MLB Transactions from August 21, 2016

Houston Astros recalled 3B Yulieski Gurriel from Fresno Grizzlies.
Houston Astros optioned Tyler White to Fresno Grizzlies.
Baltimore Orioles optioned RHP Odrisamer Despaigne to Norfolk Tides.
Minnesota Twins optioned LHP Adalberto Mejia to Rochester Red Wings.
Boston Red Sox recalled Henry Owens from Pawtucket Red Sox.
Baltimore Orioles recalled Parker Bridwell from Norfolk Tides.
Boston Red Sox optioned SS Deven Marrero to Pawtucket Red Sox.
Miami Marlins activated RHP A.J. Ramos from the 15-day disabled list.
Miami Marlins optioned RHP Brian Ellington to New Orleans Zephyrs.
Atlanta Braves activated RHP John Gant from the 15-day disabled list.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned Aaron Sanchez to Dunedin Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Aaron Loup from Buffalo Bisons.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Andrew Toles from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Chris Taylor to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Atlanta Braves optioned Tyrell Jenkins to Gwinnett Braves.
Detroit Tigers activated CF Cameron Maybin from the 15-day disabled list.
Detroit Tigers optioned Dixon Machado to Toledo Mud Hens.
Minnesota Twins recalled Pat Light from Rochester Red Wings.
Los Angeles Angels optioned Ji-Man Choi to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels recalled A.J. Achter from Salt Lake Bees.
Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Confesor Lara to a minor league contract.
Detroit Tigers released RHP Bobby Parnell.
Atlanta Braves released SS Mike Aviles.
Miami Marlins sent LHP Chris Narveson outright to New Orleans Zephyrs.
Kansas City Royals signed free agent OF Jake Wakamatsu to a minor league contract.