SF Giants set rotation ahead of three-game series against the Colorado Rockies

The SF Giants have one more series to go in the season. According to John Shea of the San Francisco Standard, Trevor McDonald, Justin Verlander and Logan Webb will take the hill against the Colorado Rockies.

SF Giants set rotation ahead of three-game series against the Colorado Rockies

The Giants shut down Robbie Ray after he made 32 starts this season. The southpaw pitcher was an All-Star in the first half of the year, but he was not nearly as sharp in the second half. He was likely dealing with fatigue, as this was his first full season since 2022.

By setting the rotation, it likely shuts the door on several young pitchers. Landen Roupp and Carson Whisenhunt had been working toward returning to the mound before the end of the year. On the other hand, Blade Tidwell had a shoulder issue in August, but did make one appearance with the Sacramento River Cats before the season ended. Roupp likely is penciled into next year's rotation, but Whisenhunt and Tidwell could compete for a spot with a strong spring.

Trevor McDonald certainly earned another start with a strong showing against the Los Angeles Dodgers last weekend. He allowed just one earned run in six innings against a strong Los Angeles Dodgers lineup.

No pitcher is happier to leave the Pacific Coast League than the young righty. He struggled to limit the long ball due in part to how live the ballparks in the Pacific Coast League can be. If he puts together another quality start later today, he will position himself for a chance to get a long look out of the rotation next spring.

Justin Verlander has been the Giants' best pitcher in the second half. After struggling in the first half of the year, he has turned his season around lately. Overall, he has pitched to a 3.88 ERA in 28 outings.

The future Hall of Famer intends to continue his career next year, as he pursues 300 career wins. He did not get much help from the Giants on that front in 2025. He has tallied just three wins in those 28 starts, but he pitched better than that.

Logan Webb will get the final game of the year. Earlier this week, he surpassed 200 innings for the third straight season. He currently leads the NL in that category, and will get a chance to pad that stat.

At 78 wins, the Giants still have a chance to finish with a .500 record. That may not mean much in the overall standings, but it could help Bob Melvin's case to remain for next season. He is under contract for 2026, but with how the team performed this year, he has a tenuous hold on his role. The Giants will likely make a decision on the veteran manager as soon as the season concludes.

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