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Giants option pitcher Matt Wilkinson to minors before Reds series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:41 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Giants option pitcher Matt Wilkinson to minors before Reds series

Summary

The San Francisco Giants have made ten roster moves ahead of their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Among these, pitcher Matt Wilkinson has been optioned to the minors after making his MLB debut earlier this month. During his brief stint, he allowed four earned runs over 5.2 innings pitched. Wilkinson, a 23-year-old southpaw known as 'Tugboat', has shown promise in the minors with a 3.40 ERA over 90 innings and 96 strikeouts in 20 starts.

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By the Numbers

•Giants made ten roster moves before Reds series opener.
•Wilkinson allowed four earned runs in MLB debut.
•He has a 3.40 ERA in minors over 90 innings.
•Three players placed on the IL include Willy Adames and JT Brubaker.
•Bryce Eldridge placed on the Bereavement List.

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3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Giants Make Roster Decision on 250-Pound Pitcher During Reds Series

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Before their series with the Cincinnati Reds, the San Francisco Giants have made a plethora of roster moves, and I don’t say plethora ‘lightly’, the Giants literally made 10 roster moves ahead of their series opener on Monday evening. Three players were placed on the IL (Willy Adames, JT Brubaker, Victor Bericoto), five players were […] The post Giants Make Roster Decision on 250-Pound Pitcher During Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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