It’s not exactly a tailspin, but the Giants’ once-emboldened quest for the second NL Wildcard spot has definitely hit a snag, with the team posting a losing record (10-14 through Wednesday’s action) since the July 31 trade deadline. Given that they would have to pass a handful of teams in order to make the playoffs, it’s easy to wonder if Scooter Gennett’s (2B, SF) release and the call-up of prospect Maurico Dubon (2B, SF), detailed here, could be seen as an acknowledgement that this year—however much it exceeded expectations—may not ultimately end the way the Giants were hoping.
With that in mind, it shouldn’t be long before the team promotes fellow rookie Jaylin Davis (OF, SF), who came over in late July in the...
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