Hayden Birdsong was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento by the San Francisco Giants following a disastrous outing where he faced six batters without recording an out. Birdsong allowed five runs, including four walks, a hit, and a hit-by-pitch. He struggled before this outing, walking 13 batters and posting a 7.62 ERA in his last three starts. This decision was anticipated due to his ongoing command issues. Right-handed reliever Tristan Beck was also optioned, necessitated by the need for a fresh arm in the bullpen.
Birdsong faced six batters, allowing five runs on four walks, a hit and a hit-by-pitch. His performance necessitated the bullpen to cover eight innings.
Birdsong walked 13 batters over 13 innings and posted a 7.62 ERA in his last three starts before the All-Star Break.
The Giants announced on Tuesday that they have optioned Birdsong to Triple-A Sacramento following his outing on Monday where he faced six batters.
San Francisco's decision to option Birdsong does not come as a surprise given his command issues in recent weeks.
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