NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Giants stabilize their 2022 rotation, re-signing Anthony DeSclafani and reportedly nearing an agreement with Alex Wood DeSclafani had a career-best 3.17 ERA in 2021, and Farhan Zaidi says both the Giants and DeSclafani believe there's room for improvement.
DeSclafani, Giants reach agreement on $36M, 3-year contract
Right-hander Anthony DeSclafani has reached agreement on a $36 million, three-year contract with the San Francisco GiantsNOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to San Francisco DeSclafani re-signed with the Giants for three years and $36 million Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact DeSclafani hasn't been remotely consistent from year to year, but he's had several strong seasons, including a career-best 3.17 ERA in 31 starts for the Giants in 2021. His 22.5 percent strikeout rate was slightly below average, but contact isn't punished as frequently in Oracle Park as it is elsewhere, and he avoided long rallies thanks to his 6.2 percent walk rate. The Giants evidently believe DeSclafani reached a new level last season and won't fall back to being the guy who posted a 7.22 ERA in 2020 or a 4.93 ERA in 2018. The ceiling may not be particularly high here, and his age (he'll turn 32 in April) as well as the likelihood of regression in his .265 BABIP both add risk, but the veteran righty still looks like a good bet to be a capable mid-rotation arm in 2022.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers offer QOs to Seager, Taylor but not Kershaw
The Los Angeles Dodgers have extended qualifying offers to free agent All-Stars Corey Seager and Chris Taylor, but not Clayton KershawNOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doesn't receive qualifying offer DeSclafani didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Giants, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact DeSclafani performed well during his first season with the Giants with a 3.17 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 167.2 innings across 31 starts. However, he'll now become a free agent with no draft-pick penalty attached after San Francisco declined to offer him a one-year, $18.4 million deal.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Predicting if the Giants extend the qualifying offer to Anthony DeSclafani, Brandon Belt and other free agents The Giants brought back Kevin Gausman on the qualifying offer last offseason. Could Anthony DeSclafani also return on the QA?
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
San Francisco faces Los Angeles in decisive Game 5 of NLDS
The Giants and Dodgers are tied 2-2 in the NLDS with Game 5 scheduled for ThursdayOCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Charged with Game 4 loss DeSclafani (0-1) allowed two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out two in 1.2 innings to take the loss in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Impact DeSclafani had recorded a 2.25 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 32 innings across his last six starts of the regular season, but he was pulled from Tuesday's postseason matchup after throwing just 28 pitches. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available out of the bullpen for Game 5 on Thursday following his brief appearance Tuesday, but he's a strong candidate to start in the NLCS if the Giants advance.
OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walker Buehler helps Dodgers stay alive with gutsy, short-rest outing in Game 4
Walker Buehler's gutsy outing helped the Dodgers force Game 5, adding to his growing playoff résumé, Pedro Moura writes.OCTOBER 13, 2021
Dodgers beat Giants 7-2, force decisive Game 5 in NLDS
Mookie Betts homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-2 to force a decisive Game 5 in their NL Div...OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buehler to start Game 4 on short rest for Dodgers vs Giants
Walker Buehler is set to start on three days’ rest for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of their NL Division Series against the San Francisco GiantsOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Braves make their pitch to close out Brewers
Boosted by a sharp start from Ian Anderson, Braves pitchers have now thrown 19 straight scoreless innings against Milwaukee in the NL Division SeriesOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blowin' in the wind: Giants edge Dodgers 1-0 on Longoria HR
Evan Longoria homered off Max Scherzer in the fifth inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on a blustery night to take a 2-1 lead in their NL Divisio...OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Candidate for Game 4 start DeSclafani could start Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Manager Gabe Kapler noted that DeSclafani will be available out of the bullpen for Game 3, but he also added the right-hander is a "great option" to start Game 4, per Crowley. The Dodgers have also elected to hold off on naming a starter for Game 4, likely waiting to see how Game 3 unfolds.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logan Webb to start NLDS Game 1 for division champion Giants
Logan Webb will start for the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 of their NL Division Series on Friday night against the rival DodgersOCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up 13th win DeSclafani (13-7) earned the win over San Diego on Friday, pitching five scoreless innings during which he allowed four hits and no walks while striking out three.
Impact The right-hander breezed through his final regular-season start, tossing 48 of 71 pitches for strikes and capping his career-best campaign by notching his 13th victory. It's the first time in his seven seasons that DeSclafani has reached double-digit wins, and he also concludes the campaign with the best ERA (3.17) and WHIP (1.09) of his career. He was even better down the stretch, posting a 2.25 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB across his final six starts.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gausman expected to start as San Francisco hosts San Diego
The Padres will start Joe Musgrove on Saturday while the Giants are expected to counter with Kevin GausmanOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants clinch at least tie in NL West, match team wins mark
The San Francisco Giants clinched at least a tie for their first NL West title since 2012 by matching the franchise record with their 106th win, beating the San Diego Padres 3-0 be...OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Diego to visit San Francisco Friday
The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Friday while the Padres have yet to announce who will take the moundOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wade, Giants beat D-backs in 9th, hold 2-game NL West edge
LaMonte Wade Jr. singled home the winning run with one out in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants held their two-game lead in the NL West by beating the Arizona Diamondba...OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Works four innings Saturday DeSclafani allowed two runs on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts in four innings, taking a no-decision versus Colorado on Saturday.
Impact The right-hander kept the ball in the yard at Coors Field, so consider that a moral victory. He's allowed just one home run through 27 innings in five September starts. DeSclafani has pitched to a 3.26 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 149:42 K:BB through 162.2 innings this season. He's expected to make his last regular-season start during next weekend's series versus the Padres.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Belt homers twice, Giants top Rockies to boost NL West lead
Brandon Belt went deep twice as San Francisco set a franchise record for homers in a season, and the Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-2 to extend their lead in the NL WestSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeSclafani scheduled to start for San Francisco against Colorado
The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Saturday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon GraySEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Cardinals seek franchise-best 15th straight win
The surging Cardinals will try for a franchise-record 15th consecutive win in a game at Wrigley FieldSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Cardinals seek franchise-best 15th straight win
The surging Cardinals will try for a franchise-record 15th consecutive win in a game at Wrigley FieldSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
