Just six games left in what’s been a truly miserable season for the San Francisco Giants, but guess what? Things just got way more interesting for those last few contests. On Monday afternoon, before kicking off their penultimate series of the season, the Giants announced two thrilling youngsters are headed to the team: infielder Marcelo Mayer and outfielder Bo Davidson. And get this, both are jumping right into the lineup, making their mark immediately.
Bo Davidson’s Electric Debut Caps a Wild Ride
Talk about earning your shot! Bo Davidson, the 24-year-old lefty slugger, is capping off what the Giants are calling a “brilliant year” with his MLB debut. This guy’s story is the kind you love to hear: he went from an undrafted free agent out of a junior college all the way to one of the top prospects in the entire system, even making it onto top 100 lists. Now, he’s a Major Leaguer. Davidson had his contract purchased from AAA Sacramento and he’s going straight into right field. He brings quality defense, good speed, and strong contact skills to the table, but his real calling card is definitely his power. He split his season between AA Richmond and AAA Sacramento and just absolutely dominated each level. Seriously, he was an All-Star in the AA Eastern League, posting a sweet .861 OPS and a 122 wRC+. Then he cranked it up in the AAA Pacific Coast League, finishing the year with a .923 OPS and a 138 wRC+. Across those two levels, Davidson hit an organization-leading 29 home runs in 125 games. That’s serious pop, and now we get to see what he can do in the bigs.
Mayer Returns From Injury with Something to Prove
Meanwhile, Marcelo Mayer is making his organizational debut for the Giants, getting activated off the 10-Day Injured List to serve as the designated hitter. The 23-year-old lefty was the fourth overall pick in the 2021 draft, a huge talent. The Giants snagged him at this year’s trade deadline, sending lefty reliever Erik Miller and outfield prospect Carlos Gutierrez the other way. Just a year ago, Mayer was widely considered a top-20 prospect in all of baseball. He definitely struggled in his two stints in the Majors with the Boston Red Sox, hitting just .223/.278/.346 (a 71 wRC+) in 70 games. But let’s be real, he’s got all the potential in the world, was a successful hitter at every level in the Minors, is still super young, and he’s a very talented defensive player. The catch? He was on the Injured List when the Giants got him, had a quick rehab assignment, then a setback and was shut down. He’s back now without a second rehab appearance and hasn’t played a game since August 18. The hope is we get to see him play some second base before the season wraps, as he’s likely going to be there a lot next season.
With only six games left, these call-ups are all about seeing what the future holds. Can Mayer shake off that rust and flash the talent everyone knows he has? Will Davidson prove that his incredible minor league power translates to the big leagues right away? Every single at-bat, every play, it’s all about what’s ahead for these two.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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