San Francisco Giants podcast Michael Villanueva: Will releasing Wade, Koss and Huff make a difference for SF?

San Francisco Giants’ LaMonte Wade Jr. reacts after striking out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

San Francisco Giants podcast Michael Villanueva:

#1 Michael talk about how the impact of the release of LaMonte Wade, Christian Koss, and Sam Huff will have on the club?

#2 The Giants have acquired Dominic Smith infielder, outfielder Daniel Johnson outfielder, and catcher Andrew Knizner talk about Giants president Buster Posey and his expectations of them.

#3 The Giants offense had gone cold in recent weeks and Posey was looking for holes in the roster Wade had been hitting .167, one home run, 15 RBIs, 24 hits, Sam Huff was hitting .208, with two home runs, four RBIs, and 11 hits, and Christian Koss .219, 1 home run and had not hit in the Majors this season.

#4 In the last ten games the Giants have scored just 16 runs that comes out to 1.60 per game and have gone seven for 69 for a .101 average.

#5 Giants down 0-2 in this series with the Padres get after it tonight at Oracle Park starting pitchers for the visiting Padres RHP Nick Pivetta (6-2, ERA 2.74) and for the Giants LHP Kyle Harrison (1-1 ERA 2.51) Michael what your take on this pitching match up and can the Giants avoid getting swept tonight?

Michael Villanueva is MLB analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com