Seeking to improve their bench, the San Francisco Giants assigned outfielder Andres Torres to San Jose and recalled infielder Kevin Frandsen from AAA Fresno.  Frandsen, who competed for the second base job in spring training, hit .291 with 3 homeruns for the Grizzlies this season. 

In an earlier move, the club sent struggling reliever Osiris Matos to class A San Jose and recalled middle reliever Pat Misch to the Giants.  This is obviously a calculated move as 2008 rookie phenom Sergio Romo was also sent to San Jose to rehab an injury that sidelined him for most of spring training.  His return will be greatly welcomed.