The Atlanta Braves designated outfielder Eric Young Jr. for assignment and reinstated outfielder and first baseman Joey Terdoslavich from the 15-day disabled list. Young was hitting .169 with no homers, five R.B.I. and three stolen bases.
u25a0 The Cincinnati Reds designated Jason Marquis, 36, for assignment and called up the right-hander Pedro Villarreal from Class AAA Louisville. Marquis opened the season in the rotation but was switched to the bullpen after nine starts with a 3-4 record and a 6.46 E.R.A.