Osleivis Basabe

The Giants sent INF Osleivis Basabe outright to Triple-A Sacramento.

Fantasy Impact

Basabe went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment last week. He will remain in the Giants organization.

The San Francisco Giants designated Osleivis Basabe for assignment on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Basabe has been designated for assignment to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Logan Porter. Basabe had been playing for Triple-A Sacramento this season, posting a .242/.287/.352 slash line over 182 at-bats.

The Giants have optioned infielder Osleivis Basabe to Triple-A Sacramento, the team announced Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Basabe, acquired from Tampa Bay in February, was a long shot to make the Opening Day roster even before a right shoulder strain sidelined him since Feb. 25. He struggled offensively at Triple-A last season, slashing .248/.293/.336 over 283 plate appearances. If healthy, he should see regular at-bats in Sacramento, but he’ll need to show improvement at the plate to work his way back into San Francisco’s plans.

Osleivis Basabe has been diagnosed with a right shoulder strain and will not throw for the next two to four days, according to team updates.

Fantasy Impact

The Giants aren’t sounding worried about Basabe’s shoulder strain yet, though the injury’s origin remains unclear. As a utility hopeful with long odds already, this pause could further dim his shot at a roster spot out of camp. Fantasy managers can keep him off the draft board for now—he’s a depth piece at best until he proves otherwise.

The Giants have acquired infielder Osleivis Basabe from the Rays in exchange for cash considerations.

Fantasy Impact

Basabe was recently designated for assignment by Tampa Bay when the club acquired righty Alex Faedo from the Tigers. The 24-year-old hit .251 with 12 homers and 10 steals across 78 minor-league contests in 2024, 66 of which came at Triple-A Durham.