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Giants Exercise Contract Option on Manager Bob Melvin for the 2026 Season

  • On Tuesday, the Giants exercised manager Bob Melvin’s 2026 contract option, securing his return for a third season amid recent team struggles.
  • Front office leaders highlighted Melvin’s leadership, guiding three teams to postseason and earning three Manager of the Year awards, reflecting confidence in his track record.
  • The Giants, at 45-40 and in third place in NL West, have lost six of seven and 11 of 15 games, highlighting recent struggles despite exercising Melvin’s 2026 contract option.
  • Hours after confirming Melvin’s 2026 option, the Giants lost 8-2 to the Diamondbacks, extending their losing streak to four games.
  • The Giants exercise Melvin’s 2026 option, securing his return amid a tight wild-card race where they trail the Cardinals by 1.5 games and are half a game behind the Padres.
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Giants exercise contract option on manager Bob Melvin for the 2026 season

The San Francisco Giants are showing their confidence in manager Bob Melvin, exercising his contract option for the 2026 season.

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