Right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in a solid outing Friday as the San Francisco Giants faced the Cincinnati Reds in Cactus League action.

Mahle worked two scoreless innings, allowing no hits while issuing three walks and striking out four.

Despite the free passes, the veteran right-hander limited damage and showed the swing-and-miss ability that made him an attractive addition to San Francisco’s rotation.

Across his brief appearance, Mahle threw 40 pitches, with 23 landing for strikes. The outing offered another encouraging glimpse of what the Giants hope he can provide this season.

Mahle joined San Francisco after spending last season with the Texas Rangers, where he posted an impressive 2.18 ERA across 16 starts. When healthy, the 31-year-old has demonstrated the ability to anchor a rotation with his mix of command and strikeout stuff.

The primary concern, however, has been durability. Mahle missed nearly three months during the 2025 season due to injury, and maintaining his health will be critical if the Giants are to rely on him heavily in 2026.

The organization’s training staff has a strong reputation, and the club hopes careful workload management will help keep him available throughout the year.

One of the more intriguing developments in camp has been the playing time given to outfielder Victor Bericoto.

The 24-year-old has been appearing frequently in recent games, a trend that has not gone unnoticed by observers covering the club.

While minor-league players often rotate through spring lineups, Bericoto’s consistent opportunities could indicate he has made a favorable impression on manager Tony Vitello and the Giants’ coaching staff.

His performance at the plate has certainly helped his case. Through the early portion of spring play, Bericoto is batting .500 with a 1.418 OPS, numbers that reflect how comfortable he has looked in the batter’s box.

If he continues to produce at that level, then he could force the Giants to consider him as a potential roster option.

Top prospect Bryce Eldridge continued his strong spring with another extra-base hit.

In the second inning, the young slugger ripped his first triple of the exhibition season, pushing his spring average to .273 while maintaining a 1.021 OPS.

Outfielder Luis Matos also delivered an impressive showing, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. 

Behind the plate, Daniel Susac appears to be gaining momentum in the competition for the backup catcher role.

Through the Giants’ first 11 spring games, Susac has appeared in six contests and continues to receive regular opportunities behind the plate.

The frequency of those appearances suggests the club may already view him as the leading candidate to serve as the primary backup when the season begins.

Ultimately, the Giants would win this game by a score of 6-3, beating the Reds. The Giants will resume Cactus League play tomorrow when they take on the Rangers. First pitch scheduled for 3:05 p.m. ET.

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