Giants Near 100 Losses
San Francisco Giants Sit One Loss Away From Franchise's Second 100-Loss Season
Anonymous
Key Points
1
Five of the seven Giants starters who were not on the Opening Day roster had not even been in major-league camp, underscoring how dramatically the lineup had shifted toward inexperienced players.
2
Webb has led the league in innings pitched in each of the past three seasons, a workload that is central to the Giants’ consideration of an early shutdown.
3
Webb’s 4.31 ERA is notably worse than his previous career high over the prior five seasons, which was 3.47 in 2024.
4
Webb has struggled particularly against San Diego’s next opponent: he has a 6.17 ERA in four starts against the Dodgers since the beginning of last year.
The San Francisco Giants are one loss away from their second 100-loss season in franchise history after the San Diego Padres swept them with a 6-4 victory. Heavy reported that ace Logan Webb allowed six runs and eight hits over five innings, including a two-run homer by Manny Machado on an 84-mph sweeper. The loss leaves the Giants' playoff hopes mathematically dead and raises urgent questions about Webb's immediate future.
With seven starters who weren't on the Opening Day roster in the lineup—five of whom had not even attended major-league spring training—the Giants are fielding one of the youngest, most inexperienced teams in baseball. Around the Foghorn noted that manager Tony Vitello is considering shutting down Webb for the remainder of the season, though Webb himself wants to keep pitching and is scheduled to face the Dodgers next weekend.
Webb's Workload and Recent Struggles
Webb has led Major League Baseball in innings pitched for three straight seasons, a heavy workload that is now at the center of shutdown discussions. Sports Illustrated reported that his 4.31 ERA this season is significantly worse than his career high of 3.47 in 2024. Over his last five starts, Webb has posted a 9.55 ERA—more than double his season average.
The Giants are walking a tightrope between resting their star pitcher and letting him compete. Webb struck out seven batters against San Diego but also surrendered hard contact in the decisive innings. His recent inconsistency against division rivals underscores the risk of continued play.
Dodgers Matchup Could Trigger Shutdown Decision
Webb is particularly vulnerable against the Los Angeles Dodgers, carrying a 6.17 ERA in four starts against them since the start of last season. A poor performance against L.A. in his next scheduled start could be the final signal for the Giants to shut him down. Fantasy Pros reported that the organization is weighing this decision ahead of the offseason.
Manager Tony Vitello has hinted publicly that Webb may not finish the season, signaling that the club is prioritizing long-term health over short-term results. The Dodgers matchup represents both a final test and a potential inflection point in the Giants' decision-making process.
Youth Movement Accelerates as Devers Joins Injured List
First baseman Rafael Devers was placed on the 60-day injured list with a core-muscle injury, forcing the Giants to lean even more heavily on inexperienced replacements. Scott Bandura made his major-league debut in the game against San Diego. The combination of injuries and call-ups has transformed the roster into one of the youngest in the league.
This youth movement accelerated after the Giants were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. With nothing to play for except development and experience, the organization is using the final weeks to evaluate talent and build toward future seasons.
Sentiment
Mostly NegativeNEGATIVENEUTRALPOSITIVE
Publishers
14
Articles
8
Reach
22
A
AnonymousAuthor
