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Black

Black is sent down after allowing four runs over 2 2/3 innings Wednesday against the D_Backs. The 24-year-old right-hander finished his season with a 6.44 ERA and 31/15 K/BB over 36 1/3 innings, but showed flashes of potentially being a successful starter if he can keep the free passes in check.

Black struggled with command in this one, issuing five walks against the Diamondbacks. Three hits, two walks, and a sacrifice fly in the second inning. He loaded the bases with two walks and a single in the third inning before walking in a fourth run. That would be it for Black, who exits with the four runs allowed and three strikeouts with two outs in the third. The 24-year-old right-hander ends the season with a 6.44 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, and a 31/15 K/BB ratio across 36 1/3 innings.

Black surrendered just four hits in the contest, and he struck out four and walked one. He threw 54-of-84 pitches for strikes; not an elite number, but a nice number to see from a player that has dealt with command problems in his starts. His ERA is still 5.84 even with the scoreless outing, but there’s been just enough good from Black to suggest he can be a fantasy-relevant starter in the coming seasons.

It was a dreadful night both offensively and defensively for the Giants, not that they really seem to be trying at this point anyway. Black was pulled after 79 pitches, even though he was working on seven days’ rest tonight. He’ll probably get another start against the Royals next weekend.

Black gave up three runs in the first, and another run in the fifth in a shaky — but far from abhorrent — start against the San Diego lineup. The 24-year-old struck out six while allowing just one walk. It pushes his ERA to 7.50, but Black has looked better than that in his two starts since being promoted from Sacramento. There’s no scheduled next start for Black yet, but he’ll either face the Brewers or have a rematch with the Padres next week.

The 24-year-old right-hander piled up six strikeouts on the evening and didn’t walk a batter. All of the damage done against him came on one mighty blast by Griffin Conine in the second inning. Black generated nine swings and misses on 74 pitches on the evening — five on his fastball — while registering an elite CSW of 41 percent. He has likely earned another trip through the Giants’ rotation, which would come on Friday night against the Padres in San Diego.

As expected, the 24-year-old right-hander gets the call to start against the Marlins on Saturday. Black has made four appearances (three starts) at the big-league level this season, posting a grotesque 8.79 ERA and 1.95 WHIP across 14 1/3 innings. Even against the Marlins, he makes for a volatile streaming option on Saturday.

That had been the assumption with Black traveling on the team’s taxi squad on Friday, but now it’s confirmed. The 24-year-old right-hander has made four appearances (three starts) for the Giants this season — posting an 8.79 ERA, 1.95 WHIP and a 10/7 K/BB ratio over 14 1/3 innings of work. It’s a nice matchup, just know the potential risk that you’re getting yourself into if you decide to stream Black on Saturday.

The 24-year-old hurler was just recalled from Triple-A on Tuesday, but he’ll head right back to Sacramento to make room for Hayden Birdsong to start against the Cubs on Wednesday night. Black has struggled in four appearances at the big-league level this season, posting an 8.79 ERA, 1.95 WHIP and a 10/7 K/BB ratio over 14 1/3 innings. He’ll continue to refine his craft in the minor leagues until he’s needed again.

Black provides San Francisco with some additional length heading into Tuesday’s game against the Cubs. The 24-year-old rookie right-hander holds an inflated 8.79 ERA, 1.95 WHIP and 10/7 K/BB ratio across 14 1/3 innings (four appearances, three starts) this season in the big leagues.