SF Giants: Reliever Tony Watson’s strong stretch in return

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Tony Watson #56 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park on September 26, 2020 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

As the MLB trade deadline was about to expire, the SF Giants swung a big move in acquiring Kris Bryant but made a smaller move as well by bringing back veteran reliever Tony Watson. The latter was not a move that received a lot of attention, but the early returns are encouraging.

SF Giants: Reliever Tony Watson’s strong stretch in return

When the Giants traded for Watson, he was in the midst of a tough 2021 campaign in which he posted a 4.64 ERA, 4.11 FIP, 1.18…