The Colorado Rockies announced the following transactions today:

• Left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson has been claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants.
• Left-handed pitcher Sam Howard has been claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Infielder Pat Valaika has been claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.
• Right-handed pitcher Chad Bettis has cleared outright waivers and elected free agency.
• Right-handed pitcher Tim Melville has been outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque.