Historical Transactions Occurring on April 24
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- April 24, 2022
The Kansas City Royals purchased Matt Peacock from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Cincinnati Reds selected Matt Reynolds off waivers from the New York Mets.
- April 24, 2019
The Detroit Tigers released Eduardo Paredes.
The Baltimore Orioles traded Mike Wright Jr. to the Seattle Mariners for Ryne Ogren (minors).
- April 24, 2018
The New York Yankees purchased A.J. Cole from the Washington Nationals.
The Seattle Mariners released Matt Hague.
The Seattle Mariners released Josh A. Smith.
The Baltimore Orioles selected Jace Peterson off waivers from the New York Yankees.
- April 24, 2017
The Miami Marlins signed Chris O'Grady as a free agent.
The Los Angeles Angels purchased David Hernandez from the Atlanta Braves.
The Miami Marlins released Ryan Jackson.
- April 24, 2015
The Miami Marlins signed Travis Blackley as a free agent.
- April 24, 2013
The Atlanta Braves purchased Román Colón from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- April 24, 2012
The Baltimore Orioles released Chris George.
- April 24, 2010
The Seattle Mariners released Travis Denker.
The Boston Red Sox traded player to be named to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jonathan Van Every.
- April 24, 2009
The Detroit Tigers signed Ángel Nesbitt as an amateur free agent.
The Florida Marlins selected Dave Davidson off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- April 24, 2008
The Oakland Athletics signed Frank Thomas as a free agent.
The Los Angeles Dodgers released Mike Myers.
The Cleveland Indians traded a player to be named later to the Colorado Rockies for Jamey Carroll. The Cleveland Indians sent Sean Smith (minors) (April 24, 2008) to the Colorado Rockies to complete the trade.
- April 24, 2006
The New York Yankees released Keith McDonald.
The Cincinnati Reds released Tony Womack.
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Cody Ross to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named later. The Cincinnati Reds sent Ben Kozlowski (June 1, 2006) to the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete the trade.
- April 24, 2003
The New York Yankees released Chris Latham.
The Oakland Athletics released Mitch Meluskey.
- April 24, 2002
The Chicago White Sox signed José Canseco as a free agent.
Yucatan (Mexican) purchased Alfredo Aceves from the Toronto Blue Jays.
- April 24, 2001
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Jesse Orosco as a free agent.
The Oakland Athletics signed Mandy Romero as a free agent.
Kintetsu Buffaloes (Japan Pacific) purchased Sean Bergman from the Colorado Rockies.
The San Francisco Giants released Dan Serafini.
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays selected Brian Rose off waivers from the New York Mets.
- April 24, 1999
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Mike Maddux as a free agent.
- April 24, 1998
The Detroit Tigers selected Jeff Manto off waivers from the Cleveland Indians.
- April 24, 1997
The Seattle Mariners sent Todd Haney to the Houston Astros as part of a conditional deal.
The Minnesota Twins signed Darrin Jackson as a free agent.
- April 24, 1996
The Houston Astros signed Xavier Hernandez as a free agent.
The Texas Rangers traded a player to be named later to the Boston Red Sox for Bryan Eversgerd. The Texas Rangers sent Rudy Pemberton (April 24, 1996) to the Boston Red Sox to complete the trade.
- April 24, 1995
The Minnesota Twins returned Brian Kowitz (earlier draft pick) to the Atlanta Braves.
The Montreal Expos signed Luis Aquino as a free agent.
The Detroit Tigers signed Scott Fletcher as a free agent.
The Montreal Expos signed Tom Foley as a free agent.
The New York Yankees signed Dion James as a free agent.
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Frank Viola as a free agent.
Ed Vosberg of the Los Angeles Dodgers granted free agency.
The Oakland Athletics released Greg Cadaret.
The St. Louis Cardinals released Luis Rivera.
The Cleveland Indians released Joe Slusarski.
The New York Mets selected Brian Edmondson off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.
- April 24, 1991
The Houston Astros returned Dean Wilkins (earlier draft pick) to the Chicago Cubs.
The Chicago Cubs traded Dean Wilkins to the Houston Astros for Jeff Baldwin.
- April 24, 1989
The San Diego Padres traded Randy Byers to the St. Louis Cardinals for Jeremy Hernandez.
- April 24, 1987
The Cleveland Indians signed Mike Armstrong as a free agent.
- April 24, 1986
The Minnesota Twins signed Frank Pastore as a free agent.
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed U L Washington as a free agent.
- April 24, 1984
The Cincinnati Reds sent Alex Treviño to the Atlanta Braves as part of a conditional deal.
The Atlanta Braves released Biff Pocoroba.
- April 24, 1980
The Seattle Mariners purchased Dave Roberts from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- April 24, 1979
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Tony Fernández as an amateur free agent.
- April 24, 1974
The Texas Rangers traded Charlie Hudson to the Cleveland Indians for Ted Ford.
- April 24, 1973
The Milwaukee Brewers traded Rick Auerbach to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Tim Johnson.
- April 24, 1972
The California Angels signed Stan Williams as a free agent.
- April 24, 1971
The Oakland Athletics purchased Larry Brown from the Cleveland Indians.
- April 24, 1970
The Los Angeles Dodgers released Al McBean.
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Al McBean as a free agent.
- April 24, 1965
The Baltimore Orioles traded Bob Saverine and cash to the Houston Astros for Don Larsen.
- April 24, 1962
The Baltimore Orioles purchased Darrell Johnson from the Cincinnati Reds.
- April 24, 1957
Paul Penson retired from the Philadelphia Phillies. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
- April 24, 1944
The Philadelphia Phillies signed Charlie Ripple as an amateur free agent.
- April 24, 1940
The St. Louis Cardinals purchased Mel Almada from the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- April 24, 1939
Milwaukee (American Association) purchased Oliver Hill from the Boston Bees.
- April 24, 1932
The Cleveland Indians traded Johnny Hodapp and Bob Seeds to the Chicago White Sox for Bill Cissell and Jim Moore.
- April 24, 1929
The Chicago Cubs signed Johnny Schulte as a free agent.
- April 24, 1925
The Boston Braves sent Red Lucas (April 24, 1925) to Seattle (PCL) to complete the trade.
- April 24, 1924
Worcester (Eastern) purchased Wade Lefler from the Boston Braves. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
- April 24, 1922
New Haven (Eastern) purchased Frank Woodward from the Washington Nationals.
- April 24, 1913
The Cincinnati Reds selected Marty Berghammer off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
The Cincinnati Reds selected Bill Powell off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
- April 24, 1909
Providence (Eastern) purchased John Anderson from the Chicago White Sox.
Columbus (American Association) purchased Josh Clarke from the Cleveland Naps.
Des Moines (Western) purchased Jack Dalton from the Chicago White Sox.
- April 24, 1906
The Boston Nationals signed Jim Moroney as a free agent.
- April 24, 1904
Providence (Eastern) purchased Harry Aubrey from the Boston Nationals.
- April 24, 1889
The Chicago released Mark Baldwin.
The Chicago released Tom Daly.
The Chicago released Bob Pettit.
The Chicago released Marty Sullivan.
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