Overview

• San Francisco finished 81-81 after contending through mid-June, and Melvin was dismissed at season’s end.
• Buster Posey had exercised Melvin’s 2026 option in July before reversing course by late September.
• The Giants have begun interviews, with multiple outlets reporting a meeting with longtime catcher Kurt Suzuki, while media have floated Dusty Baker as a potential option.
• Melvin says he was given no concrete reason for the decision and contends deadline deals that moved relievers Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval weakened the club.
• A San Francisco Chronicle poll showed readers supporting the firing by roughly a 2-to-1 margin.