Abiatal Avelino: Cut loose by San Francisco

The Giants released Avelino on Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Avelino had been playing regularly in simulated games at the Giants' alternate training site at Sacramento, but his release frees up a spot in the team's 60-man roster pool. The 25-year-old infielder should find an opportunity elsewhere, though he may have to wait until the offseason before joining another organization.