The Giants declared Rickard (elbow) a free agent Sunday, Chris Hilburn-Trenkle of Baseball America reports.

EDGE Analysis

San Francisco initially outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento after he cleared waivers over the weekend, but the 29-year-old has apparently decided to test his luck on the open market rather than returning to the organization. The outfielder appeared in four contests for the Giants during the 60-game 2020 campaign before being ruled out for the season Aug. 31 with left elbow inflammation.

Rickard (elbow) was reinstated from the 45-day injured list and outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rickard missed the final month of the season with left elbow inflammation, and he'll remain off the 40-man roster heading into the offseason. The 29-year-old slashed .280/.333/.380 with four RBI over 50 at-bats with the Giants in 2019 after being acquired during the season, but he appeared in only four games in 2020.

Rickard was placed on the 45-day injured list with left elbow inflammation Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Rickard's contract was selected by the Giants on Wednesday, but his season will come to an end as a result of an elbow injury. The 29-year-old appeared in four games this season and went hitless with one walk and one run over five at-bats. It's unclear whether he'll be healthy by spring training in 2021.

Rickard's contract was selected by the Giants on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rickard spent camp on the 60-man roster after signing a minor-league deal with the Giants in January. He'll join the active roster to fill outfield depth, but it's unclear how much playing time he'll receive. During 68 games with the Orioles and Giants last season, Rickard hit .226 with 14 runs and 10 RBI.

Rickard made the Giants' 60-man roster.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran outfielder was in camp on a minor-league deal prior to the shutdown. San Francisco doesn't have the most talented outfield depth chart, but Rickard lacks long-term upside or the potential to generate trade interest, so he should play sparingly.

Rickard signed a contract with the Giants on Monday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rickard was cut by San Francisco back in December, but the team announced Monday that he's one of 18 non-roster invitees to spring training. He split time between the Orioles and the Giants last season, hitting .226 with three homers and 10 RBI over 68 games.

Rickard was non-tendered by the Giants on Monday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rickard spent time in Baltimore and San Francisco during the 2019 campaign, slashing .226/.312/.357 with three home runs and 10 RBI over 68 games.

Rickard started in left field and went 0-for-1 before being removed in an 8-3 win over the Rockies on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Rickard was in the starting lineup against a southpaw, but he was removed once Kyle Freeland left the contest after just three innings. Mike Yastrzemski took over in left field and went 2-for-3 with a home run. Rickard has a couple more shots to start this weekend with the Dodgers scheduled to throw left-handed starters Saturday (Hyun-Jin Ryu) and Sunday (Rich Hill), but his pedestrian .226/.314/.360 slash line won't generate much buzz amongst fantasy owners.

Rickard was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rickard is likely in line for a bench role during his time with the Giants. He's hit .206 with three homers, seven RBI and three stolen bases in the majors this season (48 games).

Rickard was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Rickard's latest stint in the majors lasted a little more than a week, with the outfielder going 3-for-13 with a homer and a double to bring his line for the season to .206/.311/.366. He figures to return when rosters expand in September.