Mariners Claim McCray as Giants Cut Five

The Giants began an offseason roster overhaul after a 97-loss season, removing five players from their 40-man roster as they make room for other moves. Seattle claimed outfielder Grant McCray, a former Giants prospect, while San Francisco outrighted three players to Triple-A and lost another to a waiver claim. McCray has struggled to hit in the majors, but his speed and more productive minor-league record give the Mariners a low-cost opportunity to develop him as outfield depth. He is expected to begin the season in the minors, while Seattle weighs its roster needs and potential additions.