Summary
Justin Dean, a baseball player, spent two months with the San Francisco Giants but didn't play in any games. Before joining the Giants, he helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series. The Giants released him to make room for a new pitcher on their roster.
Key Facts
- Justin Dean was on the San Francisco Giants' 40-man roster for two months but did not play in any games.
- Dean played 13 postseason games and helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series.
- The Giants removed Dean from their roster to add pitcher Tyler Mahle, who signed a one-year contract.
- Dean played 18 regular season games for the Dodgers after being called up in August.
- During the World Series, Dean made a smart play that resulted in a ground-rule double for an opponent.
- The Giants have seven days to trade Dean or release him if no other team claims him.
- If claimed by another team, Dean will join their 40-man roster and could be moved to the minor leagues.
