masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Orioles have designated reliever Luis Lebron for assignment to make room for pitcher Dylan Bundy on the 40-man roster.

Bundy agreed to terms on a major league deal last night shortly before the midnight deadline, so he must be placed on the 40-man.

Lebron, 26, missed the 2010 season after undergoing ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow in May. He was pitching at short-season Single-A Aberdeen this season, allowing three runs and two hits in seven innings over seven…The Orioles have designated reliever Luis Lebron for assignment to make room for pitcher Dylan Bundy on the 40-man roster.

Bundy agreed to terms on a major league deal last night shortly before the midnight deadline, so he must be placed on the 40-man.

Lebron, 26, missed the 2010 season after undergoing ligament-reconstructive surgery on his right elbow in May. He was pitching at short-season Single-A Aberdeen this season, allowing three runs and two hits in seven innings over seven appearances, with two walks and eight strikeouts.

Lebron made the Carolina League All-Star team in 2009 after recording 11 saves with Single-A Frederick. He moved up to Double-A Bowie and went 1-0 with a 1.98 ERA and nine saves in 24 appearances, with eight hits allowed and 39 strikeouts in 27 1/3 innings.

The Orioles are hoping that Lebron clears waivers and is outrighted. They’re gambling that teams will pass on a pitcher who’s only appeared in seven games over the last two years.

Any team claiming Lebron would have to put him on the 40-man roster.