MLB Transactions from August 9, 2016

New York Mets sent RHP Jim Henderson on a rehab assignment to Las Vegas 51s.
Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Zach Eflin on the 15-day disabled list. Patellar tendinopathy in both knees.
Atlanta Braves sent Brandon Snyder outright to Gwinnett Braves.
Toronto Blue Jays released LHP Franklin Morales.
Detroit Tigers designated RHP Jeff Ferrell for assignment.
Detroit Tigers optioned Donn Roach to Toledo Mud Hens.
Detroit Tigers claimed RHP Donn Roach off waivers from Seattle Mariners.
Los Angeles Dodgers placed LF Scott Van Slyke on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 8, 2016. Right wrist irritation.
Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Chris Taylor from Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Seattle Mariners optioned 1B Mike Freeman to Tacoma Rainiers.
Seattle Mariners activated SS Ketel Marte from the 15-day disabled list.
Los Angeles Angels claimed Brett Oberholtzer off waivers from Philadelphia Phillies.
Los Angeles Angels optioned Tim Lincecum to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of RHP A.J. Achter from Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Cam Bedrosian on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 4, 2016. Right middle finger flexor tendinitis.
Arizona Diamondbacks sent CF A.J. Pollock on a rehab assignment to Visalia Rawhide.
Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Justin Grimm to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs activated RHP Jason Hammel from the bereavement list.
St. Louis Cardinals transferred C Brayan Pena from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Left knee inflammation.
St. Louis Cardinals selected the contract of Alex Reyes from Memphis Redbirds.
St. Louis Cardinals placed RHP Michael Wacha on the 15-day disabled list. Right shoulder inflammation.
New York Yankees optioned Richard Bleier to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees claimed Blake Parker off waivers from Seattle Mariners.
Miami Marlins designated LHP Cody Ege for assignment.
Miami Marlins optioned Hunter Cervenka to New Orleans Zephyrs.
Miami Marlins selected the contract of Chris Narveson from New Orleans Zephyrs.
Miami Marlins recalled RHP Austin Brice from New Orleans Zephyrs.
Miami Marlins placed RHP A.J. Ramos on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 6, 2016. Fractured third finger on his right hand.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned Curtis Partch to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Chad Kuhl from Indianapolis Indians.
Chicago White Sox recalled Jason Coats from Charlotte Knights.
New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Tommy Layne.
Philadelphia Phillies recalled Elvis Araujo from Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
Arizona Diamondbacks placed C Welington Castillo on the paternity list.
Arizona Diamondbacks activated RHP Zack Greinke from the 15-day disabled list.
Arizona Diamondbacks recalled Oscar Hernandez from Mobile BayBears.
Baltimore Orioles sent LHP T.J. McFarland on a rehab assignment to GCL Orioles.
Chicago White Sox placed DH Avisail Garcia on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 7, 2016. Sprained right knee.