Transactions

Transactions

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Announced manager Davey Johnson will return next season and become a consultant in 2014.

HOUSTON ROCKETS — Announced coach Kevin McHale is taking a leave absence. Named assistant coach Kelvin Sampson interim coach.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Activated TE Visanthe Shiancoe from injured reserve.

NEW YORK GIANTS — Activated S Will Hill from the suspended list. Placed CB Michael Coe on injured reserve.

OAKLAND RAIDERS — Activated CB Ron Bartell from injured reserve. Signed RB Jeremy Stewart from the practice squad. Released CB Pat Lee. Placed CB Shawntae Spencer on injured reserve.

PGA OF AMERICA — Named Pete Bevacqua chief exective officer. Elected Ted Bishop president and Derek Sprague vice president.