MLB Standings
At the end of May 2057, the Colorado Rockies lead all of baseball with a blistering 39–17 record, defying preseason expectations. The Yankees, Nationals, and Blue Jays remain dominant, while the Cubs and Road Warriors surge in the Central. San Francisco and Arizona are neck-and-neck in the NL West, trailing only Colorado. Meanwhile, preseason favorites like the Royals, Rays, and Cardinals have underwhelmed, slipping into the bottom third of the rankings. Across both leagues, the standings reflect a mix of expected powerhouses and surprise risers, setting up a compelling summer race.
San Francisco Results
The Giants finished May with a 14–14 record, marked by streaky play and dramatic swings. After a rough 1–5 start, they rebounded with a six-game win streak, including dominant road wins over the Dodgers. Mid-month brought mixed results, with solid home victories against Milwaukee and Arizona offset by blowout losses to the Dodgers. A late stretch of tight road games yielded narrow wins and frustrating one-run defeats. Despite inconsistency, the Giants showed resilience, maintaining a winning record and staying competitive in the NL West race.
San Francisco Stats
With batting stats that (strikeouts aside) is performing at the top of the National League, it is clear where the weakness of this iteration of the Giants lies as the Starters’ ERA sits 7th and the Bullpen ERA 6th. Too many walks (11th) and too few strikeouts (12th) are a bad combination and something will have to change of the Giants will be on the lookout for some trade deadline help.
The Giants’ position players delivered a mixed but promising May. Gianvito Heaton was electric in left field, slugging 10 homers with a 201 wRC+ and has 2.3 WAR, anchoring the offense. Juan Magana continued his strong campaign at first base, posting a .890 OPS and driving in 12. Steve Boyd and Beau Wartel provided steady production at third, combining for 2.5 WAR and strong OBP figures. Ernesto Pantoja emerged as a reliable contributor at second, while David Rojo added speed and versatility in center. Catcher Jim Clarke struggled at the plate but drew walks and contributed defensively. Joel Hudson and Frank Calleja were quiet offensively, while Jaquan Willie and Alexis Vargas offered limited impact. Overall, the lineup showed flashes of power and plate discipline, with Heaton’s MVP-level performance leading the charge.
The Giants’ pitching staff in May was a tale of extremes. Jorge Ramirez led the rotation with 34 innings, a 3.18 ERA, and an elite 30.3% strikeout rate, while Amari Pappillion and Ha-joon Kim provided solid mid-rotation stability. However, Kymani Devezin and Juan Montoya struggled mightily, combining for a 6.02 ERA and inflated WHIPs. The bullpen was volatile but occasionally electric—Greg Brinson and Jon McConnell posted dominant strikeout rates over 10 K/9, while Nate Brodt allowed just a .136 average across 17.1 innings. Closer Ricky Eggett was flawless, converting all save chances with a 3.12 ERA and 30.3% K rate. On the flip side, Dan Caines and Mike Grudzinski were liabilities, each posting ERAs over 7.00 and FIP- marks north of 130. Overall, the staff showed flashes of dominance but remains inconsistent, with Ramirez and Eggett emerging as key anchors heading into June.
Transactions & Injuries
May 2057 was a turbulent month for the Giants, marked by a flurry of injuries and international signings. The rotation was hit hard: Kymani Libbett (shoulder inflammation) and Greg Ward (elbow bone chips) were both placed on the 60-day IL, while Juan Montoya missed time with a herniated disc. The bullpen saw short-term setbacks to Josh O'Neal and Nate Brodt, while position players Beau Wartel, Nelson Loera, David Rojo, and Joel Hudson all battled lingering lower-body injuries. In response, the Giants promoted Kymani Devezin and added four international amateurs to the system—SP David Padilla, SS Lazaro Amigon, CF Lazaro Portillo, and 3B Alexis Romero—bolstering long-term depth amid the attrition.
Tuesday, May 1st , 2057
3B Beau Wartel was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: groin soreness. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.
Signed international amateur SP David Padilla out of Venezuela to a minor league contract.
Wednesday, May 2nd , 2057
RP Josh O'Neal was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Thursday, May 3rd , 2057
RP Josh O'Neal diagnosed with a finger blister, is day-to-day for 1 day.
CF David Rojo was injured being hit by a pitch. The Diagnosis: knee contusion. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 weeks.
Friday, May 4th , 2057
SP Kymani Libbett was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Sunday, May 6th , 2057
SP Kymani Libbett diagnosed with shoulder inflammation, will miss 5 months.
Placed SP Kymani Libbett on the 60-day injured list.
3B Beau Wartel was injured in a collision at a base. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Monday, May 7th , 2057
3B Beau Wartel diagnosed with a mild shoulder strain, is day-to-day for 2 weeks.
SP Juan Montoya was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: herniated disc (back). He's expected to miss about one week.
2B Nelson Loera was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: knee inflammation. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday, May 9th , 2057
Purchased the contract of SP Greg Ward from Triple A Sacramento.
SP Greg Ward was injured while pitching. The diagnosis is not yet known.
Saturday, May 12th , 2057
SP Greg Ward diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow, will miss 2-3 months.
Placed SP Greg Ward on the 60-day injured list.
Purchased the contract of SP Kymani Devezin from Triple A Sacramento.
Sunday, May 13th , 2057
Nelson Loera has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another one week.
Signed international amateur SS Lazaro Amigon out of Mexico to a minor league contract.
Tuesday, May 15th , 2057
SS Joel Hudson was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: knee tendinitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 weeks.
Tuesday, May 22nd , 2057
Signed international amateur CF Lazaro Portillo out of Dominican Republic to a minor league contract.
Friday, May 25th , 2057
RP Nate Brodt was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: finger blister. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 1 day.
Saturday, May 26th , 2057
SS Joel Hudson was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: knee tendinitis. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 2 days.
Monday, May 28th , 2057
Signed international amateur 3B Alexis Romero out of Panama to a minor league contract.
Minor League News
It was a successful month for Jamie LaFerney of Sacramento. He won the Pacific Coast League Best Batter Trophy for May.
LaFerney batted .354, hit 10 home runs, drove in 37 runs, scored 22 times and compiled a .429 on-base percentage.
On the year, LaFerney is hitting .357 with 71 hits, 18 home runs, 58 RBIs, .425 OBP and has scored 40 runs.
The Pitcher of the Month for May has been picked and the Pacific Coast League award went to Sacramento hurler, Juan Espinosa.
During the month, Espinosa was impressive with a 3.82 ERA and 5 wins and no losses. In 33 innings he struck out 30 and gave up 26 hits and 16 walks.
This year, Espinosa has posted a record of 6 wins and 2 losses with a 5.56 ERA. He has appeared in 11 games and struck out 54 in 55 innings.
David Provencio, the San Jose first baseman, certainly made a name for himself this past month. He banged out a .441 batting average with 45 hits, 5 home runs, 28 RBIs and scored 19 times.
That kind of hitting earned him the California League Batter of the Month honors for May.
Provencio is currently hitting at a .397 pace with 8 home runs and 40 RBIs. He has played in 47 games and scored 30 times.
Luis Gamez has a lot going for him. The San Francisco (ACL) left fielder just broke into the majors this year and now the Arizona Complex League has just picked him as its top hitter for May.
In 20 games last month this outstanding rookie batted .470 with 11 home runs, 36 RBIs and 21 runs scored.