Baseball

Astros: Placed SS Ricky Gutierrez on the 15-day DL. Recalled IF Russ Johnson from Triple-A New Orleans.

Expos: Placed OF Manny Martinez on the 15-day DL, retroactive to July 9. Recalled OF Chris Stowers from Triple-A Ottawa.

Mariners: Purchased the contract of IF Chad Akers and assigned him to Double-A New Haven.

Red Sox: Recalled P Rich Garces from Triple-A Pawtucket. Designated P Bob Wolcott for assignment.

White Sox: Recalled P Todd Rizzo from Triple-A Charlotte.

College

Kansas State: Named Del Miller as a football graduate assistant.