BASEBALL American League

* BALTIMORE ORIOLES -- Placed Glenn Davis, first baseman, on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 7. Recalled Luis Mercedes, outfielder, from Rochester of the International League.

* KANSAS CITY ROYALS -- Placed Luis Aquino, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list. Recalled Rusty Meacham, pitcher, from Omaha of the American Association.

* MINNESOTA TWINS -- Activated Mike Pagliarulo, third baseman, from the 15-day disabled list. Sent Luis Quinones, infielder, outright to Portland of the Pacific Coast League.