Giants open three roster spots, agree to terms with three vets

Right-hander Sam Delaplane, left-hander Joe Palumbo and outfielder Luis Gonzalez were non-tendered, with the club also agreeing to one-year contracts with John Brebbia, Jarlin Garcia and Austin Slater that will keep the sides away from arbitration.

The Giants had already taken care of what would have been their toughest cut, DFA’ing Alex Dickerson last week.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that Slater will receive $1.85 million in 2022, Garcia will get $1.725 million, and Brebbia will get $837,500.

Brebbia got back from the procedure quickly and predictably struggled with his command in 18 appearances last season, but pitchers tend to be much better their second year back, and Brebbia could end up being a valuable piece in the middle innings.

Delaplane is a local who is recovering from Tommy John surgery and the Giants figure to have a good shot at keeping him in the organization.

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