Giants Place Thairo Estrada on Waivers

The San Francisco Giants placed infielder Thairo Estrada, along with relievers Taylor Rogers and Tyler Matzek, on irrevocable waivers, making them available to other teams. Estrada, who is having a challenging season with a .216 batting average and is owed approximately $850,000 for the remainder of the year, expressed resilience, stating that he will continue to play hard despite the situation. This move suggests a shift in the Giants' strategy as they may be looking towards next season, especially with the emergence of rookie Tyler Fitzgerald and potential interest in free-agent Ha-Seong Kim. The Giants are currently struggling in their playoff race, sitting at .500 and 6.5 games back from a wild card spot. While Estrada's defensive skills might attract contenders, his recent performance raises questions about his future with the team. If unclaimed, the Giants could decide against offering him arbitration this winter.