BASEBALL

American League

DETROIT TIGERS—Placed CF Austin Jackson on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 17. Activated RHP Luis Marte from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Luke Putkonen to Toledo (IL).

LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Designated RHP David Pauley for assignment. Recalled INF Andrew Romine from Salt Lake City (PCL).

SEATTLE MARINERS—Activated C Miguel Olivo from the 15-day DL. Optioned OF Casper Wells to Tacoma (PCL).

TEXAS RANGERS—Claimed LHP John Gaub off waivers from Tampa Bay and optioned him to Round Rock (PCL).

National League

MIAMI MARLINS—Recalled OF Kevin Mattison from New Orleans (PCL). Placed OF Austin Kearns on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 23.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Placed RHP Marco Estrada on the 15-day DL.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Activated INF Ryan Theriot from the 15-day DL. Optioned INF Charlie Culberson to Fresno (PCL).

FOOTBALL

National Football League

ARIZONA CARDINALS—Signed LB Quentin Groves. Released WR Marc Wilson.

NEW YORK GIANTS—Waived/injured CB Brian Witherspoon. Signed DB Dante Hughes.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Agreed to terms with C Ryan Russell on a one-year contract.