The San Francisco Giants designated pitcher Jeff Samardzija for assignment and placed the veteran on unconditional release waivers on Saturday.
The move comes one day after Samardzija gave up three runs in three innings of work during Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the San Diego Padres, a 6-5 extra-innings loss. The Giants (29-29) hold a one-game lead in the National League Wild Card race after dropping the nightcap of the doubleheader.
Prior to Friday's start, Samardzija had been on the injured list since Aug. 9 due to right shoulder impingement.