KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced tonight they have claimed right-handed pitcher Spencer Bivens off waivers from the Giants and optioned him to Triple-A Omaha. Bivens was designated for assignment on Wednesday. The Royals Major League Reserve List is now at 40.
Bivens, 32, made 4 relief appearances over two stints with the Giants this season, and recorded 8 strikeouts in 5.0 innings but allowed 10 runs (8 ER) on 11 hits and 4 walks. In 35 appearances (7 starts) this season with Triple-A Sacramento, he went 5-3 with 1 save, a 4.92 ERA (41 ER in 75.0 IP) and 72 strikeouts (8.6 K/9).
Bivens signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2022, and made his Major League debut on June 16, 2024, earning the win after pitching 3.0 relief innings.