Optioned pitcher Eric Jokisch to Iowa (PCL); released pitcher Felix Doubront.

Assigned pitchers Blake Parker and Joseph Ortiz to Iowa (PCL); assigned pitchers Daniel Bard, Anthony Carter, Jorge De Leon, Gonzalez Germen and Francisley Bueno, infielder Chris Valaika, outfielders Albert Almora, Mike Baxter and Adron Chambers and catcher Kyle Schwarber to minor league camp.

Optioned pitcher C.J. Edwards to Iowa (PCL).

Agreed to terms with pitchers Dallas Beeler, C.J. Edwards, Justin Grimm, Kyle Hendricks, Blake Parker, Neil Ramirez, Hector Rondon, Brian Schlitter, Drake Britton, Eric Jokisch, Joe Ortiz and Zac Rosscup; catcher Rafael Lopez; infielders Arismendy Alcantara, Javier Baez, Tommy La Stella, Mike Olt and Christian Villanueva; and outfielders Junior Lake and Matt Szczur on contracts for the 2015 season.

Claimed pitcher Gonzalez Germen off waivers from the Texas Rangers.

Agreed to terms with outfielder Chris Denorfia on a one-year contract; designated pitcher Mike Kickham for assignment.