{"id":167944,"date":"2026-03-23T01:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T01:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=167944"},"modified":"2026-03-23T01:41:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T01:41:00","slug":"giants-just-shocked-fans-dominant-spring-arm-gets-cut-days-before-opening-day-why-dump-a-guy-who-was-locked-in-%f0%9f%98%b1%f0%9f%94%a5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=167944","title":{"rendered":"Giants Just SHOCKED Fans\u2026 Dominant Spring Arm Gets CUT Days Before Opening Day \u2013 Why Dump a Guy Who Was LOCKED In? \ud83d\ude31\ud83d\udd25"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Joey-Luchessi.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Joey Lucchesi (57) pitches during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium\" \/><\/p>\n<article id=\"article-3743774\">The San Francisco Giants are beginning to finalize their first roster under new manager Tony Vitello. It now officially won&#8217;t include a veteran long bullpen arm.<\/p>\n<p>The Giants have released left-hander Joey Lucchesi after signing fellow left-hander Ryan Borucki to a major league deal, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Lucchesi is hoping to find a major league opportunity outside of San Francisco.<\/p>\n<p>Through his three appearances in spring training, the lefty holds a 3.00 ERA and a 2\/0 K\/BB ratio. However, that seemingly wasn&#8217;t enough to make San Francisco&#8217;s Opening Day bullpen. Based on his results from the 2025 season, it may not take long before he gets a new offer.<\/p>\n<p>Lucchesi made the full transition to bullpen in his first and now potentially only season with the Giants. Over a career-high 38 appearances, he held a 3.76 ERA and a 31\/12 K\/BB ratio. With starting experience under his belt, Lucchesi will be a long reliever for any team who signs him. 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