The Marlins announced they’ve selected catcher Jhonny Pereda onto the major league roster. He fills in for Christian Bethancourt, who is headed to the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 14, as he battles a viral illness.
Recapping Wednesday’s action from the Giants Minor League affiliates. The ACL and DSL squads were off on Wednesday, but the San Francisco Giants A-ball affiliates were all in action, so let’s jump in.
Former Red Sox catcher Jhonny Pereda has signed a minor-league deal with the Giants, per MLB.com. Pereda, 25, was originally acquired by the Sox last March as the player to be named later in the trade that sent right-hander Travis Lakins to the Cubs last January.