Giants announce non-roster invitees

Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesMLB’s lockout ended on Thursday and now, just a few days later, Spring Training is getting underway for the San Francisco Giants. We know this because Brandon Crawford is on the mound.

On Monday the Giants announced their list of Spring Training non-roster invitees, a group of 25 players that includes 15 pitchers, four catchers, four infielders, and two outfielders.

The list is highlighted by the catcher position, which features three intriguing prospects: 2020 first-round pick Patrick Bailey; 2020 undrafted free agent Brett Auerbach, who played almost every position in the Minors last year; and Ricardo Genovés, a 22-year old prospect who has…