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Giants round out cut day by designated Reiver Sanmartin for assignment

Monday always figured to be a big transaction day for the San Francisco Giants, and Major League Baseball as a whole. With the World Series having been five days ago, Monday was the date when teams had to reinstate their…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 2:15 AM
Giants round out cut day by designated Reiver Sanmartin for assignment
Key Things to Know
  • The San Francisco Giants designated left-handed reliever Reiver Sanmartin for assignment to reach the 40-man roster limit.
  • Sanmartin posted a 4.22 ERA and struck out 16 batters across 24 appearances during the 2026 season.
  • The Giants trimmed their roster after needing to reinstate numerous players from the 60-day injured list.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The San Francisco Giants have designated left-handed reliever Reiver Sanmartin for assignment to trim their roster to the 40-man limit following required 60-day injured list reinstatements. The 30-year-old reliever posted a 4.22 ERA across 24 appearances for San Francisco this past season, his first with the organization.

Sanmartin's departure followed a series of roster cuts, including eight prior player departures through waivers, outright assignments, and releases. Additionally, the Giants declined their contract option on right-handed reliever Rowan Wick, leaving him arbitration-eligible on the 40-man roster ahead of upcoming offseason deadlines.

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