The Giants were counting on this year's amateur draft to help replenish their farm system, so it certainly hurt when MLB cut it to five rounds. But in the big picture, the Giants could still end up coming out way ahead compared to most of their competitors.
Because Madison Bumgarner and Will Smith signed elsewhere, the Giants have two additional shots in the first 68 selections, and that gives them a slight leg up. They also should be better positioned than most to take advantage of a quirk that will be harmful to prospects.