Baseball

Angels: Announced retirement of Single-A C Danny Serrano.

Athletics: Optioned OF Ryan Christenson to Triple-A Edmonton. Recalled P Blake Stein from Edmonton.

Expos: Optioned IF Jose Vidro to Triple-A Ottawa.

Mets: Signed IF-OF Phil Plantier; assigned him to extended spring training. Signed C Steve Decker; assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

Red Sox: Optioned P Brian Shouse to Triple-A Pawtucket. Purchased contract of IF Lou Merloni from Pawtucket. Moved P Butch Henry from 15-day DL to 60-day DL.

White Sox: Placed P Matt Karchner (hernia) on 15-day DL. Designated OF Lou Frazier for assignment. Purchased contract of P Larry Casian from Triple-A Calgary.

Twins: Placed 1B David Ortiz (fracture of the right hook of hamate bone in right wrist) on 15-day DL.

Hockey

Senators: Agreed to multi-year contract with D Igor Kravchuk.

Pub Date: 5/11/98