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Complete MLB Transactions List 8/30: DBacks, Braves, Yankees all make waiver wire trades

With the waiver wire deadline upon us, several teams made deals to bolster their rosters.

MLB: Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

There were a slew of roster moves, DL stints, and even waiver wire trades on Thursday as we approach the month of September and the waiver deadline. To get you all caught up on the goings on from yesterday, here are all of the transactions in baseball yesterday organized by team.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks traded 2B Kristopher Negron to Seattle Mariners for cash.

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves activated 1B Lucas Duda.

Atlanta Braves optioned 3B Rio Ruiz to Gwinnett Stripers.

Atlanta Braves traded C Chris Stewart to Arizona Diamondbacks for cash.

Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs activated LHP Mike Montgomery from the 10-day disabled list.

Chicago Cubs designated RHP Cory Mazzoni for assignment.

Chicago Cubs optioned RHP Alec Mills to Iowa Cubs.

Chicago Cubs sent LHP Drew Smyly on a rehab assignment to South Bend Cubs.

RHP James Norwood returned to Iowa Cubs from Chicago Cubs.

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds activated 1B Joey Votto from the 10-day disabled list.

Cincinnati Reds optioned LF Preston Tucker to Louisville Bats.

Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Robert Stephenson on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to August 27, 2018. Right shoulder tendinitis.

Cincinnati Reds recalled RHP Austin Brice from Louisville Bats.

Cleveland Indians

Cleveland Indians sent RHP Cody Anderson on a rehab assignment to Mahoning Valley Scrappers.

Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers placed SS Jose Iglesias on the 10-day disabled list. Lower abdominal strain.

Detroit Tigers recalled 2B Dawel Lugo from Toledo Mud Hens.

Los Angeles Angels

Los Angeles Angels activated LF Justin Upton from the 10-day disabled list.

Los Angeles Angels placed 1B Albert Pujols on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to August 29, 2018. Left knee surgery.

Los Angeles Angels recalled C Jose Briceno from Salt Lake Bees.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Josh Fields from the 60-day disabled list.

Los Angeles Dodgers optioned RHP Yimi Garcia to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.

Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers designated RHP Ariel Hernandez for assignment.

Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Freddy Peralta to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Taylor Williams to Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Milwaukee Brewers recalled RHP Jacob Barnes from Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Milwaukee Brewers selected the contract of RHP Aaron Brooks from Colorado Springs Sky Sox.

Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins traded C Bobby Wilson to Chicago Cubs for C Chris Gimenez and Player To Be Named Later.

New York Mets

RHP Jacob Rhame returned to Las Vegas 51s from New York Mets.

New York Yankees

New York Yankees sent OF Clint Frazier on a rehab assignment to Tampa Tarpons.

Oakland Athletics

Oakland Athletics optioned LF Nick Martini to Nashville Sounds.

Oakland Athletics optioned RHP Ryan Dull to Nashville Sounds.

Oakland Athletics recalled RHP Frankie Montas from Nashville Sounds.

Oakland Athletics recalled RHP J.B. Wendelken from Nashville Sounds.

San Diego Padres

San Diego Padres activated LHP Eric Lauer from the 10-day disabled list.

San Diego Padres optioned RHP Colten Brewer to El Paso Chihuahuas.