Hayden Birdsong and Tristan Beck optioned, Carson Seymour and Sean Hjelle recalled
Briefly

Hayden Birdsong has been demoted after a poor performance for the San Francisco Giants, where he recorded a 6.51 ERA and poor command. The initial promise seen in Birdsong has faded, signaling a significant shift in expectations within the organization. Despite showing some changes in pitch tactics, including adjustments to his fastball and slider, results have stagnated. Comparisons of his performance metrics from 2024 and 2025 show minimal development, as he remains among the worst in MLB for pitch location. A return to the majors is likely, but with considerably lowered expectations.
Hayden Birdsong's demotion by the San Francisco Giants follows a disappointing performance, marked by a 6.51 ERA and a notably poor command that put him at the bottom of the league.
The expectation surrounding Birdsong has diminished, contrasting his promising prospects last season; a comparison of his statistics between 2024 and 2025 reflects stagnant development, despite some adjustments.
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