The San Francisco Giants send Emmanuel Burriss to AAA
The Giants have sent Emmanuel Burriss to AAA. He played in 61 games this season for the Giants and he was 48 for 202 (.238 avg, .559 OPS) with 18 runs scored, 13 RBIs and 11 stolen bases. The Giants have recalled 25-year old righty swinging 2B Matt Downs to replace Burriss. Downs was the Giants’ #24 prospect heading into this season according to Baseball America. Downs has played in 54 games in AAA-ball this season and he is 61 for 212 (.288 avg, .786 OPS) with 35 runs scored, 6 homers, 38 RBIs and 7 stolen bases.
