Following the Giants’ 2-11 mark since the All-Star break, San Francisco picks up Joe Carter from Baltimore and Jose Mesa, Alvin Morman and Shawon Dunston from the Indians. The Giants send Steve Reed (1.48 ERA in 50 appearances) and minor leaguer Jacob Cruz to Cleveland, and Darin Blood to Baltimore. The Giants receive cash in both swaps.

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On July 23, 1998 — Following the Giants’ 2-11 mark since the All-Star break, San Francisco picks up Joe Carter from Baltimore and Jose Mesa, Alvin Morman and Shawon Dunston from the Indians. The Giants send Steve Reed (1.48 ERA in 50 appearances) and minor leaguer Jacob Cruz to Cleveland, and Darin Blood to Baltimore. The Giants receive cash in both swaps.

 

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