51.   The Sox, looking to add Lou Merloni to the roster after his return from Japan, purchased his contract from Pawtucket.

52.   The Yankees purchased the contract of infielder Matt Howard from Class AAA Columbus.

53.   They also recalled catcher Paul LoDuca, infielder Alex Cora, pitchers Gary Rath and Eric Weaver, and purchased the contract of pitcher Jeff Kubenka.

54.   To replace Fielder on the roster, the Yankees purchased the contract of first baseman Ivan Cruz from Triple-A Columbus.

55.   To fill his roster spot, Texas purchased the contract of right-hander Al Levine from Oklahoma of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.

56.   To replace Berry on the roster, the Astros purchased the contract of infielder Russ Johnson from Triple-A New Orleans.

57.   To replace Justice and Ogea on the roster, the Indians purchased the contract of pitcher Jaret Wright from Triple-A Buffalo and recalled outfielder Trenidad Hubbard.

58.   Tuesday, the Dodgers purchased the contract of right-hander Jamie Arnold from Triple-A Albuquerque and designated catcher Rick Wilkins for assignment.

59.   Wallach had his contract purchased from Single-A San Bernardino on Sunday.

60.   Purchased the contract of C Robert Machado from Iowa of the PCL.