On Friday night, the San Francisco Giants opened up a series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
The Giants are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in Ohio.
San Francisco Giants Announced Peyton Bonds News
GettyFormer San Francisco Giants player Buster Posey waves to the crowd during a pregame ceremony inducting them into the team’s Wall of Fame before the San Francisco Giants game against the Detroit Tigers at Oracle Park on August 08, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Also on Friday, news came out that the Giants had promoted Peyton Bonds to Single-A.
San Jose Giants wrote: “ROSTER UPDATE: OF Peyton Bonds added from ACL Giants INF Luke Nixon added from ACL Giants”
OF Peyton Bonds added from ACL Giants INF Luke Nixon added from ACL Giants
Looking At Bonds
Bonds was picked in the 3rd round of the 2026 MLB Draft (out of Rutgers).
He finished last year (in college) batting .352 with six home runs, 29 RBIs, 31 runs and 13 stolen bases in 36 games.
Baseball America wrote (on July 11): “The Giants get Rutgers OF Peyton Bonds with the 90th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. The nephew of Barry Bonds posted the fifth-highest 90th percentile EV on day one of the MLB Draft Combine, at 110.6 mph. Bonds was one of the biggest risers in our 2026 draft cycle.”
The nephew of Barry Bonds posted the fifth-highest 90th percentile EV on day one of the MLB Draft Combine, at 110.6 mph.
Bonds was one of the biggest risers in our 2026 draft cycle.
The Giants signed Bonds last month.
Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline wrote (on July 19): “3rd-rder Peyton Bonds signs w/ @SFGiants for $887k (full slot 90 value). @RutgersBaseball OF, combination of bat speed, in-zone contact & exit velos portend future power. Good CF instincts too. Nephew of Barry, grandson of Bobby.”
After Peyton was drafted, Barry made a post to Instagram.
Barry Bonds wrote (on July 11): “Congratulations to my nephew Peyton for being drafted by the SF Giants. I am so proud of your faith in God and throughout this journey of yours to be come a Major League player. You have nothing to prove but to yourself and our lord Jesus Christ. Love you❤️ NOW LET’S GET TO WORK❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Looking At The Giants Right Now
GettyManager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants talks with first base umpire Rob Drake during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on August 20, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Giants are the fourth-place team in the National League West with a 52-75 record in 127 games.
After three games in Boston, they will return home to host Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
San Francisco Giants Announced Peyton Bonds News During Red Sox Series