Stubbs to big-league club

Oh, and the Giants called up Drew Stubbs, too.

On a day in which Madison Bumgarner spoke publicly for the first time since his dirtbike accident and Christian Arroyo made his major-league debut, the Giants made an under-the-radar move by promoting Stubbs from Triple-A Sacramento.

“Good, gifted outfielder who can play anywhere in the outfield,” manager Bruce Bochy said. “We signed him not to play in Sacramento. We needed him to come up here and help us, and we feel we need help right now.”

Stubbs, 32, was released by the Twins in spring training and signed by the Giants on April 6. He was 10-for-39 (.256) with two homers in 10 games for Sacramento.

Now in his ninth big-league season, Stubbs previously has played for the Reds, Indians, Rockies, Rangers, Braves and Orioles. He played center field Monday; Denard Span won’t play the field for two to four days because of a shoulder sprain but is available to pinch run.

To make room for Arroyo and Stubbs, the Giants designated outfielder Chris Marreo for assignment and placed Aaron Hill, a career infielder who played outfield this month and strained his forearm playing long toss, on the DL.

Marrero led the Giants in spring training home runs and made his first Opening Day roster, but he went 5-for-38 (.132).

“I believe in myself. I’m confident I could come back,” said Marrero, adding he’d accept an assignment to Sacramento if he clears waivers. “I kind of lost the feel I had in the spring.”

Arroyo, a shortstop by trade, will play third base until further notice. When Brandon Crawford begins his threeday bereavement leave this week, Eduardo Nuñez will play short, Bochy said. Nuñez played left field Monday