BASEBALL
Major League Baseball
American League
BOSTON RED SOX — Placed RHP Justin Slaten on the 15-day IL retroactive to April 5. Recalled LHP Tyler Samaniego from Worcester (IL). Sent LHP Patrick Sandoval to Worcester (IL) on a rehab assignment.
CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned RHP Shane Smith to Charlotte (IL). Selected the contract of LHP Tyler Schweitzer from Charlotte. Transferred UTL Brooks Baldwin from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL.
DETROIT TIGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Seth Chavez on a minor league contract.
SEATTLE MARINERS — Selected the contract of RF Connor Joe from Tacoma (PCL). Placed RF Victor Robles on the 10-day IL retroactive to April 7. Transferred RHP Carlos Vargas from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL.
TAMPA BAY RAYS — Placed RHP Drew Rasmussen on the paternity list. Recalled RHP Jesse Scholtens from Durham (IL).
National League
CINCINNATI REDS — Designated 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand for assignment. Placed C Jose Trevino on the 10-day IL retroactive to April 5. Selected the contract of C P.J. Higgins from Louisville (IL).
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
OTTAWA SENATORS — Assigned D Carter Yakemchuk to Belleville (AHL).
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS — Assigned F Mikhail Ilyin to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Assigned F Dylan Duke to Syracuse (AHL).
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Assigned D William Villeneuve and F Luke Haymes to Toronto (AHL).
SOCCER
Major League Soccer
LA GALAXY — Signed F Julian Placias and MF Troy Elgersma to short-term agreement contracts.
PHILADELPHIA UNION — Signed D Nathan Harriel to a contract through the 2028–29 season, with an option for 2029–30.
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