5 veteran SF Giants players who are slated to hit free agency at the end of the year

5 veteran SF Giants players who are slated to hit free agency at the end of the year

2. Michael Conforto

Michael Conforto's two-year, $36 million pact with San Francisco was not great. It was not bad either. He is probably all too emblematic of the Giants roster in that he is a good hitter but not the high-impact bat that the Giants hoped.

The front office knew they were taking on a risk when they signed him. The veteran outfielder missed all of the 2022 season after undergoing shoulder surgery. It was pretty evident early on that he was rusty after missing a full season.

At the end of the day, the left-handed bat still makes quality contact, flashes above-average bat speed, and hits well away from Oracle Park. Those qualities should help him in free agency even if the Giants are unlikely to be involved in his market.

Overall, Conforto registered a .237/.310/.452 line (112 wRC+) with 20 home runs, 66 RBI, and 56 runs in 484 plate appearances in 2024. This includes an 8.7 percent walk rate, 24.4 percent strikeout rate, and .214 ISO.

The veteran bat's walk rate fell below 10 percent for the first time in his career, so that is partially to explain why his on-base percentage is well below his career .348 mark.

On the road, Conforto posted an .852 OPS while hitting 17 of his 20 home runs. You can bet that his agent, Scott Boras, will be leveraging that data set when marketing Conforto to prospective teams.