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Who stays and who goes amongst SF Giants’ 9 arbitration-eligible players?

The SF Giants have decisions to make on all nine of their arbitration-eligible players. Who will stay and who will go?

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 5:00 PM
Who stays and who goes amongst SF Giants’ 9 arbitration-eligible players?
Key Things to Know
  • Nick San Miguel analyzes whether the SF Giants should retain or non-tender their nine arbitration-eligible players.
  • The writer predicts Camilo Doval will be retained despite a projected $6.6 million arbitration salary.
  • Casey Schmitt is projected to receive a contract, though the writer notes he could become a trade candidate.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Around the Foghorn's Nick San Miguel analyzed the San Francisco Giants' roster decisions regarding their nine arbitration-eligible players heading into the 2027 offseason. The club faces decisions to tender contracts, reach salary agreements, go to arbitration hearings, or non-tender players into free agency following a difficult 65-97 season in 2026.

San Miguel predicts the Giants will retain pitchers José Buttó, Camilo Doval, Jason Foley, Sam Hentges, Randy Rodríguez, and Rowan Wick, while tendering Casey Schmitt with the potential to trade him. Conversely, the writer projects catcher Andrew Knizner and reliever Ryan Walker will be non-tendered.

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