MLB Transactions from August 23, 2016

Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Brett Anderson on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 21, 2016. Left index finger blister
Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Scott Kazmir on the 15-day disabled list. Neck inflammation
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Ross Stripling from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Luis Avilan from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled 3B Charlie Culberson from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Texas Rangers sent RHP Colby Lewis on a rehab assignment to Frisco RoughRiders.
San Francisco Giants sent RHP Chris Heston on a rehab assignment to San Jose Giants.
Texas Rangers sent RHP Tanner Scheppers on a rehab assignment to Round Rock Express.
San Francisco Giants selected the contract of Gorkys Hernandez from Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants placed LF Gregor Blanco on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 22, 2016. Right shoulder impingement.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent RHP Dan Johnson to a minor league contract.
Seattle Mariners optioned RF Stefen Romero to Tacoma Rainiers.Seattle Mariners activated RHP Tony Zych from the 60-day disabled list.
Texas Rangers placed RHP Shawn Tolleson on the 60-day disabled list. Lower back sprain.
Texas Rangers recalled RHP Shawn Tolleson from Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers activated LHP Derek Holland from the 60-day disabled list.
Texas Rangers released LF Josh Hamilton.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned RHP Ryan Tepera to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays activated CF Kevin Pillar from the 15-day disabled list.
Miami Marlins transferred 1B Justin Bour from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Right ankle sprain.
Miami Marlins placed 2B Derek Dietrich on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 19, 2016. Right knee contusion.
Miami Marlins claimed Oswaldo Arcia off waivers from Tampa Bay Rays.
Seattle Mariners optioned Cody Martin to Tacoma Rainiers.
Seattle Mariners recalled Taijuan Walker from Tacoma Rainiers.
New York Yankees placed RHP Anthony Swarzak on the 15-day disabled list. Right rotator cuff inflammation.
New York Yankees recalled RHP Ben Heller from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Mets recalled T.J. Rivera from Las Vegas 51s.
New York Mets placed 2B Neil Walker on the paternity list.
Chicago White Sox optioned Jason Coats to Charlotte Knights.
Chicago White Sox activated DH Avisail Garcia from the 15-day disabled list.
St. Louis Cardinals sent C Brayan Pena on a rehab assignment to GCL Cardinals.
Miami Marlins sent RHP Bryan Morris on a rehab assignment to GCL Marlins.
Seattle Mariners signed free agent RHP Al Alburquerque to a minor league contract.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Josh Fields to Oklahoma City Dodgers.