Giants Organizational Depth Charts: Starting Pitching

Pitching depth charts get challenging due to the shear numbers of maintaining a 5-man starting rotation.  the Giants bolstered their organizational pitching depth over the past 2 years with trades and the 2026 draft.  While a few pitchers emerged from the international ranks, the focus of Giants international signings is on position players.  

MLB:

Logan Webb RHP:  DOB:  11/18/1996.  6' 2 ", 221 lbs.  Under Contract through 2028($18 M AAV).

2026(MLB):  8-9, 4.31, 160.2 IP, 7.51 K/9, 2.30 BB/9, 1.70 GB/FB.  vFA= 92.4.

Landen Roupp RHP:  DOB:  9/10/1998.  6' 2", 220 lbs.  2 Options. Arb Eligible 2028, Free Agent 2030.

2026(MLB: 9-14, 4.01, 155 IP, 8.30 K/9, 4.35 BB/9, 1.44 GB/FB.  vFA= 92.8.  

Anthony Molina RHP:  DOB:  1/12/2002.  6' 1", 170 lbs.  1 Option.

2026(MLB- 2 teams):  3-2, 3.97, 34 IP, 8.21 K/9, 1.85 BB/9. vFA= 96.4

Cesar Perdomo LHP:  DOB:  2/9/2002.  5' 10", 219 lbs.  3 Options.

2026(AA):  2-4, 3.98, 72.1 IP, 11.07 K/9, 2.74 BB/9

2026(AAA):  7-2, 5.10, 47.2 IP, 6.80 K/9, 3.78 BB/9.

2026(MLB):  0-1, 3.65, 24.2 IP, 5.11 K/9, 2.55 BB/9. vFA= 93.0.

Yunior Marte RHP:  DOB:  8/9/2003.  6' 6", 236 lbs.  3 Options.

2026(A+):  6-1, 3.74, 43.1 IP, 8.52 K/9, 3.95 BB/9.

2026(AA):  2-4, 3.92, 64.1 IP, 10.07 K/9, 3.08 BB/9.

2026(MLB):  0-2, 4.44, 24.1 IP, 5.55 K/9, 3.70 BB/9, vFA= 93.0.

Miguel Mendez RHP:  DOB:  7/1/2002.  6' 2", 165 lbs.  2 Options.

2026(A-SFG):  0-0. 3.86, 2.1 IP, 3.86 K/9, 7.71 BB/9.  

2026(A+- SDP):  0-0, 4.50, 2 IP, 9.00 K/9, 0.00 BB/9.

2026(AA-SDP):  2-2, 4.93, 34.2 IP, 9.87 K/9, 4.41 BB/9.

2026(AA-SFG):  0-1, 8.44, 10.2 IP, 12.66 K/9, 4.22 BB/9.

Adrian Houser RHP:  DOB:  2/2/1993.  6' 4", 227 lbs.  Under Contract through 2027(AAV= $11 M), Club Option for 2028.

2026(MLB):  4-7, 4.02, 109.2 IP, 6.16 K/9, 2.79 BB/9.  vFA= 95.7.

Hayden Birdsong RHP: DOB:  8/30/2001.  6' 5", 225 lbs.  2 Options.

2026(MLB):  DNP.  Underwent "Tommy John" Surgery 3/25/2026.

Logan Webb is the ace but is coming off a down year possibly due to fatigue from participating in the WBC.  As he enters his age 30 season he has built up a lot of mileage on the arm.  Can he bounce back?  Roupp is a similar pitcher who probably should be a #3 or 4 SP on a good team.  Adrian Houser's numbers improved dramatically after a demotion to the bullpen but also coincided with a decision to let pitchers call their own games.  He should rejoin the rotation.  The rest of the depth chart is a collection of young arms who may or may not take the next step forward.  Trevor McDonald RHP, Carson Whisenhunt LHP and Blade Tidwell RHP will miss all of 2027 recovering from "Tommy John" surgery but remain on the longer term depth chart.  This group could obviously use an addition of at least one mid-rotation or better veteran pitcher for 2027.

AAA:

Joe Whitman LHP:  DOB:  9/17/2001.  6' 4", 215 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(AA):  5-1, 3.22, 50.1 IP, 11.62 K/9, 2.32 BB/9, 1.52 GB/FB.

2026(AAA):  4-5, 3.74, 84.1 IP, 7.36 K/9, 2.45 BB/9, 1.22 GB/FB.

Trystan Vrieling RHP:  DOB:  10/2/2000.  6' 4", 217 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(AA):  5-2, 4.23, 106.1 IP, 8.29 K/9, 5.25 BB/9.

2026(AAA):  0-2, 9.68, 17.2 IP, 12.74 K/9, 7.13 BB/9.

John Michael Bertrand LHP:  DOB:  2/8/1998.  6' 3", 238 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(AAA):  5-3, 5.37, 6.04 K/9, 4.84 BB/9, 1.78 GB/FB.

Joe Whitman had a strong season across two levels.  It's not clear to me why he did not get a look at the MLB level after injuries ravaged the rotation since he must be added to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft anyway.

AA:

Jackson Flora RHP:  DOB:  5/25/2005.  6' 5", 205 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2029.

2026(College):  12-0, 1.06, 102 IP, 11.74 K/9, 2.82 BB/9. 

