SF Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)
The SF Giants designated Jeff Samardzija for assignment on Saturday. It brings an end to Shark’s five-year career in San Francisco.
Following Friday’s doubleheader against the San Diego Padres, the SF Giants needed to remove one player from their big-league roster. According to the team’s Twitter, they decided to designate right-handed pitcher Jeff Samardzija for assignment, which placed him on unconditional release waivers. He will not be claimed by another big-league team and will become an unrestricted free-agent shortly.
In a discussion with reporters, the 35-year old Samardzija was adamant that he plans to pitch next season.