11.   In other roster moves, the Royals optioned left-handed pitcher Jeremy Affeldt to Class AA Wichita and right-handed pitcher Dan Murray and catcher Paul Phillips to Class AAA Omaha.

12.   The Boston Red Sox optioned pitchers Jesus Pena and Jin Ho Cho to Triple-A Pawtucket and sent three other players to the minors on Sunday.

13.   The Cardinals also optioned pitcher Chad Hutchinson to Triple-A Memphis and called up outfielder Kerry Robinson and pitcher Jason Karnuth.

14.   The Expos also optioned pitchers Matt Blank, Donnie Bridges and Troy Mattes as well as catcher Brian Schneider to Triple-A Ottawa.

15.   The New York Yankees optioned right-handed pitchers Ryan Bradley and Craig Dingman to Triple-A Columbus on Monday night.

16.   The Texas Rangers optioned pitcher Aaron Myette to Double-A Tulsa on Monday, replacing him in the rotation with Justin Duchscherer.

17.   To open a roster spot, the Indians optioned rookie pitcher Roy Smith to Buffalo.

18.   To make room on the roster, Tampa Bay optioned pitcher Mickey Callaway to Durham.