The Giants are preparing to select the contract of utilityman Donovan Solano, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area (via Twitter). He joined the organization on a minors deal over the winter.
That’ll force another 40-man move to go with the one needed for outfielder Mac Williamson. With another pitcher also slated to come onto the active roster — Williams Jerez could get the nod — there will be at least three changes to the makeup of the current MLB club.
This has all the makings of a rather significant shake-up for a team in transition. The Giants are in last place in the NL West, with a 15-20 record. That’s hardly surprising given the awkward state of the team’s roster, which includes a group of high-priced veterans and a variety of unestablished younger players.
Solano, 31, will make it up to the majors for the first time since 2016. He hit well at Triple-A last year with the Dodgers organization before following top baseball operations executive Farhan Zaidi to San Francisco. Solano has turned in a nice .322/.392/.437 batting line in 97 plate appearances to open the current season with the Giants’ top affiliate.
Solarte Gone. ? I had a feeling he was a bubble guy after a slow star. Good to see someone else get a shot. You never when something could strike. At least a little bit.
Maybe Solarte gone? He’s looking really terrible at the plate
I know Solarte could be a casualty, but man I sure love his fire. Too bad he isn’t hitting, or tagging first base…..
@jrj
Agreed! Solarte is one of the only guys on showing any enthusiasm and energy out there. I can’t believe they’re giving up on him yet. More likely the move will be Longoria to the IL for 10 days and Pablo will get a longer stint manning the corner
Longoria to the 10 day doesn’t open up a 40 man spot though, but could be the move for the Holland activation.
yeah, just realized that Solano isn’t on the 40-man. This is getting interesting, from a Giants fan’s perspective anyway. Man this is gonna be a long season
Cheerleaders are only so valuable…
Fullmontilla, have you noticed the mood of solarte since parra was dumped. Pouting. Who needs that and the one hit in 20 abs and all the ks? Nice knowing you Solarte. Man up
No, I hadn’t noticed that. If that’s the case, not too smart on his part given his lack of production at the plate. I still feel he’s important on the side of versatility and experience. I think he’s eventually going to hit, as his track record would indicate.
So do I but this is also about giving other players in the system rewards for their play. If you’re in Sac and you know that production equals promotion then you’ll have hope. And you’ll produce. Solano plays 2nd, 3rd and SS.
Check out Zach Green at Sac. Plays 3rd and first. A Zaidi claim. From Phillies. He could be next.
I like the gambles with the gerbers and reeds and joes. Nothing to lose
Shifting seats on the Titanic.
Clever. Never heard that before. So let’s do nothing. Let’s just say the same lines over and over.
Claude,
We have been hearing the same bull from Bochy since mid 2016. Of course, that could be the dementia. I am so tired of hearing about hiccups. For once I would like to hear Bochy say, “Beede had a bad case of the Sharts. Maybe he doesn’t belong here.”
Shocking Solarte made a major league roster. Especially since San Fran is carrying Sandoval.
Shouldn’t be that shocking since he’s been in the Bigs before.
I was referring to playing positions. Can’t field, can’t hit, can’t run. Don’t care how experienced a player is. Do 1 of the 3 well.
Five games under .500. Give Farhan some time to sort it out. It ain’t over till it’s over.
Look at that roster. It was over on opening day
Thanks Yogi. We all needed that!
I’ll guess recently claimed Andrew Moore could be designated, try to slip him through waivers off the 40 man.. Could they possibly designate Ty Blach? Tyler Austin? Gerber? Trade?
I’ve always like Austin, but honestly he’s just a AAAA player at this point. (and i hate using the term AAAA)
he’s at least hit a bit so far. better then most of the roster really
I totally support cutting Blach loose: he’s done very little in his opportunities.He doesn’t throw hard, so don’t see being a bullpen ace in his future. No way do they cut Austin; has a lot of potential and may end up being 1B for a while if they trade Belt. Gerber only has a small sample size.
Austin isn’t that good, just another player with a little pop who strikes out every other AB. He would be a major down grade at 1b, he’s better off in the OF with his kind of numbers. And it’s avg at best for a OF er
He’s an awful defensive outfielder and your assessment of his bat is correct
Let’s give Austin some time – he’s got so much potential, which the Giants have so little of. My guess is Gerber or Blach will be DFA’d.
