Four MLB franchises draft manager’s sons

San Diego drafted pitcher Greg Bochy, son of manager Bruce Bochy, in the 36th round of baseball’s draft Wednesday. Minnesota took shortstop Toby Gardenhire, son of manager Ron Gardenhire, in the 38th round.

The White Sox drafted second baseman Anthony Manuel, son of Sox manager Jerry Manuel, in the 48th round.

The younger Bochy, 22, was picked out of Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. The younger Gardenhire, 19, plays for Westark Community College in Arkansas.

On Tuesday, the Dodgers took manager Jim Tracy’s son, Bryan, in the 21st round. Bryan Tracy, 18, has been offered a scholarship to pitch at UC Santa Barbara.

Agbayani activated

Denver Colorado activated outfielder Benny Agbayani from the disabled list on Wednesday and sent pitcher Brian Fuentes to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Agbayani has been on the DL since May 12 with a strained right hamstring. Fuentes was 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA.

Minute Maid Park new name in Houston

Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane re-christened the Astros’ stadium Minute Maid Park Wednesday. The Minute Maid Co. is based in Houston and since 1960 has been a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Co.

“They are a very stable company and this was a big part of our decision,” McLane said. “They have the values and commitment to the public but they also have great financial security.”

McLane said the deal was for 28 years for a price exceeding $100 million.

The Astros’ new stadium opened in 2000 as Enron Field, but McLane bought out the 30-year, $100 million naming rights deal in February and quickly removed hundreds of signs bearing the failed energy trading giant’s name.

Seattle rookie on DL

Seattle Seattle placed rookie outfielder Chris Snelling on the 60-day disabled list Wednesday and called up Eugene Kingsale from Triple-A Tacoma. Snelling, 20, injured his left knee Tuesday.

Rijo accepts bullpen role

Cincinnati Jose Rijo hasn’t been the same since he threw 110 pitches on May 3, and he’s heading to the bullpen. Rijo was bumped from Cincinnati’s rotation after he got hit hard last Saturday against Atlanta. He’ll be available to pitch in relief today against St. Louis.

Coaches leave Blue Jays

Toronto Pitching coach Mark Connor and bench coach Cookie Rojas decided to leave the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, two days after Buck Martinez was fired as manager. Toronto bullpen coach Gil Patterson will take over as pitching coach.

Mercker to have surgery

Denver Colorado pitcher Kent Mercker was scheduled to have surgery on his left hand Wednesday night after he was hit with a ball against Los Angeles. Mercker was injured Wednesday when a comebacker from Mark Grudzielanek hit him in the hand. The left-hander had to leave the game after suffering a severe cut next to his left index finger.