As every report and rumor suggested they would, the San Francisco Giants selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Scott Kazmir on Wednesday, ahead of their game against the San Diego Padres. Kazmir will jump straight into action and take the mound for the second game of the series.
To make space for Kazmir on the active roster, right-handed pitcher Jay Jackson was optioned yet again. The Giants did not need to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Kazmir, due to right-handed pitcher Reyes Moronta being outrighted earlier in the week, opening up a spot.