2026(MiLB):  0-0, 0.00, 5 IP, 3 BB, 10 K.

Jacob Bresnahan LHP:  DOB:  6/27/2005.  6' 3", 220 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(A+):  7-3, 2.92, 98.2 IP, 10.76 K/9, 3.47 BB/9.

2026(AA):  1-1, 5.06, 16.0 IP, 9.56 K/9, 3.94 BB/9.

Greg Farone LHP:  DOB:  5/3/2002.  6' 5", 252 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

5-11, 5.48, 110.0 IP, 8.75 K/9, 4.91 BB/9.

Henry Lalane LHP:  DOB:  5/18/2004.  6' 7", 211 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(A- NYY):  4-1, 2.74, 62.1 IP, 11.70 K/9, 3.18 BB/9, 1.73 GB/FB.

2026(A+-NYY):  0-0, 2.87, 15.2 IP, 9.77 K/9, 2.30 BB/9, 1.06 GB/FB.

2026(A+-SFG):  1-1, 4.57, 21.2 IP, 6.65 K/9, 3.32 BB/9, 2.00 GB/FB.

Niko Mazza RHP:  DOB:  2/19/2002.  5' 10", 193 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(A+):  6-5, 4.15, 95.1 IP, 10.38 K/9, 5.19 BB/9, 1.49 GB/FB.

2026(AA):  0-2, 7.00, 9 IP, 9.00 K/9, 2.00 BB/9, 1.50 GB/FB.

Charlie McDaniel LHP:  DOB:  7/4/2001.  6' 3", 208 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(A+):  3-1, 3.99, 38.1 IP, 9.16 K/9, 1.88 BB/9.

2026(AA):  3-5, 6.02, 80.2 IP, 6.69 K/9, 3.12 BB/9.

Tyler Switalski LHP:  DOB:  6/18/2003.  6' 4", 248 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(A+):  2-5, 4.22, 74.2 IP, 11.33 K/9, 3.50 BB/9.

2026(AA):  1-4, 9.00, 26 IP, 8.65 K/9, 5.19 BB/9.

Jackson Flora is the big name here.  Expect him to start the season in AA Richmond but move up quickly if he performs well and possibly make his MLB debut as early as midseason.  The Giants as an organization have a lot riding on him.  The common theme with the rest of the list is pitches who performed well at A+ level but hit a wall after promotion to AA.  That's interesting because the AA Eastern League was historically a soft spot for Giants pitching prospects.  

A+:

Hunter Dryden RHP:  DOB:  6/10/1002.  5' 9", 184 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(A+):  5-5, 4/47, 106.2 IP, 9.62 K/9, 4.30 BB/9.

Luis De La Torre LHP:  DOB:  9/6/2003.  5' 11", 209 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(A+):  3-7, 5.81, 100.2 IP, 11.26 K/9, 7.33 BB/9.  

Jordan Gottesman LHP:  DOB:  8/29/2002.  6' 1", 182 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(A):  7-1, 3.96, 102.1 IP, 9.76 K/9, 2.99 BB/9.

2026(A+):  0-0, 1.93, 4.2 IP, 3.86 K/9, 1.93 BB/9.

Ramon Marquez RHP:  DOB:  9/19/2005.  6' 2", 182 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(A-PHI):  3-0, 1.86, 29.0 IP, 14.59 K/9, 3.10 BB/9, 1.86 GB/FB.

2026(A+-PHI):  3-1, 1.50, 30.0 IP, 13.80 K/9, 2.70 BB/9, 2.25 GB/FB.

2026(A+- SFG):  1-1, 5.40, 10.0 IP, 10.80 K/9, 0.90 BB/9, 3.00 GB/FB.

Hayden Wynja LHP:  DOB:  10/14/1998.  6' 8", 232 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible. 

2026(MiLB- 3 levels):  3-0, 3.52, 23 IP, 11.35 K/9, 4.30 BB/9.

Marquez is the top prospect here, acquired in the Arraez trade to the Phillies.  Gottesman put up nice numbers.  He is a smallish lefty whose FB tops out at 93 MPH, at least when I saw him pitch.  I could see him gaining velocity if he can bulk up his frame a bit.  Wynja showed up late in the season after recovering from elbow surgery.  As I have said many times, 6' 8" LHP's don't grow on trees.   

A:  

Argenis Cayama RHP:  DOB:  9/15/2006.  6' 0", 204 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028

2026(A):  4-2, 4.87, 57.1 IP, 11.46 K/9, 2.67 BB/9, 2.24 GB/FB.

Keyner Martinez RHP:  DOB:  8/16/2004.  6' 1", 209 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(A):  4-5, 4.61, 93.2 IP, 12.88 K/9, 4.52 BB/9.

Leandro Rodriguez LHP:  DOB:  11/15/2005.  5' 11", 212 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028

2026(ACL):  1-2, 4.18, 47.1 IP, 11.03 K/9, 2.09 BB/9.

2026(A):  1-0, 4.34, 29 IP, 9.00 K/9, 4.66 BB/9.

Cayama is the best prospect here.  I got several looks at Keyner Martinez.  He looked great in short stretches but seemed to fatigue quickly and struggle out of the stretch.  

ACL: 

Carson Boleman LHP:  DOB:  4/5/2007.  6' 4", 215 lbs.  Drafted #29 overall 2026.

