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- The San Francisco Giants claimed infielder Shay Whitcomb off waivers from the Houston Astros Thursday.
- After adding him to 40-man roster, the Giants optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sacramento and placed Trevor McDonald on the 60-day injured list.
- Whitcomb, a 27-year-old 5th-round 2020 pick, is batting .130 with two homers and five RBIs in 17 games.
- The Giants, 50-71, added Whitcomb amid injuries to Chapman, Schmitt, Adames and trade of Ramos.
