The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed RHP George Kontos off waivers from the Giants.
Kontos, 32, has posted a 3.83 ERA in 50 appearances with San Francisco this season, his sixth straight season with the club. He has produced a career record of 15-14, a 3.05 ERA (315.2ip/107er) and 258 strikeouts in 307 relief appearances in the big leagues with the New York Yankees (2011) and Giants (2012-17). His 50 appearances this season are currently tied for the eighth-most among National League relievers.
Kantos making $1.75 million this season, in under team control through the 2020 season.
In addition, LHP Wade LeBlanc has been reinstated from the Bereavement List and is active for tonight’s game vs the San Diego Padres.
To make room on the 40-man roster for Sean Rodríguez and Kontos, outfielder Danny Ortiz and RHP Jhan Mariñez have been designated for assignment.
