BASEBALL

National League

SAN DIEGO PADRES_Placed Wally Whitehurst, pitcher, on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 20. Recalled Scott Sanders, pitcher, from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS_Placed Will Clark, first baseman, on the 15-day disabled list.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

CLEVELAND BROWNS_Signed Tim Watson, safety.

DENVER BRONCOS_Claimed Mitch Donahue, linebacker, off waivers from the San Francisco 49ers. Waived Kitrick Taylor, wide receiver.

DETROIT LIONS_Signed Ryan McNeil, cornerback.

NEW YORK JETS_Signed Dennis Price, defensive back. Waived Alec Millen, offensive tackle.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS_Signed Ronnie Harmon, running back, to a three-year contract. Claimed Calvin Stephens, guard, off waivers from the New England Patriots. Released Ray Smoot, guard.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS_Signed Terry Wooden, linebacker, to a one-year contract.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

LOS ANGELES KINGS_Signed Marc Potvin, forward, to a two-year contract.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS_Named Bob Hoffmeyer pro scout; Dave Nichols equipment manager and Paul Boyer assistant equipment manager.

SAN JOSE SHARKS_Signed David Maley, forward, and Guy Gosselin, defenseman.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING_Signed Joe Reekie, defenseman, to a multiyear contract.