Giants claim Shay Whitcomb off waivers from Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:08 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The San Francisco Giants have claimed infielder Shay Whitcomb off waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros. Whitcomb, 27, has been optioned to AAA Sacramento following the move. He will fill a positional need for the Giants, with multiple players currently unavailable due to injuries. While his Major League batting average stands at.167, he has shown promise with 23 stolen bases in the Minors this season. The Giants expect Whitcomb to join the MLB roster in the near future.
- •Whitcomb was a 5th-round pick by the Astros in 2020.
- •He has played multiple positions, mostly shortstop and third base.
- •The Giants placed Trevor McDonald on the 60-Day Injured List to make room.
- •Whitcomb's MLB stats include a low batting average and high strikeout rate.
- •He is currently expected to join the Giants in the upcoming weeks.
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Giants claim Shay Whitcomb off waivers
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