Giants focus on improving defense after poor 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:17 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The San Francisco Giants are assessing their defensive strategy as they face significant challenges leading the MLB in errors this season. The team's defense ranks 24th in Defensive Runs Above Average, contributing to their struggles. Key players like Willy Adames and Jung Hoo Lee have underperformed, complicating potential changes. The Giants will look to bolster their roster this offseason, with an emphasis on trading players and seeking better defensive metrics.
- •Giants rank last in MLB with 102 errors this season.
- •Buster Posey mentioned bullpen improvement as a priority this offseason.
- •Willy Adames and Jung Hoo Lee are identified as significant defensive liabilities.
- •Patrick Bailey's trade and Daniel Susac's injury have impacted defensive strength.
- •Giants have a pattern of success tied to strong defensive performance.
- 6:17 AMYahoo Sports — The bullpen, sure, but how do the Giants fix their defense?
"The Giants’ pitching woes aren’t entirely the consequence of minimal talent. Their defense is possibly worse.
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