San Francisco Giants Initial Wave of Cuts Pull No Punches

The San Francisco Giants “cuts” so far have been extremely straightforward. That’s usually the case through a couple weeks. A chance to see some of the guys in the organization, and then back on into the minor league camp you go.

The first waves of cuts for the San Francisco Giants really brought no surprise. They were all pretty much expected. One of the more familiar names is Chris Stratton. Stratton has had mixed reviews as a prospect, ranging from a 2-3 starter, to a 5th starter/bullpen guy. Lately, his play has catered to the bottom end of this comparison. He had an OK time in the Arizona Fall league, leaving scouts with unsatisfied appetites for performance.

Another name among knowledgeable Giants fans, is Kyle Crick. Crick actually had a decent spring, and some think he may have a future in the bullpen. One of the fast rising outfield prospects, Austin Slater, was also re-assigned to the minor league camp, along with fellow outfielder, Steven Duggar.

The Giants will move forward with what we really expected to be the full competition for “fringe spots.” Here is a list of all those optioned or re-assigned so far:

Optioned:

Reassigned:

The term matters only based on their roster designation. Re-Assignment is for those not on the 40-Man Roster, while the option is. They all go to the same place: the minor league camps. The term just depends on their roster designation.

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We’ll keep this list and article updated as more and more cuts get announced. Also, keep checking back as we break down all the positional battles this spring! They’re heating up, and we want you to stay updated on them.

The San Francisco Giants “cuts” so far have been extremely straightforward. That’s usually the case through a couple weeks. A chance to see some of the guys in the organization, and then back on into the minor league camp you go.

Optioned:

Reassigned:

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