Giants add RHP Gregory Santos, option Blade Tidwell
The Giants swap out a talented starter-turned-temporary reliever for a perma-reliever who might be ready to contribute.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 19: Pitcher Gregory Santos #47 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images The last vestiges of the Eduardo Nunez trade from 2017 exist in the form of reliever Gregory Santos, whom the Boston Red Sox signed as an amateur free agent allllll the way back in 2015. It wouldn’t be until 2021 that he’d make his major league debut with the San Francisco Giants and after 5.
2 innings across 2021 & 2022, the Giants traded him away for pitcher Kade McClure, who did not pan out. Such is the mystery of Baseball. He’s now back with the Giants and will be on the major league roster for them tonight, taking the place of Blade Tidwell .
The 26-year old flamethrowing righty had a great 2023 season for the Chicago White Sox. He was a 1. 5-fWAR reliever in 66.
1 IP with a 52. 5% groundball rate and a 3. 39 ERA, but also a 2.