SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Giants potentially face some of their most difficult final roster cuts in recent memory.
The club's decision-makers seized upon Thursday's scheduled off-day to take a break from the constant evaluation process that will resume Friday when San Francisco entertains Cleveland in Cactus League play.
It's too early to declare a winner in the competition for the left-field vacancy. Educated guesses can be hazarded that Jarrett Parker will secure the job. But Mac Williamson still has time to assert himself further.
Contenders for bench roles include San Francisco's glut of non-roster invitees who happen to be respected Major League veterans -- Gordon Beckham, Aaron Hill, Jimmy Rollins, Michael Morse and Justin Ruggiano.