1934 Major League Baseball Transactions

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November 1, 1933

The Pittsburgh Pirates released Clise Dudley.

The Pittsburgh Pirates released Val Picinich.
November 6, 1933

The Chicago Cubs released Zack Taylor.
November 9, 1933

The New York Yankees sent Charlie Hargreaves (November 9, 1933), George Miner (minors) (November 9, 1933), Pete Appleton (November 9, 1933) and Marv Olson (November 9, 1933) to Baltimore (International) to complete the trade.
November 12, 1933

Prince Oana returned to original team on May 1, 1934.
November 15, 1933

The Philadelphia Phillies traded Virgil Davis and Eddie Delker to the St. Louis Cardinals for Jimmie Wilson.

The Cincinnati Reds traded George Grantham to the New York Giants for Glenn Spencer.
November 17, 1933

The Cincinnati Reds traded Red Lucas and Wally Roettger to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Adam Comorosky and Tony Piet.

The Chicago Cubs purchased Sam Gibson from Portland (PCL).

The Chicago Cubs purchased Lonny Backer (minors) and Larry Woodall from Sacramento (PCL).
November 21, 1933

The Chicago Cubs traded Harvey Hendrick, Ted Kleinhans, Mark Koenig and $65,000 to the Philadelphia Phillies for Chuck Klein.
November 22, 1933

Tony Rensa sent from the New York Yankees to Rochester (International) in an unknown transaction. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
November 23, 1933

The Cincinnati Reds selected Gordon Slade off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.
December, 1933

The Brooklyn Dodgers purchased Art Herring from the Detroit Tigers.

The Boston Red Sox purchased Gordie Hinkle from SLN (NL).

The Cincinnati Reds purchased Joe Shaute from the Brooklyn Dodgers.

The Washington Nationals traded a player to be named later and cash to the St. Louis Cardinals for Ed Chapman. The Washington Nationals sent Bill McAfee (December, 1933) to the St. Louis Cardinals to complete the trade.
December 1, 1933
December 10, 1933

The Chicago Cubs signed Oscar Judd as a free agent.
December 12, 1933

The Boston Red Sox traded Bob Kline, Rabbit Warstler and $125,000 to the Philadelphia Athletics for Max Bishop, Lefty Grove and Rube Walberg.

The Detroit Tigers traded Johnny Pasek and $100,000 to the Philadelphia Athletics for Mickey Cochrane.

The Chicago White Sox traded Charlie Berry and $20,000 to the Philadelphia Athletics for George Earnshaw and Johnny Pasek.
December 13, 1933

The St. Louis Browns released Muddy Ruel.
December 14, 1933

The St. Louis Browns purchased George Puccinelli from the St. Louis Cardinals.

Montreal (International) purchased Billy Rhiel from the Detroit Tigers.

The Boston Red Sox traded Ivy Andrews, Smead Jolley and cash to the St. Louis Browns for Carl Reynolds.
December 15, 1933

The St. Louis Browns purchased Ray Pepper from the St. Louis Cardinals.

Atlanta (Southern Association) purchased Eddie Phillips from the New York Yankees.
December 20, 1933

The Cincinnati Reds traded Otto Bluege and Irv Jeffries to the Philadelphia Phillies for Mark Koenig.

The Detroit Tigers traded John Stone to the Washington Nationals for Goose Goslin.
Before 1934 Season

The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Johnny McCarthy as a free agent.

The Chicago Cubs signed Dee Moore as a free agent.

The Chicago Cubs signed Phil Cavarretta as an amateur free agent.

The Boston Braves signed Elbie Fletcher as an amateur free agent.

The Cleveland Indians signed Tommy Henrich as an amateur free agent.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Max Lanier as an amateur free agent.

The Boston Braves signed Hiker Moran as an amateur free agent.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Bob Muncrief as an amateur free agent.

The New York Yankees signed Buddy Rosar as an amateur free agent.

