Giants Claim 3-Year MLB Veteran From Astros
Summary
The San Francisco Giants have added infielder Shay Whitcomb by claiming him off waivers from the Houston Astros. Whitcomb, 27, has played 57 major league games over three seasons but has yet to have a strong performance at the major league level.Key Facts
- The Giants claimed Shay Whitcomb from the Astros after Houston designated him for assignment.
- Whitcomb is an infielder with some experience in Major League Baseball.
- He played 17 games this season with a .130 batting average, 2 home runs, and 5 runs batted in (RBIs).
- During the 2025 season, Whitcomb played 20 games with a .125 batting average and 1 home run.
- He has a total of 3 home runs, 11 RBIs, and 16 hits in 57 career MLB games.
- The Giants currently have a 50-71 record and are out of the playoff race.
- The Giants are taking a chance on Whitcomb hoping he will improve his major league performance.
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