Baseball

Blue Jays: Optioned OF Anthony Sanders to Triple-A Syracuse.

Braves: Recalled C Pascual Matos from Triple-A Richmond. Optioned IF Randall Simon to Richmond.

Brewers: Recalled P Hideo Nomo from Double-A Huntsville. Assigned P Horacio Estrada to Louisville.

Cubs: Recalled OF Bo Porter from Triple-A Iowa.

Giants: Activated P Mark Gardner from 15-day DL. Optioned IF Edwards Guzman to Triple-A Fresno.

Pirates: Placed P Rich Loiselle (right elbow sprain) on 15-day DL, retroactive to May 8. Purchased contract of P Brad Clontz from Triple-A Nashville.

Rangers: Activated P John Burkett from 15-day DL. Placed P Eric Gunderson (tight left shoulder) on 15-day DL, retroactive to May 8.

Royals: Activated 1B Jeff King from 15-day DL. Optioned P Don Wengert to Triple-A Omaha.