Zack Minasian – Sports Radio Service

San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian (left) and president Buster Posey (right) address the media at a press conference at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wed Oct 1, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Stephen Ruderman

SAN FRANCISCO–Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey kept things close to his chest at the Giants’ end-of-the-year press conference, following the firing of Manager Bob Melvin.

Posey, who just completed his first season in charge of the Giants’ Baseball Operations Department, was accompanied by General Manager Zack Minasian. Posey took questions relating to all matters, from the search for a new manager, to Giants’ players hitting the free agent market, as well as prospects.

Posey confirmed that he plans to talk to potential managerial candidates this week, but did not go into details on the backgrounds of the candidates. Posey seemed to rule out former manager Bruce Bochy returning to the helm in San Francisco after the latter left his post managing the Texas Rangers, where he led them to a world championship in 2023.

Ryan Christenson and Matt Williams, Bob Melvin’s bench coach and third base coach respectively, will also not return next season. Posey did not give an update on the statuses of Bench Coach Pat Burrell and Pitching Coach J.P. Martinez.

Posey did say that the next manager will have agency over their coaching staff. However, Posey did say that he will want to have some input on the matter.

Bryce Eldridge, the Giants’ top prospect who was up with the big club for the final two weeks of the season, will have surgery on his left wrist. His recovery timeline is expected to be roughly eight weeks. Minasian said the Giants will remain open minded to Eldridge and his place on the team next season.

Other prospects, such as catcher Jesus Rodriguez and starting pitcher Blade Tidwell, both acquired at the Trade Deadline this season, will also get a look in Spring Training next year. Posey mentioned that Rodriguez “[did] not have a ton of experience behind the plate, but [was] a hard worker.”

Posey did not give a timetable on when a new manager will be announced. As for player moves, free agency does not start until after the conclusion of the World Series.

The Giants fired Bob Melvin after the 2025 season. / Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 What were the key factors that led to Bob Melvin’s dismissal as manager of the San Francisco Giants?

#2 How did the Giants’ performance in the 2025 season influence the front office’s decision to part ways with Melvin?

#3 Were there reported tensions between Bob Melvin and the Giants’ front office or players that may have contributed to his firing?

#4 What qualities or experience is the organization looking for in Melvin’s replacement?

#5 How does Bob Melvin’s tenure with the Giants compare to his previous managerial stints, particularly in terms of team development and clubhouse culture?

#6 Where does the buck really stop in the Giants front office? The Giants have not been in the World Series since 2014 that’s going on 12 years now. Does it stop with team president Buster Posey, general manager Zack Minasian or Giants CEO Larry Baer who is the one really responsible for the Giants not making it to the fall classic the last 12 years?

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.