MLB Transactions from May 18, 2016

Los Angeles Angels placed C Geovany Soto on the 15-day disabled list. Torn right Meniscus
Los Angeles Angels recalled Jett Bandy from Salt Lake Bees.
Texas Rangers sent OF Shin-Soo Choo on a rehab assignment to Frisco RoughRiders.
Kansas City Royals designated LF Jose Martinez for assignment.
Kansas City Royals optioned Christian Colon to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals selected the contract of 2B Whit Merrifield from Omaha Storm Chasers.
San Diego Padres optioned Tayron Guerrero to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres activated SS Alexi Amarista from the 15-day disabled list.
RHP Jesse Chavez roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Mike Bolsinger from the 15-day disabled list.
Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Charlie Culberson to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
Miami Marlins optioned Cody Hall to New Orleans Zephyrs.
San Diego Padres sent Jabari Blash outright to El Paso Chihuahuas.
Miami Marlins claimed RHP Cody Hall off waivers from Arizona Diamondbacks.
Atlanta Braves optioned Aaron Blair to Gwinnett Braves.
Atlanta Braves recalled RHP John Gant from Gwinnett Braves.
Cleveland Indians optioned CF Tyler Naquin to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians recalled Mike Clevinger from Columbus Clippers.
Boston Red Sox sent Sean O'Sullivan outright to Pawtucket Red Sox.Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Michael Mariot to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
Cincinnati Reds transferred RHP Homer Bailey from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Recovering May 2015 Tommy John surgery
Cincinnati Reds optioned 2B Jose Peraza to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds optioned RHP Layne Somsen to Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of Keyvius Sampson from Louisville Bats.
Cincinnati Reds recalled Jumbo Diaz from Louisville Bats.
Texas Rangers activated SS Elvis Andrus.
Boston Red Sox recalled Noe Ramirez from Pawtucket Red Sox.
Kansas City Royals sent LHP Mike Minor on a rehab assignment to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals recalled Alec Mills from Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Kansas City Royals sent 3B Mike Moustakas on a rehab assignment to Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Philadelphia Phillies sent LHP Mario Hollands on a rehab assignment to Reading Fightin Phils.