The San Francisco Giants are in the midst of shaping their roster, making significant moves as Opening Day approaches. On Friday, the team announced a second wave of roster cuts, reassigning left-handed reliever Juan Sánchez and pitcher Wilkin Ramos to minor league camp. This decision comes as the Giants continue to refine their lineup, with ten days left before the season kicks off.
This week marked the beginning of roster adjustments for the Giants. Earlier, players like Will Bednar and Bo Davidson were sent to minor league camp, signaling the start of these necessary changes. Sánchez and Ramos, who were non-roster invitees, were reassigned rather than optioned, a distinction that ultimately leads to the same outcome.
The Giants are not short on left-handed pitching talent. Their depth chart features options like Erik Miller, Matt Gage, and Sam Hentges, all on the 40-man roster. However, Hentges has yet to make an appearance in the Cactus League, raising doubts about his readiness for the season opener.
Adding to their left-handed arsenal, the Giants recently brought back Joey Lucchesi, and Carson Whisenhunt remains a potential bullpen candidate if he doesn’t secure a starting role.
Despite the abundance of southpaw options, there are still uncertainties. Gage stands out as one of the healthier choices, but Miller’s recent Cactus League debut was a promising sign. He struck out the side in his inning of work, showing he’s gearing up for the season with time to make a few more appearances.
Juan Sánchez has been a notable contender this spring, delivering 5.1 scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, although he issued five walks. After missing the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery, Sánchez is looking to make a comeback. His performance in the Arizona Fall League last year, where he made seven appearances, was a step in the right direction.
For Sánchez to become a viable option for the Giants, he needs to continue impressing in Triple-A. If he maintains his form, he could force the Giants to reconsider his role.
Wilkin Ramos, meanwhile, struggled this spring, allowing seven earned runs over 5.1 innings. Despite this, his minor league track record is solid, boasting a 3.22 ERA over seven seasons and consistently high ground ball rates.
As the Giants evaluate their left-handed pitching depth, these decisions will be crucial in setting the tone for the upcoming season. With the clock ticking down to Opening Day, every performance counts in shaping the final roster.
