» Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino (St. Anthony) went 2-for-4 with a home run in a rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday. Victorino had been on the disabled list with a back injury and hamstring strain until starting and playing center field on Saturday.

» Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jerome Williams (Waipahu) pitched out of the bullpen on Wednesday for the first time since April 29, recording the final out of the game against the only batter he faced in an extra-innings loss to the Chicago Cubs.

» Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brandon League (Saint Louis) notched his 12th save on Monday.

» Triple-A Reno first baseman Kila Ka’aihue (‘Iolani) exercised the out clause on his contract last Saturday and was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks, making him eligible to be picked up by another major league team. Ka’aihue led the Pacific Coast League in home runs (16) and RBIs (50).

» The Seattle Mariners called up catcher Carlton Tanabe (Pearl City) to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

» Vinnie Catricala (University of Hawaii) was designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners last Sunday. The Mariners have until Wednesday to trade, release or reassign Catricala, who has to be placed on waivers by today if they choose to do so.

» Right-hander Matt Daly (University of Hawaii), who pitched for Sioux Falls in the American Association independent league, earned his first save of the season on Friday and hasn’t allowed a hit in his last three outings.