Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today the following roster moves:
· Christian Bergman, RHP, selected from AAA Tacoma.
· Erik Goeddel, RHP, designated for assignment.
Bergman (#56) will be Seattle’s starting pitcher in today’s (12:40 pm PT) game against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field.
Seattle now has 7 days to trade, release or outright the contract of Goeddel to the minor leagues.
Seattle’s Major League, 40-man roster is now at 38 players.
Bergman, 30, has posted a record of 3–3 with a 3.