Overview

• On August 12 the Giants recalled infielder Tyler Fitzgerald from Triple-A Sacramento and sent left-hander Carson Whisenhunt back to the minors.
• Fitzgerald, a 2024 breakout who hit .280 with 15 home runs, will man right field despite a .227 average and three homers in 63 games this season.
• Whisenhunt made three major league starts this year (1-1, 5.02 ERA, 12 strikeouts in 14.1 innings) but was demoted amid scarce rotation alternatives.
• San Francisco has struggled to sustain a consistent five-man rotation since trading Kyle Harrison and coping with injuries, leaving the No. 5 starter slot unsettled.
• With Mike Yastrzemski’s departure creating a right field vacancy, the Giants are evaluating internal options like Luis Matos, Marco Luciano and Dakota Jordan alongside potential external acquisitions.