Sánchez had a .501 OPS in 16 games with Triple-A Sacramento and had the right to opt out on May 1 if he wasn’t added to the Giants’ active roster.
Bart has cut down on his strikeout rate and taken strides defensively but is still searching for his first home run. Sabol slugged five homers in his first month in the big leagues but is striking out at a 42% clip, among the highest rates in majors, and there continue to be questions surrounding his receiving ability, letting multiple balls get to the backstop in his past two starts, Saturday in Mexico City and Monday in Houston.
Genoves, who has a large frame with a powerful arm and bat to match, has yet to make his debut but got a taste for the major-leagues last week, as a member of the taxi squad during their trip to Mexico City. Bailey, a switch-hitter with strong defensive skills, got off to a hot start at Double-A and last week was promoted to Triple-A Sacramento, where he and Genoves make up the catching tandem.
“Excited that if several or one of these catchers takes a big step forward, we’re going to be in a good spot,” Kapler said. “We’re just looking for that big step forward.” threw a two-inning simulated game Tuesday on the mound at Minute Maid Park. He threw 38 pitches and said it went well. He’s hopeful that he’ll be ready to return to the rotation after one 45-50 pitch rehab start, which should be his next step.to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.
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