Giants Overhaul Roster Amid Historic Slump

The San Francisco Giants, led by new president of baseball operations Buster Posey, have overhauled their roster amid one of their worst offensive stretches in decades. The team designated first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment after a .167 average and -1.1 WAR, and signed veteran Dominic Smith, recently of the Yankees' minor league system, to a major league contract. Backup catcher Sam Huff was also DFA'd, and infielder Christian Koss was optioned to Triple-A. Outfielder Daniel Johnson and catcher Andrew Knizner, both recently excelling at Triple-A Sacramento, were promoted to the major league roster. The Giants have scored only 32 runs in their last 16 games, prompting urgent moves to address the slump. These changes mark a decisive new chapter under Posey's leadership.