The San Francisco Giants are promoting left-handed pitcher Carson Whisenhunt to debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Whisenhunt, the club's No. 3 prospect, steps in following pitcher Landen Roupp's placement on the injured list due to elbow inflammation. Whisenhunt was a second round draft pick in 2022 and holds a 4.42 ERA over 97.2 innings in Triple-A. The Giants have a record of 54-52 and have lost 9 of their last 11 games, sitting three games behind the Padres for a wild card playoff spot.
Carson Whisenhunt, the Giants' No. 3 prospect, is making his MLB debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates after Landen Roupp was placed on the injured list.
Whisenhunt, drafted in 2022, has a 4.42 ERA in 18 starts with Triple-A Sacramento, with 97.2 innings pitched this season.
The Giants currently hold a 54-52 record, being just two games above .500 and three games back of the Padres for the final wild card spot.
Manager Bob Melvin confirmed the call-up of Whisenhunt post-game after a loss, with the team struggling at nine losses in their last eleven games.
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