The San Francisco Giants had a bullpen game on Monday and on Wednesday, which made a roster move ahead of Thursday’s matinee all but a guarantee. And it ended up being a rather predictable on.
Shortly before their game against the San Diego Padres, the Giants recalled left-handed pitcher Sammy Long, a starter-reliever hybrid who can fit into whatever role the Giants need to eat some innings. In turn, the Giants optioned right-handed pitcher Jay Jackson, one of seven arms to appear in Wednesday’s loss.
Long has appeared in 11 games this season, his first in the Majors.