The return of shortstop Nick Ahmed to the Giants after his stint on the Injured List will have a significant impact on Brett Wisely and Marco Luciano. Ahmed, a two-time Gold Glove winner, missed 30 games due to a left wrist sprain. He was batting .236 with 11 RBIs in 36 games before the injury. Despite a slight setback during his rehab, Ahmed is excited to be back with the team.
With Ahmed’s return, Casey Schmitt was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento to make room on the roster. Wisely had been filling in for Ahmed and has been one of the Giants’ hottest hitters, carrying a .317 batting average into Friday’s game.
Manager Bob Melvin mentioned the possibility of platooning Ahmed and the left-handed hitting Wisely. Both players are expected to see playing time going forward. Marco Luciano, the Giants’ top infield prospect, was reinstated from the IL but was also optioned to Sacramento. Despite a rocky start earlier in the season, Melvin and the team are confident in Luciano’s abilities, especially at the plate.
While Luciano struggled defensively during his brief stint with the big league club, the Giants believe he has the potential to improve with more playing time. Melvin acknowledged that Luciano’s defense needs work but highlighted his offensive capabilities. The Giants remain optimistic about Luciano’s future in the majors.
Ahmed’s return will undoubtedly have an impact on both Wisely and Luciano’s playing time moving forward. However, it is clear that both players are talented and have shown promise during their brief stint with
