Editor's note: The Giants officially called up Zach Green on Sunday. The power-hitting third baseman is in the lineup and will make his debut against the Mets.
SAN FRANCISCO - Conner Menez won't be the only newcomer in the clubhouse Sunday.
The Giants plan to call up power-hitting third baseman Zach Green from Triple-A, NBC Sports Bay Area has learned. Green has 23 homers for the Sacramento River Cats this season with an OPS of 1.099.
Green, a 25-year-old Sacramento native, was taken in the third round of the 2012 draft by the Phillies. He put up good numbers in their system, hitting 20 homers a year ago, but he never got his shot, and signed with the Giants over the offseason. He was in big league camp this year as a non-roster invitee.
Green has shown his power throughout the minor-league season but was blocked at the big league level because he's primarily a first and third baseman. It's unclear what his immediate role is, but Evan Longoria is out at least a couple more weeks with a left foot strain. The Giants have been concerned about wearing Pablo Sandoval down, although they do also have Donovan Solano as an option. It's possible Solano will see more time at second base.
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Green could make his MLB debut with Menez on Sunday. The lefty will take Drew Pomeranz's rotation spot. Menez also is a local, having grown up in Hollister.
