Orioles designate Bergesen for assignment

The Orioles have designated pitcher Brad Bergesen for assignment to create roster space for fellow pitcher Tommy Hunter. The Orioles added Bergesen to the 40 man roster yesterday, but did not call on him to pitch.

Bergersen posted a 4.03 ERA in 80 1/3 innings pitched for Baltimore this year. Last season the Orioles used him as a starter and reliever, and he posted a 5.70 ERA.