Giants fire Baumann; Bivens and Birdsong on roster against Rockies Originally appeared in NBC Bay Area Sports
The Giants made a number of pitching-related roster moves ahead of their doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday.
That included some tough news for right-hander Mike Baumann, who was designated for assignment after just one appearance for San Francisco in Friday night victory by 11-4 over Colorado at Oracle Park.
After being acquired by the giants On Sunday, in exchange for cash from the Seattle Mariners, Baumann entered Saturday’s game in the eighth inning and faced five batters, recording two outs and allowing two earned runs before being pulled.
Baumann’s designation for assignment freed up a roster spot for Giants rookie Spencer Bivenswho was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Fellow rookie Hayden Birdsong, who was Optioned to return to the minors He will also start the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader on Monday after being selected by San Francisco. as the 27th man for the confrontation.
Bivens has enjoyed success in the big leagues since making his MLB debut in June, but was optioned last month and has made five appearances for Sacramento since then, allowing just one earned run, walking one and striking out five.
Birdsong will seek to follow suit Historic 12-strikeout gem in Colorado against the Rockies at home this time, and Giants fans at Oracle Park will surely be glad to see him back in the orange and black jersey.
