It was an unfair comparison from the start, but Reggie Crawford will not be the next Shohei Ohtani. The two-way player the Giants selected 30th overall in the 2022 amateur draft is abandoning that path to pursue a one-way track to the major leagues. Crawford, 23, will put down the bat and shift all of his focus to what he can do with his left arm, which can pump triple-digit heaters out of his 6-foot-4 frame. According to Crawford, it was decision he came to recently after “a lot of thinking and weighing the pros and cons.”

SF Giants sign former Angels reliever to major league contract The SF Giants took advantage of their roster flexibility, signing former Los Angeles Angels reliever Austin Warren to a one-year deal. Author: Marc Delucchi Publish date: Feb 15, 2024 12:31 PM EST In this story: San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Angels The SF Giants announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Austin Warren to a one-year contract on Wednesday. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Warren, the Giants shifted Robbie Ray to the 60-day injured list. However, Warren underwent UCL surgery in May of last year, and could very well be slated to be placed on the 60-day injured list as well for a subsequent move. Warren had

White Sox sign former SF Giants, Mets reliever to minor league deal The Chicago White Sox signed former New York Mets and SF Giants right-handed relief pitcher Dominic Leone to a minor-league contract. Author: Natasha Welingkar Publish date: Feb 15, 2024 12:01 PM EST In this story: San Francisco Giants Chicago White Sox Former SF Giants relief pitcher Dominic Leone was signed to a minor league deal with the White Sox earlier this week. The 32-year-old pitched for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels and Seattle Mariners in 2023, after spending two seasons with the Giants. Last season, Leone had a 4.67 ERA in 54 innings pitched (51 appearances) with 54 strikeouts and 28 walks. Angels reliever

As Alex Cobb spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a steady stream of young pitchers walked by and wished him a good morning. Cobb was an easy target for Webb, and not just because they've been teammates and friends for a couple of seasons. At 36, he easily is the oldest player on the roster and he's one of just two Giants with more than 10 years of service time. As he starts his 13th MLB season, Cobb has two full years on the other one, Wilmer Flores.

Free-agent pitcher Austin Warren has signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. The team announced the deal Wednesday as spring training began in Scottsdale, Arizona. Warren went 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA in two games for the Los Angeles Angels last season and pitched seven more innings over five games for Triple-A Salt Lake. The right-hander is 6-0 with a 3.55 ERA and one save over 32 career relief appearances and 38 innings with the Angels from 2021-23.

Free-agent pitcher Austin Warren has signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants. The team announced the deal Wednesday as spring training began in Scottsdale, Arizona. Warren went 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA in two games for the Los Angeles Angels last season and pitched seven more innings over five games for Triple-A Salt Lake. The right-hander is 6-0 with a 3.55 ERA and one save over 32 career relief appearances and 38 innings with the Angels from 2021-23.

As Bob Melvin begins his first spring training as Giants manager, he has a lot of roster decisions to make over the next six weeks, and he addressed some of the camp battles on Day 1.

The northern California native Alexander moves across the Bay from the Giants to the A's.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — There was much speculation that Wednesday would be the day the dam broke in baseball's glacial free agency. Teams were allowed to transfer players to the 60-day injured list, opening up spots on the 40-man for potential additions without any waiver-wire casualties. The Giants opened one slot, placing one player recovering from Tommy John surgery on the 60-day, and filled it immediately with another. Right-hander Austin Warren will take Robbie Ray's spot on San Francisco's roster, but like Ray, Warren won't be ready to start the season. Related Articles San Francisco Giants | Logan Webb takes another leadership step for SF Giants under Bob Melvin San Francisco Giants | Kurtenbach:

Jung Hoo Lee is set to become the Giants' everyday leadoff hitter for the 2024 MLB season.

A's sign former San Francisco Giants lefty A's add another former Giants pitcher Author: Jason Burke Publish date: Feb 14, 2024 4:42 PM EST The Oakland A's announced that they have signed left-handed reliever Scott Alexander to a one-year deal. To make room for Alexander on the roster, the A's also placed starter Ken Waldichuk on the 60-day IL. Waldichuk has been dealing with a flexor tendon strain and a UCL ligament sprain since the season ended. Martín Gallegos reported from spring training that the starter has been cleared to play catch and should be throwing off a mound soon. If all goes well, he'll be starting bullpens at the end of camp, which would make him unavailable to

FORT MYERS, Fla. — When Anthony DeSclafani is healthy, he's shown during his nine-year career he can be an effective option for the starting rotation. Health is the big qualifier. DeSclafani earned himself a three-year, $36 million contract in free agency following his last full season. He posted a 13-7 record and a 3.17 ERA in 31 starts with the San Francisco Giants in 2021. Since then, he ...

