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  • FA Catcher #6
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    Giants optioned INF/C Yermín Mercedes to Triple-A Sacramento.
    Mercedes started at first base for San Francisco on Tuesday night and went 0-for-3.

  • FA Center Fielder #20
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    Travis Jankowski elected free agency after being sent outright to Triple-A Durham by the Rays.
    Interesting. Jankowski was on the injured list with a left groin strain, but rather than add him back to the active roster, the Rays placed him on waivers and he went unclaimed. The 33-year-old should see a market for a team needing outfield depth, but he may need to sign a minor-league deal before joining the majors.
    Blue Jays getting boost with Gimenez returning
    With Andres Gimenez rejoining the Blue Jays lineup, Eric Samulski still sees value with the second baseman, particularly in stolen bases, and breaks down how his return affects the current lineup.
  • BOS Catcher #6
    Francys Romero of BeisbolFR reports that Yasmani Grandal is expected to retire in the coming days.
    Grandal is currently away from Triple-A Worcester, and the backstop isn’t expected to return. A first-round pick back in 2010, Grandal has bounced around organizations but was a very effective catching option for the majority of his career, and his respectable .236/.345/.424 slash with 194 career homers understates his production in his best seasons.
  • SF Shortstop #50
    Giants optioned INF Christian Koss to Triple-A Sacramento.
    Koss will head to Sacramento after hitting a paltry 219/.275/.266 in his limited action on the Giants’ bench. The 27-year-old is replaced on the roster by Daniel Johnson.
  • SF Catcher #9
    Giants selected the contract of C Andrew Knizner.
    Knizner will head to the Giants two weeks after signing with the club on a minor-league deal. The 30-year-old backstop will operate as Patrick Bailey’s backup while with San Francisco.
  • SF Center Fielder #53
    Giants selected the contract of OF Daniel Johnson from Triple-A Sacramento.
    Johnson is part of a massive roster rehaul for the Giants as they look to get their offense back on track. Johnson will get a chance to help, but the 29-year-old isn’t going to see enough consistent playing time or do enough with it to suggest he’s a viable fantasy option.
  • SF Catcher #23
    Giants designated C Sam Huff for assignment
    Huff is removed from the active and 40-man roster after slashing just 208/.259/.340 in his time with San Francisco. Considering his age and roster pedigree there’s a chance he goes claimed, but if not he’ll likely report back to Triple-A Sacramento.
  • SF 1st Baseman #22
    Giants signed INF/OF Dominic Smith to a one-year contract.
    Smith is taking the roster spot of LaMonte Wade Jr. after he was designated for assignment. The former first-round pick and top prospect opted out of his deal with the Yankees on Monday, and he was slashing .255/.333/..448 prior to that decision. He’ll likely just be a bench option with the Giants in 2025.
  • SF Left Fielder #31
    Giants designated INF LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment.
    Wade has been dealing with a hand injury, but the GIants are removing him from the 40-man roster rather than playing him on the injured list. The 31-year-old will almost assuredly see interest on the waiver wire based on previous success, but he’s been awful in 2025 with a line of 167/.275/.271 and just a single home run. Dominic Smith was signed to a one-year deal to take Wade’s place on the roster.
  • TB Starting Pitcher #52
    ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Zack Littell is a likely trade candidate this summer.
    Littell is pitching fine this year with a 3.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 48/11 K/BB ratio in 74 2/3 innings, but he’ll be a free agent in the off-season, so the Rays will likely try and get something back for him. It helps that Shane McClanahan (nerve issue) will likely return to the rotation in late July, and the Rays also have Joe Boyle and Ian Seymour ready to go at Triple-A.
  • TB 2nd Baseman #8
    ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Brandon Lowe figures to be “very attractive in this [trade] market.”
    Lowe only has one more year of team control, but it’s an $11.6 million team option for 2026 that the Rays may not be inclined to pay. However, that price is not a steep one for bigger budget teams. Lowe has 11 home runs and a .720 OPS in 55 games this year and continues to produce against right-handed pitching. He could be an intriguing second baseman or DH for a contending team.