4/23 14:32 Ladson tweets that Bergmann has cleared wiavers and was optioned outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse. (Thanks to Facebook Fan Jim for fact checking.)

4/15 10:42: Ladson adds, “the Nats were set to send LHP Jesse English to the Minor Leagues, but Jason Bergmenn’s performance Wednesday changed their minds.”

4/15 10:03: According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, the Washington Nationals have designated right-handed pitcher Jason Bergmann for assignment. The team then recalled left-handed pitcher Scott Olsen.

Bergman was 0-1 in 4 games for the Nationals in 2010. He has give up 3 hit and 2 earned runs, including 2 home runs. You can see Bergman’s contract history and statistics here.