The Giants acquired the following players for their 2025 active roster:

• Willy Adames, shortstop
• Justin Verlander, starting pitcher
• Lou Trivino, relief pitcher

The Giants are another team that made few moves. Adames gives them a solid shortstop, worth between three and four WAR a season. The offensive and defensive components of the his WAR change, but they never seem to both be down in the same year. Adames plays 2025 at seasonal age 29, still in his prime.

Verlander, on the other hand, is well past his prime. His K rate dropped five years in a row. It was coming off a high level, but at 7.37 per 9 IP in 2024, he no longer blows away batters. In addition, the balls put in play against him are more likely to fall for hits. At 262 career wins, he would need to great seasons or three very good seasons to reach 300. We’ll know this season if that is still possible.

Trivino might prove to be a good, inexpensive pickup. His ERA was well above his FIP numbers in 2024. If he can keep his K rate high, he’ll help the Giants bullpen.

Adames is a nice, long-term addition for the team. Otherwise, there isn’t much new in the city by the bay.