The Giants have claimed right-handed reliever Kyle Barraclough off waivers from the Nationals, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports. He’ll head to Triple-A Sacramento. Meanwhile, infielder Tyler Austin has elected free agency after clearing waivers (Twitter links).
Barraclough was a failed offseason pickup for the Nationals, who acquired him with the expectation he’d help repair their bullpen. Instead, the 29-year-old recorded a 6.66 ERA/6.57 FIP with 10.52 K/9 against 4.21 BB/9 in 25 2/3 innings. The Nationals then designated him for assignment earlier this week.
Austin, 27, joined Barraclough in being designated this week. He struggled to a .187/.283/.403 line with eight home runs in 152 plate appearances this season before the Giants moved on from him.
Something messed him up. . . Eh. You never know. Might be able to fix him.
Sam Dyson
Based on his numbers from 2015-2017 he might just have mechanical issues the Nats couldn’t figure out. No risk, high reward opportunity.
Will he be on the 40 man? Or to the minors as depth?
He’s on the 40 man roster.
He still has options so it’s
off to the minors for him!
Giants fixed a very similar case in Trevor Gott. This makes sense.
….Actually Sam Dyson was the same kinda deal when he came to the Giants,Had success with the Rangers then got messed up,came to the Giants and ended up a good Giant
Didn’t even realize they let Austin go. About time.
When this guy was with the Marlins at times he was UnHittable! Worth a shot and patience
Giants shuffling the Titanic deck chairs.