Traded pitcher Sam Freeman to the Texas Rangers in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Optioned catcher Cody Stanley and infielder Aledmys Diaz to Memphis (PCL); re-assigned non-roster catcher Travis Tartamella and outfielder Rafael Ortega to Memphis.

Optioned pitchers Nick Greenwood and Sam Tuivailala to Memphis (PCL); assigned pitchers Tim Cooney, Dean Kiekhefer, Zach Petrick and Miguel Socolovich to Memphis.

Optioned pitcher Tylor Lyons and infielder Greg Garcia to Memphis (PCL); reassigned catcher Carson Kelly and infielder Breyvic Valera to minor league camp.

Optioned catcher Michael Ohlman to Memphis (IL); assigned pitchers Mike Mayers and John Gast and catchers Steve Bean and Alberto Rosario to minor league camp.

Signed pitcher Carlos Villanueva to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Agreed to terms with pitcher Lance Lynn on a three-year contract; agreed to terms with catcher Tony Cruz and outfielder Peter Bourjos on one-year contracts.