The Diamondbacks have sold right-hander Brad Bergesen to the Chunichi Dragons of Japan's Central League. The move was rumored over the past few days. Bergesen owns a 4.61 ERA over 102 appearances in the major leagues between the Orioles and Diamondbacks. He's only 27 years old, so there's a chance he could resurface before long.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that Brad Bergesen is on the verge of signing a one-year deal with the Chunichi Dragons of Japan's Central League. The Diamondbacks released Bergesen Thursday in order to allow him to pursue the overseas opportunity. Bergesen holds a 4.61 ERA over 102 career major league appearances.

Diamondbacks released RHP Brad Bergesen. Bergesen posted a decent 3.64 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 29 2/3 innings this past season for the Snakes. The 27-year-old right-hander should find a new club easily.

Diamondbacks recalled RHP Brad Bergesen from Triple-A Reno. He'll take the place of Josh Collmenter (ulcers) on the active roster. Bergesen, who was claimed off waivers from the Orioles on July 20, allowed one run over five innings in his first stint with the Diamondbacks. He'll pitch in middle relief.

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Brad Bergesen to Triple-A Reno. Bergesen allowed just one earned run in five innings of relief with Arizona after getting claimed off waivers from the O's in late July. He should be back up soon.

Diamondbacks claimed RHP Brad Bergesen off waivers from the Orioles. He'll slide into their bullpen in a long relief role. Bergesen put up a 4.68 ERA over 83 career appearance -- 59 starts -- for the O's.

Orioles designated RHP Brad Bergesen for assignment. Bergesen was just called to the majors on Tuesday, and lasted less than 24 hours. The 26-year-old right-hander had a 4.03 ERA and 41/23 K/BB ratio in 80 1/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level.

The Orioles are expected to recall right-hander Brad Bergesen from Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles have yet to make an official announcement. Bergesen has pitched exclusively at the Triple-A level this year, posting a 4.03 ERA and 41/23 K/BB ratio over 80 1/3 innings. He can be ignored in fantasy leagues.

Orioles sent RHP Brad Bergesen outright to Triple-A Norfolk. Bergesen cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last weekend. Bergesen hasn't appeared in the majors this year and has a 5.13 ERA and 17/13 K/BB ratio over 33 1/3 innings as a starter and reliever with the Tides.

Orioles designated RHP Brad Bergesen for assignment. The move was made to create room on the 40-man roster for veteran infielder Bill Hall, who was recalled on Saturday. Bergesen didn't make the O's out of spring training and had been alternating as a starter and reliever for Triple-A Norfolk. Through his eight appearances (six starts), he was 1-2 with a 5.13 ERA.