Overview

• Bob Nightengale reports that president of baseball operations Buster Posey must weigh Melvin’s future within roughly six weeks.
• The Giants have gone 18–31 since the Rafael Devers trade, including 14 losses in 15 home games at Oracle Park.
• San Francisco stands at 59–64 and 11 games behind the NL West leader, significantly lowering its postseason prospects.
• Matt Chapman defended Melvin’s leadership, but he and infielder Casey Schmitt have both landed on the injured list with hand injuries.
• Media speculation has identified former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker among the leading candidates to replace Melvin if Posey opts for a change.