Tyler Austin

Giants acquire Tyler Austin from the Twins

The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Tyler Austin from the Minnesota Twins for outfielder Malique Ziegler.

What It Means:

The 27-year-old was designated for assignment on Saturday and could find some playing time in the Giants' uninspiring outfield. Connor Joe has been DFA'd in a corresponding move

Austin is a lifetime .232/.291/.469 hitter in 409 big league plate appearances.