Kaeden Waechter RHP:  DOB:  8/3/2007.  6' 3", 190 lbs.  Drafted Round 2 #55 overall 2026.

Luke Mensik RHP:  DOB:  7/30/2007.  6' 1", 199 lbs.  

2026(ACL):  0-4, 6.25, 40.1 IP, 9.60 K/9, 4.46 BB/9, 1.49 GB/FB.

Carlos De La Rosa LHP:  DOB:  11/30/2007.  5' 10", 193 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2029.

2026(ACL):  4-3, 6.55, 44.0 IP, 9.61 K/9, 5.52 BB/9, 1.76 GB/FB.

The Giants have historically had good success developing high school pitchers. They hope that route pays off bigly for Boleman and Waechter, but the payoff likely won't be for 3 or 4 seasons ahead.

Giants Organizational Depth Charts: Right Field

We talk a lot about how the Giants are stuck with albatross contracts at third base and shortstop but right field might be as big or bigger problem after Jung Hoo Lee's second half collapse in 2026.  There is not a lot of depth behind him although RF is a potential position for Bo Davidson.  The ideal right fielder is a player who can hit 30 home runs and has a cannon for an arm to throw out runners at third base.  Catchers who aren't great behind the plate and who can run a little sometimes make good RF's because they have great throwing arms.  Let's break it down.

MLB:

Jung Hoo Lee:  DOB:  8/20/1998.  B- L, T-R.  6' 0", 196 lbs.  Under contract through 2029 with opt-out after 2027.  AAV= $18.83 M.

2026(MLB):  .276/.320/.404, 31 2B, 4 3B, 10 HR, 12 SB, 5.0 BB%, 9.8 K%, 579 PA, 1.0 fWAR.

2026(2'nd Half):  .236/.298/.365, 208 PA.

2026(vs L):  .243/.275/.337, 169 PA.

Bo Davidson: DOB:  7/5/2002.  B-L, T-R.  6' 1", 225 lbs.  3 Options.

2026(AA):  .277/.340/.521, 19 HR, 14 SB, 8.9 BB%, 23.5 K%, 315 PA.

2026(AAA):  .309/.389/.534, 10 HR, 6 SB, 10.7 BB%, 18.8 K%, 234 PA.

2026(MLB):  .350/.364/.350, 22 PA.

Grant McCray:  DOB:  12/7/2000.  B-L, T-R.  6' 1", 195 lbs.  1 Option.

2026(AAA):  .233/.352/.356, 4 HR, 12 SB, 15.2 BB%, 23.0 K%, 244 PA.

2026(MLB):  .143/.250/.273, 2 HR, 8 SB, 12.1 BB%, 30.8 K%, 91 PA.

We'll make an exception to the one position per player rule and list Bo Davidson in CF and RF.  We could actually list him at all 3 OF positions.  It comes down to 4 interlocking positions and which alignment we think gives the Giants the best lineup. 2B, LF, CF, RF:  Marcelo Mayer 2B, Casey Schmitt 2B/LF, Jonah Cox 2B/CF, Drew Gilbert CF(platoon only), Jung Hoo Lee RF and Bo Davidson CF/RF/LF.  Davidson has the least MLB experience but has by far the highest ceiling.

AAA:  None.

AA:

Jack Payton:  DOB:  8/7/2001.  B-R, T-R.  5' 11", 209 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(A+):  .259/.355/.556, 2 HR, 2 SB, 9.7 BB%, 22.6 K%, 31 PA.

2026(AA):  .270/.340/.369, 3 HR, 8 SB, 8.8 BB%, 21.5 K%, 297 PA.

Drafted as a catcher.  Hasn't really hit enough to be a serious OF prospect.

A+:  

Cam Maldonado:  DOB:  11/8/2003.  B-R, T-R.  6' 2", 199 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(A):  .263/.341/.484, 12 2B, 4 3B, 14 HR, 17 SB, 10.5 BB%, 26.0 K%, 323 PA.

2026(A+):  .284/.368/.654, 8 HR, 5 SB, 9.4 BB%, 22.9 K%, 96 PA.

Very intriguing first full pro season.  Power really came on late in the season.  You can close your eyes and dream of a future Giants OF with Bo Davidson in CF and Cam in RF.

A:

Charlie Bussey III:  DOB:    B-R, T-R.  6' 2", 205 lbs.  Drafted 2026 Round 11.

2026(College- Francis Marion):  .489/.604/.866, 21 HR, 40 SB, 18.5 BB%, 8.1 K%, 308 PA.

2026(Cape Cod):  .222/.462/.259, 6 SB, 23.1 BB%, 17.9 K%, 39 PA.

Broedy Poppell:  DOB:  6/13/2002.  B-S, T-R.  5' 11", 200 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(A):  .246/.359/.408, 14 2B, 2 3B, 8 HR, 15 SB, 12.3 BB%, 27.7 K%, 310 PA.

Poppell was also drafted as a catcher but seemed to be off the catcher depth chart in San Jose.  Briefly sent down to the ACL where he played catcher then back up to San Jose where he played OF.  Bussey has yet to play in a pro game.

ACL: 

Carter Rust:  DOB:  8/13/2002.  B-R, T-R.  6' 4", 190 lbs.  

