Giants call up Kazmir to make 1st start since 2016

Scott Kazmir's comeback tour will make its first official stop at Oracle Park.

The San Francisco Giants called up the 37-year-old left-hander to start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, the team announced.

Kazmir has not appeared in the majors since 2016 but earned the promotion after posting a 2.84 ERA in 6 1/3 innings for Triple-A Sacramento.

The left-hander wound up taking the loss, allowing one run - a solo homer to Max Muncy - on two hits without issuing a walk and while striking out a pair.

The three-time All-Star signed a minor-league deal with the Giants this offseason after touching 92-93 mph during a comeback showcase in front of teams.

Kazmir spent the 2020 campaign in the independent Constellation Energy League after not pitching professionally in 2018 or 2019.

The veteran owns a 108-96 record with a 4.01 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 12 MLB seasons split between the Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians, and Houston Astros.