Giants call up Zach Morgan mid-game from Triple-A Las Vegas
Morgan flew in from Las Vegas and reached the ballpark by the third inning, learning en route that he was already on the active roster for that game.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Zach Morgan was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas and arrived at the stadium during the third inning of an active game. Morgan was on a flight from Vegas when he realized he had already been added to the roster for that same contest. The same-day call-up suggests an unexpected roster need, likely due to a bullpen injury or emergency. Beat reporter Susan Slusser reported the detail, indicating the move is confirmed.
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