The San Francisco Giants have undergone some changes to their organization this offseason after announcing the firing of Farhan Zaidi and hiring Buster Posey to

On Friday, the Giants announced the signing of offensive tackle Chris Hubbard from the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad for New York’s active roster. Hubbard practiced with the Giants on Friday. “We’ll put him into the mix,” Daboll said. “I don’t think he’ll necessarily be ready after one day.”

A familiar face is taking over the Giants’ pitching instruction. The Giants announced Friday that J.P. Martinez has been promoted to pitching coach, filling a vacancy that was created following Bryan Price’s decision to step down after one season on manager Bob Melvin’s coaching staff.

There will not be a protracted search to replace Bryan Price as the Giants’ next pitching coach. The team officially promoted J.P. Martinez into the role after four seasons as the team’s assistant pitching coach.