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Giants Demote Fitzgerald, Welcome Verlander Amid Schmitt's Surge

6/24/2025

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The San Francisco Giants have sent struggling second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald to Triple-A Sacramento, bringing in seasoned veteran Justin Verlander. Fitzgerald, battling a .230 average and recovering from a rib injury, hopes to bounce back. In the meantime, Casey Schmitt has shone brightly, boasting a .415 average and four homers, elevating the team's second base play.

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The San Francisco Giants have sent struggling second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald to Triple-A Sacramento, bringing in seasoned veteran Justin Verlander. Fitzgerald, battling a .230 average and recovering from a rib injury, hopes to bounce back. In the meantime, Casey Schmitt has shone brightly, boasting a .415 average and four homers, elevating the team's second base play.