Despite putting together a very solid spring campaign, former San Francisco Giants' top prospect Luis Matos likely won't make the Opening Day roster.
The following comes from the Rotowire fantasy baseball portal (and links to the original report, subscription required):
Matos is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
If this were a true meritocracy, Matos, who is slashing .256/.326/.615 with three home runs, one steal and an 11.6 percent strikeout rate in 43 plate appearances this spring, would likely make the team a starter over one of Michael Conforto or Mike Yastrzemski. However, Conforto is due $18 million this year and Yastrzemski is earning $7.9 million this year via arbitration. The Giants could keep Matos on the roster in a part-time role, but Austin Slater is already ticketed for fourth outfielder duty and Tyler Fitzgerald is expected to get the final bench spot due to his defensive versatility. If an outfield spot opens up due to an injury or poor performance early in the season, Matos would be the obvious candidate to get the call.
Matos made his major league debut last season and hit .250 with two homers and 14 RBI. He also stole three bases for the Giants, who finished fourth in the National League West. He also posted a .319 on-base percentage.
Matos ended the 2022 season as the No. 63 prospect in the sport and has since graduated out of the MLB Top 100 prospects.
The Giants open their season on March 28 against the San Diego Padres.
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