"I'm not done playing. I'm just waiting. Flores remains committed to playing in 2026 despite being unsigned with Opening Day approaching. He is training in Florida to maintain readiness while seeking a major league opportunity rather than accepting minor league offers."
"From 2020 to 2023, he made 1,705 plate appearances and slashed .257/.331/.454 for a 116 wRC+, indicating he was 16% better than league average. He logged over 700 innings at each of the non-shortstop infield spots during this productive stretch with the Giants."
"A return to the Giants in 2026 was never especially likely. He's mostly down to a first base only guy at this point. The Giants don't have a lot of first base playing time to offer, with Rafael Devers the regular at that spot going forward."
Wilmer Flores, 34, is unsigned as Opening Day approaches, hoping to secure a major league contract after spending six years with the Giants. He has received minor league offers but prefers to continue his career at the major league level. Flores served as a valuable multi-positional infielder from 2020-2023, posting a 116 wRC+ across 1,705 plate appearances. Recent injuries and declining performance have limited his role, with knee problems restricting him to 71 games in 2024 and mostly designated hitter duties in 2025. A return to the Giants appears unlikely as the team prioritizes second base and has Rafael Devers entrenched at first base.
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