The first day of the international signing period always is a life-changing one for teenagers who finally can sign on the dotted line. Shortstop Willy Adames, relief pitcher Camilo Doval and outfielder Jerar Encarnacion visited the Felipe Alou Baseball Academy in the Dominican Republic to speak to young Giants prospects and some of the newcomers, and they took photos and signed autographs for the players and their families. Adames agreed to a seven-year deal in December to be the shortstop in San Francisco.

The first day of the international signing period always is a life-changing one for teenagers who finally can sign on the dotted line. Shortstop Willy Adames, relief pitcher Camilo Doval and outfielder Jerar Encarnacion visited the Felipe Alou Baseball Academy in the Dominican Republic to speak to young Giants prospects and some of the newcomers, and they took photos and signed autographs for the players and their families. Adames agreed to a seven-year deal in December to be the shortstop in San Francisco.

The first day of the international signing period always is a life-changing one for teenagers who finally can sign on the dotted line. Shortstop Willy Adames, relief pitcher Camilo Doval and outfielder Jerar Encarnacion visited the Felipe Alou Baseball Academy in the Dominican Republic to speak to young Giants prospects and some of the newcomers, and they took photos and signed autographs for the players and their families. Adames agreed to a seven-year deal in December to be the shortstop in San Francisco.

The first day of the international signing period always is a life-changing one for teenagers who finally can sign on the dotted line. Shortstop Willy Adames, relief pitcher Camilo Doval and outfielder Jerar Encarnacion visited the Felipe Alou Baseball Academy in the Dominican Republic to speak to young Giants prospects and some of the newcomers, and they took photos and signed autographs for the players and their families. Adames agreed to a seven-year deal in December to be the shortstop in San Francisco.

Sabol, 27, batted .313 in 11 games for the Giants while spending most of the 2024 season at Triple-A Sacramento.

The San Francisco Giants had already added free agents Justin Verlander and Willy Adames this offseason, but they may not be done apparently. According to Robert Murray of Fansided, the Giants are also talking with former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Randal Grichuk. With spring training only a month away, and Justin Verlander's deal official, the Giants recently had a conversation with free-agent outfielder Randal Grichuk's camp, source says.

There could be multiple reasons why the Giants haven't lured some top MLB free agents to San Francisco in recent years. The Giants are an organization with a rich history. For as many desirable qualities San Francisco might have as a free-agent destination, Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey shared with The San Francisco Standard's Tim Kawakami what he believes is the primary reason the organization has come up short in pursuit of superstar free agents in recent years.

With the international signing period kicking off on Jan. 15, the San Francisco Giants made some headlines when they officially landed one of the best prospects of this cycle on a $3 million deal. While they would have loved to sign Roki Sasaki, getting the elite switch-hitting batter and high-ceiling defender, Josuar Gonzalez, into the organization is a huge win. First, they shipped out a promising catcher to the Boston Red Sox. Then, in an announcement made by the Miami Marlins, it was revealed they had acquired San Francisco's former third-round pick, William Kempner, in a trade that involved sending international bonus pool money back for the pitcher.

As MLB free agency rages on, San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim hasn't been drawing the most buzz. However, at least two teams are showing interest despite his murky Opening Day status. Kim underwent shoulder surgery late in the 2024 season. Because of that, he isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day. However, he shouldn't be out further than the end of May, keeping teams optimistic, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. “He is most likely not going to be game ready for major league Opening Day of the regular season. However, at some point in the first half, he's expected to be game ready,” Morosi said. “In that sense, he's the ideal fit for a team that has an infield need but maybe already

There could be multiple reasons why the Giants have failed to lure some of the very top MLB free agents to San Francisco in recent years. The Giants are an organization with a rich history, that play in a ballpark widely regarded as one of the best in all of sports, while residing in a large market with a passionate fanbase. For as many desirable qualities San Francisco might have as a free-agent destination, Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey shared with The San Francisco Standard's Tim Kawakami what he believes is the primary reason the organization has come up short in pursuit of superstar free agents in recent years.

Josuar Gonzalez, widely regarded as the best international position player prospect, highlighted the group of 15 players the San Francisco Giants signed today.

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey shared how he believes the organization eventually can lure a premiere superstar player.

