Atlanta Braves - Placed pitcher Eric O'Flaherty on the 15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Cory Rasmus from Gwinnett (IL).

Baltimore Orioles - Selected the contract of pitcher Jair Jurrjens from Norfolk (IL); optioned pitcher Alex Burnett and infielder Ryan Flaherty to Norfolk; recalled pitcher Jake Arrieta from Norfolk; placed outfielder Nolan Reimold on the 15-day disabled list; transferred infielder Brian Roberts to the 60-day disabled list.

Chicago White Sox - Recalled pitcher Donnie Veal from Charlotte (IL).

Cincinnati Reds - Optioned pitcher Tony Cingrani to Louisville (IL); recalled infielder Neftali Soto from Louisville.

Colorado Rockies - Recalled pitcher Tyler Chatwood from Colorado Springs (PCL); optioned pitcher Rob Scahill to Colorado Springs.

Houston Astros - Activated second baseman Jose Altuve from the bereavement list; optioned infielder Jake Elmore to Oklahoma City (PCL).

New York Yankees - Acquired infielder/outfielder Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for cash considerations; designated infielder Alberto Gonzalez for assignment.

Oakland Athletics - Reinstated outfielder Chris Young from the 15-day disabled list; designated infielder Daric Barton for assignment.

St. Louis Cardinals - Placed pitcher Jamie Garcia on the 15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Mitchell Boggs from Memphis (IL).

San Diego Padres - Activated outfielder Carlos Quentin from paternity leave; optioned pitcher Brad Brach to Tucson (PCL).

San Francisco Giants - Recalled pitcher Jean Machi from Fresno (PCL); optioned infielder/outfielder Brett Pill to Fresno.

San Diego Chargers - Agreed to terms with defensive end Dwight Freeney.

National Hockey League - Fined the San Jose Sharks $100,000 for public comments by general manager Ron Wilson pertaining to the suspension of forward Raffi Torres.

Chattanooga - Named Wes Long men's assistant basketball coach.

Lipscomb - Named Casey Alexander head men's basketball coach.