Overview
- The Giants officially picked up Melvin’s contractual option for the 2026 season, ensuring his return as manager in San Francisco.
- President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey praised Melvin’s leadership, preparation and rapport with players as key factors in the extension.
- The decision comes with the Giants having lost six of their last seven games and holding a 45–40 record, 1½ games behind the third National League wild card.
- Melvin, 63, is in his 22nd season as an MLB manager with a .515 career winning percentage, 1,642 regular-season victories and three Manager of the Year awards.
- The move underscores Posey’s commitment to organizational stability following Farhan Zaidi’s departure and reflects a priority on sustained leadership over short-term results.