San Francisco Giants News

The San Francisco Giants announced on Tuesday that infielder Casey Schmitt (wrist) had surgery to remove the carpal boss in his left wrist, according to Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. Schmitt is expected to spend the next eight to 10 weeks rehabbing from his surgery. Although the 26-year-old might be eased into the start of spring training, he should be ready for Opening Day in 2026, barring a setback. The former second-rounder hit .237/.305/.401 with a .706 OPS, career-high 12 home runs, 40 RBI, and 34 runs scored for the Giants in 95 games played this past season in his third year in the big leagues. Schmitt filled in at third base when Matt Chapman missed time due to injuries, but he's primarily a second baseman and could be in the mix for the starting job, depending on whether the Giants add any competition at the keystone this offseason. Schmitt is primarily middle-infield depth in NL-only fantasy leagues.

Free-agent relief pitcher Sam Hentges and the San Francisco Giants agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million deal on Thursday, a source familiar with the deal told Robert Murray of FanSided. Hentges became a free agent after he was non-tendered by the Cleveland Guardians last week. The 29-year-old is expected to be ready for spring training in February after missing the entire 2025 season after having surgery on his left shoulder and arthroscopic surgery on his right knee back in September. The southpaw won't be on the fantasy radar, but he could end up being a key bullpen piece for the Gigantes if he can return to his pre-injury form. The former fourth-round selection had a 3.04 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 23 2/3 relief innings before being shut down in 2024, and he holds a career 4.18 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, one save, and a 223:74 K:BB in 168 appearances (12 starts) in the majors since debuting in Cleveland in 2021.

The San Francisco Giants are acquiring outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins on Friday in exchange for cash considerations, according to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell. The Giants designated catcher Andrew Knizner for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster for Wiemer, who will give San Fran extra outfield depth going into next season. The 26-year-old hit .236 with a .715 OPS in 27 games for the Fish in 2025 before being DFA'd by the Marlins earlier this week. The soon-to-be 27-year-old is out of options and can't be sent to the minors without clearing waivers. Wiemer is considered an above-average defender and can play all three outfield spots, but at best, he's likely to operate as a platoon bat in the Bay Area. He has a .779 career OPS against left-handers and a .559 mark against righties. He won't move the needle in standard-sized fantasy baseball leagues in 2026.

San Francisco Giants catcher Logan Porter has re-signed with the club on a minor-league contract, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Porter's deal includes an invitation to spring training. Since signing with the Kansas City Royals as an undrafted free agent in 2018, Porter has appeared in just 16 games in the bigs. The 30-year-old played in five contests with the Giants in 2025 and went 1-for-7 with a walk and a hit by pitch. Over a much larger sample of 73 games and 286 plate appearances with Triple-A Sacramento, Porter hit .212/.346/.316 with six home runs. He'll likely return to Sacramento next season. The Giants have Patrick Bailey as their starting catcher, while either Andrew Knizner or Jesus Rodriguez will open 2026 as his backup.

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge (wrist) will undergo surgery to remove a bone spur from his left wrist on Thursday. The 6-foot-7, 240-pound slugger will need about eight weeks to recover, meaning the procedure shouldn't affect his availability for the start of the 2026 season. A first-round pick in 2023 and now one of baseball's best prospects, Eldridge earned his first promotion to the majors in mid-September. The 20-year-old slumped to a .107/.297/.179 line with four RBI, 13 strikeouts, and seven walks over a minuscule sample of 10 games and 36 plate appearances. He slashed a much more impressive .260/.333/.510 with 25 home runs over a combined 433 plate appearances among three minor-league levels in 2025. While it remains to be seen if Eldridge will begin next season in the majors, the Giants are optimistic that he'll be a long-term cornerstone in their lineup.

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander pulled a George Costanza and went out on a high note in a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Making his last start of the season, the 42-year-old future Hall of Famer fired six innings of two-run, five-hit ball with seven strikeouts against one walk to notch the 266th win of his career. Verlander went a dismal 4-11 in 29 starts this season, but his numbers suggest he deserved far better than that. Across 152 innings, he posted a 3.85 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP, 137 strikeouts, and 52 walks. The three-time Cy Young winner saved his best month for last, logging a sparkling 2.09 ERA over five starts and 30 1/3 innings in September. Verlander, who said earlier this month that he plans to pitch in 2026, should draw plenty of interest in free agency during the offseason.

