SAN FRANCISCO -- Continuing to need pitching depth, the Giants recalled right-hander Chris Stratton from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday and optioned utility man Orlando Calixte to the same club.
San Francisco's bullpen was virtually depleted in the team's previous series against San Diego. Relievers pitched 12 2/3 innings Friday and Saturday. Ty Blach gave the bullpen an adequate break Sunday by lasting seven innings. However, manager Bruce Bochy was forced to pinch-hit for Matt Cain after four innings Monday in an attempt to seize upon a scoring opportunity.
Stratton's experience as a starter enables him to give the Giants multiple innings, if necessary.