The optioning of Birdsong is likely just some roster tinkering to maximize arms for a four-game set against a brilliant Dodgers offense. Birdsong being optioned allowed the Giants to squeeze a ninth arm into the bullpen when they added Mike Baumann...
With a scheduled doubleheader on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies, the Giants are allotted a 27th player, and that player isn't subject to the restrictions about how recently an optioned player can return. So Birdsong - who was optioned to Low-A, not AAA, further signaling the move - will almost surely start one of those games...
Giants say Keaton Winn experienced discomfort in his elbow over the weekend and has been shut down. The calendar is starting to work against him...
In happier news, shortstop prospect Aeverson Arteaga began a rehab assignment on Monday. Arteaga, who is likely slated for AA Richmond, had spent all year on the 60-Day IL due to the always-scary thoracic outlet syndrome and surgery...
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