© Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Opening day is here. The Giants kick off their 2019 season against the San Diego Padres in Petco Park Thursday at 1:10 p.m.
The team shrunk its roster to 25 players ahead of the opener. Among the notable takeaways: Pablo Sandoval was included, and slugger Mac Williamson was designated for assignment. The Giants will rely upon a slew of young outfielders to start, including Connor Joe, Steven Duggar, and Michael Reed.
Here is how the rest of the 25-man roster shook out.
Pitchers (13)
LHP Travis Bergen (#60), LHP Madison Bumgarner (#40), RHP Sam Dyson (#49), RHP Trevor Gott (#58), LHP Derek Holland (#45), RHP Mark Melancon (#41), RHP Reyes Moronta (#54), LHP Drew Pomeranz (#37), RHP Dereck Rodriguez (#57), RHP Jeff Samardzija (#29), LHP Will Smith (#13), RHP Nick Vincent (#61) and LHP Tony Watson (#56)
Catchers (2)
Erik Kratz (#5) and Buster Posey (#28)
Infielders (6)
Brandon Belt (#9), Brandon Crawford (#35), Evan Longoria (#10), Joe Panik (#12), Pablo Sandoval (#48) and Yangervis Solarte (#26)
Outfielders (4)
Steven Duggar (#6), Connor Joe (#18), Gerardo Parra (#8) and Michael Reed (#52)
- OF Gerardo Parra, IF Yangervis Solarte and RHP Nick Vincent contracts purchased
- Williamson, INF Alen Hanson, and C Tom Murphy have been designated for assignment
