Small Bullpen Shakeup

In a move that was a bit overdue, Brad Hennessey was sent down to Triple-A. In a year in which he was supposed to be a major part of an overhauled bullpen, Hennessey has been lit up in every sense of the word. He's given up runs in nine of his eleven appearances, including multiple runs in seven appearances. The last straw came on Tuesday, when he surrendered five runs on seven hits in 2.1 innings in Pittsburgh. Overall, he's allowed 38 hits and 23 earned runs in 16 innings. Hennessey will start in Fresno to try to get more regular work.

To take Hennessey's spot, the Giants called up right-hander Billy Sadler. Sadler had a brief stint as a September call-up with the Giants in 2006, compiling a 6.75 ERA in five games. He was off to a fantastic start in Fresno, with a 1.13 ERA, a .138 opponents' batting average, and 24 strikeouts in 16 innings.