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The Giants finished last season with an 80-82 record, landing them in fourth place in the National League West. One area that stood out as a weakness was their shortstop position, which saw a range of players sharing the responsibilities—none of whom secured the position as a consistent option. Prior to this deal, the Giants had three different players each starting over 20 games at shortstop, which contributed to a chaotic feel in their infield dynamics.