MLB

The Oakland Athletics signed outfielder Jeremy Hermida on Friday after he was recently released by the Boston Red Sox.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated shortstop Rafael Furcal from the 15-day disabled list.

The Kansas City Royals activated pitchers Brian Bannister and Luke Hochevar from the disabled list, and catcher Jason Kendall underwent successful surgery to repair his right shoulder.

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg underwent successful season-ending ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery on Friday.

The Cincinnati Reds have activated shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the 15-day disabled list.

The San Francisco Giants have activated reliever Chris Ray off the disabled list.

The Seattle Mariners have activated pitcher Ryan Rowland-Smith from the 15-day disabled list.

The San Diego Padres have recalled right- hander Adam Russell from Triple-A Portland.

The Colorado Rockies have activated pitcher Aaron Cook from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Friday's series opener at San Diego.

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has undergone successful surgery on the navicular bone of his left foot.