The San Francisco Giants have signed right-handed pitcher Josh Banks to a Minor League deal, according to Chris Haft of MLB.com.

The 28-year-old pitched with the Houston Astros in 2010 where he went 0-1 in his only start.  He gave up 8 hits and 8 runs in 4 innings of work.  He’s a lifetime 4-8 pitcher with a 5.66 ERA in 27 appearances (19 starts) with the Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres and Astros.