BASEBALL

American League

BALTIMORE ORIOLES-Recalled RHP Bob McCrory, RHP Chris Lambert and LHP Chris Waters from Norfolk (IL). Purchased the contracts of INF Justin Turner and C Guillermo Rodriguez from Norfolk. Placed OF Adam Jones on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Sept. 2. Transferred OF Lou Montanez and RHP Brad Bergesen to the 60-day DL.

BOSTON RED SOX-Activated SS Jed Lowrie from the 15-day DL. Recalled C Dusty Brown from Pawtucket (IL).

CLEVELAND INDIANS-Purchased the contract of INF Niuman Romero from Columbus (IL). Agreed on a four-year extension to their player development contract with Lake County (SAL) through the 2014 season.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS-Recalled 3B Alex Gordon from Omaha (PCL). Purchased the contract of LHP Lenny DiNardo from Omaha. Placed RHP Doug Waechter on the 60-day DL.

MINNESOTA TWINS-Activated 3B Joe Crede from the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Armando Gabino from Rochester (IL). Purchased the contract of 1B Justin Huber from Rochester.

TEXAS RANGERS-Activated OF Andruw Jones from the 15-day DL.