Baseball

Angels: Released OF Gary Thurman.

Athletics: Recalled P Steve Connelly from Triple-A Edmonton. Designated C Izzy Molina for assignment.

Braves: Placed OF Curtis Pride (split left index finger) on 15-day DL. Recalled IF Randall Simon from Triple-A Richmond.

Diamondbacks: Placed IF Andy Stankiewicz on 15-day DL, retroactive to June 24.

Mets: Purchased contract of P Jeff Tam from Triple-A Norfolk.

Tigers: Recalled P Brian Powell from Triple-A Toledo. Placed P Bryce Florie (strained back) on 15-day DL, retroactive to June 23.

Twins: Placed P Mike Morgan (strained left rib cage muscle) on 15-day DL. Recalled 3B Jon Shave from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Pub Date: 6/28/98