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SAN DIEGO -- Hunter Strickland was placed on the paternity list Friday and will miss the series against the San Diego Padres. Strickland and his wife, Shelley, are expecting their first child, a daughter they plan to name Kinsey Rae.
To fill Strickland's spot in the bullpen, the Giants recalled left-hander Steven Okert from Triple-A Sacramento. Okert had a big spring, but was optioned because the Giants wanted to keep both Neil Ramirez and Cory Gearrin. He gives the Giants a second lefty in the bullpen, at least temporarily.
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Strickland got five outs Thursday before flying back to the Bay Area to meet his wife. He is expected to return to the team Monday.