Friday’s Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press

BASEBALL

National League

CHICAGO CUBS — Activated LHP Cole Hamels from the paternity list. Optioned RHP James Norwood to Iowa (PCL).

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Activated INF/OF Kristopher Negrón from the 10-day IL. Placed INF Max Muncy on the 10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 29.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Recalled RHP Geoff Hartlieb from Indianapolis (IL). Optioned RHP Montana DuRapau to Indianapolis.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Placed OF Lane Thomas on the 10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 28. Activated OF Tyler O’Neill from the 10-day IL. Announced INF-OF Drew Robinson cleared release waivers and is a free agent.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Reinstated LHP Roenis Elías from the 10-day IL. Reinstated RHP Hunter Strickland from the paternity list. Designated LHP Matt Grace for assignment. Optioned C Spencer Kieboom to Harrisburg (EL).

COLLEGE

PROVIDENCE — Named Bob Walsh associate director of player development, scouting and recruiting coordination for men’s basketball.