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Giants star defends Tony Vitello amid rebuilding speculation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Giants star defends Tony Vitello amid rebuilding speculation
Summary

Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt defended first-year manager Tony Vitello as trade deadline approaches. The Giants have struggled in the 2026 season, leading to questions about Vitello's leadership and speculation about a potential roster fire sale. Reports indicate the club is considering trades involving Matt Chapman and other underperforming players as they contemplate a rebuild. Affeldt emphasized that Vitello alone is not to blame for the team's poor performance, suggesting that a rebuild is inevitable for the franchise.

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  • •Jeremy Affeldt defends manager Tony Vitello amidst poor team performance.
  • •Giants could engage in a trade fire sale for underperforming players.
  • •Matt Chapman and others are reportedly available for trade offers.
  • •Affeldt states rebuild is likely due to team's current standings.
  • •The Giants entered the season aiming for a playoff run but have struggled.
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  • 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Giants’ 3-Time World Series Champ Sends Tony Vitello Message, Calls For Rebuild
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The San Francisco Giants former star offered a “crush the manager” response as a trade deadline fire sale looms.

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