John Patterson

Baseball Chicago Cubs -- Placed P Mike Harkey on the 15-day DL. Optioned P Jessie Hollins, P Turk Wendell and OF Fernando Ramsey to Triple-A Iowa. Outrighted C George Pedre to Iowa. Waived IF Steve Lyons for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.Chicago White Sox -- Optioned IF Shawn Gilbert and OF Warren Newson to Triple-A Nashville. Sent P Barry Jones, IF Joe Hall and IF Norberto Martin to their minor-league camp for reassignment.Cincinnati Reds -- Sent P Bill Landrum and 1B-OF Dave Cochrane to their minor-league camp for reassignment.