1891 Cleveland Spiders Trades and Transactions

Transactions listed are from October 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

• Before 1891 Season

  Jimmy McAleer returned by the Cleveland Infants after jumping teams.

• February, 1891

  Jack Doyle jumped from the Columbus Solons.

  Spud Johnson jumped from the Columbus Solons.

  Frank Knauss jumped from the Columbus Solons.

  Purchased Jesse Burkett from the New York Giants.

• February 10, 1891

  Traded Paul Radford and Cub Stricker to the Boston Reds. Received Cupid Childs. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

• May 21, 1891

  Billy Alvord player rights sold to the Washington Statesmen for $500.

• June, 1891

  Released Ed Seward.

• August 13, 1891

  Released Spud Johnson. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

• August 14, 1891

  Signed Marty Sullivan as a free agent.

  Released Jerry Denny.

• September 15, 1891

  Released Ed Beatin.

• October 9, 1891

  Signed George Rettger as a free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)