The San Francisco Giants aren’t quite at full strength. Alex Cobb is still a few weeks away after suffering a setback in his rehab. Tristan Beck and Robbie Ray won’t be back until the summer. You could even make the case that the position player crew isn’t at full strength as long as Marco Luciano and Luis Matos remain optioned to AAA for extra seasoning.
But they’re taking a huge step towards reaching full strength today, in a game that everyone will make sure to be in front of a TV for (except for those lucky enough to attend in person): yes, it’s the debut of reigning National League Cy Young winner Blake Snell.