The Colorado Rockies released infielder Kelby Tomlinson on Saturday, according to a source. Tomlinson had signed a minor league deal with the team back in January. The 30-year-old utility infielder didn't see any major league action last year, spending the entire season in the minors with the Diamondbacks and Mariners. In four seasons with the Giants before that, Tomlinson hit only .265/.331/.332 with three home runs, 47 RBI, 77 runs scored and 19 stolen bases in 273 combined games. Even if he lands back on his feet with another organization, he'll strictly be minor league middle infield depth. Tomlinson has always been a defense-first player.
San Francisco Giants second baseman Kelby Tomlinson will most likely be sent down following Wednesday's game at Colorado. Tomlinson was called up to replace Pierce Johnson, who threw 1 1/3 innings Tuesday and who was probably unavailable for Wednesday anyway. Tomlinson is playing Wednesday at third base to give Pablo Sandoval a day of rest. Expect Tomlinson to be sent down following the game Wednesday. He's not a great DFS play.
