Hjelle recently signed a contract with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hjelle posted a 5.11 ERA and 145:44 K:BB over 149.2 innings across the last four seasons with the Giants. The 6-foot-11 right-hander will now apply his trade overseas.

The Giants outrighted Hjelle to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but Hjelle will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The big right-hander has been roughed up during his time in the majors this season, allowing 13 runs with an 11:9 K:BB over 15 frames.

The Giants designated Hjelle for assignment Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The move is part of the Giants' trade of Tyler Rogers to the Mets in exchange for Blade Tidwell, Drew Gilbert and Jose Butto. Hjelle has pitched well with Triple-A Sacramento and has a 2.90 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 40.1 innings, but he has failed to translate that success to the majors, where he's posted a 7.80 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over 15 innings.

The Giants optioned Hjelle to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hjelle made two relief appearances during his most recent stint with the big club, getting charged with three runs over two frames. His removal from the 26-man active roster clears a spot for lefty Carson Whisenhunt, who will be called up from Sacramento to make his major-league debut Monday against the Pirates.

Hjelle allowed three earned runs on four hits while striking out one over one inning in Wednesday's 9-3 victory over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Hjelle gave up three singles and a ground-rule double in his second appearance since being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento. The 28-year-old threw 15 of his 20 pitches for strikes before escaping the inning. The right-hander has struggled in the majors this season, posting a 7.71 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and an 11:8 K:BB while surrendering two home runs across 14 innings in 11 appearances (one start).

The Giants recalled Hjelle from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hjelle has struggled in 12 innings with the Giants this season, yielding nine runs with a 9:8 K:BB. However, he's pitched well at Sacramento (2.90 ERA, 44:10 K:BB in 40.1 frames), and he will give the big club a fresh bullpen arm heading into Tuesday's game against Atlanta.

The Giants optioned Hjelle to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hjelle was called up in early June to serve out of the bullpen and accumulated a 4.09 ERA and a 7:7 K:BB before yielding four runs in one inning Thursday against Miami. He'll cede his spot on the active roster to Carson Seymour.

Hjelle allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five over 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Facing a top-tier offense on short notice after the Giants traded Sunday's projected starter, Kyle Harrison, to the Red Sox just before game time, Hjelle put in a fine performance. He allowed a sacrifice fly to Andy Pages in the first inning and a solo home run to Tommy Edman in the second, but the Giants got him off the hook with three runs in the fourth. Over 7.2 innings this season, Hjelle has allowed four runs while adding a 6:5 K:BB. This was his longest outing in the majors this season at 54 pitches (33 strikes), so it's unclear if he'll be stretched out as a starter -- he hasn't filled that role in the minors since 2023, instead functioning as a multi-inning reliever. Assuming Justin Verlander (pectoral) is good to go in the coming week, there may not be an opening in the Giants' rotation anyway.

Hjelle will draw the start Sunday night against the Dodgers, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hjelle will take the mound in place of expected starter Kyle Harrison, who was traded to the Red Sox in a deal that brought perennial All-Star infielder Rafael Devers to San Francisco. Hjelle has posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with one strikeout over four innings in three appearances out of the bullpen this season, and he likely won't remain in the game long enough to potentially qualify for a win.

Hjelle (1-0) earned the win in Wednesday's 6-5 victory over San Diego, allowing one walk and striking out one in 2.2 scoreless innings.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday after Jordan Hicks (toe) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Hjelle threw 18 of his 28 pitches for strikes and retired seven straight batters after allowing a walk. The right-hander had posted a 2.97 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and a 32:10 K:BB across 30.1 innings in 18 appearances with Sacramento before being recalled.