San Francisco Giants: Top 3 free agents the Giants should pursue

Brock Holt

Infielder/Utility

When Joe Panik was designated for assignment last year, the San Francisco Giants quickly needed to fill their second base hole. Scooter Gennett looked to be the first answer but he didn’t pan out as hoped.

Mauricio Dubon looks to be the clear starter for next season at that spot, but if the Giants plan to heavily platoon like many of Zaidi’s prior regimes in Los Angeles, Brock Holt could be a fantastic compliment to the young Dubon.

Consider a signing of the 31-year-old veteran one compared to that of Chris Taylor. Very under the radar, signed for cheap, and flourished upon arrival to the Dodgers. The difference, in this case, is Taylor is entering his age 29 season.

Holt hasn’t necessarily had that breakout year. He was an all-star in 2015 but as part of a terrible Red Sox team. However, he does have comparable career numbers as a platoon/every man: .271/.340/.374 and decent power with 147 extra-base hits out of 552 total hits.

Holt also would provide an additional veteran presence for Dubon alongside Brandon Crawford. Too many mentors couldn’t hurt, right?

Another opportunity to make a low-risk signing that could produce tremendous payoff.