MLB Transactions from August 18, 2016

San Francisco Giants activated RHP Cory Gearrin from the 15-day disabled list.
Seattle Mariners sent RHP Tony Zych on a rehab assignment to Tacoma Rainiers.
Seattle Mariners sent RHP Evan Scribner on a rehab assignment to Tacoma Rainiers.
New York Mets activated RF Justin Ruggiano from the 15-day disabled list.
New York Mets optioned RHP Gabriel Ynoa to Las Vegas 51s.
Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Mitch Lively to a minor league contract.
Arizona Diamondbacks sent Adam Loewen outright to Reno Aces.
New York Yankees sent RHP Bryan Mitchell on a rehab assignment to Trenton Thunder.
Houston Astros released CF Carlos Gomez.
Tampa Bay Rays sent LHP Enny Romero on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Atlanta Braves optioned RHP Jason Hursh to Gwinnett Braves.
Atlanta Braves activated RHP Arodys Vizcaino from the 15-day disabled list.
Cleveland Indians activated RHP Danny Salazar from the 15-day disabled list.
Washington Nationals optioned CF Brian Goodwin to Syracuse Chiefs.
Washington Nationals recalled RHP A.J. Cole from Syracuse Chiefs.
Detroit Tigers designated RHP Bobby Parnell for assignment.
Detroit Tigers selected the contract of LF Alex Presley from Toledo Mud Hens.
Boston Red Sox optioned SS Marco Hernandez to Pawtucket Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox activated 1B Hanley Ramirez from the bereavement list.
Detroit Tigers optioned LF Steven Moya to Toledo Mud Hens.
San Francisco Giants placed RHP Matt Cain on the 15-day disabled list. Lower back strain.