Orioles Reliever Hunter Harvey Claimed By San Francisco Giants

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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Orioles reliever Hunter Harvey, a erstwhile first-round pick, has been claimed disconnected waivers by the San Francisco Giants, the Orioles said Friday.

Pitchers Marcos Diplán, Chris Ellis, Conner Greene and Spenser Watkins, and catchers Pedro Severino and Nick Ciuffo person each been outrighted, the squad besides announced.

Watkins and Ciuffo person been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk, portion the different 4 players elected escaped agency.

Known for his mullet and electrical fastball, Harvey had a 3.42 ERA successful 3 years with the Orioles. But helium had problems staying healthy, throwing lone 23 2/3 innings betwixt 2019 and 2021.

The Orioles utilized their first-round prime successful the 2013 MLB Draft to prime Harvey, who was viewed arsenic a starting pitching imaginable coming retired of Bandys High School successful Catawba, N.C.

Harvey was antecedently listed connected the 60-day injured list, meaning helium did not person inhabit a spot connected the Orioles’ 40-man roster and was exposed to waivers.

Following Friday’s moves, the Orioles’ 40-man roster present stands astatine 27 players. Pitchers Keegan Akin and Jorge Lopez, shortstop Jorge Mateo, and outfielder DJ Stewart are besides listed connected the 60-day injured database and volition either person to beryllium added to the 40-man roster oregon designated for assignment.

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Teams indispensable person their 40-man rosters set by Nov. 19 oregon hazard exposing players to the Rule 5 draft. Players who signed astatine property 18 oregon younger and person 5 years acquisition are eligible to beryllium selected successful the draught if they are not connected a team’s 40-man roster.