The day has finally arrived for the San Francisco Giants. After spending much of last season on the sidelines, the team is now gearing up for the MLB Opening Day game against the Cincinnati Reds. Despite the loss of star pitcher Blake Snell, who was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Giants face a formidable challenge ahead, especially with Buster Posey now serving as the President of Baseball Operations.
With their primary goal set on returning to the playoffs after a four-year absence, the Giants will begin the season with a mix of new faces and a few key players recovering from injury. One notable addition to the roster is veteran pitcher Justin Verlander. Entering his 20th MLB season, Verlander is expected to provide leadership and help guide the team through the upcoming campaign.
Fans are eager for the season to start, especially after seeing impressive performances during spring training. Posey shared his thoughts on the team’s progress, delivering an optimistic message to the fans.
“I thought it was a great spring. The way I would sum it up is, it was just a lot of clean, crisp baseball. There were some moments that served as teaching moments, but overall, it was a perfect spring,” Posey said to the media ahead of Opening Day.
Justin Verlander #35 poses during San Francisco Giants spring training photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 20, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Posey’s thoughts on his new role in the front office
After a legendary career as the Giants’ catcher is now shifting his focus to the front office, aiming to give back to the organization that helped define his career. The team has entrusted its former star with the task of shaping a new strategy for adding key players to tackle upcoming challenges.
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“I think it’s important that we recognize past success, but for me, it’s really about establishing an identity. Who are we? How are we going to play the game? What will our fan base think about us? And for the players to wake up every morning, head to the park, and say, ‘This is the mentality we’re going to bring to the field each day,'” Posey said.
San Francisco Giants Opening Day roster
As the Giants prepare for Opening Day against the Cincinnati Reds, the team has released its roster for the season opener. These are the players who will look to secure the first victory of the 2025 season:
- Starting Pitchers (5): Logan Webb, Justin Verlander, Robbie Ray, Jordan Hicks, Landen Roupp
- Relievers (8): Hayden Birdsong, Spencer Bivens, Camilo Doval, Erik Miller, Randy Rodriguez, Tyler Rogers, Lou Trivino, Ryan Walker
- Catchers (2): Patrick Bailey, Sam Huff
- Infielders (7): Willy Adames, Matt Chapman, Tyler Fitzgerald, Wilmer Flores, Christian Koss, Casey Schmitt, LaMonte Wade Jr.
- Outfielders (4): Jung Hoo Lee, Luis Matos, Heliot Ramos, Mike Yastrzemski
