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Giants Pick Up Bob Melvin’s 2026 Option Despite Midseason Slump

Posey says Melvin’s strong rapport with players underpins the club’s long-term strategy.

Buster Posey speaks during a press conference at Oracle Park in San Francisco to announce that Devers has left the Boston Red Sox to join the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday June 17, 2025.
San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 01: Starting pitcher Hayden Birdsong #60 of the San Francisco Giants talks with hitting coach J.P. Martinez #87 during the fourth inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 01, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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.