Baltimore left-hander Omar Daal will miss at least three months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder.
Also, the Dodgers released outfielder Bubba Trammell, Pittsburgh cut left-hander Joe Beimel, Florida released outfielder Brian Banks and Atlanta cut outfielder Gary Matthews Jr.
Wednesday was the last day to release players with non-guaranteed contracts without paying their full 2004 salaries. The released players get 45 days' termination pay.
In Tokyo, the Yankees wrapped up their season-opening series against Tampa Bay with a 12-1 victory. Hideki Matsui thrilled his hometown fans with a two-run homer, and Jorge Posada hit a three-run shot from each side of the plate.
Tigers 6, Braves 3
At Lakeland, Florida, Tigers right-hander Jason Johnson expects to be ready to start opening day despite leaving after two innings with a blister on his middle finger.
Blue Jays 5, Reds 1
At Sarasota, Florida, Jimmy Haynes reassured Cincinnati that he's ready for the rotation, pitching five shutout innings.
Pirates 8, Red Sox 8
At Fort Myers, Florida, David Ortiz hit a wind-blown two-run single ahead of Ellis Burks' two-run homer.
Astros 3, Indians 2
At Kissimmee, Florida, Roy Oswalt completed a solid spring with seven strong innings. Cleveland center fielder Milton Bradley was pulled for not running hard on a popup and left the ballpark in a cab before the game was over.
Marlins 9, Orioles 6
At Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Abraham Nunez went 4-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs. Nunez has eight homers this spring, a Marlins record.
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