SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants activated right-hander Jean Machi from the disabled list and recalled him from Triple-A Sacramento before Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres.
Machi, who missed 17 games with a left groin strain, is 1-0 with a 5.47 ERA in 24 games with the Giants this year.
Right-hander Mike Broadway was optioned to the RiverCats to make room for Machi. Broadway appeared in four games, allowing one run on three hits over 4â…” innings.
In related news, outfielder Nori Aoki was scratched from the starting lineup with a fracture in his leg.
Justin Maxwell took his place in the lineup and Gregor Blanco moved into the leadoff spot.
