When the San Francisco Giants realized they were going to have to play two games on Wednesday, the wheels had to start moving quickly. The Giants made one big decision on Tuesday night after their game with the Atlanta Braves was suspended in the second inning due to rain. Having already spent a starting pitcher, San Francisco made the decision to move Wednesday’s planned starter, Robbie Ray, into the first game to pick up action in the bottom of the second. That worked out well. He gave up two hits in 6.1 innings and helped the Giants win, 7-2. But it meant that San Francisco had to figure out a pitching plan for the second game. MLB rules allow teams to add a 27th player for a doubleheader and most teams use it to add a pitcher. San Francisco used it to add their starting pitcher for the second game in a flurry of pre-game transactions that also bolstered the bullpen. San Francisco Giants Transactions for June 17, 2026San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Gage. | D. Ross Cameron-Imagn ImagesBefore the second game, the Giants announced the following transactions: LHP Carson Whisenhunt appointed as 27th manLHP Matt Gage returned from rehabilitation assignment and reinstated from the 15-day ILLHP Reiver Sanmartin optioned to Triple-A SacramentoOF Will Brennan cleared waivers and outrighted to Triple-A SacramentoSan Francisco made Whisenhunt their starter for the second game. He has been at Triple-A Sacramento the entire season and the game will represent his first MLB appearance of the season. In 2025 Whisenhunt made his MLB debut and started five games for San Francisco, as he went 2-1 with a 5.01 ERA. But free agent additions like Tyler Mahle and a sub-par performance in spring training cost him a spot in the rotation and in the bullpen. Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow