MLB Standings
By August 1, 2056, tight division races and runaway leaders define the landscape. In the AL East, Boston (52-54) is tied with Toronto (53-55) and both hold a 2-game cushion on New York (51-57), while Tampa Bay (47-59) and Baltimore (44-63) running out of time. The AL Central is firmly in Columbus’s grasp (64-42), two games ahead of Kansas City (63-45) as Cleveland (57-51) falls out of the chase. Out West, the Angels (66-40) command a seven-game margin over Houston (59-47), with Texas (56-51) and Seattle (55-53) jockeying for wild-card positioning.
In the NL East, Washington (65-41) leads Philadelphia (56-50) by eight-and-a-half games, who are a game ahead of the the Mets (56-52), while the Marlins (47-59) and Braves (41-66) vie for scraps. The NL Central sees Cincinnati (67-41) up eleven-and-a-half on Milwaukee (55-52), and Chicago (52-56) lurking. The NL West features Arizona’s dominant 60-47 mark, but San Francisco (60-48) trails by only half a game despite after a 2-8 cold streak. Wild-card scenarios remain fluid as summer heats up.
San Francisco Results
San Francisco kicked off July by wrapping up a three-game set with the Dodgers, winning the final two contests (5–4, 4–0) to complete a sweep. They carried that momentum to Atlanta, sweeping the Braves in three (8–7, 5–3, 9–1). However, a road trip to Cleveland saw the Giants swept amid extra-innings and late rallies (4–6 [10], 5–9, 3–8). Back home, they dropped two of three to Toronto after an opening 5–3 win, then split a three-game series with Colombus, losing the first two (3–7, 1–5) before a 7–3 finale victory. A brutal stretch followed as San Francisco was swept in Colorado (8–13, 1–5, 3–4) and then in Los Angeles (1–4, 15–16, 3–6, 2–3). They closed July by splitting a four-game home series with Colorado, alternating a 6–1 win, doubleheader losses, and an 8–0 shutout.
San Francisco Stats
Giants hitters in July were spearheaded by third baseman Steve Boyd, whose 171 wRC+ ranked as the club’s best mark. Boyd paired a robust .322 average with a .576 slugging percentage, driving in 10 runs, scoring 12 times, and posting a .254 isolated power. His combination of contact and power made him a consistent run producer throughout the month.
On the flip side, backup catcher Dane Cook logged the lowest wRC+ at just 39. In 25 plate appearances he managed only four hits, slashing .160/.192/.320, struck out nearly 27 percent of the time, and posted a .512 OPS. Cook’s minimal on-base impact and lack of power highlighted the stark contrast in offensive contributions.
Overall, while the middle of the lineup lifted July’s offensive performance above league average, depth players like Cook struggled to provide even replacement-level value.
Using FIP- as our lens, Giants pitchers delivered uneven July performances. Among starters, Pete Lamar paced the staff with a 123 FIP- over 21 innings in five starts, coupling 7.3 K/9 with a tidy 1.3 HR/9 despite a sky-high 8.57 ERA. Juan Montoya (124 FIP-) rolled through 33.2 innings, fanning 9.6 batters per nine while allowing just 1.6 homers per nine, though a .226 BABIP inflated his 5.08 ERA. Andy Frederick’s 129 FIP- and 7.06 ERA marked the high side of rotation volatility.
In the bullpen, Jesus Machado was a revelation, posting a sterling 73 FIP- across 10 innings with a minuscule 0.90 ERA, a 0.9 HR/9 rate, and a perfect save conversion rate. Dan Namken’s 100 FIP- and 0.77 WHIP also underscored his reliability. On the flip side, Bobby Height’s 160 FIP- exposed a 4.7 BB/9 rate, ballooning his 6.00 ERA and undermining his effectiveness over 21 innings work.
Overall, this was comfortably the worst month of pitching in Stewart’s tenure.
Transactions & Injuries
The Giants prioritized pitching depth and long-term stability this month. Injuries sidelined RP Josh Medaris (60-day IL) and 3B Steve Boyd (10-day IL, retroactive to July 30), while SP Juan Dorame began a rehab stint at Triple-A Sacramento. To replenish the roster, the club purchased the contracts of SP Nate Hudson, Juan Dorame (upon his return), Amari Pappillion, and 3B Nelson Serrano from Sacramento.
