With roughly two weeks remaining before Opening Night on March 25, the San Francisco Giants are still piecing together what their roster will look like to begin the 2026 season.

According to Giants beat reporter Maria Guardado of MLB.com, injuries and ongoing position battles have left several roles unsettled as Spring Training enters its final stretch.

The Giants appear likely to carry two catchers, with Patrick Bailey expected to handle the starting role.

Daniel Susac, who joined the organization through the Rule 5 Draft in a trade with the Minnesota Twins, is currently viewed as the leading candidate to serve as Bailey’s backup.

However, the competition is not entirely closed. Veteran Eric Haase, a non-roster invitee with eight seasons of major-league experience, remains under consideration as the club continues evaluating its depth behind the plate.

Rafael Devers is projected to serve as the team’s everyday first baseman.

The slugger missed time earlier in camp due to tightness in his left hamstring but returned to action on March 9 and remains on track for Opening Day.

His presence complicates the situation for top prospect Bryce Eldridge.

Eldridge, 21, is one of the organization’s most exciting young hitters, but Giants officials have emphasized the importance of consistent playing time when discussing his development.

That focus could lead the team to start him at Triple-A Sacramento, though the possibility remains that a strong finish to camp could earn him a big league roster spot.

Luis Arraez is expected to handle second base after joining the Giants to add his elite contact skills to the lineup.

While his bat is well established, he has spent time working with infield coach Ron Washington to improve defensively.

That progress paused temporarily when Arraez left camp to represent Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

Shortstop Willy Adames remains a centerpiece of the roster after signing a franchise-record $182 million contract last offseason.

He delivered immediate impact in 2025, launching 30 home runs — the first Giants player to reach that mark since Barry Bonds in 2004.

At third base, Matt Chapman continues to provide elite defense despite an injury-affected offensive season last year.

Heliot Ramos, Harrison Bader, and Jung Hoo Lee are expected to fill the starting outfield spots.

The competition for the fourth outfielder role remains active, with Luis Matos, Will Brennan, and Grant McCray among the players being evaluated.

Matos is out of minor-league options and has performed well this spring, but roster balance could factor into the decision.

With the Giants’ projected bench leaning heavily right-handed, a left-handed hitter like Brennan or McCray could gain an advantage.

Casey Schmitt and Christian Koss currently project as the team’s utility options, though Tyler Fitzgerald remains in the mix.

The starting rotation appears largely settled with Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, Tyler Mahle, Adrian Houser, and Landen Roupp projected to begin the season in those roles. Still, durability concerns linger after previous injuries to both Mahle and Roupp.

San Francisco also has several younger arms pushing for opportunities.

Trevor McDonald has impressed this spring and could earn a bullpen role after opening camp with six scoreless innings.

Relief pitching remains the most unsettled area. Injuries to Erik Miller, Sam Hentges, Joel Peguero, and Reiver Sanmartin have significantly reshaped the competition.

While Miller is nearing a return from a back issue, the others are unlikely to be ready by Opening Day.

Those setbacks prompted the Giants to re-sign left-hander Joey Lucchesi to a minor-league deal on March 10, adding further depth as the club continues evaluating its bullpen options.

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