Giants Option Rookie Outfielder

He just hasn't been the same player since rejoining the San Francisco Giants last month. 

As a result, the Giants are sending him down to Triple-A Sacramento, in hopes he can find his swing again. 

The Giants optioned Luis Gonzalez to Triple-A. Zack Littell is back in their bullpen.

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The Giants also needed to clear space on the active roster for Zack Littell, who's returning from the injured list. 

The twenty-six-year-old rookie has hit an ugly .179, with one home run and eight RBIs in 29 games since his return. Before that, Gonzalez was enjoying a fantastic season, slashing .302/.361/.447, with three home runs, 24 RBIs and seven stolen bases in 49 games. 

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Hopefully, Gonzalez can find his stride again and rejoin the Giants down the stretch. 

The Giants are currently 59-58 on the season, five-and-a-half games back of the San Diego Padres for the third NL Wild Card spot. 

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