Giants Promote J.P. Martinez to Pitching Coach

The San Francisco Giants have promoted J.P. Martinez to the role of pitching coach following Bryan Price's decision to step down after one season. The Giants opted for an internal candidate over franchise legends like Ryan Vogelsong and Javier Lopez, who were considered potential successors. Martinez has been with the Giants since the 2020-21 offseason as assistant pitching coach and brings a wealth of minor league coaching experience. Meanwhile, the Giants are also in the early stages of searching for a new general manager, considering candidates with scouting backgrounds to align with president Buster Posey's vision for the team. Notably, former GMs Thad Levine and Kim Ng have not been contacted, indicating a specific strategy in the hiring process. As the Giants navigate these changes, they aim to maintain continuity in their pitching department while reshaping their front office dynamics.