In order to make room for free-agent signing Francisco Cervelli on the 40-man roster, the Miami Marlins recently designated outfielder Austin Dean for assignment. Could he be of interest to the San Francisco Giants?
Team president Farhan Zaidi has actively scoured the waiver wire since taking control of the front office, and he hit on a waiver claim of Alex Dickerson last summer.
Dean, 26, has yet to find success at the MLB level, hitting .223/.268/.388 for a 75 OPS+ in 311 plate appearances at the big league level over the past two seasons.