Giants Trade Matos, Grab Smith to Shake Up Slump

0:00It's March 31st. This is Milwaukee Brewers News today, your AI-powered team coverage. The San Francisco Giants are off to a rough 0-3 start in their 2026 season, scoring just one run across those games. To shake things up, they traded outfielder Luis Matos to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash on Monday. Matos, once a top 3 prospect in their system, debuted in Major League Baseball back in 2023, that struggled with limited playing, time, hitting 15 homers in 178 games. They also designated utility player, Tyler Fitzgerald, for a Simon, who posted solid numbers like 21 homers and a 252 batting. Average during his Giants stint, Brewers spoke C potential in Matos, especially since he hits better against left-handers, and their general manager called it a land of opportunity for guys who need a fresh shot. Meanwhile, the Giants grab relief pitcher, Dylan Smith, from the Detroit Tigers, using

1:00Fitzgerald's spot to clear room. Smith heads to triple A Sacramento first, fresh off a strong minor league run with a 2.27 ERA and 57 strikeouts in 39, innings. These moves show the Giants hustling to fix their early slump, with eyes on turning the page before things dig deeper.