ON THE BUBBLE: Drew Gilbert and Jerar Encarnacion COULD be LEFT OFF The Opening Day Roster

ON THE BUBBLE: Drew Gilbert and Jerar Encarnacion COULD be LEFT OFF The Opening Day Roster

29:31 Mar 12, 2026
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Opening Day decisions are getting closer for the San Francisco Giants, and a new roster projection from Andrew Baggarly is fueling the debate. Could young arms like Trevor McDonald force their way onto the roster? And what happens with top prospect Bryce Eldridge as the final weeks of Spring Training approach? Could Drew Gilbert and Jerar Encarnacion be left off? We also take a closer look at an intriguing bullpen name — left-hander Juan Sanchez — whose pitch mix and development could make him a factor later this season. Plus, the Giants are leaning further into pitching analytics, and we break down how that data-driven approach could shape their staff moving forward. From roster projections to rising pitchers and the Giants’ evolving pitching philosophy, we dive into the biggest storylines developing in camp. 0:00 Roster Projections 2.0 15:47 Juan Sanchez Profile 25:21 Giants Pitching Analytics #sfgiants  #FirstListen #Giants #sanfranciscogiants #sanfrancisco #baseball #mlb #tennesseebaseball #tonyvitello #freeagency #mlbfreeagency #mlbtraderumors #japanesebaseball #kbo #junghoolee #jtrealmuto #kyleschwarber #kyletucker #codybellinger #mlbdraft #ketelmarte #nicohoerner #tatsuyaimai #bryceeldridge #bobichette #loganwebb #freddyperalta #cjabrams #luisarraez #maxscherzer #worldbaseballclassic Tune in for a detailed breakdown on the current state of your San Francisco Giants! Locked On Giants podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Allen Stiles, a lifelong Giants fan, current radio host and digital creator that has covered the Giants for years, the Locked On Giants podcast provides your daily Giants fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Giants franchise, including game breakdowns and transactions in a data-driven way that’s rational but simple, passionate and accessible. Locked On Giants takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Giants locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Giants podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PlayStation This episode of is brought to you by MLB The Show 26. Visit https://mlbthe.show/lockedon and use code “LOCKEDON” to unlock a pack for use in Diamond Dynasty. Pre-Order now, Available March 17th on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. RATED E FOR EVERYONE. Turbo Tax Intuit TurboTax now has in-person lo
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