BASEBALL

National League

ARIZONA DIAMONBACKS — Optioned OF Socrates Brito to Reno (PCL). Recalled C Tyler Wagner from Reno.

CINCINNATI REDS — Optioned RHP Jumbo Diaz to Louisville (IL). Recalled RHP Robert Stephenson from Louisville.

MIAMI MARLINS — Placed RHP Edwin Jackson on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 18. Recalled RHP Nick Wittgren from New Orleans (PCL).

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Optioned OF Cedric Hunter to Lehigh Valley (IL). Selected the contract of OF David Lough from Lehigh Valley.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Sent 3B Jung Ho Kang to Indianapolis (IL) for a rehab assignment.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Placed RHP George Kontos on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 18. Optioned RHP Chris Heston to Sacramento (PCL). Recalled RHP Mike Broadway and LHP Steven Okert from Sacramento.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

BUFFALO BILLS — Released LB Tony Steward.

HOUSTON TEXANS — Released QB Brian Hoyer.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed TE Larry Donnell.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed QB Dan LeFevour.