Sunday’s Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press

BASEBALL

American League

BOSTON RED SOX — Optioned RHP Alex Wilson to Pawtucket (IL). Recalled 3B Garin Cecchini from Pawtucket.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned INF Marcus Semien to Charlotte (IL).

HOUSTON ASTROS — Optioned RHP Alex White and LHP Brett Oberholtzer to Oklahoma City (PCL). Recalled RHP Paul Clemens from Oklahoma City.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Placed 3B Danny Valencia on the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Aaron Brooks to Omaha (PCL). Recalled LHP Francisley Bueno and 3B Mike Moustakas from Omaha.

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Optioned RHP Fernando Rodriguez to Sacramento (PCL). Recalled C Stephen Vogt from Sacramento. Sent RHP Ryan Cook to Stockton (Cal) for a rehab assignment.

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Placed OF Wil Myers on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Saturday. Selected the contract of OF Jerry Sands from Durham (IL). Transferred 2B Tim Beckham to the 60-day DL.

National League

ATLANTA BRAVES — Designated RHP Wirfin Obispo for assignment. Selected the contract of RHP Shae Simmons from Mississippi (SL).

MIAMI MARLINS — Placed C Jarrod Saltalamacchia on the 7-day DL. Recalled C J.T. Realmuto from Jacksonville (SL). Transferred RHP Jose Fernandez to the 60-day DL.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Sent 3B Aramis Ramirez to Wisconsin (MWL) for a rehab assignment.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed RHP Jeff Manship on the 15-day DL. Optioned OF Darin Ruf to Lehigh Valley (IL). Selected the contract of LHP Cesar Jimenez from Lehigh Valley. Recalled RHP Phillippe Aumont from Lehigh Valley.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Traded RHP Bryan Morris to Miami for the 2014 39th overall draft pick. Recalled RP Casey Sadler from Indianapolis (IL). Claimed RHP Wirfin Obispo off waivers from Atlanta.

American Association

AMARILLO SOX — Signed RHP John Holdzkom and INF Mike Broad. Released OF Tommy Barksdale and LHP Logan Williamson.

FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS — Signed RHP Jhonny Montoya.

GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS — Released LHP Joe Testa.

GRAND PRAIRIE AIR HOGS — Released RHP Brett Hunter.

Can-Am League

QUEBEC CAPITALES — Signed RHP Tim Brechbuehler.

FOOTBALL

Canadian Football League

EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed DBs Robert Sands and Anthony Watkins and OL Trevis Turner. Named Phillip Lolley linebackers coach.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

FLORIDA PANTHERS — Agreed to terms with C Steven Hodges.

ECHL

ALASKA ACES — Signed G Rob Gunderson to an amateur tryout agreement.