Common courtesy is back in style, at least in the San Francisco Giants' spring training clubhouse. On went Hayden Birdsong. Along came Carson Whisenhunt. Not far behind was Landen Roupp and and a handful of others who first thing paid a visit to the most roster's most senior member.

The plan for Reggie Crawford, the two-way player the Giants selected with the first pick of the 2022 draft, was to set aside the bat and focus the bulk of his work this spring on his pitching development. “It's unfortunate it happened before we even started up,” manager Bob Melvin said. While Crawford, who hasn't played above Single-A, wasn't being evaluated for the Opening Day roster, the Giants lost the opportunity to see another pitcher who could help them this season. Right-hander Kai-Wei Teng will be shut down for the next two to three weeks, according to the club, after straining his oblique during a pre-spring bullpen.

The plan for Reggie Crawford, the two-way player the Giants selected with the first pick of the 2022 draft, was to set aside the bat and focus the bulk of his work this spring on his pitching development. “It's unfortunate it happened before we even started up,” manager Bob Melvin said. While Crawford, who hasn't played above Single-A, wasn't being evaluated for the Opening Day roster, the Giants lost the opportunity to see another pitcher who could help them this season. Right-hander Kai-Wei Teng will be shut down for the next two to three weeks, according to the club, after straining his oblique during a pre-spring bullpen.

Oakland Athletics Ink Veteran Reliever Scott Alexander to Major League Contract Former San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Scott Alexander is sticking around on the West Coast by signing a deal with the Oakland Athletics. Author: Sam Connon Publish date: Feb 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST In this story: Oakland Athletics San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers Kansas City Royals The Oakland Athletics have signed left-handed pitcher Scott Alexander, MLB Trade Rumors' Steve Adams reported Wednesday morning. MLB.com's Martín Gallegos reported earlier Wednesday that Alexander had a locker set up inside the A's clubhouse at their Spring Training complex in Mesa, Arizona. Per

SF Giants sign former Reds, Royals reliever to minor league deal The SF Giants bolstered their bullpen options by signing former Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals reliever Amir Garrett to a minor league deal. Author: Steven Rissotto Publish date: Feb 14, 2024 12:04 PM EST In this story: San Francisco Giants Cincinnati Reds Kansas City Royals In an effort to add to their lackluster left-handed relief options, the SF Giants signed veteran left-handed reliever Amir Garrett to a minor league deal. The deal was first reported by FanSided's Robert Murray. If Garrett makes the team's big-league roster, he will receive a $1.35 million base salary. Royals lefty Amir Garrett pitches during

Former Cy Young Winner Working His Way Back From Major Injury For San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants have had an eventful offseason and one of their biggest additions, pitcher Robbie Ray, is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. Author: Brady Farkas Publish date: Feb 14, 2024 11:54 AM EST In this story: San Francisco Giants New San Francisco Giants ' pitcher Robbie Ray is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and appears to be on track to debut with his new team by midsummer. Per Alex Pavlovic on social media: Some Day 1 updates: Slater (elbow) has no hitting restrictions, is finishing throwing program ... Ray is throwing 3 times a week, is on schedule ... Reggie

Over the next six weeks, the 65 San Francisco Giants in major-league camp will be whittled down to 26. With pitchers and catchers set for their first workout Wednesday, let's take a first crack at how the roster will shape up by Opening Day. It's a good bet that Blake Sabol is the only contestant who remains in the organization by the following Opening Day, though with a full set of options the former Rule 5 pick will likely start the season with Triple-A Sacramento. Joey Bart is still around, but as the No. 3 backstop at best without any minor-league options left, the former No. 2 overall pick seems destined to be traded by the end of camp, when he must either be added to the active roster or placed on waivers.

On Wednesday, they'll hold their first workout, with position players set to join them next week — without Brandon Crawford for the first time since 2009. With a change of the guard on the infield and the dugout bench, this camp promises to provide plenty of intrigue. New manager Bob Melvin will be attempting to guide the team back to the postseason for the first time in three years — and vanquish the mighty Dodgers, defending National League champion Diamondbacks and his former Padres in the process. Promptly at 9:30 Wednesday morning, Melvin will appear in the first base dugout of Scottsdale Stadium, take a seat on the metal bench and meet reporters for the ritualistic manager's media session that will repeat hundreds of times over the course of the season.