Ahkello Witherspoon, who sprained his knee last week in Houston, will be active Sunday for the 49ers. Pass rusher Aaron Lynch will also get a second straight game to prove he can rush the passer.
The San Francisco Giants don’t currently have an everyday third baseman. Right now, Pablo Sandoval is penciled into that spot, and that’s something that will have to change this offseason if San Francisco hopes to turn things around in 2018.
Trent Brown is usually athletic for his towering frame (6-foot, 8-inches). But he also battles weight and now has a shoulder injury, which make a negotiating a new contract difficult.
The San Francisco Giants announced their player development staff for the 2018 season. The most interesting new name is former Giants playoff hero Travis Ishikawa, who is re-joining the club in the Arizona Rookie League as a hitting coach. The full press release is below.
Marquise Goodwin not only has a sprinter’s speed, but he also possesses short-area quickness and the toughness and dedication to become a complete receiver.
The San Francisco Giants don’t currently have an everyday third baseman on their roster. It’s one of a few areas the Giants must address this offseason if they hope to climb back to relevance after a 98-loss campaign in 2017.