Contract extensions reinforced core personnel. AAA Pitching Coach Brendan Smith and MLB Pitching Coach David Flores each signed five-year deals, while SS Joel Hudson locked in a three-year, $36 million pact. International scouting added South African amateur SP Dejenie Eze on a minor-league contract.
The bullpen saw further reshuffling. RP Pete Lamar was optioned to Triple-A, while RP Bobby Height was designated for assignment. Following a trade deadline swap, 30-year-old CL Jesus Machado was acquired from Houston, activated immediately, and two 20-year-old arms—RHP Juan Aguilar and LHP Maurio Mercado—joined the minor-league system.
The July moves balance immediate rotation reinforcements, future upside through young arms, and contractual commitments to foundational figures. Injuries and the DFA of Height open roster spots, while the trade for Machado and prospects signals aggressive bullpen management and farm-system investment.
Looking ahead, monitoring Dorame’s post-rehab performance and Pappillion’s adaptation to the big leagues will be crucial.
Saturday, July 1st , 2056
Placed RP Josh Medaris on the 60-day injured list.
Purchased the contract of SP Nate Hudson from Triple A Sacramento.
Sunday, July 2nd , 2056
Signed international amateur SP Dejenie Eze out of South Africa to a minor league contract.
Monday, July 3rd , 2056
Signed - Brendan Smith to a 5-year contract extension.
Wednesday, July 5th , 2056
Signed Pitching Coach David Flores to a 5-year contract extension.
Thursday, July 13th , 2056
Optioned LF Jadon Notice to Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of RF Frank Calleja from Triple A Sacramento.
Sunday, July 23rd , 2056
Signed SS Joel Hudson to a 3-year contract extension worth a total of $36,000,000.
Sent SP Juan Dorame to Triple A Sacramento for injury rehab.
Saturday, July 29th , 2056
RP Bobby Height was designated for assignment and placed on waivers.
Purchased the contract of SP Juan Dorame from Triple A Sacramento.
Sunday, July 30th , 2056
Traded 33-year old minor league SS Esteban Aguirre, 29-year old LHP Julio Rangel, and 23-year old minor league RHP Robby Przybyla to the Houston Astros, getting 30-year old RHP Jesus Machado, 20-year old minor league RHP Juan Agulir, and 20-year old minor league LHP Maurio Mercado in return.
Placed CL Jesus Machado on the active roster.
Optioned RP Pete Lamar to Triple A Sacramento.
Purchased the contract of SP Amari Pappillion from Triple A Sacramento.
Monday, July 31st , 2056
Placed 3B Steve Boyd on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to 07/30/2056.
Purchased the contract of 3B Nelson Serrano from Triple A Sacramento.
Minor League Promotions
David Yepiz’s promotion to San Jose was the most exciting of several midseason promotions although Tim Beck and Tyrese Yeboah will be hoping theirs are the most impactful in the short term as both moved to Sacramento, one step away from the big leagues.
Promoted international complex member CF Jesus Montoya to Rookie League San Francisco (DSL). 2056 Scouting Discovery
Promoted CF David Yepiz from Rookie League San Francisco (DSL) to Class A San Jose. 2054 International Amateur
Sent LF Heri Luna from Class A San Jose to High-A Eugene. 2055 5th Round
Promoted C Tim Custer from High-A Eugene to Double A Richmond. 2052 4th Round
Promoted 1B Jamie LaFerney from High-A Eugene to Double A Richmond. 2052 8th Round
Promoted RF Tim Beck from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2051 8th Round
Promoted CF Tyrese Yeboah from Double A Richmond to Triple A Sacramento. 2052 3rd Round
Minor League News
Luis Salcedo has a lot going for him. The San Francisco (DSL) shortstop just broke into the majors this year and now the Dominican Rookie League has just picked him as its top hitter for July.
In 20 games last month this outstanding rookie batted .619 with 4 home runs, 28 RBIs and 39 runs scored.
So far this season, Salcedo is hitting .531 with 4 home runs, 38 RBIs and 51 runs scored. He has 51 hits in 96 at-bats and a .671 OBP.