BASEBALL

National League

ATLANTA BRAVES —Released LHP Jonny Venters.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Sent LHP Chris Rusin to Hartford (EL) for a rehab assignment.

NEW YORK METS — Optioned RHP Paul Sewald to Syracuse (IL). Reinstated LHP Steven Matz from the 10-day IL.

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Optioned LHP Nick Margvicius to Amarillo (TL) and RHP Gerardo Reyes to El Paso (PCL). Recalled RHP Cal Quantrill from El Paso. Reinstated RHP Trey Wingenter from the 10-day IL.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS —Signed 3B Zach Houchins to a minor league contract.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Sent LHP Tony Sipp to Potomac (Carolina) for a rehab assignment.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — DL Chris Long announced his retirement.