Carson Whisenhunt will start for the Giants in his major-league debut following turmoil in the team's rotation. Manager Bob Melvin expressed confidence in Whisenhunt, noting that the team has anticipated this moment and highlighting Whisenhunt’s status as the top pitching prospect. Whisenhunt had a strong start to the season but has struggled recently. His changeup is considered elite. The length of his outing will depend on his performance against the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates, with Carson Seymour positioned to follow him from the bullpen.
Bob Melvin announced that top pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt will make his major-league debut after the Giants' rotation was impacted by injuries and demotions. Whisenhunt is highly regarded, having recently competed in the All-Star Futures Game and owning a 4.42 ERA in the Pacific Coast League. His changeup, rated an elite 80 on the 20-80 scale, is considered his best pitch. Whisenhunt's performance against the Pirates will dictate his outing length, and he's likely to be followed by Carson Seymour from the bullpen.
Whisenhunt began the season strongly with a 3.00 ERA in his first nine starts, earning recognition as PCL Pitcher of the Week. However, his recent performance has declined, resulting in a 5.98 ERA over his last nine starts. Despite this, Melvin expressed excitement over Whisenhunt's debut, highlighting the need for additional pitching depth given the current challenges.
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