The SF Giants have reportedly added some organizational depth at first base. They have signed former Detroit Tigers prospect Jake Holton, per his Instagram account.
SF Giants reportedly add former Tigers first base prospect on a minors pact
The Giants lost a handful of minor leaguers in both phases of the Rule 5 draft last week. In the minor league phase, five players were selected away, headlined by 2020 fifth-round pick Ryan Murphy. In these instances, the Giants have lost the rights to these players.
Spencer Miles and Ryan Watson were drafted away in the major league phase of the Rule 5 draft by the Toronto Blue Jays and A’s, respectively.