Giants sign veteran right-handed reliever Joe Nathan to a minor league contract
According to multiple reports, Joe Nathan signed a minor league contract with the Giants. Nathan was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Aug. 5 after making three appearances in July.
Henry Schulman reported the deal is pending Nathan passing a physical.
The Giants plan on evaluating Nathan in the minors before calling him up to the big leagues. Schulman said the Giants would like to add him to the pen before rosters expand on Sept.