The Oakland Athletics have designated left-handed relief pitcher Eric O'Flaherty for assignment to call up right-handed pitcher Aaron Brooks for his Saturday evening start against the Cleveland Indians. O'Flaherty, 30, had a 5.91 ERA in 21u2153 innings with 15 strikeouts and 13 walks allowed. Since returning from a trip to the disabled list at the start of June, O'Flaherty had a 3.14 ERA in 14u2153 innings with eight strikeouts and eight walks allowed.
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