Transactions

BASEBALL

MLB

American League

BALTIMORE ORIOLES: Sent LF Colton Cowser on a rehab assignment to Aberdeen (SAL).

BOSTON RED SOX: Sent RHP Richard Fitts on a rehab assignment to Portland (EL). Agreed to terms with LHP P.J. Labriola on a minor league contract. Acquired UTL Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations, and optioned him to Worcester (IL). Transferred LF Masataka Yoshida from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS: Reinstated CF Lane Thomas from the 10-day IL. Placed RF Will Brennan on the 10-day IL, retroactive to May 20.

DETROIT TIGERS: Agreed to terms with RHP Dariel Fregio on a minor league contract.

HOUSTON ASTROS: Sent RF Pedro León on a rehab assignment to FCL Astros. Placed RHP Ronel Blanco on the 15-day IL, retroactive to May 20.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS: Sent LHP Sam Long on a rehab assignment to Omaha (IL). Released RHP Chris Stratton.

NEW YORK YANKEES: Placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day IL, retroactive to May 19.

SEATTLE MARINERS: Reinstated RHP George Kirby from the 15-day IL.

National League

CHICAGO CUBS: Agreed to terms with C Reese McGuire on a minor league contract.

CINCINNATI REDS: Sent INF Christian Encarnacion-Strand on a rehab assign

ment to ACL Reds.

COLORADO ROCKIES: Sent 2B Thairo Estrada on a rehab assignment to Albuquerque (PCL). Placed RHP Chase Dollander on the 15-day IL.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS: Reinstated RHP Aaron Civale from the 15-day IL. Designated RHP Joel Payamps for assignment.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: Placed RHP Justin Verlander on the 15-day IL, retroactive to May 19. INF David Villar has cleared waivers and elected free agency.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS: Sent 1B Andrés Chaparro on a rehab assignment to Rochester (IL).

BASKETBALL

NBA

DENVER NUGGETS: Hired David Adelman as head coach.