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BASEBALL

MLB

American League

ATHLETICS: Recalled RHP Carlos Duran from Las Vegas (PCL). Optioned LHP Matt Krook to Las Vegas.

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: Optioned LHP Doug Nikhazy to Columbus (IL). 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. Recalled LHP Colton Gordon from Sugar Land (PCL).

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

MINNESOTA TWINS: Optioned 2B Mickey Gasper to St. Paul (IL). Optioned INF Ryan Fitzgerald to St. Paul.

NEW YORK YANKEES: Recalled LHP Brent Headrick from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day IL, retroactive to May 19.

SEATTLE MARINERS: Reinstated RHP George Kirby from the 15-day IL. Optioned RHP Troy Taylor to Tacoma (PCL).

National League

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

CINCINNATI REDS: Optioned RHP Lyon Richardson to Louisville (IL). Sent INF Christian Encarnacion-Strand on a rehab assignment 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. Recalled RHP Juan Mejia from Albuquerque.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS: Reinstated RHP Aaron Civale from the 15-day IL. Designated RHP Joel Payamps for assignment. Recalled RHP Carlos Rodriguez from Nashville (IL). Optioned RHP Easton McGee to Nashville.

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.

FOOTBALL

NFL

ARIZONA CARDINALS: Placed DB Sean Murphy-Bunting on the NFI list. Waived DT Ben Stille.

MIAMI DOLPHINS: Signed QB Brett Gabbert to a rookie contract. Waived LB William Bradley-King.

NEW YORK GIANTS: Signed DE Abdul Carter to a rookie contract. Restructured the contract of OLB Brian Burns.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: Signed LB Fred Warner to a three-year contract extension.

HOCKEY

NHL

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING: Signed F Wojciech Stachowiak to a one-year, entry-level contract.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS: Signed F Anri Ravinskis to a two-year, entry-level contract.