The Giants announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Raymond Burgos. To open spots on both the active and 40-man rosters, first baseman Trenton Brooks has been designated for assignment.
Brooks, 28, was selected to the roster just under a month ago. He had spent close to a decade in the minors and had generally hit well over the years, including producing a .308/.426/.462 line in Triple-A prior to his call-up this year.
Unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to bring any of that production up to the majors with him. He has only received 29 plate appearances since getting added to the roster May 28, hitting .120/.241/.120 in that time. His 13.8% walk rate and 20.7% strikeout rate are both solid but he didn’t hit the ball with much authority, leading to a .158 batting average on balls in play and no extra base hits. That performance got him bumped off the roster and the Giants will now have a week to trade him or pass him through waivers.
Taking his roster spot is Burgos, a 25-year-old left-hander. Originally drafted by Cleveland, he never cracked the big leagues with that team and hit free agency after 2022, which led to minor league deals with the Giants in each of the past two offseasons.
He has thrown 22 Triple-A innings over nine appearances this year, only allowing 1.64 earned runs per nine frames. He won’t be able to sustain a 100% strand rate nor a .245 BABIP, but his 27.4% strikeout rate, 2.4% walk rate and 53.6% ground ball rate are all strong. He’ll give the Giants a multi-inning option out of the bullpen as they try to cobble a pitching staff together. With each of Blake Snell, Kyle Harrison, Keaton Winn, Robbie Ray, Alex Cobb and Tristan Beck on the injured list, the rotation is down to Logan Webb and Jordan Hicks at the moment.
Why is there a picture of Brian Cranston for this article?
Looks a bit like Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation, but I see Bryan Cranston too.
I see Miles Mikolas.
Inevitable with the at bats he was having. Can’t wait for LaMonte to come back.
I thought that was Rick Dempsey in Orioles Orange.
He’s got a nice swing and decent glove. I bet someone claims him
Looked like trash at the plate and in the field. If you can’t do either at first base in the Majors you are toast.
Dude got like 10 at bats. Hardly was trash in the field
He watched an infield popup drop right in front of him last week, had zero lateral mobility during his callup. The popup resulted in a rally that lost the game for the Giants.
Man has been grinding for 10 years in the minors to get his call-up this year at 29. Give the guy a break for 1 or 2 brain farts
Your going to eat your words Fred when someone claims him. He is major league ready now.
Well Fred, you made 2 errors in your post. First error, the popup was a miscommunication with Estrada. The ball was to Brooks’ right side and it was actually about 8 feet in front of Estrada but yes, Brooks should have had it. Your second error Fred is that the Giants won that game. Estrada hit a 3 run homer in 9th. So let’s designate Fred for assignment. Too many mistakes Fred. But why let facts ruin a good whine.
I’m not a professional baseball player, bud.
Guess I found Trenton’s burner account.
Trask on the bases too. I saw the pop up he called then left the area
That was trash.
Listed as a cf in the Giants transactions page.
Two former Guardians.
Zaidi grasping at straws in hopes Burgos brings a fresh LHP arm & is lightning in a bottle. At this point Giants need arms
They need to throw Howard in the rotation. He looked good and got stretched out.
First W as a Giant! Fine performance.
“Brooks was here.” – Shawshank Redemption, and now SF Giants
I’m seeing Wisenhunt listed as today’s starter on CBS app so more transactions are coming soon.
that brooks experiment was a rough one. that K in a big spot after he got called for the violation..
So says the pile of aass wipe
plenty of job security right now for that wipe