It's pretty much impossible to do a depth chart on all relievers, especially when you get down into the minor leagues, but there is usually a fairly clear hierarchy of Closers. let's break it down:
MLB:
Ryan Walker RHP: 10-4, 1.91, 80 IP, 11.14 K/9, 2.03 BB/9, 10 Saves, 14 SvO.
Camilo Doval RHP: 5-3, 4.88, 59 IP, 11.90 K/9, 5.95 BB/9, 23 Saves, 28 SvO.
Interesting that while Walker was the far better pitcher in 2024, he only blew 1 less Save in half the number of opportunities. There was that one game late in the season where Doval appeared to have no total loss of control of the strike zone then after a prolonged discussion between Melvin and the Umps over some technicality Doval suddenly start throwing strikes again. I would say the Closer role is Walker's to lose but feel there is a high probability of Doval regaining it during the season. The Giants should tender Doval a contract and they should not trade him as they would almost certainly be selling low on a high-ceiling talent. If forced to name a third string, I think I would go with Landon Roupp RHP if he is not in the rotation. Jordan Hicks RHP is also a possibility if he is not in the rotation. Spencer Bivens RHP led the AAA River Cats in Saves so he may be a possibility too.
AAA:
Tyler Myrick RHP: 3-2, 3.18, 34 IP, 19 BB, 37 K, 7 Saves, 8 SvO.
Myrick had a strong minor league season and seems poised for a call up sometime in 2025.
AA:
Nick Garcia RHP: 0-2, 1.54, 35 IP, 14 BB, 40 K, 5 Saves, 5 SvO.
Garcia was drafted in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft last year. Would the Giants add him to the 40 man roster to protect him from the major league phase this year?
A+:
Cameron Cotter RHP: 6-4, 2.27, 47.2 IP, 9 BB, 48 K, 5 Saves, 9 SvO.
Hunter Dula RHP: 1-2, 3.19, 36.2 IP, 12 BB, 37 K, 5 Saves, 8 SvO.
A:
Cole Hillier RHP: 4-4, 3.70, 58.1 IP, 34 BB, 62 K, 6 Saves, 10 SvO.
Trent Harris RHP: 3-1, 1.14, 31.2 IP, 12 BB, 44 K, 4 Saves, 4 SvO.
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