SAN DIEGO – With their left fielders hitless through five games and their lack of center field depth already exposed by Denard Span’s hip injury, the Giants are in discussions with veteran outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. on a minor league contract.
No deal has been announced but a source indicated that the team was working toward an agreement with Upton Jr., who became a free agent when he didn’t make the Toronto Blue Jays roster this spring.
The 32-year-old hit .238 with 20 home runs last season for the San Diego Padres and Blue Jays, and although he strikes out plenty, he is still a capable defender in center field.