Tuesday’s Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press

BASEBALL

American League

CLEVELAND INDIANS — Optioned INFs Jesus Aguilar and Jose Ramirez and LHP T.J. House to Columbus (IL). Reinstated DH Jason Giambi from the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Trevor Bauer and INF Justin Sellers from Columbus.

HOUSTON ASTROS — Traded LHP Raul Valdes to Toronto for a player to be named.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Optioned INF Johnny Giavotella to Omaha (PCL). Recalled C Francisco Pena from Omaha.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned INF Luis Jimenez to Salt Lake (PCL). Reinstated David Freese from the 15-day DL.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Placed DH Corey Hart on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 18. Recalled INF-OF Nick Franklin from Tacoma (PCL).

TAMPA BAY RAYS — Optioned RHP Brandon Gomes to Durham (IL). Reinstated OF Desmond Jennings from the bereavement list.

TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned C J.P. Arencibia to Round Rock (PCL). Selected the contract of C Chris Gimenez from Round Rock. Transferred LHP Martin Perez to the 60-day DL.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Optioned RHP Marcu Stroman to Buffalo (IL). Recalled LHP Rob Rasmussen from Buffalo.

National League

CHICAGO CUBS — Sent OF Justin Ruggiano to Iowa (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Optioned RHP Chris Martin to Colorado Springs (PCL). Reinstated OF Michael Cuddyer from the 15-day DL.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Optioned LHP Sam Freeman to Memphis (PCL). Reinstated RHP Jason Motte from the 15-day DL.FOOTBALL

National Football League

NFL — Named Jimmy Raye II, Mike Reinfeldt and Mike Singletary senior advisors to executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent.

BUFFALO BILLS — Signed WR Caleb Holley.

CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed S Tre Boston, CB Bene’ Benwikere and LB Billy Boyko.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed DB K’Waun Williams. Named Bill Kuharich executive chief of staff.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed RB Storm Johnson to a four-year contract.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Released DT Cory Grissom and LB Ridge Wilson. Signed DTs Kyle Love and Jermelle Cudjo and DL Kona Schwenke.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed QB Teddy Bridgewater, DT Shamar Stephen and LB Brandon Watts.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Released LB James Morris.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed DE Denico Autry, CB TJ Carrie, S Jonathan Dowling and DE Shelby Harris.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Signed LB Jerry Attaochu to a four-year contract.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS — Signed FB Trey Millard to a four-year contract.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Agreed to terms with LB Avery Williamson and QB Zach Mettenberger.

WRESTLING

USA WRESTLING — Named Matt Lindland national Greco-Roman coach.