SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants used an NL record 64 players in 2019. The roster churn ahead of the 2020 season started before the World Series could even finish.
The Giants on Wednesday claimed left-handed starter Tyler Anderson off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. To clear a roster spot, right-handed reliever Kyle Barraclough was designated for assignment.
Anderson, 29, had knee surgery on June 11 and missed most of the 2019 season. He made five starts before going down, allowing 27 runs in 20 2/3 innings. Anderson was a fixture in Colorado's rotation a year ago, posting a 4.