Giants call up LHP Matt Tugboat Wilkinson
San Francisco promotes left-handed pitcher Matt Wilkinson, known for his deceptive 'Invisiball' delivery, to the major league roster.
The San Francisco Giants have called up left-handed pitcher Matt Wilkinson, nicknamed 'Tugboat,' to the active roster. Wilkinson is noted for an unusual pitching style that makes the ball difficult to pick up, dubbed the 'Invisiball.' The call-up adds a new arm to the Giants bullpen or rotation. The move is official per the MLB.com team news report.
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