On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants played their final game before the All-Star break.
They beat the Colorado Rockies by a score of 3-1 at Oracle Park in California.
Willy Adames led the team with three hits and one RBI.
Giants Release 25-Year-Old Pitcher
GettyPitcher Juan Sanchez #81 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Also on Sunday, news came out that the Giants had released Juan Sanchez from their organization.
MLB.com wrote (on July 12): “Sacramento River Cats released LHP Juan Sanchez.”
Sanchez never appeared in an MLB game for the Giants.
That said, he had been with the organization for seven seasons (and was most recently in Triple-A).
Jeff Young of Around The Foghorn wrote: “The Giants released lefty reliever Juan Sánchez from their Triple-A roster. He made a case to make the club out of spring training a couple of years ago but underwent Tommy John surgery shortly thereafter. Had an 8.16 ERA in 21 appearances this year.”
GettyPitcher Juan Sanchez #81 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
At just 25, Sanchez could still be a good addition to another organization in need of pitching depth.
It will be interesting to see if he gets picked up before the end of the 2026 season.
SF Giants Right Now
GettyHeliot Ramos #17 dumps Powerade on Willy Adames #2 of the San Francisco Giants after they beat the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park on July 09, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
The Giants have had a very challenging first half of the 2026 MLB season.
Tony Vitello is in his first season at the helm, and has a high-profile roster that is not playing up to expectations.
Currently, the Giants are the fourth-place team in the National League West with a 41-55 record in 96 games.
GettyManager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants talks with home plate umpire Lance Barksdale #23 after being thrown out of the game against the Colorado Rockies during the top of the third inning at Oracle Park on July 11, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
The Giants have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 22-25 in 47 games in San Francisco).
Following the All-Star break, they will resume action on July 17 when they visit the Seattle Mariners in Washington.
The franchise last made the MLB playoffs during the 2021 season.
San Francisco Giants Release 25-Year-Old Pitcher From Organization