By The Associated Press

BASEBALL

American League

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Agreed to terms with RHP Frank Francisco on a minor league contract.

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned OF Nyjer Morgan to Columbus (IL). Reinstated OF Michael Bourn from the 15-day DL.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Voided the optional assignment of RHP Dane De La Rosa to Salt Lake (PCL) and placed him on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 13.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Placed C Francisco Cervelli on the 60-day DL, retroactive to Sunday. Recalled C John Ryan Murphy from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Selected the contract of INF Scott Sizemore from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Optioned LHP Lucas Luetge to Tacoma (PCL). Recalled RHP Blake Beavan from Tacoma.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Placed 2B Maicer Izturis on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Monday. Reinstated LHP J.A. Happ from the 15-day DL. Assigned RHP Jeremy Jeffress outright to Buffalo (IL). Selected the contract of INF Munenori Kawasaki from Buffalo. Designated RHP Marcus Walden for assignment.

National League

CHICAGO CUBS — Named Darnell McDonald baseball operations assistant.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Placed LHP Brett Anderson on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Sunday. Recalled OF Corey Dickerson from Colorado Springs (PCL).

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Activated RHP Brian Wilson from the 15-day DL. Optioned LHP Paco Rodriguez to Albuquerque (PCL).

MIAMI MARLINS — Sent 2B Rafael Furcal to Jupiter (FSL) for a rehab assignment.

NEW YORK METS — Placed OF Juan Lagares on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis from Las Vegas (PCL).

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Optioned RHP Luis Garcia to Lehigh Valley (IL). Reinstated RHP Mike Adams from the 15-day DL.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Reinstated INF Mark Ellis from the 15-day DL. Optioned INF Pete Kozma to Memphis (PCL).

FOOTBALL

National Football League

CHICAGO BEARS — Released DE Cheta Ozougwu.

DETROIT LIONS — Signed CB Rashean Mathis to a one-year contract.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed TE Allen Reisner. Claimed LB Terrell Manning off waivers from San Diego.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed P Adam Podlesh to a one-year contract.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed WR Brandon Lloyd to a one-year contract.

HOCKEY

USA HOCKEY — Named Peter Laviolette coach; Joe Sacco, Phil Housley and Don Granato assistant coaches; Bob Webster team leader; Lawrence Feloney video coordinator; Mark DePasquale and Scott Aldrich equipment managers; Tim Macre and Stan Wong trainers; Dr. Ron Royce physician; Pee Wee Willmann massage therapist; and Matt Trevor director of communications for the men’s national team.