Kevin Pillar stabilized an extremely unstable CF situation for the Giants last year. The position is one of strength in the minor league system with multiple high ceiling prospects manning the position, the big question being who winds up as the Giants CF of the future. At least it appears the Giants won't have to go outside the organization for CF's in the future.
MLB 40 Man:
Kevin Pillar
Steven Duggar
Mike Gerber
Joey Rickard and Mike Yastrzemski can also play the position in a pinch, but as long as Pillar is on the active roster, he's going to be out there every day. Pillar is in his last year of arbitration and projected to make $9-10 M. The Giants might not want to go that high. Look for them to try to negotiate a 2 year deal at a lower AAV. Duggar needs to stay healthy and get AB's. Gerber had a great AAA season but couldn't make contact in small samples at the MLB level.
AAA:
None.
Michael Reed is listed on the roster as a CF, but I'm pretty sure he is a FA.
AA:
Heliot Ramos
Johneshwy Fargas
Bryce Johnson
Heliot Ramos is one of the Giants top 3 prospects. Maybe he's not a lock to play CF at the MLB level? Fargas has intriguing speed but not enough bat. Bryce Johnson has no power.
A+:
Aaron Bond
The tools are there, but he hit just .185 across 3 levels in 2019. Will have to fight to stay in the organization.
A:
Jose Layer
Jose Layer's offense cratered in his 4'th pro season. Another fight to stay in the organization.
Short Season:
Hunter Bishop
Alexander Canario
Jairo Pomares
Bishop is listed as OF but played exclusively CF in his pro debut. Canario and Pomares are both also top 10 prospects in the organization. Question is where do they all play next season? I'll guess Bishop plays CF for San Jose while Canario stays in the middle for Augusta and while Pomares moves to a corner
Rookie AZL:
Luis Matos
Grant McCray
Javeyon Williams
Richgelon Juliana
PJ Hilson
Raiber Gutierrez
There is probably not enough room for everybody in the organization. Matos and McCray will get first dibs on playing time, but even they will have to fight for spots.
DSL:
None.
Luis Matos played CF for the DSL Giants most of last summer and got a late callup to Arizona. No clear successor.
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Duggar is very frustrating. His injuries are joint related. Nothing he can do to condition for them, short of not trying so hard. And that would hamstring his ability in the outfield. Again, frustrating.
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