"There are about 40 days until pitchers and catchers report for spring training. The weather remains cold. The leaves continue falling. Brock Purdy and the 49ers are dougie-ing their way to the No. 1 seed. A lot of baseball offseason remains. But as the new year looms, the Giants have yet to substantially upgrade their roster after a fourth straight season of finishing .500 or worse."
"Their free-agent additions have been a backend starter (Adrian Houser) and two intriguing relievers who did not pitch in the majors last year (Sam Hentges, Jason Foley). There have also been additions around the margins such as catcher Daniel Susac (Rule 5), left-hander Reiver Sanmartin (waivers) and Justin Dean (waivers). The Giants don't have the luxury of relying solely on internal development from their young players."
"While the Giants look to return to the postseason, the list of potential playoff contenders in the National League isn't shrinking. The Dodgers, fresh off back-to-back titles, signed three-time All-Star Edwin Diaz to solidify their bullpen. The Braves have been active, adding to their bullpen (Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez), infield (Ha-Seong Kim, Mauricio Dubon) and outfield (Mike Yastrzemski). Even the Pirates have added bats (Brandon Lowe, Ryan O'Hearn) and bullpen arms (Gregory Soto, Mason Montgomery)."
The Giants' offseason moves have been modest, highlighted by backend starter Adrian Houser, relievers Sam Hentges and Jason Foley, plus depth pickups Daniel Susac, Reiver Sanmartin and Justin Dean. Internal development alone will not suffice to raise the team's floor after four consecutive seasons at or below .500. Priority needs include another reliable starter, a right fielder and an additional high-leverage reliever. National League rivals continue to improve, with the Dodgers, Braves and even the Pirates making significant additions. Several notable free-agent starters remain available, offering potential fits if the Giants pursue outside help.
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