The Cincinnati Reds signed Les Scarsella as an amateur free agent.

The Cleveland Indians signed Charley Suche as an amateur free agent.

The Cleveland Indians signed Roy Weatherly as an amateur free agent.

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Bernie Snyder as a free agent.

The St. Louis Browns obtained Earl Caldwell from Milwaukee (American Association) as part of a minor league working agreement.

The Brooklyn Dodgers obtained Wally Millies from Dayton (Middle Atlantic) as part of a minor league working agreement.

The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Lloyd Johnson from Mission (PCL).

The Philadelphia Athletics purchased Harry Matuzak from Oklahoma City (Texas).

The New York Yankees purchased Harry Smythe from Baltimore (International).

The Chicago Cubs purchased Bennie Tate from Montreal (International).

The Washington Nationals released Walt Masters. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

The Chicago White Sox released Nels Potter.

The Philadelphia Phillies sent Fritz Knothe (September 2, 1933) and John Jackson (1934) to Albany (International) to complete the trade.

Dan McGee sent from New Bedford (New England) to the Boston Braves in an unknown transaction.
January, 1934

NYA (AL) signed Len Gabrielson as an amateur free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

Jersey City (International) released Dick Barrett.
January 5, 1934

The New York Yankees released Herb Pennock.
January 6, 1934

The New York Yankees released Joe Sewell.

The Philadelphia Phillies sent Otto Bluege (January 6, 1934) to St Paul (American Association) to complete the trade.
January 8, 1934

The Washington Nationals released Sam Rice.
January 11, 1934

The Cincinnati Reds traded Glenn Spencer to the St. Louis Cardinals for Syl Johnson and Bob O'Farrell.
January 13, 1934

Kansas City (American Association) purchased Curt Fullerton from the Boston Red Sox.
January 20, 1934

The Boston Red Sox signed Herb Pennock as a free agent.
January 22, 1934

The Cincinnati Reds signed Lee Grissom as an amateur free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
January 26, 1934

Kansas City (American Association) purchased Wilcy Moore from the New York Yankees.
January 29, 1934

The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Marty McManus as a free agent.

Milwaukee (American Association) purchased Garland Braxton from the St. Louis Browns.
February, 1934

Albany (International) sent Gus Dugas to the Washington Nationals as part of a conditional deal.

The Chicago Cubs signed Newt Kimball as an amateur free agent.
February 1, 1934

The St. Louis Browns signed Earl Clark as a free agent.
February 5, 1934

The Philadelphia Phillies purchased Ethan Allen from the St. Louis Cardinals.
February 6, 1934

Buffalo (International) purchased Jake Flowers from the Brooklyn Dodgers.

The Cincinnati Reds selected Dazzy Vance off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.
February 11, 1934

The St. Louis Cardinals purchased Flint Rhem from the Philadelphia Phillies.
February 13, 1934

The Boston Braves signed Dick Barrett as a free agent.

The Cleveland Indians signed Sam Rice as a free agent.

The Boston Braves selected Steve Swetonic off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
February 14, 1934

Rochester (International) purchased Ad Liska from the Philadelphia Phillies.
February 15, 1934

The St. Louis Browns purchased Bill McAfee from the St. Louis Cardinals.
February 16, 1934

The St. Louis Cardinals purchased Jack Berly from the Philadelphia Phillies.
February 17, 1934

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Joe Holden as an amateur free agent.

The Brooklyn Dodgers released Glenn Wright.
February 26, 1934

Harrisburg (New York Pennsylvania) purchased Ed Fallenstein from the Boston Braves.

