US EditionKyle Harrison returns to the San Francisco Giants in a relief role
- The San Francisco Giants recalled 23-year-old Kyle Harrison to their major-league roster following their 9-3 win over the Rockies on Sunday as they begin a six-game Midwestern trip.
- Harrison was expected to secure a spot in the Giants' starting rotation during spring training but lost the opportunity to Landen Roupp after his fastball velocity declined due to an illness and weight loss before camp.
- Harrison delivered a strong performance in a recent start for Triple-A Sacramento, fanning seven batters without issuing a walk and giving up a single run over the course of five innings for the River Cats.
- Lou Trivino, designated for assignment after a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, struggled with eight earned runs allowed over 12⅓ innings and recently returned from Tommy John surgery.
- Giants GM Zach Minasian acknowledged Harrison’s desire to make it back to the major leagues, highlighting that Harrison played the entire previous season at that level.
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Idaho Press
Kyle Harrison returns to the San Francisco Giants in a relief role
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Harrison has a new role in his return to the San Francisco Giants.
East Bay Times
SF Giants’ Harrison talks promotion, transition to bullpen
CHICAGO — Kyle Harrison was never himself during spring training, tasked with recovering from both a nagging shoulder injury and an illness-induced weight loss. A month into the season, Harrison is back up with the Giants. As a reliever. “Definitely something new, but I’m going to embrace it,” Harrison said. “I’m here for a reason. I want to help this team win. They thought this is the best way I could help this team win and I agree right now. W…
Marin Independent Journal
SF Giants recall Kyle Harrison, designate veteran reliever for assignment
Kyle Harrison is coming back to the Giants’ major-league club as they embark on a six-game Midwestern trip. The Giants recalled Harrison after Sunday’s 9-3 win over the Rockies, designating Lou Trivino for assignment after he pitched a scoreless ninth. Harrison was the favorite to earn the Giants’ fifth rotation spot in spring training, but lost out to Landen Roupp. His fastball velocity was down after losing weight due to an illness before camp…
San Francisco Giants DFA Veteran Pitcher
The San Francisco Giants designated right-hander Lou Trivino for assignment on Sunday, ending his brief comeback with the team and making room for highly touted lefty Kyle Harrison. Trivino, who hadn’t pitched in the majors since 2022 due to Tommy John surgery and shoulder setbacks, struggled in his return. Despite a handful of clean outings, his 5.84 ERA, 11 hits allowed, and four homers given up in just 12.1 innings were enough for the Giants …
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