The SF Giants hoped that they could sneak starting pitching prospect Carson Ragsdale through waivers. However, that did not come to fruition as he was claimed off of waivers by the Baltimore Orioles according to the team's transaction log.
Sean Hjelle also cleared waivers and was sent outright to Sacramento. It was his first time through the waiver wire, so he did not have an option to reject a minor league assignment.
The Giants designated Ragsdale for assignment last week to make room for Carson Whisenhunt on the 40-man roster. They had protected him from the Rule 5 draft by adding him to the 40-man roster last offseason.