With the trade deadline passed and not much to play for the rest of the way, the San Francisco Giants have some advantages over several of their Major League counterparts. Currently, Tony Vitello has a total of eight rookies on the roster, including May call-up and future franchise player Bryce Eldridge. The San Francisco Giants have eight rookies on their roster, among them Tuesday’s starting pitcher Blade Tidwell. Rookies Showing Maximum EffortSan Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDespite the defeat, Vitello was more than happy with the efforts of his young players. As the lights dim on 2026, San Francisco will have a much brighter view of what lies ahead.