MLB Standings
The Giants extend their NL West lead beyond 6 G despite an average month, and still have the best record in the National League, ahead of the NL East-leasing Braves, and the Centrals Cardinals and Reds.
In the AL, the Royals and the Angels already have 50 W while the Yankees hold a comfortable advantage in the East.
San Francisco Results
It was a much more mixed month for the Giants who barely escape with a winning record, and lose their only NL West series, 2-1 in Colorado.
San Francisco Stats
The Giants are likely what they are at this point in the season, their Pythagorean record equal to their actual record, with a group of position players in the top third of the league, an elite bullpen, and a starting rotation that is weak after the top.
Only Ernesto Pantoja and Luis Castro manage to top 150 wRC+ over the month from everyday players, although the majority of the group are at least close to league average.
Juan Montoya is finding some rhythm to join Andy Frederick as a reliable option in the rotation, while Cason Willard continues to really struggle in a season where the Giants must limit him to 179.2 IP to avoid picking up another $30m+ contract year.
In the bullpen, Josh Parker is going to move into a setup role after giving up 0 ER in 14 IP, a second consecutive strong month for the recovering pitcher.
Transactions & Injuries
The Giants are running into an OF problem as they lose both Luis Garnica (called up in Gianvito Heaton’s absence) and Wilfredo Polo to injury. Chris Connor (2048 16th Round) earns his first call up to the Big Leagues to replace Garnica, while Kevin Dobbs replaces Polo in a DH role.
Saturday, June 6th , 2054
LF Luis Garnica was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Signed international amateur SS Frank Aguilar out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Tuesday, June 9th , 2054
LF Luis Garnica diagnosed with a fractured hand, will miss 4 weeks.
Purchased the contract of RF Chris Conner from Triple A Sacramento.
Monday, June 22nd , 2054
LF Wilfredo Polo was injured while running the bases. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Sent 1B Kevin Dobbs to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab.
Wednesday, June 24th , 2054
Signed international amateur SP Jesus Navarro out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Thursday, June 25th , 2054
LF Wilfredo Polo diagnosed with a strained anterior cruciate ligament, will miss 3 months.
Purchased the contract of 1B Kevin Dobbs from Triple A Sacramento.
Monday, June 29th , 2054
2B Ernesto Pantoja was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: hand contusion. He's expected to miss about one week.