
Cubs place right-hander Michael Soroka on injured list with shoulder strain, recall Pearson
The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain after lasting just two innings in his first start since being traded from Washington.

Dodgers acquire pitcher Noah Davis from Red Sox for cash and send righty to Triple-A Oklahoma City
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Noah Davis from the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations.

Braves pitcher to start against Charlotte Knights in rehab assignment
Spencer Strider joined the Gwinnett Stripers on an injury rehab assignment on Friday.

Angels trade catcher Matt Thaiss to Cubs for cash
Catcher Matt Thaiss has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs paying $1 million while in the major leagues and $400,000 while in the minors.