Buster Posey avoids DL after passing concussion test

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PHOENIX -- The Giants made two roster moves Saturday, but avoided one that would have been a major blow. 

A day after leaving a game with concussion symptoms, Buster Posey was said to be "feeling great," per manager Bruce Bochy. Minor leaguer Ronnie Freeman was put on the taxi squad but the Giants had Posey available after the catcher passed a concussion test. Bochy said Posey may start at first base on Sunday. 

Posey took a hard foul tip off the mask in the first inning Friday night. He stayed in the game and actually singled in his next at-bat, but he felt lightheaded as he ran down to first and told first base coach Jose Alguacil, who signaled to the bench that Posey needed to come out of the game. 

A day later, Posey was doing much better. The main concern in the clubhouse wasn't behind the plate, but rather in the bullpen. Right-handers Pierce Johnson and Derek Law were called up and Kelby Tomlinson and Chris Stratton were optioned to the minors. 

Ty Blach, who pitched multiple innings on back-to-back days, is unavailable for a couple, so Bochy needed depth. Johnson and Law both have major league experience this year and Bochy said the reports out of Sacramento were that both were throwing well. 

"We just are in a situation where we need help today," Bochy said. 

With Stratton gone, it's possible Blach will make the next start in the No. 5 spot. The Giants are off Wednesday and also could use that day to go with a four-man rotation temporarily. 

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