2026(College- West Chester):  .348/.415/.561, 9 HR, 33 SB, 8.6 BB%, 9.9 K%, 232 PA.

Evan Estevez:  DOB:  8/14/2007.  B-R, T-R.  6' 2", 213 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(ACL):  .239/.345/.410, 7 HR, 3 SB, 13.1 BB%, 38.0 K%, 221 PA.

Carlos Concepcion:  DOB:  1/6/2006.  B-R, T-R.  6' 1", 189 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(ACL):  .238/.315/.364, 4 HR, 7.7 BB%, 38.5 K%, 169 PA.

Rust was an undrafted free agent who has yet to play a pro game.  Estevez and Concepcion both also play 1B.

Giants Organizational Depth Charts: Center Field

Center Field is a unique defensive position requiring distinctly different tools and skills than the corners.  It's therefore difficult to find centerfielders who are both great defenders and hitters.  Willie Mays really was the GOAT.  

MLB:

Drew Gilbert:  DOB:  9/27/2000.  B-L, T-L. 5' 9", 195 lbs.  2 Options, Arb Eligible 2029, Free Agent 2032.

2026(AAA):  .289/.389/.400, 2 2B, HR, 10.7 BB%, 8.9 K%, 56 PA.

2026(MLB):  .238/.330/.394, 14 2B, 3 3B, 11 HR, 3 SB, 393 PA.

Jonah Cox:  DOB:  8/4/2001.  B-R, T-R.  6' 2", 204 lbs.  3 Options.

2026(AA):  .400/.453/.644, 11 2B, 5 3B, 6 HR, 27 SB, 8.7 BB%, 16.9 K%, 183 PA.

2026(AAA):  .468/.519/.660, 4 2B, 3B, HR, 7 SB, 9.6 BB%, 17.3 K%, 52 PA.

2026(MLB):  .252/.298/.384, 4 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 16 SB, 5.9 BB%, 38.5 K%, 169 PA.

Grant McCray:  DOB:  12/7/2000.  B-L, T-R.  6' 1", 195 lbs.  1 Option.

2026(AAA):  .233/.352/.356, 11 2B, 3B, 4 HR, 12 SB, 15.2 BB%, 23.0 K%, 244 PA. 

2026(MLB:  .143/.250/.273, 2 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 8 SB, 12.1 BB%, 30.8 K%, 91 PA. 

Bo Davidson:  DOB:  7/5/2002.  B- L, T-R.  6' 1", 225 lbs.  3 Options.

2026(AA):  .277/.340/.521, 12 2B, 19 HR, 14 SB, 8.9 BB%, 23.5 K%, 315 PA.

2026(AAA):  .309/.389/.534, 14 2B, 3B, 10 HR, 6 SB, 10.7 BB%, 18.6 K%, 234 PA.

2026(MLB):  .350/.364/.350, SB, 4.5 BB%, 31.8 K%, 22 PA.

Harrison Bader:  DOB:  6/3/1994.  B-R, T-R.  5' 11", 219 lbs.  Under Contract $10 M(10.25 AAV)- suspended July 2026 due to potential violation of standard player contract rules.  Free Agent 2028

2026(MLB):  .170/.198/.358, 5 2B, 5 HR, 3.6 BB%, 30.6 K%, 111 PA.  

Although Bader is technically still under contract for 2027, consensus of beat writers is he has probably played his last game in a Giants uniform.  Gilbert and Cox would make a nice L-R platoon, but what does Bo Davidson have to prove in AAA?  He's got the incredibly high ceiling. If he is ready, it would be criminal mismanagement to deny him the opportunity to be the Opening Day CF.  Of course he could also play RF but what to do with Lee?  Another possible alignment would be Davidson in LF, Gilbert/Cox in CF, Lee in RF and Casey Schmitt at 2B.  But make no mistake, Davidson is the one guy in this list with superstar potential.  The Giants desperately need to give him the opportunity.

AAA:  None

AA:  

Dakota Jordan:  DOB:  5/9/2003.  B-R, T-R.  6' 0", 231 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(A+):  .290/.346/.533, 22 2B, 3B, 18 HR, 15 SB, 7.9 BB%, 27.6 K%, 355 PA.

2026(AA):  .253/.330/.367, 6 2B, HR, 6 SB, 10.2 BB%, 29.5 K%, 88 PA.

Trevor Cohen:   DOB:  10/29/2003.  B-L, T-L.  5' 11", 192 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(A+):  .297/.387/.416, 26 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 26 SB, 12.6 BB%, 13.7 K%, 380 PA.

2026(AA):  .300/.342/.394, 7 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 20 SB, 6.1 BB%, 9.6 K%, 228 PA.

Trevor Cohen is the God of Contact.  He's a conventional slap and dash CF prospect.  Dakota Jordan is a unique talent with both power and speed.  Built like a football running back or linebacker.  His AA promotion was delayed by an injury but he has exceeded expectations at every level so far.  

A+:  

Jose Ortiz:  DOB:  2/13/2005.  B-R, T-R.  5' 9", 192 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(ACL):  .400/.500/.1.600, 2 HR, 0.0 BB%, 16.7 K%, 6 PA.

2026(A+):  .143/.208/.163, 2 SB, 7.4 BB%, 35.2 K%, 54 PA.

Tooled up athlete whose development is delayed by a series of injuries.  He needs to stay healthy!

