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Giants continue roster shakeups, option Walker to Triple-A SAN FRANCISCO -- One day after trading two-time Gold Glove winner Patrick Bailey to the Guardians, the Giants made another surprise move wit...

MAY 10 • MLB.COM

Giants send struggling reliever Ryan Walker to the minors

The San Francisco Giants sent struggling reliever Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento following his fourth straight outing when he allowed at least one run

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Bound for Triple-A The Giants optioned Walker to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Giants manager Tony Vitello has yet to settle on a full-time closer, but Walker likely took himself out of consideration for earning save chances anytime soon after a string of poor performances. Over his last four appearances, Walker blew two saves and gave up seven earned runs on nine hits and four walks over 3.1 innings, inflating his ERA to 6.46 and his WHIP to 1.89 on the season. The right-hander will be sent to Triple-A for a reset, but if he's able to quickly rediscover the form that made him a weapon at the back end of the San Francisco bullpen over the previous three seasons, Walker may not have to wait long for a call-up.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates get a season-high 20 hits and beat the Giants 13-3

Nick Gonzales and Joey Bart each had four hits, Brandon Lowe drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates had a season-high 20 hits in a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Ty France's 2-run triple leads Padres over Giants 5-1

Pinch-hitter Ty France delivered a two-run triple in the seventh inning to put San Diego ahead to stay as the Padres picked up a 5-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Blows third save Sunday Walker blew a save opportunity in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Rays, allowing a run on one hit and one walk across one inning.

Impact With the Giants nursing a 1-0 lead, Walker came on to face the heart of Tampa Bay's lineup. He walked Junior Caminero on seven pitches and allowed a single to Jonathan Aranda to open the frame. Ryan Vilade pushed across the tying run on a bunt play. Walker has now been scored upon in three straight outings, suffering blown saves in back-to-back appearances. His ERA has swelled to 4.61 with a 13:7 K:BB across 13.2 innings.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Thursday Walker (0-1) took the loss and blew a save opportunity in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Phillies, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out one bat...

Impact Logan Webb gave San Francisco seven innings of one-run ball, and Erik Miller tossed a scoreless eighth to hand Walker a 2-1 lead heading into the bottom of the ninth. However, the Giants' closer couldn't protect the advantage, yielding a pair of infield singles and a triple to allow two runs to score. The blown save was the second of the season across five save chances for Walker, who has registered a 4.26 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB through 12.2 frames spanning 13 outings. He's probably still safe as San Francisco's primary saves option for the time being, though Walker doesn't have the longest leash among MLB closers.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 30 • FOX SPORTS

Phillies rally in the 9th inning to beat the Giants 3-2 in the first game of a doubleheader

Bryson Stott lined a tying triple with one out in the ninth inning and scored the winning run on a two-out infield single by rookie Justin Crawford, rallying the Philadelphia Phill...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Converts third save Walker walked one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Dodgers. He didn't record a strikeout.

Impact Walker picked up his second save in as many days, a good rebound after he blew a save chance against the Nationals on Saturday. This was his third save of the season, though he's also added a pair of holds, which suggests Walker may have to share closing duties at times. Over 11 innings this season, he has a 3.27 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey breaks up scoreless game with 3-run homer in 7th after Ohtani leaves, Giants win 3-0

Patrick Bailey broke up a scoreless game with a three-run homer in the sixth inning after Shohei Ohtani left the mound, and the San Francisco Giants sent the two-time defending Wor...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Posts second save Walker earned a save against the Dodgers on Tuesday, striking out two batters in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Walker inherited a two-run lead when he entered in the ninth frame. He didn't face much resistance, tossing 10 of 15 pitches for strikes while retiring the side in order. This was Walker's first save since March 30 and just his second overall on the campaign. He still appears to the Giants' primary closer, as no other pitcher on the team has more than one save so far this season.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Giants jump on reigning World Series MVP Yamamoto early, beat Dodgers 3-1

Jung Hoo Lee and Rafael Devers each hit RBI singles in the first inning that held up to support starter Landen Roupp, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Blows save against Washington Walker suffered a blown save Saturday against the Nationals, allowing one run on three hits and two walks with two strikeouts across two innings.

