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.