The Giants have added their lefteenth left-handed reliever to the roster ahead of this important four-game series in Arizona, selecting Fernando Abad for the 40-man roster. They also called up Dereck Rodriguez to start tonight’s game.
ROSTER MOVES:
• LHP Williams Jerez optioned to AAA Sacramento.
• Dereck Rodriguez recalled from AAA Sacramento.
• LHP Fernando Abad selected to Major League roster.
• Aramis Garcia optioned to AAA Sacramento.
• RHP Kyle Barraclough designated for assignment.#SFGiants— San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) August 15, 2019Kyle Barraclough, whom the Giants claimed just six days ago after Washington designated for assignment, gave up five earned runs on three hits and two walks in his first — and, so far, only — relief appearances for Triple-A Sacramento this week.