Well, the Giants have finally made their fourty-man roster moves:
Darren Ford has been designated for assignment, as has Waldis Joaquin.
The Giants have purchased the contracts of Tyler Graham, Charlie Culberson, Hector Correa, Dan Otero, and Roger Kieschnick.
More to come…
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