Jorge Soler smiled when asked whether he could become the first right-handed batter to hit a splash shot into McCovey Cove beyond AT&T Park's right field wall. “I don't know,” he said Sunday after his $42 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants was finalized. All 102 splash hits since the ballpark opened in 2000 have been by lefty batters, including 35 by Barry Bonds. “I expect to have good numbers there,” Soler said through a translator.

The Giants don't expect another big-name free agent to walk through the clubhouse door any time soon.

No right-handed hitter has ever parked a ball into McCovey Cove. “I think most of his power is over in left,” manager Bob Melvin weighed in. Whether or not he makes history, Soler has made a splash here in Scottsdale, arriving Friday night, undergoing his physical Saturday, and finally settling into his locker — situated between Wilmer Flores and LaMonte Wade Jr. — for the first time Sunday morning.

No right-handed hitter has ever parked a ball into McCovey Cove. “I think most of his power is over in left,” manager Bob Melvin weighed in. Whether or not he makes history, Soler has made a splash here in Scottsdale, arriving Friday night, undergoing his physical Saturday and finally settling into his locker — situated between Wilmer Flores and LaMonte Wade Jr. — for the first time Sunday morning. Melvin credited president Farhan Zaidi for doing “a great job closing this one,” a deal that netted him a much-needed middle-of-the-order power hitter to write on the lineup card everyday.

No right-handed hitter has ever parked a ball into McCovey Cove. “I think most of his power is over in left,” manager Bob Melvin weighed in. Whether or not he makes history, Soler has made a splash here in Scottsdale, arriving Friday night, undergoing his physical Saturday and finally settling into his locker — situated between Wilmer Flores and LaMonte Wade Jr. — for the first time Sunday morning. Melvin credited president Farhan Zaidi for doing “a great job closing this one,” a deal that netted him a much-needed middle-of-the-order power hitter to write on the lineup card everyday.

The Giants were willing to give up a bit of roster flexibility in signing slugger Jorge Soler.

The San Francisco Giants aren't expected to do much this season, with most sportsbooks predicting around a .500 season, but the team will at least have a familiar face from its past glory days, with Pablo Sandoval heading to its spring training site as a non-roster invitee, according to NBC Sports Bay Area . The 37-year-old Sandoval last played in the majors in 2021, when he appeared in 69 games with the Atlanta Braves. He's best remembered for his 11 years with the Giants, which included three World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014 and a pair of All-Star selections. Sandoval left the Giants for the Boston Red Sox following that 2014 World Series championship and returned to San Francisco

The San Francisco Giants aren't expected to do much this season, with most sportsbooks predicting around a .500 season, but the team will at least have a familiar face from its past glory days, with Pablo Sandoval heading to its spring training site as a non-roster invitee, according to NBC Sports Bay Area . The 37-year-old Sandoval last played in the majors in 2021, when he appeared in 69 games with the Atlanta Braves. He's best remembered for his 11 years with the Giants, which included three World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014 and a pair of All-Star selections. Sandoval left the Giants for the Boston Red Sox following that 2014 World Series championship and returned to San Francisco

The former Cubs outfielder played 137 games for the Marlins last season

Jorge Soler smiled when asked whether he could become the first right-handed batter to hit a splash shot into McCovey Cove beyond AT&T Park's right field wall. “I don't know,” he said Sunday after his $42 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco Giants was finalized. All 102 splash hits since the ballpark opened in 2000 have been by lefty batters, including 35 by Barry Bonds.

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English, explained the Dominican-Canadian newcomer to the San Francisco Giants' clubhouse, is not Otto Lopez's first language. No, born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Montreal since he was 9 years old, the 25-year-old is more familiar with Spanish and French. Acquired for cash earlier this month after he was waived by the Blue Jays, Lopez's athleticism and ability to shift between second base, shortstop and center field could give him the upper hand in the competition for the final spot on the Giants' bench this spring. Lopez's primary competition figures to be Casey Schmitt, who's also moving around the diamond again this spring.

English, explained the Dominican-Canadian newcomer to the San Francisco Giants' clubhouse, is not Otto Lopez's first language. No, born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Montreal since he was 9 years old, the 25-year-old is more familiar with Spanish and French. Acquired for cash earlier this month after he was waived by the Blue Jays, Lopez's athleticism and ability to shift between second base, shortstop and center field could give him the upper hand in the competition for the final spot on the Giants' bench this spring. Lopez's primary competition figures to be Casey Schmitt, who's also moving around the diamond again this spring.

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The hardest thing Patrick Bailey does every day is gulp down 1,000 calories. “It's literally just like, hey, we need you to eat something,” Bailey said. While he is listed at 210 pounds, Bailey dropped a substantial amount of weight over the course of last season. Rising from Double-A to the big leagues, Bailey put more stress on his body last season than ever before.

Casey Schmitt has a new number, new facial hair and, he hopes, a new nickname. “I'm gonna go by '1-0' now,” said Schmitt, a wisp of blond hair gracing his upper lip, referencing his new jersey number after his old one, No. 6, was taken by new manager Bob Melvin. Will it add up to a fresh start for the San Francisco Giants' slick-fielding infield prospect who burst into the big leagues last season but stumbled down the stretch? While Schmitt bookended his rookie season with fireworks, recording more total bases in his first three games than any player in Giants history, then homering twice against the Dodgers in the final game of the year, it wasn't enough to obscure what transpired in between.

According to Pavlovic, the invite isn't just to provide the longtime Giant a sendoff like they did for Sergio Romo in 2023. Sandoval is looking to make a comeback after being out of the league for a few years. "Sandoval has been telling friends that he feels great and is trying to make a comeback at the age of 37," Pavlovic wrote.

The Giants aren't yet placing a rush order for Panda hats to be delivered to Oracle Park, but beloved fan favorite Pablo Sandoval does have a chance to suit up with the team again this season. The 37-year-old Sandoval is expected to sign a minor-league deal with the Giants and will receive a non-roster invitation to spring training, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. After not playing in the major leagues since 2021, Sandoval will get an opportunity to make a comeback with the team he helped win three World Series titles.

The Giants aren't yet placing a rush order for Panda hats to be delivered to Oracle Park, but beloved fan favorite Pablo Sandoval does have a chance to suit up with the team again this season. The 37-year-old Sandoval is expected to sign a minor-league deal with the Giants and will receive a non-roster invitation to spring training, according to NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic. After not playing in the major leagues since 2021, Sandoval will get an opportunity to make a comeback with the team he helped win three World Series titles.