San Francisco Giants make five more Spring Training cuts | McCovey ChroniclesSkip to main contentNavigation DrawerLogin / Sign UpcloseCloseSearchBettingExpandGiants make five more Spring Training cutsComments0Giants make five more Spring Training cutsA good spring for the team overall has made some borderline decisions much easier to answer.by Mar 11, 2025, 8:52 PM UTCFacebookLinkComments0CommentsSusan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle by the : IF Sergio Alcántara, RHP Justin Garza, LHPs Antonio Jimenez & Helcris Olivárez, and catcher Adrián Sugastey.The cuts the day after the team optioned SS Osleivis Basabe to Triple-A Sacramento and a couple of days after the last two Carsons — Ragsdale and Seymour — were shunted there, too, along with Trevor McDonald. Last week, .The moves leave 44 players left on the Spring Training roster: 34 from the 40-man and 10 from the non-roster invitee list.Both the switch-hitting Alcantara and right-handed Basabe were seemingly interesting players to consider for the backup infielder position because of their physicality and major league experience. Alcantara has 502 major league plate appearances, but the 28-year old went 3-for-21 in camp. , and got 94 plate appearances for them in the same season. He was 2-for-10 in spring, but more importantly, he has an option year.The 22-year old Sugastey was probably always destined to return to minor league camp unless an emergency cropped up, but the Giants seem to be comfortable with their Sam Huff (5-for-16 with a homer) option behind a still-injured Tom Murphy. He’s the team’s most advanced catching prospect, so, if the injuries do pile up over the course of the season, remember the name.The pitching part of the equation has been a little surprising. Landen Roupp has pitched so far beyond a reasonable doubt that he might soon be stealing narratives away from the rest of the staff. His 12 IP leads the team and his 14 strikeouts to 1 walk is pretty incredible. Hayden Birdsong is pitching right along with the hype, too (7 IP 10 K 0 BB), while Spencer Bivens (7.1 IP, 1 run allowed) and Lou Trivino (4 IP, 0 runs) are making a case to take spots that a Carson might’ve nabbed.Clearing out some of the minor league depth now allows the coaching staff to focus on the relief arms they hope will carry them into the season, and it’s an interesting bunch. Ryan Walker, Tyler Rogers, and Camilo Doval are the only truly settled dudes. Will Kyle Harrison (3.2 IP, 5 ER) find himself a long reliever in the pen? The Giants are thin on the left side of the pen, with Robbie Ray, Erik Miller, and Enny Romero the only others in camp. Sean Hjelle, Tristan Beck, and Randy Rodriguez might all be scuffling for the same role alongside Bivens and Trivino.The team’s overall vibes push this pitching puzzle firmly into “good problem to have” territory.0 CommentsSee More: More in Sep 3Matt Chapman suspended 1 game for Kyle Freeland scuffleAug 21Carson Whisenhunt to start on FridayAug 21Erik Miller’s season is over, and other roster movesAug 16Landen Roupp and Keaton Winn in; Matt Chapman and Ryan Walker outAug 12Tyler Fitzgerald recalled, Carson Whisenhunt optionedAug 4Jerar Encarnación activated, Luis Matos optionedNewsSep 3NewsSep 3Matt Chapman suspended 1 game for Kyle Freeland scuffleBooooooo.By Brady KlopferCommentsComment Icon Bubble0 Comments NewsAug 21NewsAug 21Carson Whisenhunt to start on FridayAnd ‘round and ‘round it goes.By Brady KlopferCommentsComment Icon Bubble0 Comments NewsAug 21NewsAug 21Erik Miller’s season is over, and other roster movesThe Giants’ sole lefty reliever to start the season has unflattering end to his 2025 season.By Bryan MurphyCommentsComment Icon Bubble0 Comments RosterAug 16RosterAug 16Landen Roupp and Keaton Winn in; Matt Chapman and Ryan Walker outA whole lotta moves.By Brady KlopferCommentsComment Icon Bubble0 Comments NewsAug 12NewsAug 12Tyler Fitzgerald recalled, Carson Whisenhunt optionedThe Giants will try to throw everything they’ve got tonight at the left-handed starter slated to pitch.By Bryan MurphyCommentsComment Icon Bubble0 Comments RosterAug 4RosterAug 4Jerar Encarnación activated, Luis Matos optionedYet another roster move.By Brady KlopferCommentsComment Icon Bubble0 Comments The Latest7:30 PM UTC7:30 PM UTC9/14 Gamethread: BEAT LA!1:43 PM UTC1:43 PM UTCThe Empire usually strikes back12:00 PM UTC12:00 PM UTCSunday BP: What was your favorite highlight of the week?12:30 AM UTC12:30 AM UTC9/13 Gamethread: Giants vs. DodgersSep 13Sep 13Bailey does it againSep 13Sep 13Saturday BP: Who is your pick for Player of the Week?CommentsLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...The FeedMastheadCommunity GuidelinesFacebookTwitterYouTubeContactHave a news tip?Browse BlogsSB Nation StaffCompany BlogBlog OpeningsEditorial Ethics & GuidelinesDMCA PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseCookie PolicyCookie SettingsLicensingAccessibilityPlatform Status© 2025 Vox Media, LLC. 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