SF Giants prospect update: Rayner Arias promotion, Matt Dunaway Signing, ACL no-hitter

The SF Giants had a couple of standout performances in the minors last week with Jean Carlos Sio and Scott Bandura. More news on the farm includes Rayner Arias, Matt Dunaway, and a no-hitter.

SF Giants prospect update: Rayner Arias promotion, Matt Dunaway Signing, ACL no-hitter

Rayner Arias promotion

According to a team announcement, Outfield prospect Rayner Arias was moved up to San Jose at the end of June. He was one of the top signings during the 2023 international signing period, earning a $2.7 million signing bonus out of the Dominican Republic.

Since then, Arias has often been viewed as one of the organization's top prospects, even if he has been slowed by wrist injuries over the previous two seasons.

The right-handed bat had an electric debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2023, but he has posted a .697 OPS in parts of two seasons in the Arizona Complex League (ACL). Perhaps, after 251 plate appearances at that level, the Giants feel comfortable with his progress.

Matt Dunaway signing

There is a new arm in Eugene's bullpen. The Giants signed 26-year-old pitcher Matt Dunaway to a minor league deal and assigned him to the Eugene Emeralds.

Dunaway pitched for two seasons at Western Oregon University, where he posted a 3.22 ERA in 23 outings. Since then, he has been pitching in the independent ball circuit. This includes a stint with the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League earlier this season, where he posted a 3.75 ERA in 11 appearances.

The righty pitcher has already made an appearance with the Emeralds, allowing one earned run across two innings. This is his first stint in affiliated ball.

ACL club spins a no-hitter

The ACL Giants tossed a no-hitter over the weekend in a 4-0 win over the ACL Angels. Luis De La Torre led the way with 4.1 scoreless frames, followed by Jose Rengel recording the final eight outs of the game.

De La Torre might be a name to watch. The lefty pitcher has tallied a 3.93 ERA with 57 strikeouts against 15 walks in 34.1 innings this season.

While the Giants' affiliates in the upper minors have not been all that strong, the lower affiliates are doing a nice job. This includes the ACL Giants, who lead their league by a comfortable margin with a 31-12 record.