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Here are today's minor transactions, with the newest moves at the top of the page. The Diamondbacks have released first baseman, shortstop and right-hander, Matt Eddy reports. All three players signed minor league deals with the Snakes during the offseason. Duncan had a.606 OPS in 64 PA with the Rays in 2013, while Russell and Manzella last appeared in the majors in 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The Royals released veteran reliever, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star. Rauch, 35, signed with K.C. The right-hander posted a 7.56 ERA in 16 2/3 IP with the Marlins and a 2.89 ERA in 9 1/3 IP for the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate last season.

The Nationals released infielder. The veteran last played in the Majors in 2012, spending last season with the Rays' Triple-A affiliate and then signing a minor league deal with Washington in January. Formerly a staple of the Cubs infield, Fontenot has a.265/.332/.401 line over 1586 career PA with the Cubs, Giants and Phillies. The Cardinals outrighted to Triple-A Memphis. Butler, 28, made his Major League debut last season by appearing in eight games for the Rangers, following six years in the Texas farm system that saw him post a.291/.375/.442 slash line with 72 homers over 3036 PA. The outfielder was off waivers by St. Louis in October.

The Brewers released outfielder, who had been signed to a minor league contract in January. Golson appeared in 40 Major League games with the Phillies, Rangers and Yankees from 2008-11 and has playing in the minors ever since. Here are today's minor moves from around the league.

Scout.com's Kiley McDaniel reports that has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Durham by the Rays. The 26-year-old Sands earlier in the week when the club claimed. The Brewers and lefty have agreed to a minor league contract, according to MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo.

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Mills, 29 in March, posted a 3.87 ERA with 6.7 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 in 97 2/3 innings for Triple-A Round Rock in the Rangers' organization in 2013. He requested his release midseason with Nippon Professional Baseball's Orix Buffaloes. Mills has a 7.76 ERA in 53 1/3 career big league innings. Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post reports that the Nationals have signed to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. Last year marked the first season since 2006 in which Fontenot didn't appear at the Major League level. He spent the duration of the campaign with the Rays' Triple-A affiliate, batting.264/.335/.379 in 120 games. The White Sox have signed infielder/outfielder to a minor league contract,.

The 30-year-old began last season with the Atlantic League's York Revolution, batting.275/.342/.527 with 13 homers in 294 plate appearances. That production led to him getting picked up by the Brewers, but he slashed just.204/.291/.235 in 111 plate appearances at Double-A Huntsville. Patterson has not appeared in the Majors since 2011.

The Phillies have agreed to sign infielder, Jim Bowden of ESPN and MLB Network Radio. The Phillies announced that the Paragon Sports International client gets a minor league deal.Fontenot, who was by the Giants toward the end of Spring Training, was said to be between the Braves and Phillies. He posted a.227/.304/.377 line in 252 plate appearances at second base, shortstop and third base last year. The Fielding Bible Volume III suggests Fontenot provides adequate defense around the infield.Philadelphia infielders, and are presently on the 15-day disabled list. The Phillies have been relying on at second base and on the bench so far this season. Is deciding between two NL East rivals, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports (on ). The free agent infielder has narrowed his choices to the Braves and Phillies.Fontenot posted a.227/.304/.377 line in 252 plate appearances at second base, shortstop and third base last year, but the Giants him toward the end of Spring Training. The Fielding Bible Volume III suggests Fontenot provides adequate defense around the infield. The Braves are relying on rookie at shortstop, while various Phillies infielders have dealt with injuries early on this year.This post was first published on Friday, April 13th.

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Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle hears the Blue Jays or Phillies could be a landing spot for free agent infielder ( link). Rays owner Stuart Sternberg told Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com that the Rays have considerable off-field issues, though the team is an annual contender ( link). 'Winning hasn't cured the ills,' Sternberg said. The Cardinals aren't close to having a timetable on injured right-hander, Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com. As long as ’s a free agent, he’ll be an option for the Cardinals.