Derek Holland

Giants designate Derek Holland for assignment

The San Francisco Giants designated pitcher Derek Holland for assignment.

What It Means:

Holland had been pitching well out of the bullpen for the past month, but he was tagged for 4 runs Saturday in a loss to the New York Mets. The left-hander turns 33 in October.

Holland recorded a 5.90 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 71 strikeouts and 35 walks over 68 2/3 innings (31 games, seven starts) this season.