Reiver Sanmartin

The Giants optioned Reiver Sanmartin to Triple-A Sacramento.

Fantasy Impact

Sanmartin returns to Triple-A to make room for Matt Gage. He should get another opportunity later in the summer.

Reiver Sanmartin (hip) was activated off the 60-day IL ahead of Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Sanmartin has not pitched in the majors at all this season, and he has only made one big-league appearance over the last two years. However, he is now ready to join the Giants following some bullpen sessions and rehab appearances. The 30-year-old lefty owns a career 5.66 ERA with 73 strikeouts across 84 1/3 MLB innings.

Reiver Sanmartin has begun throwing bullpen sessions.

Fantasy Impact

Sanmartin, who is on the 60-day injured list with a right hip flexor strain, began a throwing program on April 6 and has since progressed to bullpen sessions. He is expected to be activated at some point in the first half of the season.

The Giants placed RHP Reiver Sanmartin on the 60-day injured list with a right hip flexor

Fantasy Impact

Sanmartin went down in spring training. He is expected to be sidelined into the summer.

Sanmartin (hip) was claimed off waivers by San Francisco in November and has been vying for a bullpen position. A hip flexor injury occurred during a recent exhibition game.

Fantasy Impact

An MRI performed on the hip showed a severe flexor strain. The diagnosis carries a three-month recovery timeline.