Chicago -- Outrighted pitcher Jeff Bittiger to Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Philadelphia -- Acquired minor-league catcher Jeff Hulse from Kansas City to complete September trade for pitcher Larry McWilliams; assigned Hulse to Reading of the Eastern League (AA).
Toronto -- Announced outfielder-infielder Lee Mazzilli's option year will not be picked up and catcher Ozzie Virgil chose free agency rather than go to Syracuse of the International League (AAA). Basketball Minnesota -- Signed guard-forward Adrian Branch to 2-year contract.
Utah -- Released forwards Rory White and Reggie Turner. College California (Pa.) -- Named Glenn Gutierrez assistant basketball coach. Football Cincinnati -- Activated tackle Joe Walter and tight end Jim Riggs; placed center-guard Paul Jetton on injured reserve list; waived linebacker Rich Romer.
Green Bay -- Activated defensive end Mark Hall off developmental squad.
Indianapolis -- Activated linebacker Chip Banks; waived offensive tackle Ben Jefferson from the developmental squad, waived linebacker Dan Murray from the active roster, moved defensive back Anthony Parker from the injured list to the developmental squad.
NY Jets -- Activated tight end Greg Werner from developmental squad; signed tackle Richard Stephens to developmental squad.