The Chicago White Sox released Red Faber.
March 5, 1934

The Cincinnati Reds purchased Don Brennan from the New York Yankees.
March 10, 1934

The Chicago White Sox signed Muddy Ruel as a free agent.
March 15, 1934

The Pittsburgh Pirates sent Stan Keyes (minors) (March 15, 1934) to Oakland (PCL) to complete the trade.
March 16, 1934

The Chicago White Sox purchased Frenchy Bordagaray from Sacramento (PCL) for $15,000.
March 20, 1934

Minneapolis (American Association) purchased Ray Starr from the Boston Braves.
March 23, 1934

The Cincinnati Reds purchased Jake Flowers from Buffalo (International).
March 24, 1934

The New York Giants traded Kiddo Davis to the St. Louis Cardinals for George Watkins.
March 25, 1934

The Cincinnati Reds purchased Ivey Shiver from the Detroit Tigers.
March 27, 1934

The Washington Nationals purchased Eddie Phillips from Atlanta (Southern Association).

Hank Erickson returned to original team on April, 1934.

The Boston Braves returned Steve Swetonic to the Pittsburgh Pirates following previous waiver selection.
March 29, 1934

The Cleveland Indians sent Boze Berger (April 1, 1934) to New Orleans (Southern Association) to complete the trade.
March 30, 1934

The Philadelphia Athletics released Hank Winston.
April 2, 1934

Sacramento (PCL) purchased Paul Gregory from the Chicago White Sox.
April 9, 1934

Kansas City (American Association) purchased Bill Shores from the New York Giants.

The Philadelphia Athletics returned Vern Kennedy to Oklahoma City (Texas) following previous purchase.
April 11, 1934

The Boston Braves purchased Marty McManus from the Brooklyn Dodgers.
April 13, 1934

The St. Louis Browns released Sam Gray.
May, 1934

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Gene Hasson as an amateur free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
May 2, 1934

The New York Yankees purchased Hank McDonald from the St. Louis Browns.

Montreal (International) purchased Fresco Thompson from the New York Giants.
May 4, 1934

The St. Louis Cardinals purchased Francis Healy from the New York Giants.
May 10, 1934

Marty Hopkins sent from the Philadelphia Phillies to St Paul (American Association) in an unknown transaction.
May 12, 1934

The Chicago White Sox traded Red Kress to the Washington Nationals for Bob Boken.
May 14, 1934

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Charlie Moss as an amateur free agent.

Atlanta (Southern Association) purchased Lynn Nelson from the Chicago Cubs.

The Boston Red Sox released Joe Judge.

The Philadelphia Athletics released Ed Madjeski.
May 15, 1934

Kansas City (American Association) purchased Phil Page from the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Buffalo (International) purchased Roy Spencer from the Cleveland Indians.

The St. Louis Cardinals released Burleigh Grimes.

The Boston Red Sox traded Freddie Muller and $20,000 to the New York Yankees for Lyn Lary.

The St. Louis Browns returned Jim Weaver to the New York Yankees following previous purchase.

The Chicago Cubs selected Jim Weaver off waivers from the New York Yankees for $12,500.
May 16, 1934

The Boston Braves purchased Jumbo Elliott from the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Cincinnati Reds traded Syl Johnson and Johnny Moore to the Philadelphia Phillies for Ted Kleinhans, Art Ruble and Wes Schulmerich.
May 20, 1934

The Chicago White Sox signed Ed Madjeski as a free agent.
May 22, 1934

The Philadelphia Athletics released Tim McKeithan.
May 23, 1934
May 25, 1934

The Boston Red Sox traded Bob Seeds, Bob Weiland and $25,000 to the Cleveland Indians for Wes Ferrell and Dick Porter.
May 28, 1934

The New York Yankees signed Burleigh Grimes as a free agent.

The Cincinnati Reds released Joe Shaute.

The Boston Braves released Tom Zachary.
May 29, 1934

Rochester (International) purchased Earl Clark from the St. Louis Browns.

The Brooklyn Dodgers selected Harry Smythe off waivers from the New York Yankees.
May 31, 1934

Buffalo (International) purchased Charlie Perkins from the Brooklyn Dodgers.
June, 1934

The Boston Red Sox signed Al Glossop as a free agent.

