Bryan threw two scoreless relief outings for Omaha before rejoining their rotation in early June.

Hansen's June appearances consisted of three starts and five relief outings.

But with the exception of that relief outing against Atlanta, Brown has also given Bochy something he can count on this post-season.

Johnson, who flopped in his playoff start last fall before a strong relief outing, is conscious of saving pitches when he can.

One poor relief outing, however, does not a starter make.

The right-hander Pat Mahomes has been limited to four relief outings this year because he has made two spot starts.

On May 7, 2010, Weaver picked up his 100th career victory in a relief outing against the Colorado Rockies.

Agosto, who started after 405 straight relief outings, did not last beyond the third.

In his last four games (two starts and two relief outings), Wright is 0-2 with a 10.38 earned run average.

Meredith was added to the deal mainly because of three subpar relief outings.