Ruggiano opted out of his minor-league deal with the Giants and will become a free agent, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Ruggiano was designated for assignment on Friday, Alec Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Ruggiano is batting seventh and playing right field Thursday, Alec Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Ruggiano went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Saturday's win over Cincinnati.

Ruggiano had his contract purchased from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Ruggiano (shoulder) is 1-for-15 with one walk and nine strikeouts through seven spring games.

Ruggiano (shoulder) signed a minor league deal with the Giants on Friday, Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports.

Ruggiano (shoulder) was outrighted off the 40-man roster by the Mets on Friday, but elected free agency.

Ruggiano (shoulder) underwent surgery Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Ruggiano (shoulder) has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for newly-acquired reliever Fernando Salas, Adam Rubin of ESPN reports.