Baseball

Astros: Activated P Trever Miller from DL.

Braves: Recalled P Adam Butler from Triple-A Richmond.

Mets: Recalled C Vance Wilson (broken right forearm) from Triple-A Norfolk; placed him on 60-day DL. Purchased contract of IF Todd Haney. Recalled P Octavio Dotel from Norfolk.

Rangers: Recalled 1B Scott Sheldon from Oklahoma.

Red Sox: Released P David West. Recalled P Ron Mahay, P Brian Barkley and OF Trot Nixon from Triple-A Pawtucket. Selected contract of free-agent P Carlos Valdez from Pawtucket. Activated OF Midre Cummings from 15-day DL.

Twins: Recalled P Travis Miller, P Benj Sampson, C A. J. Pierzynski, OF Chris Latham and 3B Corey Koskie from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Colleges

Miami: Dismissed DT Chad Pegues from football team for violation of team rules.

Football

Bengals: Placed RB Ki-Jana Carter (severe fracture of his left wrist) on IR. Signed RB Brandon Bennett. Released G Scott Brumfield with injury settlement.

Colts: Waived OL Bryan Jurewicz and WR Kaipo McGuire from practice squad. Signed OL Jon Blackmon and WR Eddie Goines to practice squad.

Hockey

Blackhawks: Named Dale Tallon director of player personnel.

Pub Date: 9/08/98