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SF Giants cut their Opening Day right fielder for the second straight year

SAN FRANCISCO — For the second consecutive season, the San Francisco Giants cut their Opening Day right fielder before the player even recorded a base hit with the team.

The Giants announced Thursday that Joe McCarthy has been designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for Joey Bart, the team’s top prospect who was promoted to make his major league debut against the Angels.

McCarthy follows in the footsteps of Michael Reed, who started in right field for the Giants on Opening Day in 2019 and. . .