Impact With the Giants leading 6-5 headed into the bottom of the ninth, Walker was called on to protect the one-run lead. He gave up a leadoff double to Jorbit Vivas and later the game-tying single to Brady House. Walker allowed two more baserunners in the 10th inning. Prior to Saturday, Walker hadn't entered in a save situation since March 30. Three different Giants are tied for the team lead with one save apiece. Walker has a 4.00 ERA and 10:5 K:BB across nine innings.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Giants escape a big jam in the 10th, outlast Nationals 7-6 in 12 innings

Matt Chapman’s RBI single in the 12th inning lifted the San Francisco Giants to their third straight victory, 7-6 over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Benches Clear After Giants LHP Erik Miller Strikes Out Reds INF Sal Stewart

Benches cleared in Cincinnati after San Francisco Giants reliever Erik Miller struck out Reds infielder Sal Stewart to end Thursday's game.

APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS

Benches Clear After Giants LHP Erik Miller Strikes Out Reds INF Sal Stewart

Earns hold Tuesday Walker picked up a hold in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Phillies, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one in 1.1 scoreless innings.

Impact As was the case in Robbie Ray's last start, Walker replaced him. Walker entered in the seventh inning with two outs and two on, escaping the frame by inducing a groundout. He allowed a single to the first batter he faced in the eighth and later issued a walk, though he didn't surrender a run. The right-hander may continue to follow Ray in his starts, though Walker is still expected to see save situations and other high-leverage innings. He has a save and a hold through five outings this season, posting a 4.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB across 4.1 innings.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Robbie Ray pitches Giants past Phillies 6-0 to stop 4-game slide

Robbie Ray and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 to end their four-game skid

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Appears in sixth inning Thursday Walker pitched the sixth inning and retired the only two batters he faced in Thursday's win over the Mets.

Impact Walker entered in the sixth with one out, no one on base and the Giants sporting a four-run lead. According to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, Giants manager Tony Vitello said the staff discussed before the game using Walker directly after starting pitcher Robbie Ray because they offer essentially the opposite looks for hitters. Blade Tidwell followed Walker after the Giants tacked on another run and wound up getting a three-inning save. Walker still looks like the favorite for saves in the San Francisco bullpen, but his usage Thursday indicates Vitello won't always hold Walker back for the ninth inning. If the Giants' closer situation turns into more of a committee, Keaton Winn and others could get into the mix.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Grinds out first save Walker earned a save against the Padres on Monday, allowing two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out one batter over one inning.

Impact Walker appeared to be in line for a relatively easy save when he entered with a 3-0 lead in the ninth inning, but the veteran reliever struggled to close things out. He issued an inning-opening walk and later served up a two-run blast to Jackson Merrill with two outs. Walker was ultimately able to end the game by getting Xander Bogaerts to ground out to shortstop. This was Walker's third appearance but first save chance of the season. Despite the uneven outing, he has a pretty strong hold on San Francisco's closer role for the time being.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Vitello, Giants get 1st win by beating Padres 3-2 as Bader homers off Buehler

Harrison Bader connected against Walker Buehler for San Francisco’s first home run this season and the Giants held off the San Diego Padres 3-2 to give rookie manager Tony Vitello...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Allows hit in brief outing Walker allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one across one-third of an inning in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Walker entered in the eighth inning and struck out Aaron Judge, walked Cody Bellinger and gave up a single to Giancarlo Stanton before being pulled for left-hander Ryan Borucki. According to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle, Walker is a candidate to pitch high-leverage innings this season along with Matt Gage, Erik Miller and Jose Butto, all of whom made appearances Friday. Over 68 regular-season outings in 2025, Walker posted a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 60:18 K:BB across 61.1 innings.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Determined to rebound, Walker sets sights on Giants' closer role SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Ryan Walker came into Giants camp with a clear goal in mind this year. “I’m coming in confident, coming in with the int...

FEBRUARY 19 • MLB.COM

Found mechanical fix over winter Walker believes he fixed a mechanical issue over the offseason that had affected his command last season, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Walker discovered that he had been over-rotating, which made it difficult to command his slider, in particular. That led to having to throw more sinkers for strikes, and because the hitter was able to guess what was coming, his sinker got hit harder. After finishing with a 1.91 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 32.1 percent strikeout rate in 2024, Walker regressed to a 4.11 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 22.6% strikeout rate in 2025. The 30-year-old is the favorite to open 2026 as the Giants' closer, and he could have a bounce-back season if his mechanics are in order.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Verlander earns a win in final start of year as Giants hold off Rockies 4-3

Justin Verlander struck out seven and walked one over six innings to win his final start in a challenging year, and the San Francisco Giants held off the Colorado Rockies 4-3

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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