A:  

Andy Polanco:  DOB:  4/29/2005, B-R, T-R.  6' 3", 181 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(A):  .288/.332/.396, 18 2B, 9 3B, HR, 38 SB, 4.8 BB%, 30.5 K%, 393 PA.

Peyton Bonds:  DOB:  7/19/2005.  B-R, T-R.  6' 5", 230 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2029.

2026(College-Rutgers):  .352/.436/.535/.8 2B, 6 HR, 13 SB, 9.6 BB%, 12.7 K%, 166 PA.

2026(A):  .286/.333/.286, 6.7 BB%, 26.7 K%, 15 PA.

Tanner Mally:  DOB:  8/18/2004.  B-R, T-R.  6' 0", 185 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2029.

2026(College- Western Michigan):  .446/.554./528, 12 2B, 2 3B, 19 SB, 9.9 BB%, 5.3 K%, 243 PA.

2026(A):  .383/.523/.494, 3 2B, 3 3B,  8 SB, 18.7 BB%, 15.0 K%, 107 PA.

Not sure what to make of Andy Polanco.  He has a long, lean body that does not appear particularly athletic.  Runs like a gazelle in the OF.  Long levers appear to make him vulnerable to hard stuff inside.  Peyton Bonds has the pedigree.  Looking forward to seeing more of him next season.  Tanner Mally is a Singles Sensation with zero power.  

ACL:

Luis Frias:  DOB:  8/7/2004.  B-R, T-R.  5' 11", 155 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(ACL):  .236/.368/.338, 4 2B, 3B, HR, 13 SB, 6.7 BB%, 23.0 K%, 178 PA.

Josiah Kemp:  DNP.  Drafted out of high school 2026, Round 11.

Frias finally made it to Arizona after 4 DSL seasons and is already Rule 5 Eligible.  Could be odd man out in fierce competition for OF playing time.  Josiah Kemp is Matt Kemp's nephew and looks like his unc.  Here's what Perfect Game said about him:  "Long and athletic outfielder with huge projection, bouncy fast twitch athlete with CF tools, outstanding at PG 16U World Series, PG underclass AA games." Can't wait to see him play.

Giants Organizational Depth Charts: Left Field

It's hard to project outfielders to any one outfield position.  Center field requires specific skills but the corners are often interchangeable.  Many corner outfielders started out in center field.  I will try my best project the outfielders to their likely position and only list them once to avoid repetition but keep in mind these are only my best estimates and there is a lot of overlap.  If you don't see your favorite outfielder's name on this list, do not fear.  Stay tuned for future posts on center field and right field.

MLB:  

Casey Schmitt: DOB:  3/1/1999.  B-R, T-R.  6' 0", 215 lbs.  1 Option, Arb Eligible 2027, Free Agent 2030.

2026(MLB):  .271/.301/.483, 21 HR, 9 SB, 2.7 BB%, 19.8 K%, 409 PA.

Turner Hill:  DOB:  4/4/1999.  B-L, T-L.  5' 10", 198 lbs.  3 Options.

2026(AA):  .344/.476/.531, 19.0 BB%, 11.9 K%, 42 PA.

2026(AAA):  .353/.420/.529, 22 2B, 4 3B, 9 HR, 11.1 BB%, 8.8 K%, 407 PA.

2026(MLB):  .219/.306/.314, 7 2B, HR, 2 SB, 10.5 BB%, 16.9 K%, 124 PA.

Victor Bericoto:  DOB:  12/3/2001.  B-R, T-R.  6' 1", 210 lbs.  3 Options.

2026(AAA):  .288/.341/.423, 8 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 7.4 BB%, 20.1 K%, 229 PA.

2026(MLB):  .241/.267/.420, 5 2B, 5 HR, 3.4 BB%, 27.6 K%, 116 PA.

Scott Bandura:  DOB:  8/2/2001.  B- L, T-R.  6' 3", 190 lbs.  3 Options.

2026(AA):  .324/.430/.479, 9 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 10 SB, 14.4 BB%, 17.2 K%, 174 PA.

2026:(AAA):  .318/.398/.492, 28 2B, 3 3B, 10 HR, 11.2 BB%, 14.2 K%, 430 PA.

2026(MLB):  .207/.233/.241, 3.3 BB%, 56.7 K%, 30 PA.

Schmitt should start next season at either 2B or LF.  Hill, Bericoto and Bandura all have 3 options. Is there room on the 40-man roster for all 3?

AAA:  

Will Brennan:  DOB:  2/2/1998.  B-L, T-L.  5' 11", 205 lbs.  1 Option, Free Agent 2027.  

2026(AAA):  .302/.339/.468, 24 2B, 3 3B, 11 HR, 6 SB, 4.6 BB%, 11.0 K%, 410 PA

2026(MLB):  .087/.087/.087, 23 PA.  

I think this means Brennan is eligible for minor league free agency.  Do the Giants still need his depth in AAA?

AA:

Lisbel Diaz:  DOB:  7/19/2005.  B-R, T-R.  6' 2", 204 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(A):  .250/.357/.625, 3 HR, 14.3 BB%, 17.9 K%, 28 PA.

2026(A+):  .284/.312/.531, 17 2B, 2 3B, 21 HR, 9 SB, 3.6 BB%, 16.7 K%, 360 PA.

