Giants grant release to RHP David Hernandez

Philadelphia Phillies’ David Hernandez in action during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The Giants informed right-hander David Hernandez that he would not make the club, and then granted his release upon his request.

Hernandez, 31, pitched in six exhibition games and had a 4.76 ERA while allowing seven hits and five walks in 5 2/3 innings. He had signed a minor league contract one day after pitchers and catchers reported in February as the Giants sought more experience in their bullpen as well as additional competition to push right-handers like Derek Law and George Kontos.

But their…