American League

BOSTON RED SOX — Assigned LHP Brian Johnson outright to Pawtucket (IL).

KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Assigned C Nick Dini and RHPs Arnaldo Hernandez and Conner Greene to Omaha (PCL).

National League

PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Assigned LHP Williams Jerez and RHPs Luis Escobar and Montana DuRapau outright to Indianapolis (IL).

National Football LeagueLOS ANGELES CHARGERS — Signed CB KeiVarae Russell to the practice squad.OAKLAND RAIDERS — Waived C Erik Magnuson.

National Hockey LeagueDETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled G Calvin Pickard from Grand Rapids (AHL).