ChiSox designate MacDougal for assignment

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04/21/2009 - Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago White Sox have designated pitcher Mike MacDougal for assignment.

MacDougal struggled in five appearances this season with no record and a 12.46 earned run average. He surrendered six earned runs with seven hits and seven walks in just 4 1/3 innings.

The 32-year-old right-hander was in his fourth season with the White Sox, who acquired him from Kansas City on July 24, 2006. He was Kansas City's closer from 2003-05, notching 49 saves in 63 opportunities.

MacDougal has a career record of 13-20 with a 4.18 ERA in 262 games, all but three of which have come out of the bullpen, for the White Sox and Royals.

Chicago filled the roster spot by recalling pitcher Jack Egbert from Triple-A Charlotte.

Egbert was 1-0 with a 6.43 ERA in five relief appearances for Charlotte, allowing nine hits and five runs with two walks and six strikeouts in seven innings. He has never pitched in the majors.

The 25-year-old right-hander has a record of 40-36 with a 3.35 ERA in five minor league seasons, but this year is pitching out of the bullpen exclusively for the first time in his career.

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