Ethan Small: Hitting free agency

The Giants non-tendered Small on Friday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

An oblique injury prevented Small from making his first appearance at Triple-A Sacramento until July 30, and he went on to allow six earned runs in nine innings. Uninspired by his performance in the minors, the Giants will now let Small walk in free agency. The 27-year-old southpaw will presumably have to settle for a minor-league deal in the offseason.