Baseball

Blue Jays: Optioned OF Tomas Perez to Triple-A Syracuse. Recalled P Carlos Almanzar from Syracuse.

Cardinals: Released C Tom Pagnozzi. Activated P Juan Acevedo from the DL.

Devil Rays: Optioned OF Rich Butler to Triple-A Durham. Recalled P Ramon Tatis from Durham.

Diamondbacks: Signed C Luis Urueta.

Football

Lions: Signed DT Matt Keneley.

Pub Date: 8/17/98