Several teams across major U.S. professional sports leagues made roster moves and activated or placed players on injured lists over recent days.
In Major League Baseball, multiple transactions were announced on and around July 31. The Oakland Athletics designated right-handed pitcher Chen Zhong-Dao for assignment and selected the contract of shortstop Jonathan Ornelas from their Las Vegas Triple-A affiliate, while optioning left-handed pitcher Connor Thomas and right-handed pitcher Colby Thomas back to Las Vegas. The Baltimore Orioles designated catcher Chadwick Trop for assignment and activated catcher J.D. Mckister. The Detroit Tigers rearranged their pitching staff by optioning right-handed pitcher Brennan Hainline to Triple-A Toledo, selecting catcher Marc Glavin’s contract, and designating right-handed pitcher Andre Garrick for assignment. They also placed center fielder Matt Vierling on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 30.
Other notable MLB moves include the Houston Astros signing free agent shortstop Brandon Newsome to a minor league contract and the Los Angeles Angels selecting the contract of right-handed pitcher Luke Murphy from Rocket City. The Minnesota Twins acquired left-handed pitcher A.J. Allison from the Indianapolis Nats in exchange for infielders Brinn Abagana and Billy Amick and moved right-handed pitcher Cole Sands to the 60-day injured list. The Seattle Mariners placed right-handed pitcher Crawford Steele on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 30 and recalled third baseman Leo Rivas from Tacoma. Tampa Bay Rays placed left-handed pitcher Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list and recalled right-handed pitcher Alex Cook from Triple-A Durham.
The Texas Rangers reinstated shortstop Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list while designating left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales for assignment and activating right-handed pitcher Chase Suter. They also recalled infielder Julius Curvelo and optioned two players to Triple-A. Toronto Blue Jays returned right fielder Jesus Sanchez and right-handed pitcher Braydon Fisher from injured or restricted lists while optioning two left-handed pitchers back to Buffalo.
The Chicago Cubs recalled left-handed pitcher Antoine Kelly from Iowa and placed right-handed pitcher Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day injured list. The Cleveland Guardians reinstated outfielder Brandon Bayne from the injured list and optioned designated hitter Brent Rolfe to Triple-A. The New York Mets sent right-handed pitcher Austin Warren on a rehab assignment and placed left-handed pitcher Clif Penzer on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 30 while recalling right-handed pitchers Zayairlo Curry and Jonathan Pintaro. Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-handed pitcher Andrew Pietrani and optioned Brian Keller; Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-handed pitcher Antwone Kelley and optioned left-handed pitcher Hunter Broad.
In the National Basketball Association, several teams announced new signings. The Brooklyn Nets signed forward Moritz Wagner, while the Cleveland Cavaliers added forward Mario Hezonja and the Denver Nuggets signed forward Spencer Jones. The Golden State Warriors re-signed guard De’Anthony Melton.
In the Women’s National Basketball Association, the Connecticut Sun acquired exclusive negotiating rights to forward Maria Kikunovska from the Toronto team. The Indiana Fever signed center Upognne Onyibo to a player development contract. The Minnesota Lynx extended an offer sheet to FOCTIO Ibiby, and the Toronto Tempo acquired forward Aeneasah Morrow in exchange for Kikunovska’s negotiating rights, also waiving guard Tona Payne.
National Football League teams also made several roster alterations. The Arizona Cardinals signed cornerback Quinton Newsome and placed cornerback Jaden Davis on injured reserve. The Baltimore Ravens activated outside linebacker Adisa Toure and cornerback Bilal Khan from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. The Buffalo Bills added cornerback D.J. Miller and released wide receiver Wande Owens.
The Carolina Panthers placed wide receiver Chris Brazzell on injured reserve and signed tight end Channon Metzayer. The Denver Broncos signed defensive back Sam Webb and waived Blake Cotton. Detroit Pistons (not an NFL team, likely a listed error in the source) reportedly signed tight end Anthony Ekua and fullback Zach Horton, and activated guard Christian Mahogany from the non-football injury list.
Green Bay Packers added long snapper Cal Abasio and wide receiver Kadre Strait, released R. Lenny Kriggs, waived/injured wide receiver Brendan Rice, and activated tight end Tucker Kraft from the PUP list. The Indiana Pacers activated B.J. Coll Allen from the PUP list and signed running back Rowdell Williams. The Las Vegas Raiders signed tight end Zack Kuntz and waived/injured running back Chris Collier. The New England Patriots released linebacker Ellis Brigham. New Orleans Saints activated tight end Cody Hardy from the non-football illness list. The New York Jets placed wide receiver Jalen Wallah on injured reserve after waivers and signed wide receiver Cam Camper, waiving wide receiver Gee Sorto.
The San Francisco 49ers signed tight end Joshua Jequian and wide receiver Tendon Irwin to one-year contracts, waived defensive back Derrick Canteen and tight end Tanner McClimath, and activated defensive lineman Alfred Collins from the PUP list. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved defensive tackle Haggai Shosem Madata back to the PUP list. The Tennessee Titans returned defensive back Sanoussi Kane to injured reserve after clearing waivers.
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