Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto announced today the following roster moves:
Christian Bergman, RHP, selected from AAA Tacoma.
Rob Whalen, RHP, optioned to AAA Tacoma (post-game 5/6).
Shae Simmons, RHP, transferred to the 60-day DL (right elbow strain).
Bergman (#56) will be available for today’s 1:10 pm game against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field.
Bergman, 29, was 5–0 with a 2.17 ERA (7 ER, 29.0 IP) with 24 strikeouts in 5 starts with AAA Tacoma. He signed with Seattle as a minor league free on Dec.