MLB executive highlighted 3 qualities for why SF Giants could be breakout team in 2025

Jesse Rogers of ESPN polled 18 front office executives and scouts about a number of different topics for this upcoming season. On the question of which team could break out in 2025, the SF Giants were among the teams to receive a vote.

MLB executive highlighted 3 qualities for why SF Giants could be breakout team in 2025

When I say they were among the teams to receive a vote, they did receive exactly one vote. The Boston Red Sox and A's led the way with six votes and four votes, respectively. The Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays got two votes apiece followed by the Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers, and Giants all receiving one vote.

Hey, it still counts, right?! Rogers mentions one NL executive who lauded the Giants for several reasons, "Liked the [Willy] Adames signing, Jung Hoo Lee being healthy all year will certainly help, and they have more talented arms in the upper minors that could help down the stretch."

Those are all good points for different reasons. The Giants' pitching depth does stand out as a strength of the organization, especially on the 40-man roster. The rotation currently consists of Logan Webb, Justin Verlander, Robbie Ray, Jordan Hicks, and Landen Roupp.

Despite beginning the year in the bullpen, Hayden Birdsong should still see plenty of chances to work out of the rotation this season. The baseball season is a grind and injuries happen, especially to the rotation. You never want to see them happen, but teams have to be ready.

Kyle Harrison is starting the year in the minors, but the Giants are hopeful he pitches his way back onto the major league roster this season. They also have several other depth options on the 40-man roster, including Trevor McDonald, Mason Black, Carson Seymour, and Carson Ragsdale. Carson Whisenhunt is not on the 40-man roster, but he is widely considered the Giants' best pitching prospect.

Jung Hoo Lee staying healthy will be pretty critical this season. Grant McCray is the only other true center fielder on the 40-man roster, but his bat still needs development in the minors. Lee holding down center field will help solidify the defense up the middle.

Lastly, Willy Adames gives the Giants a player who contributes at the plate, on the bases, and in the field. Plus, he is a pretty durable player, appearing in 161 games for the Milwaukee Brewers last season. Of course, his leadership qualities and energy are infectious, which should be a positive for the clubhouse.