Major League Baseball lifted its freeze on transactions yesterday and the San Francisco Giants took that opportunity to release three players who had been in big league camp - pitchers Tyson Ross & Nick Vincent along with outfielder Jamie Westbrook.

Pitcher Tyson Ross in 2020 Spring Training with the San Francisco Giants

With the deadline looming to submit 60-man rosters, the Giants made the tough decision to release these players, who were only there for depth in the first place. They would have more than likely begun the season in Triple A with the Sacramento River Cats. Of course, this season, there are no Sacramento River Cats or any other Minor League Team for that matter to send them.

Nick Vincent was a quality reliever for the San Diego Padres before being signed last year by the Giants. He made the team out of Spring Training but was released halfway through the year then signed again this year. Vincent had a somewhat historical moment for the Giants last season when he became their first
"opener,” starting a game although the team planned to remove him after an inning or two.

Ross was likely to be a long reliever and spot starter if needed while Westbrook would have provided additional outfield depth. However, the Giants already have an array of outfield options. The problem is, none of those options (other than Mike Yastrzemski) are particularly reliable. This is why the Yasiel Puig rumors are swirling once again…