To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Luis Matos realized a dream when he broke into the big leagues with the Giants in 2023.

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Luis Matos had a concrete plan in place when traveled to his native Venezuela to play winter ball, one that was equal parts simple and necessary: swing at good pitches.

Matos is the most obvious choice from here, and the clear beneficiary of the Giants’ decision not to add another hitter in the offseason. He was the Rookie of the Year in the Venezuelan Winter ...

Especially given how well its two competitors are playing. Grant McCray and Luis Matos both furthered their cases to make the Opening Day roster as the Giants beat the Rockies, 8-2, on Monday ...