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Randy Rodriguez (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Rodriguez will require 12 to 14 months to recover, meaning he's unlikely to return until 2027. The 27-year-old landed on the injured list with a sprained elbow on Aug. 26, prematurely ending his first All-Star season and depriving the Giants of a breakout reliever. He pitched to a sparkling 1.78 ERA with a .89 WHIP, 67:11 K:BB, and four saves over 50 2/3 innings. Rodriguez took over as the Giants' full-time closer at the beginning of August, but after he went down, the role reverted to Ryan Walker.

San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray has been shut down for the rest of the season, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports. Righty JT Brubaker will start in his place against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Ray combined for just eight starts from 2023-24 as a result of Tommy John surgery, but he stayed healthy this season and earned his second All-Star nod. The former AL Cy Young winner took the ball 32 times and went 11-8 with a 3.65 ERA, a 1.21 WHIP, and 186:73 K:BB over 182 1/3 innings. Ray wore down in the second half, though, and posted a sky-high 7.85 ERA in 18 1/3 frames in September. With the Giants all but out of playoff contention, the soon-to-be 34-year-old will get an early start on his offseason.

San Francisco Giants catching prospect Jesus Rodriguez has a locker at Oracle Park. For now, the Giants' 15th-ranked prospect has reportedly been told he will be part of the team's taxi squad over the final week of the season. If he were to earn a start, it would be his major league debut. The 23-year-old came to the Giants in the Camilo Doval trade at the beginning of August and had a strong year at Triple-A during his time with both organizations. Overall, the 5-foot-10 backstop slashed .319/.406/.421 with seven home runs and 20 steals. The speed is something notable for a catcher, but he can also play some third base. The Venezuelan also displayed a solid approach at the plate, registering nearly as many walks (64) as he did strikeouts (72). If he does not get into a game this year, look for him to be in the mix in 2026.

San Francisco Giants first baseman/designated hitter Rafael Devers added to his home run total in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals. Devers went 1-for-3 with a solo HR and a walk. The 28-year-old lined a fifth-inning Michael McGreevy fastball over the left-center wall for his 33rd long ball of the season. Despite a couple of prolonged slumps, Devers has still provided solid fantasy value, compiling a .252/.371/.473 slash line with 95 runs scored and 106 RBI in 706 plate appearances. His batting average did dip while his strikeout rate jumped to 26.3%, but he should still be a high-end source of power for 2026.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is not in the lineup on Monday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Michael McGreevy. Drew Gilbert will take Lee's place in center field and bat ninth, while Jerar Encarnacion will play right and hit eighth. Although the lefty-swinging Lee has posted a respectable .269/.342/.419 line against righties this season, he's in the middle of a severe slump that has lasted almost two weeks. In nine games since Sept. 10, Lee has gone 2-for-28 with no extra-base hits, one RBI, three strikeouts, and three walks. Lee collected both of those singles in a 2-for-4 showing on Saturday, but after going 0-for-4 on Sunday, he'll head to the bench.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Trevor McDonald looked sharp on the mound during his first career start on Sunday. McDonald had a tough challenge ahead of him against the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. Despite that, McDonald was up to the challenge. He tossed six innings, allowing one run on six hits while striking out three batters. McDonald tossed six scoreless innings before the Dodgers were finally able to put something together against him in the seventh inning. He figures to get one more turn in the rotation which would come against the Colorado Rockies. McDonald is looking like an appealing streaming option for that one.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Trevor McDonald has been named the starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. McDonald recently made his MLB debut when he gave up two runs on three hits over two innings of work last Tuesday. Before being recalled, McDonald was working as a full-time starter in Triple-A. That being said, McDonald should be able to handle a full workload, assuming the Giants want to do that. Otherwise, Tristan Beck could be in the mix to pitch as well on Sunday. McDonald won't be a recommended streaming option for Sunday's slate.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lee is now taking a seat for the second time in the last three games. His absence on Friday makes sense with left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the mound for Los Angeles. Lee has been struggling lately as he's hitless over his last 20 at-bats. Hopefully, a night off will help him get back on track. Drew Gilbert will take over in center field and bat ninth on Friday. Lee isn't someone that needs to be rostered in all 12-team formats right now.

