rochester Red Wings.
Tampa Bay Rays released RHP Ryan Webb.
Cincinnati Reds signed free agent SS Alfredo Rodriguez to a minor league contract.
Atlanta Braves sent LHP Eric O'Flaherty on a rehab assignment to Rome Braves.
San Francisco Giants sent 2B Kelby Tomlinson on a rehab assignment to Sacramento River Cats.
Texas Rangers sent RHP Keone Kela on a rehab assignment to Round Rock Express.
Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Jameson Taillon on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 30, 2016. Right shoulder fatigue.