Nationals recall Bergmann; designate Colome for assignment

Sports Network | July 4, 2009

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals recalled right-hander Jason Bergmann from Triple-A Syracuse and designated reliever Jesus Colome for assignment following Saturday's 5-3 win over the Braves.

Bergmann was a member of Washington's opening day roster and will log his third stint with the parent club this season. The 27-year-old is 0-1 with a 6.91 earned run average in 14 appearances this season.

In 19 relief appearances with Syracuse, Bergmann went 1-1 with two saves and a 1.16 ERA.

Colome, 31, was 1-1 with an 8.40 ERA in 15 relief appearances for Washington in 2009.