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San Francisco Giants: Is it time to give the opener another try?

It’s no secret that the San Francisco Giants shoddy pitching staff has been a big reason the team has been struggling in 2019.

They rank 21st in the league in team ERA, and that can easily be traced to their starting pitching.

The nine players who have made at least one start for the Giants have combined for a 5.09 ERA, which ranks 24th in the majors. Meanwhile, the bullpen has been a clear strength, with a 3.93 ERA that is good for ninth in baseball.

Taking that one step further, only the Baltimore Orioles (-0.