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Carson Whisenhunt Carson Whisenhunt Struggles in spring game
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 2:06 PM
Whisenhunt logged a blown save in Monday's 6-5 Cactus League win over the White Sox, allowing four earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two across 1.2 innings.
Analysis: Whisenhunt entered in the third inning and surrendered two singles and a double that led to two runs. He then allowed a walk and two doubles before being pulled in the fourth, as the White Sox took a 4-3 lead. On a more positive note, the southpaw averaged 95.6 mph on his four-seamer, a significant uptick from his average of 92.6 mph in 2025. The 25-year-old could compete for a spot in the bullpen ahead of Opening Day, but it wouldn't be surprising if he begins the season in Triple-A Sacramento's rotation. He recorded a 5.01 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 16:12 K:BB while giving up six long balls across 23.1 innings in five starts for San Francisco last season. |
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Logan Webb Logan Webb Fans three Sunday
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 1:02 PM
Webb picked up the win in Sunday's 9-1 Cactus League victory over the Padres, allowing one earned run on two hits while striking out three batters and hitting one in three innings.
Analysis: Webb picked up his second win in as many spring starts, throwing 27 of his 38 pitches for strikes. He hit the first batter he faced, who later scored on an RBI single, though the right-hander powered through his final two innings and gave up just one more single. Webb will now join Team USA ahead of the World Baseball Classic. According to Maria Guardado of MLB.com, the 29-year-old tossed 15 extra pitches in the bullpen after exiting Sunday's game and expects to be available to throw 60-65 pitches in his first start for Team USA. |
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Sam Hentges Sam Hentges Not game-ready yet
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 9:56 AM
Hentges (shoulder/knee) said Monday that he will throw one more bullpen session before advancing to facing hitters, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Hentges has been throwing off the mound since the beginning of Giants camp, but the club is being slow and steady with his progression following left shoulder surgery in September 2024 and arthroscopic right knee surgery in August 2025. The southpaw will likely face hitters at least a couple times before he's ready to pitch in games. The deliberate pace the Giants have Hentges on suggests they might put him on the injured list to begin the season. |
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Joel Peguero Joel Peguero On track to play this week
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 11:39 AM
Peguero (hamstring) threw a live batting practice session Friday and is on track to play this week, Maria Guardado of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Peguero began experiencing tightness in his left hamstring in mid-February but is progressing toward his Cactus League debut. The right-hander made 17 relief appearances for the Giants in 2025 after his contract was selected from Triple-A Sacramento in August, recording a 2.42 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB across 22.1 innings. |
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Erik Miller Erik Miller Dealing with back tightness
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 11:53 AM
Lower-back tightness will limit Miller to throwing solely off flat ground for the next few days, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Miller's back has prevented him from pitching in the Cactus League, and he has yet to begin throwing off a mound. Assuming he doesn't encounter any setbacks, he's slated to begin throwing bullpen sessions sometime next week, but it's still unknown how far away he is from getting into a game. |
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Drew Gilbert Drew Gilbert Shut down from throwing
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 11:44 AM
Gilbert was diagnosed with a left shoulder impingement Saturday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Gilbert will be shut down from throwing for about a week to allow his shoulder to heal. The Giants don't seem to be too concerned about his injury, which is a good sign that he won't open the regular season on the injured list. |
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Rafael Devers Rafael Devers Halts all activity
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 11:33 AM
The Giants will shut Devers (hamstring) down from all activities for the next 2-4 days, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Devers was scratched from Friday's game with hamstring tightness, and the Giants will now act with extreme caution and allow their star slugger to rest. Once he begins participating in activities again, a clearer timeline for his return to Cactus League play may emerge. |
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Harrison Bader Harrison Bader Pauses hitting
Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 11:25 AM
Bader (thumb) will be withheld from hitting until Monday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Bader had been dealing with thumb problems for several days before he aggravated it during Friday's Cactus League game, which led to an early departure. The Giants will help his thumb heal by keeping a bat out of his hands for a few days; meanwhile, Jerar Encarnacion and Will Brennan figure to benefit from a few extra reps in spring training. |
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Harrison Bader Harrison Bader Nursing thumb injury
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 4:07 PM
Bader was removed from Friday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers due to a right thumb contusion, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Bader was removed from Friday's game after his lone at-bat in the first inning, when he grounded out to second base. Giants manager Tony Vitello relayed to reporters after the game that Bader's thumb had been bothering him "for a few days" and will keep him out of action for the next couple of days, per Santos. Bader signed a two-year, $20.5 million contract with the Giants in January and is expected to serve as the team's starting center fielder, and while an extended absence isn't expected, this allows for Jerar Encarnacion and Will Brennan to both see more reps in the outfield. |
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Rafael Devers Rafael Devers Scratched due to tight hamstring
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 1:34 PM
Devers was scratched from Friday's Cactus League lineup against the Dodgers because of left hamstring tightness, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: It's not clear at this point whether Devers might be sent for an MRI to check for a strain, but the Giants will be cautious with their first baseman this early in spring training. Bryce Eldridge took his spot in the lineup Friday. |
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Rafael Devers Rafael Devers Scratched from Friday's lineup
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 1:09 PM
Devers was scratched from Friday's Cactus League lineup against the Dodgers, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: There's no word yet on the reasoning behind Devers being scratched, but the Giants should provide clarity shortly. Bryce Eldridge entered the lineup in Devers' place, batting second and playing first base. |
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Spencer Bivens Spencer Bivens Scoreless outing in spring loss
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 11:53 AM
Bivens allowed two hits in one scoreless inning during Thursday's 11-3 Cactus League loss to the Rockies.
