On Tuesday, two days before Opening Day, the San Francisco Giants made a pair of significant roster moves, though neither move was at all surprising. Veteran right-handed reliever Lou Trivino — a non-roster invitee — was added to the roster, while third baseman/first baseman David Villar was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
It’s the likely end of a long journey in a Giants jersey for Villar, who was open all camp about seeing the writing on the wall. With Matt Chapman locked up long-term at third base, a set platoon at first base, and not enough oomph in Villar’s bat to warrant a role as a full-time DH, it was matter of “when,” not “if” Villar, who is out of options, would get cut.