San Francisco Giants’ season slump deepens as manager Tony Vitello defended and catcher injured

The San Francisco Giants are enduring one of the worst starts in franchise history, sitting near a .500 record with a 32‑46 (later reported 33‑47) win‑loss tally and ranking near the bottom in runs scored and pitching ERA. General manager Buster Posey hired former college coach Tony Vitello as manager for the 2026 season, a decision now under scrutiny after on‑field struggles and clubhouse tension, including an incident where veteran Rafael Devers publicly disagreed with a pinch‑run decision. Posey has publicly defended Vitello, asserting the manager has the respect of the clubhouse.

Meanwhile, rookie catcher Daniel Susac suffered back tightness during a game against the Athletics and was listed as day‑to‑day, raising concerns about the Giants’ catching depth as they prepare for a series against the Atlanta Braves. Susac, a 2022 first‑round draft pick, currently holds a .267 batting average in his rookie season.