Logan Webb‘s first start back sparked a brief surge of optimism for a club entrenched near the bottom of the NL West. The numbers reveal a pattern: a healthy rotation often correlates with even modest climbs in the standings, and Webb’s return could be that catalyst.
San Francisco sits 23-36, just a game and a half above the Colorado Rockies, who occupy last place. The Giants have fallen 15 games behind the division leaders and posted a 5-12 record in their last 17 outings. Webb, the team’s ace, missed time with injury, leaving the rotation exposed. His return arrives as the club battles a 15‑game hole, a gap that the numbers suggest will be difficult to erase without consistent quality starts.
Based on available data, Webb’s health may stabilize the rotation, but the deficit remains steep. The road ahead will test whether the Giants can convert this glimmer into a tangible climb.
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