transaction watch

Some noteworthy names have popped up on the MLB transaction report in recent days. T.J. House, the former Picayune High ace, was added to Cleveland’s 40-man roster, as was former Mississippi Braves pitcher Brett Oberholtzer by Houston. Delta State product and onetime big leaguer Dusty Hughes was re-signed by Atlanta; the left-handed reliever spent 2012 at Triple-A Gwinnett. Also signing minor league deals were a host of ex-M-Braves: Matt Young and Jo-Jo Reyes with the Los Angeles Angels; J.C. Boscan with the Chicago Cubs; Erik Cordier with Pittsburgh; and Juan Abreu with the L.A. Dodgers. Former M-Braves shortstop Brent Lillibridge was put on the Triple-A roster by Cleveland, and Brandon Hicks, another ex-M-Braves shortstop, was designated for assignment by Oakland.