The Giants outrighted seven players off the 40-man roster, including Tyler Walker, Kevin Correia and Brad Hennessey. All three right-handers were eligible for arbitration, but the Giants felt they weren’t worth the salaries they would have commanded.
Others outrighted: infielders Scott McClain and Ivan Ochoa, left-hander Geno Espineli and catcher Eliezer Alfonzo.
I suspect the Giants will look to re-sign McClain to a minor league contract. Espineli, too, since he apparently wasn’t claimed. But Correia, Walker and Henessey are almost certainly going elsewhere.
Also, the Padres claimed infielder Travis Denker off waivers. The Giants evidently didn’t see Denker panning out.
With Noah Lowry and Merkin Valdez coming off the 60-day disabled list, the 40-man roster stands at 33. It’ll be reduced by two more when Omar Vizquel and Rich Aurilia file for free agency after the World Series.
The Giants will use the free space to add Rule V draft-eligible players whom they wish to protect. And any free agents they sign, of course.
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