2026(AA):  .193/.213/.284, 2 2B, 2 HR, 8 SB, 2.1 BB%, 26.6 K%, 94 PA.

Jose Astudillo:  DOB:  2/27/2004.  B-R, T-R.  5' 9", 172 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(A):  .335/.388/.503, 10 2B, 3B, 6 HR, 11 SB, 6.5 BB%, 7.0 K%, 199 PA.

2026(A+):  .333/.400/.381, 3 2B, 7 SB, 9.9 BB%, 7.0 K%, 71 PA.

2026(AA):  .220/.281/.254, 2 2B, 4 SB, 7.6 BB%, 12.1 K%, 66 PA.

Diaz has some pop.  K/BB profile similar to Casey Schmitt.  Think of the AA line as a head start on next season.  Astudillo is a high contact/low power profile.

A+:

Damian Bravo:  DOB:  9/8/2003.  B-R, T-R.  6' 1", 200 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(A):  .291/.351/.509, 16 2B, 3B, 10 HR, 7 SB, 6.0 BB%, 21.4 K%, 248 PA.

2026(A+):  .258/.347/.530, 6 2B, 4 HR, 4 SB, 10.7 BB%, 29.3 K%, 75 PA.

K rate went up after promotion to A+.  That's probably where he will start next season.

A: 

Oliver Tejada:  DOB:  12/9/2006.  B-R, T-R.  5' 9", 189 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(ACL):  .320/.386/.533, 9 2B, 2 3B, HR, SB, 4.8 BB%, 19.3 K%, 83 PA.

2026(A):  .215/.326/.399, 8 2B, 7 HR, 4 SB, 10.2 BB%, 28.3 K%, 187 PA.

Short, wiry kid who showed a little pop after promotion to full season ball.  

ACL:

Rayner Arias:  DOB:  4/29/2006.  B-R, T-R.  6' 0", 206 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(ACL):  .196/.342/.361, 4 2B, 4 HR, 3 SB, 10.8 BB%, 32.5 K%, 120 PA.

Oh my!  Up to now Arias' problems could be attributed to injuries.  Either he lost too much development time or he has residual long term deficits from the injuries.  2027 might be his last chance to turn it around.

More Thoughts on the Postseason

A funny thing happened on the way to the World Series and subsequent MLB CBA negotiations.  The narrative was small market/low payroll teams can't compete with over-spending teams like the Dodgers, and not without evidence.  12 teams made the postseason.  Per USA Today 10/15/2026, 8 of those 12 teams are in the top 10 in payroll.  Except there are now three teams left in the postseason and the highest ranking team in payroll is the Milwaukee Brewers at #19.  The Tampa Bay Rays are #25 and the Cleveland Guardians are dead last at #30 with a payroll of less than $100 M.  The Chicago White Sox, a big market team with a low payroll, made the playoffs with a payroll under $100 M but were eliminated by the Guardians.  

The highest payroll team, the Mets with a payroll almost 5 times the Guardians, did not make the playoffs at all.  The Blue Jays at #5 did not get in.  The Giants, who a large segment of their fanbase thinks do not spend enough on players rank 12'th in spending and since 3 higher spending teams did not get in, the Giants certainly spend enough to be a wild card team.  Maybe that's a too-low aspiration but but they didn't even come close with the 4'th worst record in MLB.  

So, at least for this season, the script is flipped.  Yes, a high payroll increases a team's chances of making the postseason and since they can't win the World Series without being in the postseason it increases chances of winning it all.  But payroll is not the sole determinant of winning.  The Giants did not finish with the fourth worse record in MLB because of low payroll.  They earned that underperformance with bad baseball decisions and maybe a little bad luck thrown in.

The other postseason thought is where do the the Dodgers turn after their complete collapse against the Brewers, a team with less than half their payroll?  The Dodgers had the second highest payroll in MLB tied up in what appears to be a rapidly aging roster.  In that regard, their situation is not completely unlike the Giants.  Do they double down on spending and sign Tarik Skubal to a $500 M contract?  Do they stand pat and hope for a big breakout from their prized prospect, Josue De Paula and other young players from their perennially highly ranked farm system?  Some of that may depend on the outcome of the CBA negotiations in which the other owners adamantly want a hard payroll cap which now looks like it might not be necessary after all.

Giants Organizational Depth Charts: Shortstop

The Giants shortstop position may be the most problematic position in the short term while at the same time having one of the strongest longterm outlooks in all of major league baseball.  The long term challenge is to decide which of a plethora of highly ranked prospects will emerge as their shortstop of the future and likely franchise cornerstone.

MLB:

Willy Adames:  DOB:  9/2/1995.  B-R, T-R.  6' 0", 216 lbs.  Under Contract through 2031.

2026:  .230/.289/.424, 25 2B, 21 HR, 5 SB, 7.3 BB%, 27.5 K%, 505 PA.

Christian Koss:  DOB:  1/27/1998.  B-R, T-R.  6' 1", 185 lbs.  2 Options.  1.00 yr Service Time.

2026(MLB):  .217/.257/.305, 4 HR, 5 SB, 4.1 BB%, 26.7 K%, 221 PA.

Osleivis Basabe:  DOB:  9/13/2000.  B-R, T-R.  5' 11", 197 lb.  1 Option.  .05 yr Service Time.

