Minor League roundup, 3/31: Buddy Kennedy shines, as the bullpen falters

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Buddy Kennedy #41 of the San Francisco Giants bats during the eighth inning of the spring training game against the Colorado Rockies at Scottsdale Stadium on February 26, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images) | Getty Images The San Francisco Giants still have just one Minor League Baseball team in action, but that’s changing oh-so soon. Low-A San Jose begins their season on Thursday, while High-A Eugene and AA Richmond kick off the 2026 campaign on Friday.

Until then, it’s just AAA Sacramento, so not a ton to talk about. But let’s get to it nonetheless! Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions in the roundup are the position played in that particular game.

News The Giants made some transactions on Monday that impacted the Minor Leagues. They sent cash to old friend Scott Harris in exchange for right-handed reliever Dylan Smith, whom the Detroit Tigers had designated for assignment a few days prior. Smith, who was a 3rd-round pick in the 2021 draft and has a pair of option years remaining, was immediately optioned to AAA Sacramento.

He had a 3. 65 ERA and a 2. 69 FIP with Detroit’s AAA affiliate last year, with 22 strikeouts in just 12.