Diamondbacks Claim RHP Brad Bergesen Off Waivers

The Diamondbacks have claimed RHP Brad Bergesen off waivers, according to Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus. He was designated for assignment after his brief, one game call-up the other day.

Bergesen, 26, pitched 80.1 innings with a 4.03 ERA for the Norfolk Tides this season. He compiled a 4.68 ERA in 394.1 innings with the Orioles from 2009-2011.

He was selected by the Orioles in the 4th round of the 2004 draft.

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