ST. LOUIS — Halfway through the season, the Giants possessed the deepest, most fearsome bullpen in the National League.
Six different Giants relievers could be counted on in high-leverage situations while closer Will Smith was perfect in save opportunities leading into the All-Star break.
With fewer than four weeks left in the regular season, the Giants’ bullpen looks nothing like the group that was once the envy of every NL contender.
Smith and set-up man Tony Watson remain, but the other four relievers manager Bruce Bochy consistently trusted in close games are either injured or pitching elsewhere.