Giants Not Picking Up Evan Longoria's Option
2 years agoAs expected, the San Francisco Giants aren't picking up third baseman Evan Longoria's $13 million option for the 2023 season, making him a free agent. Instead, he'll receive a $5 million buyout. Dialogue remains open with the team, so a reunion is possible. Longoria is interested in seeing what free agency has to offer, though. The 37-year-old veteran played in just 89 games in 2022 due to a thumb injury, and he hasn't played over 89 games in the last two years. In his 298 plate appearances in 2022, he hit .244/.315/.451 with 14 home runs, 42 RBI and 31 runs scored for the Giants. Longoria can still swing the bat and provide some power, and although he's no longer in his prime, he should be able to find work around the league as at least a part-time corner infielder/designated hitter.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser