SAN FRANCISCO -- The Pacific Coast League started using major league baseballs this season, and for a month that has proven to be a nightmare for pitchers used to a ball with larger seams. Giants prospect Tyler Beede is one of the few exceptions.
In a league where just one team has a staff ERA under four, Beede has a 1.99 through five starts for the Sacramento River Cats. That could earn him a second chance in the big leagues as soon as this weekend.
The Giants put Derek Holland on the injured list Monday and are currently leaning towards having Beede take that spot in the rotation on Friday in Cincinnati.