When the Joe Panik era ended for the San Francisco Giants, Scooter Gennett was given the first chance to prove he could be the answer at second base.
Instead, he was released on Tuesday after a short-lived tenure with the team.
That move coincides with the promotion of prospect Mauricio Dubon who was also acquired at the trade deadline in a deal from the Milwaukee Brewers.
ROSTER MOVES (continued):
• IF Abiatal Avelino optioned to AAA Sacramento.
• RHP Trevor Gott placed on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow strain.