SAN FRANCISCO — Less than an hour after multiple outlets reported that Joe Panik is heading home to New York, the Giants decided to bring a local product back to the Bay Area.
The organization announced Friday that it claimed Santa Clara native and St. Mary’s College product Kyle Barraclough off waivers. Barraclough will report to Triple-A Sacramento and has been added to the 40-man roster.
The Giants designated Panik for assignment earlier this week and the infielder has reportedly agreed to terms with the New York Mets. Panik join the Mets’ major league roster while Barraclough’s homecoming will require him to earn his way back to the big leagues with a stint in Triple-A.