With most top free-agent starting pitchers signing elsewhere, the San Francisco Giants are left with limited options for their rotation. The article explores the remaining possibilities, including signing veterans like Jack Flaherty or considering younger prospects.
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kyle Harrison adjusts his hat after Arizona Diamondbacks’ Randal Grichuk hit a two-run home run in the first inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Blake Snell has long since signed
Aside from Flaherty, 29, a good chunk of the remaining free-agent starters are 35-or-older, a list that includes José Quintana , Max Scherzer , Justin Verlander , Charlie Morton , Kyle Gibson , Lance Lynn , Patrick Corbin . Nick Pivetta, 31, and Andrew Heaney, 33, project as back-end starters capable of throwing around 150 innings, but neither pitcher would truly upgrade San Francisco’s rotation.
Kyle Harrison and Hayden Birdsong will both be 23-years-old on Opening Day. Landon Roupp, 26, only has a couple major-league starts to his name. Jordan Hicks, 28, only has one season of experience as a major-league starter. Carson Whisenhunt, 24, has yet to make his debut. They could all benefit from tutelage from the likes of Scherzer or Verlander or Quintana.
Alternatively, instead of trying to invest in a position player now, the Giants could look ahead to next offseason when first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and outfielder Kyle Tucker become free agents. With Wade and Mike Yastrzemski both set to hit free agency after next season as well, Guerrero and Tucker would both fill positions of need and would be better long-term financial investments compared to Alonso and Santander.
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