The New York Giants signed John Pezzullo as a free agent.

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Hal Kelleher as an amateur free agent.

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Ed Lagger as an amateur free agent.

The Detroit Tigers signed Birdie Tebbetts as an amateur free agent.

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Vernon Wilshere as an amateur free agent.
June 1, 1934

The Philadelphia Phillies purchased Bud Clancy from Buffalo (International). cash plus the loan of Frank Pearce

The New York Yankees released George Uhle.
June 2, 1934

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Mort Flohr as an amateur free agent.
June 5, 1934

The St. Louis Cardinals purchased Jim Lindsey from St Paul (American Association).
June 7, 1934

The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Tom Zachary as a free agent.
June 9, 1934

The Chicago White Sox returned Frenchy Bordagaray to Sacramento (PCL) following previous purchase.
June 10, 1934

The St. Louis Cardinals purchased Oscar Judd from the Chicago Cubs. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
June 11, 1934

The Chicago Cubs traded Dolph Camilli to the Philadelphia Phillies for Don Hurst.
June 12, 1934
June 14, 1934

Atlanta (Southern Association) purchased Jumbo Elliott from the Boston Braves.

The Philadelphia Phillies purchased Bucky Walters from the Boston Red Sox.
June 15, 1934

The Philadelphia Phillies traded Chick Fullis to the St. Louis Cardinals for Kiddo Davis.
June 18, 1934

The Boston Red Sox signed Red Kellett as an amateur free agent.
June 23, 1934

The Washington Nationals purchased Bob Kline from the Philadelphia Athletics.

The Boston Braves purchased Flint Rhem from the St. Louis Cardinals.
June 25, 1934

The St. Louis Cardinals selected Dazzy Vance off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
June 27, 1934

The Chicago White Sox purchased Marty Hopkins from St Paul (American Association).
June 28, 1934

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Fred Frink as an amateur free agent.

The Philadelphia Phillies returned Bud Clancy to Buffalo (International) following previous purchase.

John Milligan returned to original team on June 28, 1934. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
June 29, 1934

The Brooklyn Dodgers purchased Watson Clark from the New York Giants.
June 30, 1934

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Roy Vaughn as a free agent.

Montreal (International) purchased Harry Smythe from the Brooklyn Dodgers.
July 2, 1934

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Andy High as a free agent.
July 3, 1934

The Chicago White Sox signed Jocko Conlan as a free agent.

The Chicago Cubs purchased Walter Stephenson from Lafayette (Evangeline).
July 5, 1934
July 10, 1934

The Washington Nationals returned Gus Dugas to Albany (International) as part of a conditional deal.
July 12, 1934

The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Ed Holley from the Philadelphia Phillies.
July 15, 1934

Atlanta (Southern Association) purchased Eddie Moore from the Cleveland Indians.
July 25, 1934
July 26, 1934

The Boston Braves purchased Les Mallon from Buffalo (International).
July 27, 1934

The Cincinnati Reds released Bob O'Farrell.
July 28, 1934

Mission (PCL) sent Wayne Osborne to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a conditional deal.

The Washington Nationals released Moe Berg.

The New York Giants released George Grantham.
July 30, 1934

The Chicago Cubs purchased Clay Bryant from the Cleveland Indians.

The Cincinnati Reds purchased Gilly Campbell from the Chicago Cubs.
July 31, 1934

The New York Yankees released Burleigh Grimes.
August, 1934

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Jerry McQuaig as an amateur free agent.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Hugh Poland as an amateur free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

The Cleveland Indians signed Jim Shilling as an amateur free agent.

George Hockette sent from Kansas City (American Association) to the Boston Red Sox in an unknown transaction.
August 1, 1934

The Cleveland Indians signed Moe Berg as a free agent.
August 2, 1934

Harrisburg (New York Pennsylvania) purchased Dan McGee from the Boston Braves. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
August 4, 1934

The Detroit Tigers selected General Crowder off waivers from the Washington Nationals.
August 6, 1934

The Chicago Cubs signed Bob O'Farrell as a free agent.

