Marquese Chriss, whom the Rockets acquired in a trade with Phoenix in August, will not have his fourth-year option picked up by Houston, sources told ESPN.
The Atlanta Braves have optioned Mike Foltynewicz to Triple-A Gwinnett after the right-hander struggled in his past three starts.
Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin says he will be playing for the Atlanta Falcons in 2016.
The Houston Texans have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $26 million with outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus, sources said. Mercilus was set to become a free agent after 2015.
The Dallas Cowboys did not pick up a fifth-year option on cornerback Morris Claiborne's contract.
First baseman Jon Singleton was among four players optioned to the minor leagues by the Houston Astros, who said rookie Asher Wojciechowski had made their starting rotation and will start April 9 against Cleveland.
