The San Francisco Giants faced a challenging offseason, highlighted by the loss of ace pitcher Blake Snell, who opted out of his contract to sign a lucrative five-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Snell's departure leaves a significant gap in the starting rotation, a void that the Giants attempted to fill through aggressive pursuits in free agency.

Despite their efforts, they missed out on top targets like Corbin Burnes and must now rely on Justin Verlander, who comes off a tough season at nearly 42 years old, and hope for a resurgence from Robbie Ray after Tommy John surgery. The Giants are left in a precarious position, needing young pitchers like Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks to step up in a deeply competitive division.