Mariners Recall RHP Christian Bergman from AAA Tacoma

Seattle places LHP James Paxton on the 10-day disabled list

Mariners General Manager Jerry Dipoto announced today the following roster moves;

· Christian Bergman, RHP, recalled from AAA Tacoma.

· James Paxton, LHP, placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left forearm contusion.

Bergman (#56) will be in uniform and available for today’s (12:35 pm PT) game vs. the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum.

Bergman, 30, is in his 2nd stint with the Mariners this season (also: 5/16–17 and 7/13). He has made 2 spot starts this season, going 0–1 with a 3.97 ERA (5 ER, 11.1 IP) with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. On May 16 vs. Texas, he tossed 7.0 scoreless innings, allowing 2 hits while striking out 5.…