1.   Keisler, meanwhile, will be returned to Triple-A to make room for Hitchcock.

2.   Outfielder Brent Cookson, a Ventura College and Long Beach State product, cleared waivers and returned to Triple-A Albuquerque....

3.   Right-hander Jim Bruske is the likely candidate to return to Triple-A Albuquerque....

4.   Shortstop Rafael Bournigal was returned to Triple-A Albuquerque after efforts to trade him failed.