OAKLAND ATHLETICS - Placed Joe Klink, pitcher, and Walt Weiss, shortstop, on the 15-day disabled list.

On August 12, 2009, Manship had his contract purchased by the Twins when left-handed pitcher Glen Perkins was placed on the disabled list with a shoulder strain.

TEXAS RANGERS - Placed Dan Smith, pitcher, and John Shave, infielder, on the 15-day disabled list.

Placed Terry Bross, pitcher, and Kevin Maas, first baseman, on waivers for the purpose of giving them their unconditional releases.

SEATTLE MARINERS - Placed Greg Hibbard, pitcher, and Eric Anthony, outfielder, on the 15-day disabled list.

Placed Felix Rodriguez, pitcher, and Eddie Pye, infielder, on the 40-man roster.

TORONTO (AL) - Placed Jeff Musselman, pitcher, and Matt Stark, catcher, on the 21-day disabled list.

CLEVELAND INDIANS - Placed Dave Mlicki, pitcher, and Joel Skinner, catcher, on the 60-day disabled list.

Placed Mark Williamson, pitcher, and Tim Hulett, infielder, on the 21-day disabled list.

Placed Bobby Munoz, pitcher, and Tony Longmire, outfielder, on the 15-day disabled list.