Overview
- The Giants announced on Saturday that Adrian Houser will not make his next start and will be shifted into the bullpen while the club evaluates how to use him.
- Houser has a 5.73 ERA across 14 starts this season and has struggled especially in the first inning, against left-handed hitters, and the third time through opposing lineups.
- Tyler Mahle is nearing a return from the injured list which created the rotation squeeze that kept rookie Trevor McDonald in the starting mix and led to Houser losing his spot.
- Houser said he is disappointed but understands the decision and pledged to work for a rotation return while coaches target his sinker release and pitch sequencing as fixes.
- The move leaves open the possibility Houser could return to the rotation if the Giants trade starters before the Aug. 3 deadline and comes after the club spent two years and $22 million to sign him in the offseason.