San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler wasted zero time in dealing with Zack Littell following their altercation. Littell was optioned to the Giants' Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats. Littell had words for Kapler after being pulled from the mound in the game against the Atlanta Braves. A video of the incident was posted to Twitter by NBC.SF Giants on NBCS@NBCSGiantsZack Littell had some words for Gabe Kapler as he was leaving the mound and the two went down the tunnel to talk about it 1663183Zack Littell had some words for Gabe Kapler as he was leaving the mound and the two went down the tunnel to talk about it 👀 https://t.co/SaaBjLP7ztEven in this short video, the tension between Littell and Kapler is palpable. Everybody knew that some form of punishment would be coming for this outburst, but nobody was sure what it would be. The San Francisco Giants answered that question themselves, announcing the roster move on Twitter.SFGiants@SFGiants#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.112076#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.Many fans felt Gabe Kapler took things too far.Zach Myers (niners are dead)@sakmyrsThis team is in shambles. Such a dictatorship. Gabe Kapler is an issue. Arrogant and incompetent. What happened to the Bay Area???? twitter.com/sfgiants/statu…SFGiants@SFGiants#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.112576#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.This team is in shambles. Such a dictatorship. Gabe Kapler is an issue. Arrogant and incompetent. What happened to the Bay Area???? twitter.com/sfgiants/statu…Some fans were in favor of the punishment, as they felt it was too disrespectful of an act to let slide.Alex@RealSFDynastyLucky to even still be with this organization after the shit he pulled. twitter.com/SFGiants/statu…SFGiants@SFGiants#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.112576#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.Lucky to even still be with this organization after the shit he pulled. twitter.com/SFGiants/statu…It is the manager's job to do what is best for the team at all times, and some fans worry this was personal.tommy@TommyHartnett7@SFGiants God forbid you disagree with your managers decision@SFGiants God forbid you disagree with your managers decisionLittell has been far from the San Francisco Giants' top pitcher, which makes this issue a little easier to understand. With a 5.08 ERA this season, the Giants certainly do not need Littell to win games. This makes the corresponding demotion all the easier to comprehend.E.T.@etamSFIt’s not a DFA, but his 5.08 ERA sorry ass got sent packing to Sac-town. twitter.com/sfgiants/statu…SFGiants@SFGiants#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.112776#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.It’s not a DFA, but his 5.08 ERA sorry ass got sent packing to Sac-town. twitter.com/sfgiants/statu…david@KDWS_he deserves this. not even a giants fan. but this was completely unacceptable behavior from a player. twitter.com/SFGiants/statu…SFGiants@SFGiants#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.112776#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.he deserves this. not even a giants fan. but this was completely unacceptable behavior from a player. twitter.com/SFGiants/statu…Dan 🤷🏼‍♂️@NYCommenter@SFGiants This is why you don’t talk back. 🤷🏼‍♂️11@SFGiants This is why you don’t talk back. 🤷🏼‍♂️The Giants have not lived up to expectations this year, which is part of fans' frustrations with Gabe Kapler. As the manager, blame will almost always find its way to his feet. Since they are not a top team in the MLB like some expected, there is anger over every decision he makes.Geoff@TheGiantsFan916Gabe Kapler should be driving Littell to Sacramento since he likes driving so much.. like the way he's driven the bullpen into the ground. 🤡 twitter.com/SFGiants/statu…SFGiants@SFGiants#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.112877#SFGiants Roster Moves: LHP Thomas Szapucki recalled from Triple-A Sacramento.RHP Zack Littell optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.Gabe Kapler should be driving Littell to Sacramento since he likes driving so much.. like the way he's driven the bullpen into the ground. 🤡 twitter.com/SFGiants/statu…Purely from a baseball standpoint, many fans are fine with seeing Zack Littell sent back down to the minors. Justin@damato_26@TommyHartnett7 @SFGiants Aside from him showing up his manager, didn’t he also almost blow the game and have an ERA over 5? Not a Giant fan but probably should’ve been demoted regardless@TommyHartnett7 @SFGiants Aside from him showing up his manager, didn’t he also almost blow the game and have an ERA over 5? Not a Giant fan but probably should’ve been demoted regardlessZack Littell's time in the MLB is likely over for the season, and it certainly did not end the way he expected.Gabe Kapler and the San Francisco Giants are still playing hard, despite their recordSan Francisco Giants v Detroit TigersThe San Francisco Giants have been all but eliminated from the 2022 postseason, but they still play with pride. They pulled off an upset victory over the Braves and are a tough out for any opponent.Currently just five games under .500, you just know Gabe Kapler is hungry to end the season with a winning record. After the struggles this team has had, that would be a moral victory heading into the offseason.