MLB Standings
The Giants hold a 3.5 G at the trade deadline, with the Rockies and the Padres holding the 2nd and 3rd Wild Card spots. The Royals continue to hold the best record in baseball while the Nationals have taken the lead in the National League.
San Francisco Schedule
The Giants won their first two games coming out of the All Star Break before losing the last five games of the month, all against NL West rivals, a four game sweep by the Dodgers included.
San Francisco Stats
Jesus Castro continues his strong season, while Kevin Dobbs and Mike Berger are the stand out bats of the month. Jaquan Willie is the only player to really struggle but his strong defensive play means he remains a positive part of the line up.
The Giants had two players win Player of the Week Awards, with LF Juan Zetino having an 8-20 week, with 3 HR and 12 RBIs, then Kevin Dobbs went 6-10, with 3 HRs and 9 RBIs.
Jaedeyn Hogan is the pick of the starting rotation as he settles into a role in the big leagues. Jesus Barbosa had a strong month while the rest of the rotation struggled. A mixed month for the bullpen, with Rickey Martino the pick, a 3 FIP- and a 100% save record.
Transactions & Injuries
The Giants welcomed back several players with Joel Hudson and Donte Lebeaux completing an injury rehab and returning to the big leagues while Andy Frederick is now on his own rehab stint.
On the trade front it was a surprisingly busy month as the Giants gave up several organisational depth pieces in AAA for a combination of younger prospects and one year relief pitcher rentals. The result is a weaker Sacramento squad but stronger bullpen options. The minor leagues get a little younger, increasing the chance for major league production down the line.
Wednesday, July 16th , 2053
Sent SS Joel Hudson to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab.
Thursday, July 17th , 2053
Sent SP Donte Lebeaux to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab.
Tuesday, July 22nd , 2053
Signed international amateur 3B Juan Elizondo out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Friday, July 25th , 2053
SS Jeff Abbott was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
Purchased the contract of SS Joel Hudson from Triple A Sacramento.
SP Sean LeVan was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
Purchased the contract of SP Donte Lebeaux from Triple A Sacramento.
Saturday, July 26th , 2053
Sent SP Andy Frederick to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab.
Sunday, July 27th , 2053
Traded 29-year old minor league RF Dave Rahn to the Chicago Cubs, getting 35-year old RHP Jong-hun Hong, 23-year old minor league LF C.J. Ost, and 19-year old minor league 1B Alfredo Perales in return.
Optioned RP Arturo Bello to Triple A Sacramento.
Placed RP Jong-hun Hong on the active roster.
Monday, July 28th , 2053
Traded 30-year old minor league SS Sergio Aguilar to the Miami Marlins, getting 34-year old LHP Joe Manley, 21-year old minor league 2B Alejandro Soto, and 20-year old minor league CF David Mesa in return.
Thursday, July 31st , 2053
Traded 33-year old minor league 2B Jorge Moreno to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 30-year old RHP Mike Stark, 23-year old minor league CF Dave O'Mera, and 20-year old minor league RHP Edgar Sandoval in return.
Released former Rule 5 draft pick RP Sean Billings, returned to original Organization Chicago Cubs.
Placed RP Mike Stark on the active roster.
Optioned RP Greg Hyder to Triple A Sacramento.
Placed RP Joe Manley on the active roster.
Traded 28-year old minor league C Alejandro Villa to the St. Louis Cardinals, getting 31-year old LHP Estivinson Nosrati, 19-year old minor league LF Mike O'Malley, and 22-year old minor league RHP Juan Espinosa in return.
Minor League News
Minor League Promotions
Promoted international complex member 3B Ramiro Corona to Rookie League San Francisco (DSL). 2053 Int Amatrur
Promoted SS Hidehiko Ishida from Rookie League San Francisco (DSL) to Class A San Jose. 2050 Int Amatrur
Promoted 3B Luis Morales from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2050 6th Round
Promoted 2B Beau Wartel from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2051 1st Round
Promoted CF Jared Warshaw from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2051 6th Round
Promoted RF Tim Beck from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2051 8th Round
Promoted 2B Dan Cassel from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2050 18th Round
Promoted LF Eric Stinson from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2050 16th Round
Promoted RP J.H. Matson from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2050 17th Round
Promoted SP Chris Varrone from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2052 2nd Round
Promoted RP Chris Lewright from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2051 9th Round
Promoted RP Josh Beadnell from Rookie League San Francisco (ACL) to Class A San Jose. 2052 13th Round
Sent SS Sam Gazouski from Class A San Jose to Double A Richmond 2050 12th Round
Sent RP Korbyn Guitar from Class A San Jose to High-A Eugene. 2053 19th Round
Sent RP Jonas Mendiguren from Class A San Jose to High-A Eugene. 2049 Int Amateur
Sent RP Brad Nolt from Class A San Jose to High-A Eugene. 2049 14th Round
Sent SP David Arredondo from Class A San Jose to High-A Eugene. 2050 10th Round
Sent RP Jeremy Polycarpe from Class A San Jose to High-A Eugene. 2049 13th Round
Promoted 2B Mike Martz from High-A Eugene to Double A Richmond. 2050 13th Round
Promoted SS Jeremy Mills from High-A Eugene to Double A Richmond. 2052 5th Round
Promoted SP Eric Ritz from High-A Eugene to Double A Richmond. 2050 5th Round
Promoted SP Pete Lamar from High-A Eugene to Double A Richmond. 2052 1st Round
Promoted RP Mike Rudolph from High-A Eugene to Double A Richmond. 2049 9th Round
Promoted CL Ricky Eggett from High-A Eugene to Double A Richmond. 2052 6th Round
Promoted LF Gianvito Heaton from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2050 1st Round
Promoted SS Ben Thomas from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2047 16th Round
Promoted CF Chris Conner from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2048 16th Round
Promoted SP Greg Ward from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2049 7th Round