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Orioles recall Clevenger, designate Lavarnway

The Orioles have recalled catcher Steve Clevenger from Triple-A Norfolk and designated catcher Ryan Lavarnway for assignment.

Clevenger, 29, appeared in 35 games with the O's last season, batting .225 with eight doubles, a triple and eight RBIs. In 27 games this season with Norfolk, he has hit .352 with three doubles, two home runs and 14 RBIs.

He has appeared in 118 Major League games in his career.

Lavarnway, 27, hit .107 with a double and a run scored over 10 games with the Orioles this year.

Joey Nowak is a reporter for MLB.