August 2012 Tranasactions

Fernando Abad, LHP, promoted from Oklahoma City to Houston.

Juan Abreu, RHP, designated for assignment.  Removed from 40-man roster. Claimed off of waivers by Toronto.

Luis Alvarez, C, demoted from Lexington to Greeneville.

Hector Ambriz, RHP, contract purchased by Houston.  Added to 40-man roster.  Promoted from Oklahoma City to Houston.

Andrew Aplin, OF, promoted from Tri-City to Lancaster.

Jay Austin, OF, released.

Brandon Barnes, OF, contract purchased by Houston.  Added to 40-man roster.  Promoted from Oklahoma City to Houston.

Brian Bass, RHP, released.

Brian Bixler, IF, designated for assignment.  Removed from the 40-man roster. Outrighted to Oklahoma City.

Jake Buchanan, RHP, demoted from Oklahoma City to Corpus Christi.

Kevin Comer, RHP, named as the PTBNL acquired from Toronto for David Carpenter, J.A. Happ, and Brandon Lyon. Assigned to Greeneville.

Carlos Corporan, C, optioned from Houston to Oklahoma City.

Delino DeShields, 2B, promoted from Lexington to Lancaster.

Chris Devenski, RHP, named as the PTBNL acquired from Chicago White Sox for Brett Myers.  Assigned to Lexington.

Matt Dominguez, 3B, promoted from Oklahoma City to Houston.

Bobby Doran, RHP, promoted from Lancaster to Corpus Christi.

Matt Downs, IF, optioned from Houston to Oklahoma City.

Chris Epps, OF, demoted from Lancaster to Lexington.

Jair Fernandez, C, demoted from Oklahoma City to Corpus Christi.

Jose Fernandez, SS, demoted from Lexington to Greeneville.

Chuckie Fick, RHP, optioned from Houston to Oklahoma City.

Ben Francisco, OF, traded to Tampa Bay for a Player to be Named Later.

Armando Galarraga, RHP, designated for assignement.  Removed from 40-man roster. Opted to become a free agency.

Edgar Gonzalez, RHP, signed as a minor league free agent. Assigned to Oklahoma City.

Enrique Hernandez, 2B, promoted from Lancaster to Corpus Christi.

Teoscar Hernandez, OF, promoted from GCL Astros to Lexington.

Kody Hinze, 1B, released.

Dallas Keuchel, LHP optioned from Houston to Oklahoma City.

Emilio King, OF, promoted from Tri-City to Lexington. Demoted from Lexington to Tri-City.

Marc Krauss, OF, promoted from Corpus Christi to Oklahoma City.

Jordan Kreke, IF, demoted from Corpus Christi to Lexington.

Kenny Long, LHP, promoted from Tri-City to Lancaster.

Fernando Martinez, OF, promoted from Oklahoma City to Houston.

J.D. Martinez, OF, optioned from Houston to Oklahoma City.

Jose Martinez, IF, promoted from Corpus Christi to Oklahoma City.

Ryan McCurdy, C, demoted from Corpus Christi to Greeneville. Promoted to Lexington.

Garrett Mock, RHP, acquired from Boston for future considerations.  Assigned to Oklahoma City.

Chan Moon, SS, demoted from Lancaster to Lexington.

Jobduan Morales, C, promoted from Tri-City to Lexington.

Christian Moronta, C, demoted from Lexington to Greeneville.

Jimmy Paredes, IF/OF, promoted from Oklahoma City to Houston.

Juri Perez, RHP, demoted from Lexington to Tri-City.

Brian Sanches, RHP, signed as a free agent.  Assigned to Oklahoma City.

Ross Seaton, RHP, promoted from Corpus Christi to Oklahoma City. Demoted to Corpus Christi.

George Springer, OF, promoted from Lancaster to Corpus Christi.

Mickey Storey, RHP, contract purchased by Houston.  Added to 40-man roster.  Promoted from Oklahoma City to Houston.

Chris Wallace, C, demoted from Oklahoma City to Corpus Christi.