Sports briefs

Kansas City cuts ties with pitcher Booker

Kansas City, Mo. – The Royals activated rookie right-handed pitcher Chris Booker from the disabled list Sunday and designated him for assignment.

Indians sign 16-year-old from Australian team

Cleveland – The Cleveland Indians signed 16-year-old Jason Smit, an infielder on Australia’s Junior National Team, Sunday.

Myers expected back after All-Star break

Philadelphia – Phillies pitcher Brett Myers is expected to rejoin the team Friday in San Francisco after taking a leave of absence following his arrest on charges that he hit his wife in the face.

Capuano late addition on NL All-Star team

Pittsburgh – Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Chris Capuano was a last-minute addition Sunday to the NL All-Star team, replacing New York Mets left-hander Tom Glavine.