St Paul (American Association) purchased Ira Hutchinson from the Chicago White Sox.

The New York Giants purchased Billy Myers from the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Chicago Cubs released Bennie Tate.

The Philadelphia Phillies sent Fred Frink (September 13, 1934), Ed Cole (September 13, 1934) and Don Maynard (minors) (September 13, 1934) to Galveston (Texas) to complete the trade.
August 7, 1934
August 8, 1934

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Burleigh Grimes as a free agent.

The Brooklyn Dodgers released Hack Wilson.
August 9, 1934

The Philadelphia Athletics purchased Wally Moses from Galveston (Texas).
August 10, 1934

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Hack Wilson as a free agent.
August 11, 1934

The Chicago White Sox purchased Rip Radcliff from Louisville (American Association).
August 13, 1934

The Washington Nationals signed Allen Benson as a free agent.
August 15, 1934
August 17, 1934

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Cy Malis as a free agent.
August 23, 1934

The St. Louis Browns signed Grover Hartley as a free agent.

The New York Yankees purchased Zack Taylor from Syracuse (International).
August 25, 1934

The Chicago White Sox purchased Vern Kennedy from Oklahoma City (Texas).
August 27, 1934

The Washington Nationals signed John Kerr as a free agent.

The Washington Nationals released Allen Benson.
September, 1934

Louisville (American Association) sent Clyde Hatter to the Detroit Tigers as part of a conditional deal.

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Ed Boland as a free agent.

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Art Bramhall as a free agent.

The Boston Braves purchased Johnny Vander Meer from the Brooklyn Dodgers.
September 5, 1934

Portland (PCL) sent George Caster to the Philadelphia Athletics as part of a conditional deal.

Portland (PCL) sent Jack Wilson to the Philadelphia Athletics as part of a conditional deal.

The Philadelphia Phillies released Harvey Hendrick.

The Philadelphia Phillies released Cy Malis.

The Philadelphia Phillies released Hack Wilson.
September 6, 1934

The Chicago Cubs purchased Hugh Casey from Atlanta (Southern Association).

The Cleveland Indians sent Dutch Holland (December 1, 1934) and Bill Perrin (March 25, 1935) to Minneapolis (American Association) to complete the trade.
September 7, 1934

The New York Giants purchased Al Cuccinello from Nashville (Southern Association).

The New York Giants purchased Frank Gabler from Nashville (Southern Association).

The Cincinnati Reds purchased Eddie Miller from Springfield (Mid-Atlantic).
September 8, 1934

Charlie English and Buck Fausett returned to original team on March 22, 1935.
September 10, 1934

The Boston Red Sox purchased Babe Dahlgren from Mission (Pacific Coast).
September 11, 1934

The St. Louis Cardinals selected Red Worthington off waivers from the Boston Braves.
September 12, 1934
September 20, 1934

(Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
September 22, 1934

The Philadelphia Athletics purchased Alex Hooks from Tulsa (Texas).

The Philadelphia Athletics purchased Skeeter Newsome from Tulsa (Texas).
September 25, 1934

The St. Louis Browns signed Charley O'Leary as a free agent.

The Detroit Tigers signed Cy Perkins as a free agent.
October 2, 1934

The Chicago Cubs drafted Ed Cihocki from Syracuse (International) in the 1934 rule 5 draft.

The Cincinnati Reds drafted Hank Erickson from Louisville (American Association) in the 1934 rule 5 draft.

The Cincinnati Reds drafted Leroy Herrmann from San Francisco (PCL) in the 1934 rule 5 draft.

The Chicago Cubs drafted Fabian Kowalik from Buffalo (International) in the 1934 rule 5 draft.

