Giants Minors Roundup: Sacramento Wins and Prospect Power

The Giants’ minor‑league system had a busy week, highlighted by a pair of wins for AAA Sacramento and a surge of offensive firepower across the lower levels. A quartet of rehab assignments gave fans a preview of Daniel Susac, Keaton Winn and Jason Foley, while a trio of promising pitchers—Greg Farone, Jacob Bresnahan and Blade Tidwell—showed why they’re on the Giants’ radar. On the offensive side, Scott Bandura and Turner Hill amassing high OPS numbers and power threats like Sabin Ceballos and Jeremiah Jenkins keep the organization’s depth chart exciting.

AAA Sacramento (48‑39)

Sacramento kicked off the week with a 6‑1 victory over Salt Lake, followed by a 5‑3 win on Thursday to extend its streak to three straight. Daniel Susac (No. 20 CPL) made his AAA debut as a designated hitter, going 0‑for‑3 with a strikeout, while RHP Keaton Winn recorded a scoreless rehab inning and later RHP Jason Foley threw a perfect eighth, striking out the side and logging 10 strikes in 12 pitches. LHP Cesar Perdomo turned in a solid five‑inning start, allowing one run and six whiffs; his only blemish was a home run to former MLB star Kyren Paris.

Offensive highlights came from Scott Bandura, who batted 4‑for‑6 with a two‑run homer, a walk, a sac‑fly, a steal and two Ks, lifting his season OPS to .726 with a 90 wRC+. Turner Hill added a solo shot and a triple, posting a .871 OPS and a 131 wRC+; with injuries to Jonah Cox, Harrison Bader and Grant McCray, Hill looks like a potential early‑season call‑up. RHP Blade Tidwell (No. 9 CPL) started Thursday, pitching six innings but giving up three runs on extra‑base hits, two of which were homers to Paris.

AA Richmond (52‑30)

Richmond split its series at Altoona, dropping an 8‑5 game then rallying for a 5‑3 triumph. Sabin Ceballos (No. 43 CPL) turned heads with three home runs in seven at‑bats, clearing the fences each time and demonstrating a power surge after a modest 2024 season. The 23‑year‑old now sports a .788 OPS and a 111 wRC+, and his defensive work at third base remains solid.

Power also emanated from Jean Carlos Sio, who smacked a solo shot and now leads the system with 12 homers while playing multiple infield and outfield spots. LHP Greg Farone anchored the pitching staff on Thursday, allowing just one run in five innings and striking out six batters with a 53‑strike, 82‑pitch effort.

High‑A Eugene (50‑34)

Eugene lost its Thursday contest but produced the week’s standout performance from LHP Jacob Bresnahan (No. 11 CPL). The 21‑year‑old tossed six innings, surrendering two hits (one a homer) and one run while fanning a career‑high 11 Spokane batters. In four straight starts he’s at least six innings deep, allowing just nine hits, seven walks and two runs while striking out 28.

Right fielder Lisbel Diaz continued his home‑run chase, going 4‑for‑4 and falling short of a cycle; he now shares the system’s second‑most HRs (15) with teammate Dakota Jordan despite fewer plate appearances. RHP Gerelmi Maldonado closed out the day with a perfect inning, adding two strikeouts to his already staggering 31 K in 20.2 IP.

Low‑A San Jose (52‑32)

The Baby Giants are on fire, having won ten straight games after blowouts of Visalia (15‑4 and 11‑3). First baseman Jeremiah Jenkins was the focal point, hitting 5‑for‑10 with three home runs and seven RBIs, driving his OPS to .917 and a 124 wRC+. The 2024 14th‑round pick also walks 15.8 % of the time, though his 30.5 % strikeout rate remains a concern.

Isaiah Barkett (No. 10 CPL) added a home run, two doubles and a .887 OPS, making the shortstop/third baseman a cornerstone of the club’s offensive revival. Angel Guzman, promoted from Low‑A, homered in his debut, while Lorenzo Meola (No. 23 CPL) continued his five‑game hitting streak and posted a .762 OPS with nine steals.

Arizona Complex League (28‑21)

The ACL squad slipped to a 6‑3 loss versus the Guardians, but not before Grant McCray continued his rehab hitting 1‑for‑2 and stealing two bases. Catcher Broedy Poppell collected 2‑for‑4, and second baseman Josuar González added 1‑for‑3 with two walks and a steal, now boasting a 1.037 OPS and 7‑for‑9 stolen bases.

Dominican Summer League Orange (17‑11)

DSL Orange split its week, winning 3‑2 against the Mariners before a rain‑shortened match. Yoxander Benitez (2B) produced a double and a walk, while Albert Jimenez (1B) went 2‑for‑3 with a double, both lifting their OPS above .750 for the season. RHP Jesus Lopez tossed three scoreless innings with two strikeouts.

Home‑Run Tracker

• Lisbel Diaz – 15 (12 High‑A, 3 Low‑A)
• Sabin Ceballos – 13 (AA)
• Jean Carlos Sio – 12 (7 AA, 4 High‑A, 1 ACL)
• Jeremiah Jenkins – 12 (Low‑A)
• Scott Bandura – 6 (3 AAA, 3 AA)
• Turner Hill – 6 (AAA)
• Isaiah Barkett – 5 (Low‑A)
• Angel Guzman – 3 (1 Low‑A, 2 ACL)
• Daniel Rogers – 3 (Low‑A)

Friday Schedule

• Sacramento @ Salt Lake – 6:45 p.m. PT (SP: Seth Lonsway)
• Richmond at Altoona – 3:00 p.m. PT (SP: Charlie McDaniel)
• Eugene @ Spokane – 6:35 p.m. PT (SP: Niko Mazza)
• San Jose at Visalia – 6:35 p.m. PT (SP: TBD)

Almost all these games are available live on MLB TV, so fans can keep tabs on the Giants’ promising prospects as they vie for promotion opportunities.