As one might expect, the San Francisco Giants went through a lot of outfielders in 2025, including Mike Yastrzemski, who was traded in July.

Former Vol infielder Gavin Kilen was also listed as a possible breakout player to watch in 2026, along with shortstop Josuar Gonzalez. "Kilen is known as a contact-oriented hitter - a skill that is highly valued by Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey," Guardado said.

The San Francisco Giants will reportedly turn to college baseball for their new manager, closing in on Tennessee's Tony Vitello.

The San Francisco Giants appear to have settled on a new manager, and it is a choice no one saw coming. The Giants plan to hire University of Tennessee

Giants top managerial candidate might have done the most confident thing trying to prove he is the right guy for the job.