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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 27: Manager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants looks on from the dugout after the fifth inning of the spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Scottsdale Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeremy Chen/Getty Images)
On Wednesday evening, the San Francisco Giants will open up their 2026 regular season when they host Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees in California.
Like all teams around the MLB, they have been finalizing their roster over the last week.
San Francisco Giants Announce Roster Decision
GettySCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 19: Will Brennan #7 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Before Wednesday’s game, the Giants announced that they had optioned multiple players (including Will Brennan).
Justice delos Santos of Mercury News wrote: “A significant wave of cuts today with the season starting tomorrow:
RHP Tristan Beck RHP Spencer Bivens OF Will Brennan OF Drew Gilbert RHP Trevor McDonald RHP Carson Seymour”
GettySCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 19: Will Brennan #7 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Brennan is coming off a season where he appeared in six games for the Cleveland Guardians.
He was picked in the eighth round of the 2017 MLB Draft.
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – APRIL 4 Will Brennan #17 of the Cleveland Guardians runs to first on a single in the sixth inning of the home opener against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on April 4, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Brennan has played all four of his MLB seasons with the Guardians.
Over 269 games, he has batted .267 with 14 home runs, 79 RBI’s, 84 runs (and 19 stolen bases).
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MLB Social Media Reacts To Roster Moves
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 15: Will Brennan #17 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a single in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Here’s what people were saying about the roster moves:
@GiantHotTakes: “Some big moves. Gilbert and Brennan head down meaning the Giants will likely have no LHH on their bench. I bet they roll with a 5 man bench and go with 4 starters. Matos and Encarnacion should both be safe.”
Jeff Young: “Not too many surprises here, if any at all. I thought Carson Seymour pitched well enough to earn a spot in the bullpen, and that might be a good role for him. A lot of these players played well this spring, but having options hurt their cases for making the team for now.”
@Orange_BlackPod: “The only guy I’m surprised they sent down was Bivens. I thought he pitched fairly well this spring. He was such a workhorse last year.”
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After the Yankees, the Giants will head on the road for series with the San Diego Padres on March 30.
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