The San Francisco Giants made some sad, albeit not shocking news on Sunday, designating for assignment Hunter Pence.
The move was made to clear two spots: One on the active roster for reliever Sam Coonrod, who is being activated after a stint on the Injury List; and one on the 40-man roster for infielder Daniel Robertson, who was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
After a seven-year run with the Giants, Pence spent last year playing for the Texas Rangers, and had a remarkable bounce back year en route to his fourth All-Star nod.