The Giants' website, and I quote, says "Right-hander Jordan Humphreys, who came over from the Mets in the Billy Hamilton trade earlier this month, was placed on the restricted list with a “family-related” issue, clearing a spot for Basabe on the 40-man roster."
That is what I see as well, except the Giants' website lists Keon Wong outrighted to Sacramento and Rob Brantly outrighted to the alternate training site. I still don't understand how that works but it seems to be what is happening.
They could also option Selman and DFA Shaw...
I see this to be much more likely. But why Cahill over Suarez or Rodriguez? I know that neither of the latter were particularly effective last year but have you seen Cahill when he starts the past year? Given that they all pitched about the same, I'd pick the younger guys who are more likely to rebound than an older veteran.
Thinking over it a bit further, there is another move to make room on the 40 man roster, but it is a long shot - move Jeff Samardzija to the 45 day IL. Last time he had shoulder issues, he wasn't healthy the rest of the year. Just shut him down and make room for someone else. However, the ownership invested heavily in him so unless a doctor says he's done, I don't see this happening.
He is a FA after this season, right? No reason to protect him from himself if that is the case. Squeeze every inning out of him.
You really want this team to tank for a high 2021 draft pick, don't you?
I don’t know. No college players are having impressive seasons. Not one player has played well enough to tank for.
I understand Garcia and I understand Triggs (wasn't sure why he was added in the first place) but why Menez going down? Are they going to stretch him out as a starter? What does that even look like this year? He was one of the few good pieces in the bullpen.
