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BASEBALL

American League

BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Placed RHP Jim Johnson on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Sept. 1.

BOSTON RED SOX—Recalled C George Kottaras and 1B-OF Chris Carter from Pawtucket (IL). Activated OF J.D. Drew from the 15-day DL.

CLEVELAND INDIANS—Recalled RHP Bryan Bullington from Buffalo (IL).

TAMPA BAY RAYS—Renewed their player contract with Hudson Valley (NYP) through 2010.

National League

CINCINNATI REDS—Activated INF-OF Jerry Hairston Jr. from the 15-day DL.