Analysis: Bivens escaped the third inning without allowing a run after surrendering a pair of singles. He tossed 10 of his 11 pitches for strikes and primarily relied on his sinker, which he threw five times. The 31-year-old is likely to make the Opening Day roster in a relief role after spending all of last season in the majors with San Francisco. Over 54 relief appearances in 2025, the right-hander posted a 4.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 61:25 K:BB across 81 innings. |
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Bryce Eldridge Bryce Eldridge Swats first spring homer
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 12:55 PM
Eldridge went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored during Wednesday's 13-12 Cactus League loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: With two outs and Christian Koss on first base, Eldridge cracked a 391-foot homer to left-center field in the third inning, giving San Francisco a two-run lead. He also drew a walk in the fourth before coming around to score. The 21-year-old made his big-league debut last September and appeared in 10 regular-season games in 2025, during which he slashed .107/.297/.179 with four RBI and two doubles across 37 plate appearances. For now, he appears likely to split playing time between DH and 1B with Rafael Devers this season. |
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Harrison Bader Harrison Bader Goes yard in spring game
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 12:40 PM
Bader went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 13-12 Cactus League loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Bader, who signed a two-year, $20.5 million pact with San Francisco in January, recorded his first home run with the Giants in the fourth inning. The 31-year-old is coming off the best offensive campaign of his career in 2025, during which he slashed .277/.347/.449 with 17 long balls, 54 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 501 plate appearances over 146 regular-season games between the Twins and Phillies. He is expected to take over as the Giants' everyday center fielder this season, pushing Jung Hoo Lee to right field. |
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Tyler Mahle Tyler Mahle Set for spring debut Saturday
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 9:49 AM
Mahle (illness) will make his Cactus League debut Saturday against the Athletics, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Mahle has been slowed early on in Giants camp by an illness, but he's been cleared for game action. The right-hander was limited to only 16 starts in 2025 with the Rangers because of shoulder issues, but he finished the season healthy before inking a one-year, $10 million contract with San Francisco over the winter. |
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Gregory Santos Gregory Santos Issues two walks in spring debut
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 12:43 PM
Santos allowed two hits and two walks across one scoreless inning during Monday's 6-2 Cactus League win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Santos surrendered a double, a single and two walks but was able to escape the third inning without allowing a run. A non-roster invitee to spring training, Santos signed a minor-league pact with San Francisco in mid-December after being non-tendered by the Mariners following a forgettable two-season stretch in which he made just 16 relief appearances while missing time due to right knee and arm issues. He'll look to earn a spot in the San Francisco bullpen and return to form after his injury problems. |
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JT Brubaker JT Brubaker Gives up two runs in spring debut
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 12:31 PM
Brubaker didn't factor into the decision during Monday's 6-2 Cactus League win over the Athletics, allowing two earned runs on three hits and two walks across one inning.
Analysis: Brubaker got the start in his first game action this spring but gave up two singles, two walks and a double in his lone frame. The right-hander re-signed with San Francisco on a one-year, $1.8 million pact after joining the club on a minor-league contract in August following his release from the Yankees. The 32-year-old appeared in five outings (one start) with the Giants in 2025, recording a 4.26 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB across 12.2 innings. Though he has plenty of experience as a starter, Brubaker appears more likely to operate in long relief to begin the season. |
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Brent Honeywell Jr. Brent Honeywell Jr. Grabs MiLB deal from Giants
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 11:50 AM
The Giants signed Honeywell to a minor-league contract Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Honeywell was non-tendered by the Dodgers following the 2024 season and wound up not pitching anywhere in 2025. The 30-year-old has made 63 appearances (three starts) at the big-league level, collecting a 4.10 ERA and 67:37 K:BB over 94.1 innings. Honeywell is likely ticketed for Triple-A Sacramento to begin the 2026 campaign. |
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Joel Peguero Joel Peguero Slated to face hitters Friday
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 10:10 AM
Peguero (hamstring) will throw another bullpen session Tuesday before advancing to a live batting practice session Friday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Peguero's recovery from left hamstring tightness is coming along well. As long as he gets through his next two throwing sessions with no issues, he'll likely be cleared to pitch in Cactus League games. Peguero could be used in a setup role this season for the Giants. |
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Blade Tidwell Blade Tidwell Scoreless outing in spring opener
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 2:03 PM
Tidwell allowed one walk and struck out three across one scoreless inning in Saturday's 10-5 Cactus League win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Tidwell struck out three of the four batters he faced Saturday, tossing 13 of his 25 pitches for strikes. While the right-hander has mostly operated as a starter in the minors, he'll have an opportunity to make the Opening Day roster as a reliever with Jason Foley (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list and Sam Hentges (shoulder/knee) still ramping up. Tidwell was acquired from the Mets last July but never saw big-league action for the Giants, missing time due to a right shoulder injury. Over four appearances (three starts) with Triple-A Sacramento in 2025, the 24-year-old posted a 1.50 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 24:5 K:BB across 18.0 innings. |
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