MLB

The New York Mets released pitcher D.J. Carrasco Friday.

The Detroit Tigers made several roster moves Friday, placing outfielder Austin Jackson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 17, with an abdominal strain, activating pitcher Luis Marte off the disabled list and activating infielder/outfielder Ryan Raburn off the bereavement list.

The Colorado Rockies placed catcher Ramon Hernandez on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a left hand strain.

The Baltimore Orioles are on the cusp of making center fielder Adam Jones the richest player in club history.

The Baltimore Orioles have recalled pitcher Stu Pomeranz and catcher Ronny Paulino from Triple-A Norfolk.

The Cleveland Indians recalled infielder Juan Diaz from Double-A Akron and optioned pitcher Zach McAllister to Triple-A Columbus Friday.

The Chicago White Sox placed pitcher John Danks on the 15-day disabled list on Friday.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated outfielder Nate McLouth for assignment and recalled infielder/outfielder Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis.

The Toronto Blue Jays on Friday placed outfielder Ben Francisco on the 15-day disabled list and optioned pitcher Evan Crawford to Triple-A Las Vegas.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Lance Berkman is expected to be sidelined for 8-to-10 weeks after undergoing surgery Friday to have meniscus and cartilage tears in his right knee repaired.