Transactions

BASEBALL

MLB

American League

ATHLETICS: Acquired C Austin Wynns from Cincinnati in exchange for cash considerations. Designated RHP Carlos Duran for assignment.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX: Agreed to terms with LHP Tyler Alexander on a one-year contract. Placed LHP Jared Shuster on the 15-day IL, retroactive to June 5.

MINNESOTA TWINS: Reinstated LHP Danny Coulombe from the 15-day IL. Placed RHP Zebby Matthews on the 15-day IL, retroactive to June 5.

NEW YORK YANKEES: Claimed INF CJ Alexander off waivers from the Athletics.

National League

MILWAUKEE BREWERS: Claimed OF Drew Avans off waivers from the Athletics and optioned him to Nashville (IL).

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES: Claimed RHP Ryan Cusick off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS: Agreed to terms with RHP Zach Plesac on a minor league contract.