Optioned pitcher Ryan Cook to Nashville (PCL).

Optioned infielder Rangel Ravelo to Nashville (PCL) and infielder Renato Nunez to Midland (Texas).

Optioned pitcher Arnold Leon to Nashville (IL) and pitcher Raul Alcantara to Midland (Texas); assigned pitchers Angel Castro, Jim Fuller and Rudy Owens to minor league camp.

Claimed outfielder Alex Hassan off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles; placed pitcher A.J. Griffin on the 60-day disabled list.

Claimed pitcher Chad Smith off waivers from the Detroit Tigers; placed pitcher Taylor Thompson on the 60-day disabled list.

Agreed to terms with infielder Eric Sogard on a one-year contract; agreed to terms iwht pitcher Fernando Abad on a one-year contract.

Agreed to terms with pitcher Ryan Cook, infielder Brett Lawrie and outfielders Sam Fuld, Craig Gentry and Josh Reddick on one-year contracts; outrighted infielder Andy Parrino to Nashville (PCL).

Agreed to terms with pitcher Jesse Chavez on a one-year contract.

Acquired infielders Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar from the Tampa Bay Rays for catcher John Jaso, infielder Daniel Robertson and outfielder Boog Powell; designated infielder Andy Parrino for assignment.