This offseason was the dawn of a new era for the San Francisco Giants. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi was relieved of his duties after the regular season and replaced by Buster Posey, the legendary catcher who helped lead the team to three World Series championships as a player. The club had identified shortstop as being their biggest need and they landed the best one on the market, agreeing to a record-setting seven-year, $182 million deal with Willy Adames, formerly of the Milwaukee Brewers. Adames is a great first addition, but the team could certainly use some more additions to the lineup.

The San Francisco Giants' roster heading into next season does not meet the standards of a postseason-caliber team. Or, at least, that is what former MLB general manager Jim Bowden had to say on MLB Network Radio. In the eyes of Bowden, who was a GM for the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals, the Giants' front office still has more work to do this offseason.

It didn't take long for Blake Snell to put his Giants tenure in the rearview as he embarks on a new journey with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Like, literally only a few minutes for the former San Francisco ace to post a photo of him in a Dodgers uniform to his Instagram and change his profile picture since the official announcement of the five-year free-agent contract with Los Angeles back in November. The two-time Cy Young Award winner couldn't hide his excitement about joining the reigning World Series champions, whether it be on social media or at his introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium, while stating his decision to leave the Giants for the Dodgers was an "easy" decision. To make matters worse for San Francisco, Snell now is clapping back at Giants fans on social media while mocking them with the worst two words you could possibly say to them: Go Dodgers.

It didn't take long for Blake Snell to put his Giants tenure in the rearview as he embarks on a new journey with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Like, literally only a few minutes for the former San Francisco ace to post a photo of him in a Dodgers uniform to his Instagram and change his profile picture since the official announcement of the five-year free-agent contract with Los Angeles back in November. The two-time Cy Young Award winner couldn't hide his excitement about joining the reigning World Series champions, whether it be on social media or at his introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium, while stating his decision to leave the Giants for the Dodgers was an "easy" decision. To make matters worse for San Francisco, Snell now is clapping back at Giants fans on social media while mocking them with the worst two words you could possibly say to them: Go Dodgers.

It didn't take long for Blake Snell to put his Giants tenure in the rearview as he embarks on a new journey with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Like, literally only a few minutes for the former San Francisco ace to post a photo of him in a Dodgers uniform to his Instagram and change his profile picture since the official announcement of the five-year free-agent contract with Los Angeles back in November. The two-time Cy Young Award winner couldn't hide his excitement about joining the reigning World Series champions, whether it be on social media or at his introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium, while stating his decision to leave the Giants for the Dodgers was an "easy" decision. To make matters worse for San Francisco, Snell now is clapping back at Giants fans on social media while mocking them with the worst two words you could possibly say to them: Go Dodgers.

It didn't take long for Blake Snell to put his Giants tenure in the rearview as he embarks on a new journey with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Like, literally only a few minutes for the former San Francisco ace to post a photo of him in a Dodgers uniform to his Instagram and change his profile picture since the official announcement of the five-year free-agent contract with Los Angeles back in November. The two-time Cy Young Award winner couldn't hide his excitement about joining the reigning World Series champions, whether it be on social media or at his introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium, while stating his decision to leave the Giants for the Dodgers was an "easy" decision. To make matters worse for San Francisco, Snell now is clapping back at Giants fans on social media while mocking them with the worst two words you could possibly say to them: Go Dodgers.

It didn't take long for Blake Snell to put his Giants tenure in the rearview as he embarks on a new journey with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Like, literally only a few minutes for the former San Francisco ace to post a photo of him in a Dodgers uniform to his Instagram and change his profile picture since the official announcement of the five-year free-agent contract with Los Angeles back in November. The two-time Cy Young Award winner couldn't hide his excitement about joining the reigning World Series champions, whether it be on social media or at his introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium, while stating his decision to leave the Giants for the Dodgers was an "easy" decision. To make matters worse for San Francisco, Snell is now clapping back at Giants fans on social media while mocking them with the worst two words you could possibly say to them: Go Dodgers.

The San Francisco Giants made a financial commitment to outfielder Jung Hoo Lee last winter. Unfortunately, Lee suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and underwent season-ending surgery after signing a six-year, $113 million deal. Labrum surgeries are tricky and, often, the last thing any baseball player wants to deal with. While any surgery isn't usually a good thing, labrum surgeries could truly derail a player's career.