Giants send down Kontos to clear spot for Peavy

SAN FRANCISCO -- The acquisition of Jake Peavy for a pair of Triple-A pitchers spelled trouble for one player who woke up Saturday a member of the Giants' 25-man roster.

After the team's 5-0 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday night, it was announced that player was reliever George Kontos, who was sent back to Triple-A Fresno.

Kontos' latest stint with the Giants was as successful as it was brief. In three appearances since being promoted early last week, the Chicago-area native allowed two earned runs on five hits in 6 1/3 innings. He recorded the win in two of the Giants' three wins against the Phillies.

He owns a 3.00 ERA in 21 innings with the Giants this season.