Black was having a strong season for Sacramento, but struggled in his brief time at the big-league level. In two starts for the Giants, Black allowed six runs and walked five batters in 8 2/3 innings.

San Francisco Giants' Mason Black pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, May 6, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) PHILADELPHIA ...

Mason Black‘s 2024 season also came as a bit of a disappointment. As one of the Giants’ better pitching prospects, he threw to the tune of a 5.44 ERA in just over 36 innings in the show.

For the Giants, he chose right-hander Mason Black. The 25-year-old got a cup of coffee in the majors last season, but the results weren’t great. In eight starts, he totaled a 6.44 ERA.

Pitcher Carson Whisenhunt could make his MLB debut this season, while Mason Black and Trevor McDonald did so last year. So, the Giants have prospect talent. It’s the depth they lack. That takes ...