NEW YORK - This is a time of transition for the Giants, who could lose at least two key players in the near future, a scenario that would trigger a shift in focus to 2019 and provide opportunities for other players.
A day after The Chronicle reported Buster Posey likely will undergo season-ending hip surgery, the catcher was back behind the plate for Wednesday night’s 5-3 loss to the Mets.
Andrew McCutchen was omitted from the lineup, a rare breather for the right fielder, fueling speculation that he was about to be traded to a contender for prospects.