The Giants officially cut ties with former top prospect Luis Matos on Monday, while also moving towards ending utility player Tyler Fitzgerald’s tenure with the franchise.San Francisco traded Matos to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations, the team announced. The move comes nearly a week after the outfielder was designated for assignment when he didn’t make the Opening Day roster.Fitzgerald also didn’t make the Opening Day roster and was sent to Triple-A Sacramento.But the Giants pulled off another small trade Monday, acquiring 25-year-old relief pitcher Dylan Smith from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations.So, to create a 40-man roster spot for Smith, Fitzgerald was designated for assignment.Smith won’t join the Giants immediately, as he will first head to Sacramento.A few years ago, Matos and Fitzgerald were considered promising pieces of the Giants’ future. But Matos’ time officially is over and Fitzgerald might be on the way out if another team claims him.Matos peaked as the Giants’ No. 3 overall prospect in 2022 and made his MLB debut in 2023. But he appeared in just 178 games over the last three seasons. During his time...
Giants trade Luis Matos to Brewers; DFA Tyler Fitzgerald, acquire Dylan Smith
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