The Giants have claimed infielder Shay Whitcomb off waivers from the Astros and assigned him to Triple-A Sacramento, filling a roster spot after transferring right-hander Trevor McDonald to the 60-day injured list due to Tommy John surgery. Although Whitcomb has struggled in the majors, his strong minor league performance includes a .280/.369/.520 line over the past two seasons. With openings in the Giants’ infield due to trades and injuries, Whitcomb may provide utility as a speed-and-defense player. He could compete for a bench spot or remain in Triple-A for depth heading into next season.
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