BASEBALL * NATIONAL ASSOCIATION -- Announced that the Charlotte Knights will join the International League in 1993.

American League CALIFORNIA ANGELS -- Activated Chuck Finley, pitcher, from the 15-day disabled list. Placed Don Robinson, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS -- Assigned Terry Shumpert, second baseman, to Omaha of the American Association. Optioned Hector Wagner, pitcher, to Omaha. Recalled Curt Young, pitcher, from Omaha.

BASKETBALL

Continental Basketball Association ROCKFORD LIGHTNING -- Named Jeff Reeser general manager.

FOOTBALL

Canadian Football League OTTAWA ROUGH RIDERS -- Named John Chura linebackers coach.