MLB Transactions from August 17, 2016

Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Joe Thatcher to a minor league contract.
Los Angeles Angels recalled Carlos Perez from Salt Lake Bees.
Philadelphia Phillies selected the contract of Frank Herrmann from Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Chase Whitley to Montgomery Biscuits.
Tampa Bay Rays activated RHP Chase Whitley from the 60-day disabled list.
RHP Josh Tomlin roster status changed by Cleveland Indians.
Chicago Cubs recalled Spencer Patton from Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs placed LF Chris Coghlan on the 15-day disabled list. Right rib contusion.
Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Aaron Nola on the 60-day disabled list.
Philadelphia Phillies optioned LHP Elvis Araujo to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
Texas Rangers recalled Nick Martinez from Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers placed RHP Lucas Harrell on the 15-day disabled list. Right groin strain.
Kansas City Royals sent LHP Jason Vargas on a rehab assignment to Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Detroit Tigers activated SS Erick Aybar.
Detroit Tigers optioned LHP Blaine Hardy to Toledo Mud Hens.
Atlanta Braves placed C A.J. Pierzynski on the 15-day disabled list. Strained left hamstring.
Atlanta Braves activated C Tyler Flowers from the 15-day disabled list.
Atlanta Braves designated SS Mike Aviles for assignment.
Atlanta Braves selected the contract of SS Dansby Swanson from Mississippi Braves.
Oakland Athletics selected the contract of Chad Pinder from Nashville Sounds.
Oakland Athletics placed 2B Tyler Ladendorf on the 15-day disabled list. Sprained left wrist.
Oakland Athletics transferred 2B Jed Lowrie from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Bunion on left foot.
Washington Nationals recalled Koda Glover from Syracuse Chiefs.
Washington Nationals placed LHP Sammy Solis on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 16, 2016. Left shoulder inflammation.
Chicago Cubs placed RHP Joe Smith on the 15-day disabled list. Left hamstring strain.
Chicago White Sox recalled Anthony Ranaudo from Charlotte Knights.
Detroit Tigers signed free agent 2B Pedro Ciriaco to a minor league contract.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned Andy Wilkins to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
New York Yankees optioned LHP Chasen Shreve to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees recalled Kirby Yates from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Chicago White Sox optioned Carson Fulmer to Charlotte Knights.
Los Angeles Angels placed C Geovany Soto on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 15, 2016. Right knee inflammation.