Bob Melvin faces uncertainty with Giants after another middling season at helm

SAN FRANCISCO — Bob Melvin wasn’t supposed to be facing questions about his 2026 status after the 2025 finale. The Giants looked to be headed for the postseason for most of the first half, and after the losing started, Melvin had his 2026 option picked up by president of baseball operations Buster Posey.But on Sunday afternoon, a few minutes after the end of a disappointing 81-81 season, Melvin admitted he has gotten no recent assurances that his job is still safe. He said he expects to speak to someone in the front office on Monday. “It is what it is,” he said postgame. “We’ll see what the next day brings.” Bob Melvin addresses the uncertainty around his job status entering next season pic.twitter.com/tZNojrKruK — SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) September 28, 2025 The vibes in the clubhouse after the season’s final game certainly did not seem to indicate it definitely will bring good news. The entire coaching staff has felt in the dark on this homestand, with some noting that their normal end-of-season meetings had not yet been scheduled. There was nothing but uncertainty as the staff headed...