2026(MLB):  .202/.268/.341, 5 HR, 2 SB, 6.3 BB%, 20.3 K%, 143 PA.

Adames went on the IL due to a left elbow sprain for which he receive a Plasma-Rich Platelet injection but he was apparently already dealing with a nagging back problem(although as Kruk pointed out, it did not keep him from lifting heavy Gatorade jugs).  Buster has no choice but to count on him bouncing back from both injuries and having a strong season.  If he doesn't it's 5 long, painful years of paying down that contract.  Between Koss and Basabe, Koss is the better defender so has the inside track at the utility infielder role.

AAA:  

Aeverson Arteaga:  DOB:  3/16/2003.  B-R, T-R.  5' 11", 201 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(AA):  .318/.395/.500, 2 HR, 2 SB, 7.8 BB%, 28.6 K%, 77 PA.

2026(AAA):  .243/.293/.346, 12 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 5.9 K%, 23.7 K%, 304 PA.

Zane Zielinski:  DOB:  7/28/2001.  B-R, T-R.  6' 2", 195 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(A+):  .258/.343/.314, 9 2B, 13 SB, 10.3 BB%, 27.2 K%, 184 PA.

2026(AA):  .206/.250/.301, 7 2B, 2 HR, 3 SB, 4.8 BB%, 34.9 K%, 146 PA.

2026(AAA):  .143/.333/.286, 22.2 BB%, 11.1 K%, 9 PA.

Arteaga was once the shortstop of the future before injuries derailed his development.  Neither he nor Zielinski figure into the long term future of the Giants infield at this point.

AA:

Gavin Kilen:  DOB:  3/28/2004.  B-L, T-R.  5' 10", 187 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(A+):  .282/.350/.462, 27 2B, 3B, 9 HR, 9.2 BB%, 13.8 K%, 349 PA.

2026(AA):  .297/.343/.469, 10 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 7.7 BB%, 15.4 K%, 143 PA.

Maui Ahuna:  DOB:  3/11/2002.  B-L, T-R.  6' 0", 196 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(AA):  .228/.327/.335, 18 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR, 31 SB, 11.5 BB%, 28.9 K%, 460 PA.

Gavin Kilen quietly had a strong season across two levels.  While he did play a little 2B, the vast majority of his innings were at shortstop where word on the street is he has been surprisingly good on defense.  It's not hard to see him being ready for a major league debut by midseason.  Right now there is only one open position for him, second base.  Maui Ahuna has some speed but is otherwise a 3-true outcomes guy without the power.  He's kind of overwhelmed by the abundance of top tier infield prospects in the Giants system.

A+:

Jhonny Level:  DOB:  3/29/2007.  B-S, T-R.  5' 8", 186 lb.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(A):  .325/.392/.576, 14 2B, 2 3B, 10 HR, 11 SB, 7.8 BB%, 16.6 K%, 217 PA.

2026(A+):  .302/.363/.473, 25 2B, 3B, 8 HR, 15 SB, 7.9 BB%, 17.5 K%, 331 PA.

What a terrific season for Jhonny Level!  To my eye he is more of a 2B than shortstop but he's a shortstop for now.  The bat is real.  Maxed out physically.  

A:

Josuar Gonzalez:  DOB:  10/16/2007.  B-S, T- R.  5' 10", 178 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2029

2026(ACL):  .343/.451/.515, 7 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 8 SB, 16.4 BB%, 20.5 K%, 122 PA.

2026(A):  .357/.444, 556, 6 2B, 6 3B, 3 HR, 13 SB, 13.7 BB%, 19.6 K%, 153 PA.

Luis Hernandez:  DOB:  12/13/2008.  B-R, T-R.  5' 10", 172 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2030.

2026(ACL):  .298/.382/.535, 19 2B, 5 3B, 6 HR, 6 SB, 11.0 BB%, 16.7 K%, 228 PA.

2026(A):  .231/.276/.319, 2 2B, 2 HR, 6.1 BB%, 29.6 K%, 98 PA.

Lorenzo Meola:  DOB:  12/17/2003.  B-R, T-R.  5' 11", 180 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(ACL):  .269/.353/.468, 40 2B, 5 3B, 15 HR, 9.5 BB%, 24.3 K%, 547 PA.

Gonzalez had a terrific season justifying his #1 prospect ranking in the Giants organization.  I saw him hit an absolute rocket of a home run batting from the right side, but he may have less power batting left. PA's limited by a nagging hammy which will hopefully be fully healed by next season. Should move up to A+ to start 2027.  Luis Hernandez also made an impressive debut in the ACL as a 17 year old.  Struggled a bit more after a promotion to A ball where he will likely start next season. He played 3B when he and Gonzalez were on the field at the same time.  I saw him make a big league throw from foul territory behind 3B.  Meola had a sneaky good season but it should be noted he was not promoted out of A ball like other 2026 college draftees.

ACL: 

Anthony Marquez:  DOB:  9/23/2006.  B-R, T-R.  5' 10", 164 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2028.

2026(ACL):  .243/.352/.355, 7 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 11 SB, 13.1 BB%, 21.6 K%, 199 PA.

Brodey Acres: DOB: 6/2/2004.  B-R, T-R.  5' 11", 185 lbs.  