The Boston Braves drafted Bill Lewis from the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1934 rule 5 draft.

The Philadelphia Athletics drafted Dutch Lieber from Mission (PCL) in the 1934 rule 5 draft.

The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Chet Morgan from the Detroit Tigers in the 1934 rule 5 draft.

The St. Louis Browns drafted Fay Thomas from the Chicago Cubs in the 1934 rule 5 draft.

The Chicago White Sox drafted George Washington from Indianapolis (American Association) in the 1934 rule 5 draft.
October 11, 1934

The Pittsburgh Pirates released Burleigh Grimes.
October 15, 1934

The Chicago White Sox returned George Washington (earlier draft pick) to Indianapolis (American Association). (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
October 26, 1934

The Boston Red Sox traded Lyn Lary and $225,000 to the Washington Nationals for Joe Cronin.

The Chicago Cubs traded Pat Malone and cash to the St. Louis Cardinals for Ken O'Dea.
October 30, 1934

The Chicago Cubs released Riggs Stephenson.
November, 1934

The Philadelphia Athletics returned Jack Wilson to Portland (PCL) as part of a conditional deal. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
November 1, 1934

The New York Giants traded John Pezzullo, Blondy Ryan, Johnny Vergez, George Watkins and cash to the Philadelphia Phillies for Dick Bartell.
November 3, 1934

The Cincinnati Reds purchased Ival Goodman from the St. Louis Cardinals for $25,000.

The Cincinnati Reds purchased Lew Riggs from the St. Louis Cardinals for $30,000.
November 14, 1934

Baltimore (International) purchased Cy Moore from the Philadelphia Phillies.
November 16, 1934

Mission (PCL) purchased Boom-Boom Beck from the Brooklyn Dodgers.
November 20, 1934

The Cleveland Indians traded Johnny Burnett, Bob Weiland and cash to the St. Louis Browns for Bruce Campbell.
November 21, 1934

The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased Mace Brown from Kansas City (American Association).

Doc Farrell refused to report to his new team in 1935. The New York Yankees sent Doc Farrell (December 19, 1934), Floyd Newkirk (December 19, 1934), Jimmy Densmore (minors) (December 19, 1934), Ted Norbert (minors) (December 19, 1934) and $5,000 (1935) to San Francisco (PCL) to complete the trade.

The Chicago Cubs traded Bud Tinning, Dick Ward and cash to the St. Louis Cardinals for Tex Carleton.
November 22, 1934

Kansas City (American Association) purchased Herman Bell from the New York Giants.

The Cincinnati Reds purchased Danny MacFayden from the New York Yankees.

The St. Louis Cardinals purchased Ed Morgan from the Boston Red Sox.

Los Angeles (Pacific Coast) purchased Pat Veltman from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Chicago Cubs traded Guy Bush, Babe Herman and Jim Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Larry French and Freddie Lindstrom.
November 23, 1934

Milwaukee (American Association) purchased Frank Doljack from the Detroit Tigers.

Montreal (International) purchased Vic Frazier from the Detroit Tigers.
November 24, 1934
November 28, 1934

Hollywood (PCL) purchased Gene Desautels from the Detroit Tigers.
December, 1934

The Cleveland Indians released Moe Berg. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
December 6, 1934

The Boston Braves released Marty McManus.
December 12, 1934

The New York Giants traded Jack Salveson to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Leon Chagnon.
December 13, 1934

The Cincinnati Reds purchased Johnny Mize from the St. Louis Cardinals.

The New York Giants traded Joe Bowman to the Philadelphia Phillies for Kiddo Davis.
December 14, 1934

The Cincinnati Reds traded Mark Koenig and Allyn Stout to the New York Giants for Billy Myers and cash.
December 18, 1934

The Chicago White Sox released Milt Gaston.
December 19, 1934

The Cincinnati Reds purchased Samuel Byrd from the New York Yankees.
December 25, 1934

The Pittsburgh Pirates released Bill Harris. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)
December 26, 1934
Before 1935 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Nels Potter as a free agent.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Frank Barrett as an amateur free agent.

