Orioles @ Twins

*Brad Bergesen was designated for assignment to make room for tonight’s pitcher, Tommy Hunter. Bergesen has his contract purchased yesterday and did not pitch. He is on outright waivers and –assuming he clears — he will be optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles chose to take him off the 40-man rather than just option him, which is why Bergesen was designated for assignment. The team’s 40-man roster is now at 39.

*The Orioles were awarded the fourth pick in the Competitive Balance Draft Lottery, which took place today. More on that here.

*In case you missed it, Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette said despite the team’s recent struggles he still expects the organization to be a buyer over the next few weeks leading up to the trade deadline. More on that here.

ORIOLES LINEUP

Nick Markakis RF
J.J. Hardy SS
Adam Jones CF
Matt Wieters DH
Mark Reynolds 1B
Steve Pearce LF
Wilson Betemit 3B
Taylor Teagarden C
Steve Tolleson 2B

Tommy Hunter RHP

TWINS LINEUP

Denard Span CF
Ben Revere RF
Joe Mauer DH
Josh Willingham LF
Justin Morneau 1B
Trevor Plouffe 3B
Brian Dozier SS
Drew Butera C
Jamey Carroll 2B

Francisco Liriano LHP

TWINS LINEUP