Giants release RHP Aaron Sanchez

Right-hander Aaron Sanchez, designated for assignment by the San Francisco Giants last weekend, was unconditionally released on Friday.

Sanchez, 29, struggled to stay healthy during the season, making only four appearances after May 4.

He pitched twice last week. Sanchez threw three scoreless innings on Aug. 3 at Arizona and two innings of one-run ball on Aug. 7 at Milwaukee.

Sanchez was 1-1 on the season with a 3.06 E