Lacking the ultimate week in Arizona with a balky again didn’t hold centerfielder Jung Hoo Lee off the Giants’ Opening Day roster, however in considerably of a shock, infielder Christian Koss might be on the bench in Cincinnati as an alternative of outfielder Grant McCray or infielder Brett Properly.
Veteran Sam Huff will open the season because the backup catcher and infielder Casey Schmitt, who’s out of choices, additionally made the 26-man roster the Giants launched Wednesday evening. The Giants will open the season with 13 pitchers and only one left-hander, Erik Miller, within the bullpen.
Koss, 27, has performed principally shortstop within the minor leagues, but additionally can play second, third and has some outfield expertise. The previous UC Irvine star performed at three ranges within the Giants’ minor league system final season after being acquired in a commerce with the Crimson Sox. He arrived recognized extra for his protection, however turned a variety of heads in camp. Koss hit .325 (13 for 40) with a .413 on-base share.
Koss and Schmitt present versatility behind the beginning infield of LaMonte Wade Jr. at first, Tyler Fitzgerald at second, Matt Chapman at third and new shortstop Willy Adames. Koss took the 40-man roster spot of catcher Tom Murphy, who was positioned on the 60-day injured checklist with mid-back disk herniation.
Wisley appeared in 142 video games with the Giants over the previous two seasons with a slash line of .218/.263/.320. He was 13 for 44 (.235) this spring and figured to have a bonus because the lone left-handed hitter among the many bench candidates. He was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.
McCray may even open the season in Sacramento. The previous third-round choose made his debut with the Giants final season. He appeared in 37 video games and hit 5 dwelling runs, but additionally struck out 56 instances in 130 plate appearances and batted .202. He slashed .239/.375/.391 this spring.
Lee, whose debut season with the Giants lasted simply 37 video games due to a shoulder damage, missed a few week due to again tightness from what the crew stated was from sleeping fallacious. He returned to the lineup Sunday at Sacramento and had an RBI double in three plate appearances. He performed in each exhibition video games at Oracle Park towards the Tigers and was deemed match to open the season.
Jerar Encarnacion was positioned on the 10-day injured checklist with a damaged left hand (although he’ll require surgical procedure and will miss not less than half of the season), leaving the Giants with 4 outfielders on the Opening Day roster: Lee, Heliot Ramos, Luis Matos and Mike Yastrzemski.
In two different strikes, hard-throwing reliever Joel Peguero and catcher Max Stassi have been reassigned to Sacramento.
Beneath is the complete roster:
Pitchers (13)
Starters: RHP Jordan Hicks, LHP Robbie Ray, RHP Landen Roupp, RHP Justin Verlander, RHP Logan Webb
Relievers: RHP Hayden Birdsong, RHP Spencer Bivens, RHP Camilo Doval, LHP Erik Miller, RHP Randy Rodríguez, RHP Tyler Rogers, RHP Lou Trivino, RHP Ryan Walker
Catchers (2)
Patrick Bailey, Sam Huff
Infielders (7)
SS Willy Adames, 3B Matt Chapman, 2B Tyler Fitzgerald, 1B/DH Wilmer Flores, INF Christian Koss, INF Casey Schmitt, 1B/DH LaMonte Wade Jr.
Outfielders (4)
Jung Hoo Lee, Luis Matos, Heliot Ramos, Mike Yastrzemski
