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Giants Set to Call Up RHP Wilkin Ramos for MLB Debut
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RosterSFJun 1, 3:15 PM EDT

Giants Set to Call Up RHP Wilkin Ramos for MLB Debut

San Francisco is promoting right-hander Wilkin Ramos, who will make his major league debut once he appears in a game.

The Giants are selecting RHP Wilkin Ramos, 25, who will make his MLB debut upon appearing in a game. San Francisco must clear space on both the active roster and 40-man roster to accommodate him. Ramos has a winding minor league history that included stops with the Athletics, Mets, and Pirates organizations. He posted a 6.60 ERA in Triple-A last season before signing with the Giants as a minor league free agent.

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Bader Back on IL with Plantar Fasciitis, Second Stint This Year
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InjurySFMay 30, 6:30 PM EDT

Bader Back on IL with Plantar Fasciitis, Second Stint This Year

The Giants outfielder exits Friday's game gingerly and is officially placed on the 10-Day IL the following day with left plantar fasciitis.

Harrison Bader has been placed on the 10-Day Injured List for the second time in 2026, this time with left plantar fasciitis. He left Friday's game against the Rockies in the ninth inning appearing to walk with difficulty and was replaced in center field by Drew Gilbert. The Giants made the move official on Saturday. Drew Gilbert is now starting in center field in Bader's absence.

RosterSFMay 29, 8:12 PM EDT

Giants Remove Third Base Coach Borg, Wotus Steps In Interim

San Francisco reassigned Hector Borg to player development after a rough stretch of baserunning mistakes, with Ron Wotus filling the role temporarily.

The Giants officially reassigned third base coach Hector Borg to a player development role following a series of costly baserunning errors this season. Ron Wotus will serve as interim third base coach while the organization searches for a permanent replacement. Borg, 40, was promoted to the MLB staff for the first time last offseason after nearly two decades in the Giants' minor league system. A notable recent blunder saw Willy Adames thrown out at the plate in the eighth inning of a close game against Arizona.

InjurySFMay 29, 6:46 PM EDT

Mahle Lands on IL With Hamstring Strain

The Giants placed starter Tyler Mahle on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, effective May 27.

San Francisco officially placed Tyler Mahle on the 15-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to May 27. Mahle's absence opens a rotation spot that Logan Webb will fill, as Webb is being activated from the IL to start tonight's game at Coors Field.

NewsSFMay 29, 6:08 PM EDT

Vancouver and Sacramento Enter MLB Expansion Race as League Eyes 32 Teams

Two new cities have formally entered the conversation for MLB expansion, with Vancouver backed by a real estate developer and city council support.

MLB is expected to expand from 30 to 32 teams at some point, with multiple cities vying for franchises. Vancouver has a proposal led by developer Zack Ross with apparent support from mayor Ken Sim, and city council has directed staff to begin a procurement process. Sacramento has also submitted a bid, reported this week by The Athletic and Forbes. No timeline or official league decision has been announced.

RosterSFMay 29, 6:33 PM EDT

Logan Webb Returns to Giants Rotation vs. Rockies

San Francisco activates All-Star starter Logan Webb as the team opens a 10-game road trip against Colorado.

The San Francisco Giants activated right-handed starter Logan Webb on Friday as the team begins a 10-game road trip. Webb is expected to start against the Colorado Rockies. His return had been anticipated for several days. The corresponding roster move was Tyler Mahle being placed on the IL.

NewsSFMay 28, 7:52 PM EDT

Sacramento Launches Formal MLB Expansion Campaign

A coalition of civic and business leaders unveils 'The Sacramento Pitch,' a structured push to land one of MLB's two planned expansion franchises.

West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero and Kings minority owner Mark Friedman have formally launched 'The Sacramento Pitch,' a campaign seeking an MLB expansion franchise for the Sacramento area. The group includes 12 members spanning local government and business, with Friedman credited for his role in developing downtown Sacramento and the Golden 1 Center. MLB has signaled plans to expand to 32 teams, making Sacramento one of several cities competing for a franchise. No formal MLB response or timeline has been announced.

RosterSFMay 28, 4:38 PM EDT

Giants prospect Dayson Croes activated from IL at Double-A Richmond

Richmond Flying Squirrels infielder Dayson Croes has been reinstated from the 7-Day Injured List, returning to action at the Double-A level.

Dayson Croes, an infielder in the San Francisco Giants' Double-A affiliate in Richmond, was activated off the 7-Day Injured List. The move signals his recovery from whatever ailment had sidelined him. No further details about the nature of his injury were provided in the report.