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Giants get down to 41 players on their 40 man roster in latest flurry of transactions

On Thursday, the first chunk of transactions the San Francisco Giants needed to make before 2pm’s 40-man roster deadline. All players on the injured list needed to be activated, qualifying offers made, and player options either picked up or declined.…

By Bryan Murphy · McCovey Chronicles

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:32 PM

Key Things to Know

The San Francisco Giants trimmed their roster down to 41 players following a series of roster transactions.
Five players were lost on waivers, including José Buttó, Duncan Davitt, Brett Harris, Shay Whitcomb, and Zach Morgan.
The Giants outrighted Joel Kuhnel and Seth Lonsway while releasing pitcher Tristan Beck.

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The San Francisco Giants have reduced their roster to 41 players after trimming down from 52 following a flurry of waiver moves and transactions. Relievers José Buttó and Duncan Davitt, infielders Brett Harris and Shay Whitcomb, and catcher Zach Morgan were claimed off waivers, while Joel Kuhnel and Seth Lonsway were outrighted and Tristan Beck was released.

Bryan Murphy notes that two notable question marks remain for the final spot: reliever Rowan Wick, who holds a 2027 option, and outfielder Harrison Bader, who was suspended without pay.

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