The Giants are preparing to make a big splash this MLB offseason, with their eyes set on big-time stars like Shohei Ohtani and Cody Bellinger.
While Farhan Zaidi and San Francisco’s front office are working behind the scenes to shore up the roster for 2024 and beyond, Giants manager Bob Melvin is looking inward and making plans for the Giants’ young pitching staff. has already been one of the biggest bright spots for the new system. season.
“I think that’s a real strength of the organization,” Melvin told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Laura Britt on the latest episode of “Giants Talk.” “That’s also profound. You’re looking at people like this.” [Keaton] Win and [Kyle] Harrison. … And when it comes to pitching, there’s probably some innings limitations for some guys when they first get up to the major leagues because there’s a lot of injuries.
“It’s hard to get pitching depth. I think it’s a luxury to have the type of young pitchers we have in the organization.”
The team’s youth movement was a big storyline for San Francisco during the 2023 season.
Wynn started his major league career well, but was given the option to return to Triple-A a few days later. Then-manager Gabe Kapler said he was confident his right-hander would help the Giants get through a long season, and he was.
Last season, Wynn appeared in nine games (five starts) and pitched 42.1 innings, posting a 1-3 record with a 4.68 ERA and 35 strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Harrison hinted that he has a bright future in his rookie season with the Giants. The 2023 campaign has been uneven, but there have been occasional flashes of brilliance, one of the few bright spots for San Francisco.
The 22-year-old posted a 4.15 ERA, 35 strikeouts and a 1.154 WHIP.
Harrison said his focus this offseason is to get stronger and better for the team, much like Giants ace and mentor Logan Webb, with whom he intends to work throughout the offseason. He said it’s about becoming a durable person.
Melvin, who took over as the Giants’ manager in October after Kapler was fired, is excited to build on the success of his young pitchers and wants to ensure they have a spot in the rotation for years to come. thinking.
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