2026(College):  .385/.471/.690, 21 2B, 3 3B, 10 HR, 11 SB, 13.6 BB%, 10.4 K%, 221 PA.  

2026(Development):  .324/.381/.505, 7 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 14 SB, 8.7 BB%, 18.1 K%, 127 PA.

Marquez is overshadowed by the top tier shortstop prospects in the system.  Acres was signed as an undrafted free agent late in the season and did not appear in any affiliated games.

DSL:  

Joniel Hernandez:  DOB:  3/6/2009.  B-R, T-R.  6' 1", 180 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2030.

2026(DSL):  .321/.439/.539, 17 2B, 2 3B, 7 HR, 10 SB, 16.8 BB%, 15.5 K%, 238 PA.

With almost all the Giants bonus money for this cycle going into Luis Hernandez, the DSL did not have too many interesting prospect until Joniel Hernandez arrived after the trade deadline from the Padres organization.  Very interesting prospect whose ceiling may be as high as anyone in the organization.

Giants Organizational Depth Charts: Third Base

Assuming Matt Chapman comes back healthy next season, he's the Giants third baseman.  Everybody else is depth or a prospect for the longer term future.

MLB:

Matt Chapman:  DOB:  4/28/1993.  B-R, T-R.  6' 1", 220 lbs.  Under Contract through 2030.

2026(MLB):  .235/.324/.368, 18 2B, 3B, 7 HR, 10.5 BB%, 23.0 K%, 352 PA. 

Casey Schmitt:  DOB:  3/1/1999.  B-R, T-R.  6' 0", 215 lbs.  1 Option, Arb Eligible 2027, Free Agent 2030.

2026(MLB):  .271/.301/.483, 21 HR, 9 SB, 2.7 BB%, 19.8 K%, 409 PA.

Shay Whitcomb:  DOB: 9/28/1998.  B-R, T-R.  6' 0", 202 lbs.  1 Option.  .085 Service Time.

2026(MLB- 2 teams):  .207/.233/.336, 4 HR, 2 SB, 3.3 BB%, 28.7 K%, 122 PA.

Brett Harris:  DOB:  6/24/1998.  B-R, T-R.  6' 2", 208 lbs.  0 Options, .105 Service Time.

2026(MLB- 3 teams):  .136/.240/.182, 5.9 BB%, 31.4 K%, 51 PA.

If Chapman is healthy, he's the everyday third baseman and Schmitt will probably either be the leftfielder or traded for pitching.  If Schmitt is the LF, and Chapman gets hurt again, Schmitt can easily slide to 3B as organizational depth is better in the OF.  It's hard to see either Whitcomb or Harris survive the 40-man roster purge leading up to the Rule 5 Draft.  Christian Koss can play 3B in a pinch but generally need more bat at the position.

AAA:

Parks Harber:  DOB:  9/25/2001.  B-R, T-R.  6' 3", 217 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(AA):  .284/.369/.510, 12 HR, 2 SB, 11.7 BB%, 24.5 K%, 298 PA.

2026(AAA):  .256/.348/.391, 6 HR, 3 SB, 11.6 BB%, 23.6 K%, 250 PA.

Harber's production fell off over the last month.  Does not need to be added to 40-man roster and can start next season in AAA.  Hopefully ready to come up by midseason if a need arises.

AA: 

Sabin Ceballos:  DOB:  8/17/2002.  B-R, T- R.  6' 2", 236 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(AA):  .227/.356/.398, 18 HR, 11 SB, 14.3 BB%, 17.9 K%, 504 PA.

Development seems to have stalled.  Too many long slumps.

A+:

Walker Martin:  DOB:  2/20/2004.  B-L, T-R.  6' 3", 215 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible.

2026(A+):  .234/.353/.384, 18 HR, 20 SB, 10.7 BB%, 33.9 K%, 449 PA.

Martin's development has been painfully slow.  That strikeout rate is not what you want to see in A+ ball.

A:  

Luis Hernandez:  DOB:  12/13/2008.  B-R, T-R.  5' 10", 172 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2030.

2026(ACL):  .298/.382/.535, 6 HR, 6 SB, 11.0 BB%, 16.7 K%, 228 PA.

2026(A):  .231/.276/.319, 2 HR, 6.2 BB%, 29.6 K%, 98 PA.

Dario Reynoso:  DOB:  3/22/2005.  B-R, T-R.  5' 10", 183 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2027.

2026(A):  .274/.392/.483, 27 2B, 4 3B, 15 HR, 21 SB, 15.4 BB%, 33.3 K%, 462 PA.

Drew Smith:  DOB:  6/17/2003.  B- R, T-R.  6' 2", 201 lbs.  Rule 5 Eligible Dec. 2029.

2026(College):  .342/.425/.622, 16 HR, 5 SB, 11.0 BB%, 25.0 K%, 272 PA.

2026(A):  .333/.333/.622, HR, 11.0 BB%, 25.0 K%, 12 PA.

I'm listing Hernandez on the 3B depth chart because that's where he played when he and Josuar Gonzalez were on the field together.  I saw him make a big league throw from way behind the 3B bag.  Reynoso is deceptively big, wiry strong and plays hard.  High K rate is holding him back.  Drew Smith is an interesting draft prospect.  Will likely be the starting 3B for San Jose Giants next season with Luis Hernandez starting the season at SS.