Giants Designate Tyler Fitzgerald For Assignment
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco Giants have designated infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Dylan Smith, who was acquired from the Detroit Tigers and optioned to Triple-A Sacramento.
- Fitzgerald, 28, had a strong rookie season in 2024, hitting .280 with 15 homers and 17 steals, but struggled significantly in 2025, finishing with a .217/.278/.327 line and a high strikeout rate, leading to his loss of a starting role.
- The Giants’ current roster, featuring established infielders Luis Arraez, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames, as well as outfielders Heliot Ramos, Jung Hoo Lee, and Harrison Bader, leaves Fitzgerald without a clear position or role.
- Despite his versatility and speed, Fitzgerald is in his final minor league option year and faces competition from younger players with more options, making him expendable as the Giants prioritize roster flexibility.
- Fitzgerald will be available for trade or waiver claims over the next week, and given his past production and versatility, it is likely another MLB team will show interest in acquiring him.
