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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Manager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants walks to the dugout against the New York Yankees at Oracle Park on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the San Francisco Giants played the second game of their series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Giants lost by a score of 3-2.
SF Giants Release 9-Year Player
GettyRyan Borucki #47 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the San Diego Padres int he sixth inning at Oracle Park on May 05, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Also on Saturday, news was announced that Ryan Borucki was officially released by the Giants.
He had been designated for assignment last month.
Borucki went 1-1 with a 4.94 ERA in 21 games for the team.
@FantasyProsMLB wrote: “Ryan Borucki released by Giants”
Borucki’s MLB Career
GettyManager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants takes pitcher Ryan Borucki #47 out of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the top of the seventh inning at Oracle Park on April 06, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Borucki was picked in the 15th round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
He has also had stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners over nine MLB seasons.
The 32-year-old had signed with the Giants over the offseason.
Robert Murray of FanSided wrote (on March 21): “Sources: Left-hander Ryan Borucki and the Giants are in agreement on a major-league deal. Borucki drew strong interest from over half the league earlier this winter. He signed with the White Sox this offseason and opted out after not being added to the roster. He drew strong interest once again and lands in San Francisco, who tried signing him earlier this winter. @JonHeyman first mentioned it was close.”
GettyRyan Borucki #56 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on June 26, 2018 in Houston, Texas.
Over 208 career games, Borucki has gone 16-13 with a 4.34 ERA.
It will be interesting to see if another MLB organization looks to sign him before the end of the 2026 season.
Giants After Saturday’s Loss
GettyManager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants walks back to the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park on May 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
The Giants have had a very slow start to the 2026 season.
They find themselves as the fourth-place team in the National League West with a 26-39 record in 65 games.
Over their last ten games, the Giants have gone 4-6 (and they are 14-23 in 37 games on the road).
Following one more game with the Cubs, they will return home to host the Washington Nationals on Friday.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
