Mariners purchased the contract of C Jesus Sucre from Triple-A Tacoma.
Mariners optioned C Jesus Montero to Triple-A Tacoma.
Royals prospect Yordano Ventura allowed seven runs (six earned runs) on nine hits over 4 1/3 innings in his start Wednesday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.
Orioles prospect outfielder Henry Urrutia is batting .333/.413/.542 with three home runs and 19 RBI in 25 games with Double-A Bowie.
Orioles prospect Brandon Kline (ankle) has been placed on the disabled list with Low-A Delmarva.
Padres optioned RHP Burch Smith to Triple-A Tucson.
Ryan Divish of the Tacoma News Tribune reports that Jesus Montero will be demoted to the Triple-A level.
Matt Dominguez (quad) is expected to return to the Astros' starting lineup on Friday evening.