The Baltimore Orioles finally ran out of patience with Garrett Atkins. The Orioles designated Atkins for assignment on Sunday, a move that coincided with the activation of right-hander Koji Uehara from the 15-day disabled list. Atkins was batting .214 with one home run and nine RBIs in 44 games. He scored only five runs, struck out 30 times in 140 at-bats and hit into seven double plays.

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