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt (back) made his first rehab appearance at Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. The Giants' seventh-ranked prospect allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk while striking out only one batter in 1 2/3 innings of work. Not only that, but the 24-year-old also threw two wild pitches in the outing. It's not clear if he'll get any more work down there before rejoining the big league club, but the Triple-A regular season ends on Sunday. The Giants could use the reinforcements as they are just two games back in the Wild Card, although the left-hander could be a risky proposition for the fantasy playoffs. The southpaw recorded a 5.01 ERA (6.92 FIP), 1.46 WHIP, and a 3.9 percent K-BB% in five starts for San Francisco before the injury.

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander plans to pitch in 2026, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Although Verlander will turn 43 in February, the future Hall of Famer and three-time Cy Young winner remains an effective starter. He turned in seven scoreless innings of three-hit ball with three strikeouts and two walks in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, continuing a spectacular start to September. Verlander has taken the ball three times this month and allowed a mere one earned run on 10 hits and six walks (13 strikeouts) over 20 innings. Despite an unsightly 3-10 record, Verlander has registered a respectable 3.75 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP, 127 strikeouts, and 49 walks in 141 2/3 frames this season. The nine-time All-Star has pitched for four different teams since he began his decorated career in 2005, and as a soon-to-be free agent, he could add to that total over the winter. In the meantime, Verlander is scheduled to make his next start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is not in the lineup on Wednesday against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. Drew Gilbert will take over in center field in Lee's place and bat ninth. While Lee has hit a solid .302/.375/.419 with a home run, four RBI, and seven runs scored in 12 games this month, he's now mired in an 0-for-17 slump that dates back to last Wednesday. Gilbert, meanwhile, has gone a productive 8-for-32 (.250/.306/.500) with two homers, a pair of doubles, five RBI, and six runs over 10 games in September.

San Francisco Giants left-hander Carson Whisenhunt (back) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento and throw two innings on Tuesday. The rookie has been on the 15-day injured list with a back strain since Aug. 28, and he could rejoin a shorthanded Giants rotation when he returns. The Giants are also without Landen Roupp (knee), who suffered a season-ending knee injury in late August, leaving them scrambling to fill in their rotation as they vie for an NL wild-card spot. They'll start reliever Tristan Beck in a crucial game against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Whisenhunt, 24, has gone 2-1 with a 5.01 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP, and 16:12 K:BB over five starts and 23 1/3 innings since he received his first promotion to the majors in late July.

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Tristan Beck will start on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. It'll be the first start of the season for Beck, who has made 26 appearances in relief this year and amassed 48 innings of 4.88 ERA ball with a 1.10 WHIP, 36 strikeouts, and 14 walks. The 29-year-old has thrown multiple innings in four straight appearances, maxing out at 63 pitches, so he should be able to give the Giants a little bit of length in what will be a bullpen game for the NL wild-card contenders.

The San Francisco Giants are set to promote first baseman Bryce Eldridge from Triple-A Sacramento, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The Giants used a first-round pick in 2023 on Eldridge, who is now widely considered one of the top 20 prospects in the sport. Since the Giants bumped Eldrige to Triple-A at the beginning of June, the 6-foot-7, 240-pounder has slashed .249/.322/.514 with 18 home runs, 63 RBI, and a 30.8% strikeout rate in 286 plate appearances. San Francisco wasn't planning to call up Eldridge this year, but the team's circumstances have changed in recent weeks. The Giants have unexpectedly made a late charge into wild-card contention, and first baseman Dominic Smith (hamstring) may miss the rest of the regular season after suffering a hamstring strain over the weekend. The Smith injury will open the door for the 20-year-old Eldridge to get playing time at first base and/or DH, depending on where the Giants deploy Rafael Devers. As a left-handed hitter, Eldridge could platoon with the righty-swinging Wilmer Flores over the next couple of weeks.