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Former Philadelphia Phillies Top Prospect DFA’ed by Giants

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A former Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect may be heading to free agency again after a curious move on Sunday.

starting pitcher who at one time was among the players the team hoped would be the future of their rotation.

Howard had slid into a primary relief role for the Giants after he was called up from Sacramento on May 28. He is 1-1 with a 3.80 ERA in six appearances and 21.1 innings. He struck out 21 and walked nine. Howard threw 74 pitches in 4.2 innings, 53 of which were strikes. He walked three, struck out two and left with a 3-1 lead.

Howard could be claimed by another team, the Giants could trade him or he could pass through waivers and the Giants could re-sign him, if Howard doesn’t elect free agency.

 

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