The San Francisco Giants season has officially kicked off. Pitchers, catchers, and coaches descended on Scottsdale, Arizona on Wednesday, celebrating Valentine’s Day by playing some baseball. But they weren’t the only ones doing work. The Giants front office was also in action, making a quiet but solid move. The team announced on Wednesday that it had signed right-handed pitcher Austin Warren to a Major League deal. To make space for Warren on the 40-man roster, recently-acquired left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray was transferred to the 60-Day Injured List as he continues to rehab from Tommy John surgery.
#SFGiants Roster Moves:
• The Giants have signed RHP Austin Warren to a 1-year Major League contract
• LHP Robbie Ray has been placed on the 60-day Injured List as he recovers from left elbow UCL surgery— SFGiants (@SFGiants) February 14, 2024Warren reportedly signed for an essentially league-minimum deal of $755,000, and he’s a nifty pickup because he allows the Giants to add extra talent while pushing a roster decision down the road.