SF Giants: Veteran starter Aaron Sanchez released

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 07: Aaron Sanchez #21 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 07, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

The SF Giants officially cut ties with veteran starter Aaron Sanchez by placing him on unconditional release waivers on Friday. This was the likely outcome after the right-handed hurler was designated for assignment last week.

SF Giants: Veteran starter Aaron Sanchez released

When the Giants DFA’d Sanchez, there was a small chance that they would be able to keep him in the organization if he accepted an assignment to Triple-A. That said, the Giants have…