PHOENIX–The Giants don’t need to add another relief pitcher to a crowded bullpen.
But Ray Black is forcing the franchise’s key decision-makers to pay attention to his performance.
The right-handed flamethrower was a seventh round draft choice back in 2011 and had never pitched above Double-A before this year due to a rough injury history.
Black, 28, has only logged 122 minor league innings since joining the organization, and fell off the radar after appearing in just three games last season.
Though the Giants already have eight relievers on their staff, Black’s recent success with Triple-A Sacramento has officially landed him back “on the radar” according to manager Bruce Bochy.