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SF Giants Protect 4 Players From Rule 5 Draft, DFA Shaw, Garcia, Humphreys

Jun 7, 2019; San Francisco, CA, USA; SF Giants catcher Aramis Garcia (16) looks at the dugout in the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

The SF Giants added four prospects to the 40-man roster and designated three others for assignment.

MLB teams had until Friday at 3:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time, to protect prospects that had accrued the necessary service time from the Rule 5 draft, by adding them to their 40-man rosters. With 39 spots filled and several prospects eligible for protection, the SF Giants seemed likely to have to make some changes.