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Giants Claim Justin Dean, Designate Him for Assignment

1/7/2026

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The Giants claimed Justin Dean off waivers on November 6 to clear space for Tyler Mahle.
They designated Dean for assignment, giving seven days to trade or release him.
Dean spent two months on the Giants' 40-man roster without playing.
Dean previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he earned his first major league promotion and appeared in 13 postseason games during the Dodgers' World Series championship run.

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Story summary

The Giants claimed Justin Dean off waivers on November 6 to clear space for Tyler Mahle.
They designated Dean for assignment, giving seven days to trade or release him.
Dean spent two months on the Giants' 40-man roster without playing.
Dean previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he earned his first major league promotion and appeared in 13 postseason games during the Dodgers' World Series championship run.