San Francisco Giants’ 3-Year Outfielder Leaves MLB After Slow Start

BusinessSportsMoneySan Francisco Giants’ 3-Year Outfielder Leaves MLB After Slow StartByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 15, 2026, 08:00am EDTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Jerar Encarnacion #59 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Oracle Park on September 27, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe San Francisco Giants entered the 2026 season hoping to build on some progress in acquiring marquee talent for the roster, but not every personnel decision has paid off as hoped.While free agent acquisition Luis Arraez has exceeded expectations, many of the team’s other recent additions, including Rafael Devers and Matt Chapman, are playing below their contract value so far. And one of the team’s more intriguing depth pieces, who was a member of the Opening Day roster, has now been pushed out of Major League Baseball entirely after his own disappointing start.ForbesDodgers Breakout Star Breaks Silence On ‘Worry’ As Trump Order Bars FamilyBy Peter ChawagaSan Francisco Giants’ 3-Year Outfielder Cuts Ties With Team After DemotionAs the Giants continue navigating a crowded roster and postseason aspirations, former outfielder Jerar Encarnacion has found a new opportunity overseas shortly after he was cut from the team. His departure comes just months after San Francisco gave him a chance to carve out a larger role at the major league level and two years after he made his debut with the franchise.“The Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Japan confirmed the signings of right-hander Osvaldo Bido and outfielder Jerar Encarnacion on Friday,” MLB Trade Rumors’ Anthony Franco reported last week. “Encarnacion, a client of A&F Sports Agency, opened the season with the Giants. He’s out of minor league opt...