Man, what a bummer out of San Francisco! The Giants are actually talking about shutting down their ace right-hander, Logan Webb, for the rest of the season.
The Wheels Fall Off In The Bay
This isn’t some minor conversation, either. Justice de los Santos of Mercury News dropped the news that manager Tony Vitello said shutting Webb down is “a conversation at this point,” and Webb himself confirmed they’ll talk about it. Why now? Well, the Giants have had a terribly disappointing season. Rafael Devers, their first baseman, is already done for the year with a core muscle injury after a strong offensive year, but honestly, too many of their top players just fell short of expectations in Vitello’s first year as manager. They’re totally out of the postseason race, so there’s not much to play for.
An All-Star’s Tough Year
Webb being on the chopping block like this is wild, especially considering he’s been named an All-Star for the third consecutive season! You know he’s usually a workhorse, too. From 2023-25, he threw at least 204.2 innings in three straight seasons, making him one of baseball’s more durable starters. But this year? He struggled early, and that’s a big reason his ERA is sitting at a rough 4.31 in 27 starts. It hit a low point on Sunday when he got shelled, giving up six earned runs on eight hits in just five innings against the San Diego Padres.
What’s Next For Webb And The Giants
So, what’s the play? The organization knows they risk a long-term injury if they keep pitching him when there’s nothing on the line. It seems like if Webb wants to pitch, they’ll probably let him, but that “conversation” is happening. For a guy who’s been an All-Star three times straight, it’s a tough look to finish the year with this kind of uncertainty. What a way to wrap up a disappointing season in the Bay. Oh, and real quick, speaking of offseason moves: the Mariners aren’t likely to pick up Victor Robles’ $9M option this offseason. Just a little bit of news floating around the league.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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