Darren Ford (concussion) was medically cleared to fly back with Triple-A Fresno to attend the team's home opener Friday. Good to hear. Ford was involved in a scary play Thursday when he made a head-first dive into the left field wall in a game against Salt Lake, but he's managed to escape serious injury. He'll be placed on Fresno's disabled list but it sounds like he'll make a full recovery.

Darren Ford was diagnosed with a concussion and abrasion after leaving a game at Triple-A Fresno on a stretcher when he made a head-first dive into the left field wall. It was a scary scene, but thankfully Ford was cleared of any further injuries and has already been released from the hospital. He'll be placed on Fresno's disabled list and it's not clear how long he'll be sidelined.

Giants signed OF Darren Ford to a minor league contract. The 28-year-old outfielder previously spent four years in the Giants organization from 2008-2011. He spent the 2013 season at Triple-A Indianapolis where he slashed .230/.307/.301 with two homers, 19 RBI and 29 stolen bases. He's nothing more than organizational depth at the moment.

Pirates signed OF Darren Ford to a minor league contract. The 27-year-old outfielder hit .273/.326/.385 with four homers, 33 RBI and 26 stolen bases in 70 games at Triple-A Tacoma during the 2012 season. One of the fastest players in all of baseball, Ford will compete for a reserve outfielder role with the Pirates.

Mariners signed OF Darren Ford to a minor league contract. Ford became a free agent after being designated for assignment by the Giants last month. The 26-year-old speedster batted .286 (4-for-14) and went 7-for-12 in stolen base attempts over 26 games at the major league level this season. He could stick as an extra outfielder.

Giants designated OF Darren Ford for assignment. The move clears him from the Giants' 40-man roster. Ford, a 26-year-old outfielder, batted .286 (4-for-14) and went 7-for-12 in stolen base attempts over 26 games at the major league level this season.

Darren Ford was called up from the minors on Monday September 5.

Giants recalled OF Darren Ford from Double-A Richmond. Ford is the owner of just 10 career MLB at-bats. He's had an uninspiring year in the minors, hitting .265/.340/.370 in 205 plate appearances between three levels of play. He figures to be used mostly as a pinch runner.

Giants activated OF Darren Ford from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Fresno. This is mostly a procedural move, as Ford is already playing with Triple-A Fresno. The speedy outfielder originally landed on the disabled list with a sprained left ankle in late-May.

Darren Ford (ankle) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Thursday at Triple-A Fresno. Ford will play five innings in the outfield in his first rehab game. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since late May with a sprained left ankle and is likely to remain in the minor leagues once he returns to full health.