The San Francisco Giants designated pitcher Spencer Howard for assignment and recalled pitcher Landen Roupp from Triple-A Sacramento before Sunday’s game with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

By the Numbers
  • Howard is 1-1 with a 3.80 ERA in six appearances and 21.1 innings this season.
  • Roupp has pitched in 10 games for San Francisco this season, with a 5.27 ERA in 13.2 innings, 12 strikeouts, and eight walks.
State of Play
  • Giants designated Spencer Howard for assignment and recalled Landen Roupp before Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
  • The team is managing injuries to key starting pitchers, with Blake Snell likely to return next week after rehab.
Bottom Line

The San Francisco Giants made moves in their pitching staff, designating Spencer Howard for assignment and recalling Landen Roupp while dealing with injuries to key starters, including potential returns for Blake Snell, Robbie Ray, and Alex Cobb.