Manager Bob Melvin told reporters on Sunday morning that left fielder Heliot Ramos is dealing with a minor oblique injury that will keep him out for roughly a week. Ramos, who missed several months with a right oblique strain in 2023, will be shut down completely for the time being.

The San Francisco Giants, to some are considered a viable landing spot for baseball's top free agent next offseason.

The Giants were among the teams that engaged the Mariners earlier in the offseason in trade talks regrading Luis Castillo, reports Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The clubs obviously did not line up on a deal and Castillo is expected to open the year in Seattle’s rotation.

According to a report from Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Francisco Giants tried to acquire Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo this offseason. The following comes from MLBTradeRumors,