DENVER — The San Francisco Giants shook up their 25-man roster with a flurry of trades ahead of Wednesday’s 1 p.m. deadline.
Two days later, the roster churn is continuing in Denver as the Giants are adding outfielder Steven Duggar and infielder Scooter Gennett ahead of their three-game series against the Rockies.
The Giants announced Friday that Tyler Austin has been designated for assignment and pitcher Dereck Rodríguez has been optioned to Triple-A Sacramento to clear the way for the new additions.
Austin was acquired at the beginning of the season from Minnesota to provide the Giants with a right-handed bat off the bench, but he hit just .