Movements in the world of baseball Tuesday:
National League
Los Angeles Dodgers-Placed SS Rafael Furcal on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 6. Purchased the contract of INF Luis Maza from Las Vegas (PCL). Transferred INF Tony Abreu from the 15-to the 60-day DL.
NEW YORK METS-Purchased the contracts of RHP Claudio Vargas and INF-OF Fernando Tatis from New Orleans (PCL). Activated RHP Matt Wise from the 15-day DL. Designated RHP Jorge Sosa and RHP Nelson Figueroa for assignment. Placed OF Angel Pagan on the 15-day DL. Assigned C Raul Casanova to New Orleans.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES-Purchased the contract of RHP Marino Salas from Indianapolis (IL).
American Association
FORT WORTH CATS-Signed LHP Kelly Shearer.
Can-Am League
ATLANTIC CITY SURF-Signed OF Lucas Taylor. Released OF Christopher M. Perez.
Golden Baseball League
ST. GEORGE ROADRUNNERS-Agreed to terms with RHP Simon Lee.
YUMA SCORPIONS-Agreed to terms with RHP/pitching coach Aaron Wilson.
