Giants purchased the contract of first baseman Chad Santos from Triple-A Fresno.
Can’t hit. The 25-year-old Santos was batting .263/.309/.435 with a 78/21 K/BB ratio in 315 at-bats for Fresno. Although we’re as low on Lance Niekro as anyone, Santos is a clear downgrade at first base. The Giants may give him a week or two as a regular, but little should be expected. Mark Sweeney is a far better player, and the club needs to be looking elsewhere for help.
