The San Francisco Giants have had an uneven start to the season, and while it’s early, it raises some bigger-picture questions about expectations and roster construction. A six-game stretch doesn’t define a season, but historically, slow starts like this haven’t been common among playoff teams. Since the expanded postseason began in 2022, only a handful of teams have opened 1-5, and none have started worse — putting the Giants’ start into a wider context. We break down what that actually means, why patience still matters, and where the concern becomes real. Plus, roster updates including injuries to Jared Oliva and Harrison Bader, and new opportunities for Drew Gilbert and Will Brennan.