The SF Giants made an underwhelming addition to their pitching staff official on Tuesday, announcing the signing of oft-injured rental Tyler Mahle. They already had a full 40-man at the time of the announcement, so someone had to be jettisoned off the roster to make room for him. The unfortunate soul on the chopping block was Forever Giant, Justin Dean.
Mourning the loss of Justin Dean – Forever Giant
Dean was claimed off waivers by the Giants mere days after earning a championship ring with the Dodgers in November. A glove-first outfielder, he didn’t receive any postseason plate appearances with the world champions but made several appearances as a defensive replacement, including a very memorable play in Game 6 of the World Series that may have saved the Dodgers’ World Series run.