The Cubs have parted ways with the first pitcher drafted by Theo Epstein's front office.
The Cubs designated Pierce Johnson for assignment last week when they purchased the contract of Jen-Ho Tseng to make his first MLB start against the New York Mets.
Now Johnson is with a new organization.
The San Francisco Giants claimed Johnson off waivers Wednesday. He was initially selected in the supplemental first round in 2012 with the 43rd pick, 37 spots behind Albert Almora Jr.
Johnson is now 26 and just made his first — and only — big-league appearance May 19 this spring.