Baseball

Baltimore Orioles -- Optioned 3B Craig Worthington (.225, 4 HRs, 12 RBI) to Class AAA Rochester.

Boston Red Sox -- Placed P Mike Gardiner (strained rib-cage muscle) on the 15-day DL. Recalled P Daryl Irvine from Class AAA Pawtucket.

Cincinnati Reds -- Placed P Scott Scudder (tendinitis in right arm) and P Gino Minutelli (injured groin muscle) on the 15-day DL. Recalled P Kip Gross and P Tim Layana from Class AAA Nashville.

Cleveland Indians -- Optioned P Jeff Mutis to Class AAA Colorado Springs. Purchased the contract of P Dave Otto from Colorado Springs.

Colleges

Louisiana State -- Signed AD Joe Dean to a 2-year contract extension through 1995.

Hockey

St. Louis Blues -- Signed C Adam Oates (115 points) to a 2-year contract extension through 1994-95.

Soccer

Kansas City Comets -- Coach Dave Clements (124-122 since February 1986) resigned.