Giants promote prospects Gavin Kilen and Dakota Jordan after Futures Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
San Francisco Giants prospects Gavin Kilen and Dakota Jordan are set for promotions to Double-A Richmond following their participation in the All-Star Futures Game on July 12 in Philadelphia. Kilen, last year's first-round pick, has impressed on defense while Jordan, a fourth-round pick in 2024, has showcased hitting power. Kilen batted.282 with nine home runs this season, and Jordan leads the Northwest League with 18 home runs. Both players expressed excitement about their progression in the Giants' system, where recent promotions have reflected a strategy focusing on developing talent for the major leagues.
- •Gavin Kilen and Dakota Jordan played in the Futures Game on July 12.
- •Kilen is batting.282 with nine home runs this season.
- •Jordan leads the Northwest League with 18 home runs and 15 steals.
- •Both players are promoted to Double-A Richmond this week.
- •Promotion reflects Giants' focus on developing young players for the future.
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Giants prospects Gavin Kilen, Dakota Jordan getting promoted after Futures Game
"Two of the San Francisco Giants' top prospects, last year's first-round pick Gavin Kilen and fast-rising outfielder Dakota Jordan, played in Sunday's showcase and got some welcome news.
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