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2mo ago

Giants Activate Heliot Ramos and Designate Buddy Kennedy

Clearing a 40-man spot, the move signals an offense-first outfield alignment that will worsen an already weak defensive group.

May 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos (17) runs to third base in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Casey Schmitt, who has been starting in left field since mid May, has been one of the Giants’ most consistent hitters. Where he’ll play when Heliot Ramos returns from the injured list is unclear.

Overview

  • The Giants have activated outfielder Heliot Ramos from the injured list and designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot.
  • Manager Tony Vitello indicated the likely alignment will put Ramos in right field, keep Casey Schmitt in left, and shift Jung Hoo Lee to center to preserve lineup offense.
  • Ramos missed time with a right quad strain in mid-May and returned after a strong Triple-A rehab where he hit .346/.452/.577 in 31 plate appearances.
  • San Francisco’s outfield defense has been poor, logging negative outs-above-average marks in recent seasons, and Harrison Bader remains sidelined with no rehab assignment set.
  • The move protects regulars like Bryce Eldridge in the lineup but creates a playing-time squeeze and raises the chance the club will prioritize batting over outfield defense moving forward.