There had been speculation that Harrison could jump into the Giants’ rotation and potentially bump Landen Roupp, but instead he’ll function as another long-man in the bullpen for the time being. With Hayden Birdsong also pitching well and pushing for a spot in the rotation the Giants have a luxury of riches at their disposal at the moment. Unfortunately, Harrison won’t have any fantasy value pitching sporadically out of the bullpen.

The 23-year-old southpaw has pitched well through his first six minor league starts this season, registering a 3.46 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 38/8 K/BB ratio over his first 26 innings of work. What’s unclear at the moment is where or when exactly Harrison will fit into the Giants’ plans. He hasn’t pitched since Wednesday, so it’s very possible that he’ll start for the Giants on Monday in place of Landen Roupp. Whether or not the bumps Roupp from the rotation or just gives everyone else an extra day of rest, remains to be seen. It’s also possible, though less likely, that Harrison is joining the Giants to give them length out of the bullpen.

Harrison, who struggled in the majors while averaging 92.6 mph with his fastball last season, is back up to 93.7 mph in Triple-A this season and was at 94.4 mph last night while getting 18 missed swings in the 81-pitch outing. He has a 3.86 ERA and a 31/8 K/BB in 21 innings for Sacramento.

Harrison’s exit from San Francisco’s fifth-starter race leaves Hayden Birdsong and Landen Roupp, both of whom have been exceptional this spring, as the finalists. The 23-year-old former top prospect struggled this spring in Cactus League appearances, allowing eight runs on 13 hits with a 9/1 K/BB ratio across 6 2/3 innings.