Overview
- On July 1, the Giants announced they picked up Melvin’s club option for the 2026 season after a 45–40 start to the year.
- Buster Posey praised Melvin’s leadership, preparation and connection with the clubhouse when revealing the extension.
- Melvin, in his second season in San Francisco and 22nd overall as a big-league manager, holds a .515 career winning percentage with eight postseason appearances and three Manager of the Year awards.
- At 45–40, the Giants held third place in the NL West and trailed by 1.5 games in the wild-card race when the option was exercised.
- Front-office leaders, including Greg Johnson and Zack Minasian, said the move underscores the club’s commitment to stability and long-term planning.