Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants
Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants
Locked On Podcast Network, Ben Kaspick
GIANTS SHAKE THINGS UP: Win First Game, Make History, Trade Luis Matos
25 minutes Posted Mar 31, 2026 at 7:20 pm.
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The San Francisco Giants pick up their first win of the Tony Vitello era behind dominant pitching from Landen Roupp and a lights-out inning from Keaton Winn, while Harrison Bader provides early pop and the lineup shows signs of life. But the bigger story might be off the field, as the Giants officially move on from former top prospect Luis Matos, trading him to the Milwaukee Brewers after designating him for assignment. What went wrong, and why now? Plus, a full breakdown of the Tyler Fitzgerald DFA, what it says about the roster crunch, and why the Giants are betting on upside arms like Dylan Smith to reshape a bullpen still searching for answers. This episode dives into what the win means, what these moves signal, and how the Giants are building this roster in real time.