{"id":713096,"date":"2026-05-30T22:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T22:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/713096\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T22:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T22:12:15","slug":"giants-shake-up-staff-replace-third-base-coach-hector-borg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/713096\/","title":{"rendered":"Giants Shake Up Staff, Replace Third Base Coach Hector Borg"},"content":{"rendered":"

The San Francisco Giants<\/a> have made a notable change to their coaching staff, reassigning third base coach Hector Borg to a player development position while veteran coach Ron Wotus steps in on an interim basis.<\/p>\n

The move comes amid a difficult season for the club\u2019s baserunning unit, an area that has consistently hindered the Giants through the first two months of the year.<\/p>\n

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While the organization has not publicly connected the decision to any single incident, several aggressive sends and costly outs on the bases have drawn attention throughout the season.<\/p>\n

Wotus, one of the most respected figures in franchise history, will temporarily take over third-base coaching responsibilities as the organization evaluates long-term options.<\/p>\n

The longtime Giants coach spent decades on the major-league staff before transitioning into a special assistant role following the 2021 season.<\/p>\n

Though no longer involved in the daily grind of coaching, Wotus brings extensive experience and familiarity with the organization during a period of transition.<\/p>\n

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His return to the dugout provides a steady presence for a club looking to improve its execution in key game situations.<\/p>\n

Despite the reassignment, Borg will remain with the Giants in a role that closely aligns with the work he performed for much of his professional career.<\/p>\n

The 40-year-old has been part of the organization since 2008 and earned widespread respect throughout the minor league system.<\/p>\n

Before joining the major-league coaching staff this season, Borg spent years developing young players and building a strong reputation within the organization. He also managed the Dominican Republic during the 2023 World Baseball Classic.<\/p>\n

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His promotion to the big-league staff last winter was viewed as a reward for nearly two decades of service and success within the Giants’ system.<\/p>\n

The coaching adjustment follows a season in which San Francisco<\/a> has struggled to create value on the bases. The Giants have frequently found themselves erased on aggressive running plays and have generated little impact in the stolen-base department.<\/p>\n

Those issues extend beyond one coach, but the organization clearly felt a change was needed as it looks to sharpen its fundamentals moving forward.<\/p>\n

For now, the Giants will lean on Wotus’ experience while Borg returns to a developmental role where he has previously enjoyed considerable success. The club has indicated it will conduct a search for a permanent replacement in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

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