The San Francisco Giants missed the postseason for the third straight year after finishing with a record of 80-82.
After winning three World Series titles in the span of five years from 2010-2014, the Giants have only made the postseason twice since.
In a division that includes the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Giants will have to make some moves this offseason to stay competitive in the National League West.
While most of the attention has been focused on free agent Juan Soto, MLB Analyst Jeff Joyce revealed where he believes the top free agent pitcher will sign.
“If the Giants pay him the most money, that is probably where Corbin Burnes would go,” Joyce said via MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM.
Is Corbin Burnes a perfect match in the Bay Area?
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Burnes is a 30-year-old starting pitcher who came into the league in 2018 with the Milwaukee Brewers.
After playing the first six seasons of his career with the Brewers, Burnes played the 2024 season with the Baltimore Orioles.
In 2024, Burnes started 32 games for the Orioles and held a record of 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA and 181 strikeouts in 194.1 innings pitched.
Joyce believes that Burnes will sign with the Giants if they offer him the most money to replace starting pitcher Blake Snell who signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency this offseason.
The Giants will try to win their first NL West title since 2021 and win their first World Series title since 2014.
It will be interesting to see if Joyce’s prediction holds true and Burnes does sign with the Giants.
The Giants will need all the help they can get to keep pace with the Dodgers who are remaining aggressive this offseason.
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