Giants Expected to Cut Ties With 101 MPH, Top 25 Prospect Righty
Summary
The San Francisco Giants decided not to add any players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. This leaves several prospects, including Gerelmi Maldonado, open to being picked by other teams. Maldonado is a pitcher known for his fast throw but hasn't played above Single-A level.Key Facts
- The Giants did not make any changes to their 40-man roster by the deadline.
- Not protecting prospects means they can be chosen by other teams in the Rule 5 Draft on December 10.
- Reggie Crawford, Will Bednar, and Hunter Bishop were among the unprotected first-round draft picks.
- Gerelmi Maldonado, a pitcher with a fastball reaching 101 mph, was also left unprotected.
- Maldonado missed the entire 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery but has shown increased velocity since then.
- Under Rule 5 Draft rules, players selected must stay on the major league roster for a full season or be returned to their original team.
- The Giants' farm system is ranked 20th in Major League Baseball, possibly impacting their roster decisions.
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