Giants claim LHP Aaron Fletcher off waivers from Pirates

The San Francisco Giants claimed left-handed pitcher Aaron Fletcher off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento.

Fletcher, 26, was designated for assignment last week, midway through his first season in Pittsburgh.

In nine appearances out of the bullpen this season, Fletcher was 0-1 with a 6.94 ERA and only six strikeouts in 11 2/3 innings.

He appeared in 10 games for the