Overview

• The Giants collapsed after the All-Star break, losing 12 of 14 games and enduring an 0-6 home skid that dropped them to 54-55 by the July 31 deadline.
• On July 31, president Buster Posey dealt relievers Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval and outfielder Mike Yastrzemski in exchange for eight players, including seven prospects.
• Posey said the deadline sell-off was driven by the team’s struggles over the unofficial second half and designed to acquire talent for the future.
• He expressed confidence in manager Bob Melvin and his staff despite the roster overhaul.
• With playoff contention out of reach, the Giants are promoting and assessing prospects such as Marco Luciano, Luis Matos, Jose Butto and Blade Tidwell for next season’s roster.