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Russ Bauers as an amateur free agent.

The Washington Nationals signed Jimmy Bloodworth as an amateur free agent.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Walker Cooper as an amateur free agent.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Al Gerheauser as an amateur free agent.

The Cleveland Indians signed Oscar Grimes as an amateur free agent.

The Boston Braves signed Ken Heintzelman as an amateur free agent.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Fred Martin as an amateur free agent.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Mickey Owen as an amateur free agent.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Bob Scheffing as an amateur free agent.

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Enos Slaughter as an amateur free agent.

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Eddie Smith as an amateur free agent.

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Eddie Stanky as an amateur free agent.

The New York Yankees signed Pete Suder as an amateur free agent.

The New York Yankees obtained Joe Berry from Joplin (Western Association) as part of a minor league working agreement.

The Washington Nationals obtained Bobby Estalella from Albany (Eastern) as part of a minor league working agreement.

The Washington Nationals obtained Taffy Wright from Albany (International) as part of a minor league working agreement.

The Philadelphia Phillies purchased Stan Sperry from Eau Claire (Northern).

Toledo (American Association) purchased George Susce from the Detroit Tigers.

Toledo (American Association) purchased Hub Walker from the Detroit Tigers.

The New York Yankees released Zack Taylor.

Bob Muncrief sent from the St. Louis Cardinals to the St. Louis Browns in an unknown transaction.

Bob Swift sent from Muskogee (Western Association) to the Detroit Tigers in an unknown transaction.
January 2, 1935

The Philadelphia Phillies purchased Morrie Arnovich from Superior (Northern). (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

The Brooklyn Dodgers selected Babe Phelps off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.
January 4, 1935

The St. Louis Cardinals purchased Don Hurst from the Chicago Cubs.
January 8, 1935

The Philadelphia Phillies signed Dino Chiozza as a free agent.

The New York Yankees purchased Ted Kleinhans from the Cincinnati Reds.
January 10, 1935

The Philadelphia Athletics released Charlie Berry.
January 11, 1935

The Detroit Tigers purchased Bob Seeds from the Cleveland Indians.
January 14, 1935

The Philadelphia Athletics released Bing Miller.
January 15, 1935

The Boston Red Sox signed Bing Miller as a free agent.
January 19, 1935

The St. Louis Browns traded Bump Hadley to the Washington Nationals for Luke Sewell and cash.

The Chicago White Sox purchased Luke Sewell from the St. Louis Browns.
January 29, 1935

The Chicago White Sox purchased Glenn Wright from Kansas City (American Association).
February, 1935

The Cincinnati Reds signed Lee Handley as an amateur free agent.
February 1, 1935
February 4, 1935

The Philadelphia Athletics signed Charlie Berry as a free agent.
February 5, 1935

The St. Louis Browns signed Heinie Mueller as a free agent.
February 11, 1935

The Cincinnati Reds released Larry Benton.
February 12, 1935

The Cincinnati Reds released Ray Kolp.
February 16, 1935

The New York Giants released Lefty O'Doul.
February 26, 1935

The New York Yankees released Babe Ruth.

The Boston Braves signed Babe Ruth as a free agent.
March, 1935

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Don Padgett as an amateur free agent.
March 26, 1935

The New York Yankees purchased Pat Malone from the St. Louis Cardinals for $15,000.
March 29, 1935

The St. Louis Cardinals released Dazzy Vance.
March 30, 1935

The Boston Red Sox traded Dick Porter to the New York Yankees for Doc Farrell.
March 31, 1935

The Chicago Cubs purchased Kirby Higbe from Atlanta (Southern Association).
April 1, 1935

The Brooklyn Dodgers signed Dazzy Vance as a free agent.

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