Mason Black said the Giants have re-assigned him to minor league camp.

Fantasy Impact

The Giants are expected to have other roster moves announced at some point on Wednesday, Black struggled across eight starts (nine appearances) in the majors last season where he posted a 6.44 ERA. He could be called back up at some point this season.

Mason Black will start the Giants spring training game on Monday against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Black will get the start in one of the two split squad games for the Giants. He is likely competing for a roster spot after going back-and-forth between the majors and Triple-A last season.

The Giants optioned Mason Black to Triple-A Sacramento.

Fantasy Impact

Black appeared in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks. Randy Rodriguez was activated from the injured list as the corresponding move.

Mason Black struggled mightily in Wednesday's 8-2 defeat against the Diamondbacks, surrendering four earned runs on five hits and five walks while striking out three over just 2.2 innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance continues a troubling trend for Black, whose season ERA ballooned to 6.44 and WHIP worsened to 1.68. His inability to control the strike zone, evidenced by a mere 2.07 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a high 5.54 FIP, casts serious doubts on his reliability as a fantasy option. Given these persistent issues, fantasy managers should consider other more stable pitching options, as Black's current form offers little upside.

Mason Black delivered a strong performance on Friday, allowing no earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four over 5 2/3 innings in the Giants' 2-1 win against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a breath of fresh air for Black and his fantasy managers, considering his rocky season stats with a 5.88 ERA and 1.51 WHIP entering the game. His ability to keep runs off the board in this appearance could be a sign of turning things around, but his high ERA and WHIP still loom large for fantasy managers. While the improvement in his strikeout-to-walk ratio and a clean game might tempt some to take a chance on him, it's wise to approach with caution given the overall inconsistency this season.