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SF Giants takeaways: Seymour, McDonald making strong early impressions in camp

Early in spring training, Carson Seymour struck out Luis Arráez, an extreme-contact hitter who rarely whiffs, during a sim game in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Given the team's bullpen profile, Tony Vitello said spring outings are crucial as the Giants' relief corps lacks many high-strikeout arms, leaving the competition wide open.
Detractors cite Seymour's nine homers, 4.75 ERA, and 6.11 FIP over 36 innings last season as red flags despite his sinker averaging 9 mph and slider gaining 7.3 inches of movement.
McDonald's outing immediately boosts his chances as he accepts starting or relief roles, despite Seymour still having an opportunity despite control concerns.
In camp context, McDonald added weight and worked on his cutter, with early performances happening during a small-sample period before Saturday's Cactus League opener at Peoria Sports Complex.

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SF Giants takeaways: Seymour, McDonald making strong early impressions in camp

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — Luis Arráez rarely strikes out. No one in the majors makes more contact, and no one in the majors records fewer strikeouts. On his first day as a Giant, he made his modus operandi clear. “I hate strikeouts,” Arráez said with a smile. Striking out Arráez in any setting, then, is bound to raise some eyebrows. So was the case with right-hander Carson Seymour on Tuesday afternoon. Not only did Seymour strike out Arráez, but he …

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