Royals optioned RHP Kelvin Herrera to Triple-A Omaha.
Joba Chamberlain (oblique) is scheduled to throw two inning Saturday in extended spring training.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Thursday that Kevin Youkilis (back) is "maybe a week" away from being activated.
Alberto Gonzalez has accepted an assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Austin Jackson (hamstring) is unlikely be activated from the disabled list when he's eligible Monday.
CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the White Sox have placed infielder Angel Sanchez (back) on waivers.
Blue Jays manager John Gibbons confirmed Thursday that Sean Nolin will start Friday against the Orioles.
Phillies recalled RHP Michael Stutes from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.