Littell was recalled by the Giants on Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jose Alvarez (elbow) was placed on the injured list, creating a need in the bullpen. Littell will fill that void, and he's managed a 4.97 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB across 29 innings with the Giants on the season.