Exactly. Austin hasn’t really been given a fair shake yet. Too soon to move him
Goodbye to Kratz is most likely in my opinion.
Yessir, he’s just taking up space.
A Kratz move is imminent, but can he be DFA’d while on the IL?
All Giants fans knew moves were coming. The entire starting lineup is struggling. Duggar and Posey have gotten better. Only so many moves that can be made now due to bad contracts and no trade clauses. The current bunch was given a month to get comfortable and in rhythm, they failed to do so. If the new guys don’t get it done, they’ll be gone as well. Zaidi will keep churning the roster until guys come in and seize their opportunity. This is good news, they’re trying, not just sitting back and watching the tires burn like so many other organizations constantly do. Gotta attack this rebuild.
I’m guessing Kratz, Gerber, and Solarte are all gone
They can continue to make moves but no matter which moves they make and how many moves they make, the result for 2019 is always going to be CHECKMATE !
Notice that Bochy is aging 1 year for every loss? Bet retirement is speeding up….
How does checkmate apply to baseball?
And because they were facing a losing season, they just should have done nothing?
Great points guy…
It’s nentwig, ABstract. He offers little knowledge. Don’t expect any great points from that guy/gal
this guy has really smashed AAA pitching for a while now. dont think he has starter potential at this point, but he should outperform Solarte at least.
A once proud franchise, no more.
Stick to pinball. You probably need an extra ball
His sentiment may have been rude, but it’s not wrong. Giants fans are in for quite a few years of suffering at the bottom
It is wrong. Proud franchises can still have bad stretches. And to say fans will suffer states the obvious. And this “few years” take is hyperbole.
Here’s a prediction for you: at midnight it’ll be May 8th.
How is it hyperbole? Longoria is a giant until at least 2023 and he’s awful. Crawford is a giant through 2021 and getting worse every year. Posey isn’t that great anymore either and you’re paying him 22 million per year for the next few years too. I’ll give 2024 for the next NLDS appearance at the very earliest
By the way there isn’t much coming up from the farm either. So it’s gonna be rough. Rose colored glasses don’t change reality
We’ll see. Btw, they’re not rose colored. More mauve than red
IMO it may be Gerber, solarte, and venditti. It makes sense
Does Gerber have options?
Another month, another player signed.
Sorry if you hate him, Giants fans lol.
Theyve won 3 titles and now they replenish. The comments that some people are making on here justify the fairweather label that giants fans have been given. Theyre holding their own and trying to improve upon that. As a fan, im happy with the way theyre trying to rebuild every level. 2021 is the realistic target for success.
Big Glove is on the money. Embrace the change, soak up the glorious memories of yesteryear, watch Farhan work some magic with the roster, and quit complaining or stating the obvious about how terrible they are now. Everyone wanted the rebuild and now half the commenters are complaining about it?
I don’t see how they could have been doing this rebuild any better with so many terrible contracts on board. By July half the bullpen and starting staff will be traded and the Giants will be looking at a return to .500 or better ball in 2021.
Thx, bigglove. These 2010 and later fans don’t remember the lean years. For me, since Bobby bonds rookie year when I got hooke. ‘68. Rosen took over in 86 and said candlestick is a great home park advantage. He said if you don’t like playing there we can find a team for you. He changed the culture. As did will Clark, Thompson, Williams and others.
Zaidi is similar. He’ll pick up players, “throw them against the wall and see who sticks”. Those who don’t, he takes next in line. He’s changing the organization. Building depth and a farm system. Check out the claims that have paid off or you whiners can complain about the ones that haven’t. He he was 100% successful that would be freakish. I like what he’s doing. If you don’t like and just want to complain about EVERY acquisition, find another bandwagon to jump on.
Big Glove must have been in a coma during 2016 2017 and 2018. The Giants have been very bad since the all-star break of 2016. They didn’t make a single positive move during Bobby Evans reign of terror.
Yes fans. It goes like this. Stalin, Lenin, Pol Pot and Bobby Evans. Evans will never get out of the mail room again.
Solarte gone. Think Venditte hasn’t been sent down yet? He should be. If they need to lose a third player on the 40 man roster it’s likely Gerber. It better not be Pillar!!!
Solano up and Panik will be dfa’d. Giants finally do what is necessary to rebuild an old and tired ballclub. Thanks Joe Panik for nothing these past two years. Good to see you managed to hit your full potential