Transactions



BASEBALL

American League

BOSTON RED SOX—Purchased the contract of RHP Chris Smith from Pawtucket (IL). Optioned OF Jonathan Van Every to Pawtucket.

CLEVELAND INDIANS—Optioned LHP Jeremy Sowers to Buffalo (IL). Purchased the contract of INF Michael Aubrey from Buffalo.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with RHP Joakim Soria on a three-year contract extension through 2011.

National League

CHICAGO CUBS—Placed INF Daryle Ward on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 14. Purchased the contract...