New York Giants training camp: Position battle to watch on Day 10
General manager Joe Schoen signed veteran free agents James Hudson III and Stone Forsythe and then drafted Marcus Mbow in the fifth round of this year's draft.
With Thomas still on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, recovering from the Lisfranc fracture that ended his 2024 season after six games, the battle for left tackle reps is on.
Hudson has gained attention for his feisty play thus far and has gotten reprimanded for starting fights. Still, head coach Brian Daboll is willing to let some things slide.
"I love it, for an offensive lineman. You're always looking for offensive linemen that bring an edge," Daboll said last week. "Again, we got to be smart so what's it going to be in the fourth quarter when things get tough and somebody shoves you and pushes you? Are you able to have the emotional maturity to go ahead and focus on the next play and not get involved in that?
"That's some of the stuff we evaluate out here as well. Can these guys -- we've all done training camp for a long time, so emotions are going to happen. Competitive juices are -- there's going to be stuff that happens."
Mbow comes in as a player who can play any spot along the line. He has been impressive so far and is earning his way into the conversation.
"It's going well. I love it, playing football. You can't beat it," the rookie said on Sunday after practice. "It's been smooth. It's really one of the main reasons I was looking forward to becoming a pro, just being able to go against better competition day in and day out. I feel like I'm doing a good job adjusting to the tempo of things."
The Giants see Mbow as a future starter, but for now, they will take whatever they can get out of him. That could end up being a starting role at this rate. It doesn't matter where.
"I've been playing the right side the past couple of years, but I really just go wherever (offensive line coach Carmen) Carm (Bricillo) tells me to," he said. "At the end of the day, I'm going to do what he says."
Swing tackle is an extremely important role for the Giants, and they finally, mercifully seem to have quality depth. Now it's a matter of seeing who floats to the top.
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Or have O'Hearn switch between first and DH. —Acquired infielder Will Wagner from Toronto for minor league catcher Brandon Valenzuela Wagner can play any infield position, so he gives the Padres versatility, but he was sent to the minors after they acquired him. He is hitting .237/.336/.298 this season. —Acquired catcher Freddy Fermin from Kansas City for pitchers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek Catching has been a real weak spot for San Diego this season, and Fermin gives them a bit of an upgrade on offense and defense. In four seasons with the Royals, he is hitting .268/.314/.383, but he is having his worst season this year. Bergert has a 2.78 ERA in seven starts this season, while Kolek has a 4.18 ERA in 14 starts. Seems like the Padres overpaid a bit. —Acquired pitchers Mason Miller and JP Sears from Athletics for minor league shortstop Leo De Vries and minor league pitchers Henry Baez, Braden Nett and Eduarniel Nunez The Padres upgraded an already stellar bullpen. 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Dodgers record before Aug. 1: 68-33, .673 Record after Aug. 1: 43-18, .705 2023 —Acquired Kiké Hernández from Boston for Justin Hagenman and Nick Robertson. —Acquired pitchers Joe Kelly and Lance Lynn from the Chicago White Sox for Jordan Leasure, Nick Nastrini and Trayce Thompson. —Acquired infielder Amed Rosario from Cleveland for Noah Syndergaard. —Acquired pitcher Ryan Yarbrough from Kansas City for Derlin Figueroa and Devin Mann. Dodgers record before Aug. 1: 59-45, .567 Record after Aug. 1: 41-17, .707 2024 —Acquired pitcher Jack Flaherty from Detroit for Thayron Liranzo and Trey Sweeney. —As part of a three-team deal, acquired infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman from St. Louis, pitcher Michael Kopech from the Chicago White Sox for Alexander Albertus, Jeral Perez and Miguel Vargas. Dodgers record before Aug. 1: 63-46, .578 Record after Aug. 1: 35-18, .660 2025 Dodgers record before Aug. 1: 63-46, .578 Record after Aug. 1: ? A look at how some prominent Dodgers from the last few seasons are doing with their new team (through Friday). Click on the player name to be taken to the baseball-reference page with all their stats. Batters Cody Bellinger, Yankees: .279/.330/.505, 436 plate appearances, 20 doubles, 5 triples, 20 homers, 65 RBIs, 129 OPS+ Michael Busch, Cubs: .269/.356/.510, 396 PA's, 15 doubles, 3 triples, 21homers, 61 RBIs, 149 OPS+ Hunter Feduccia, Rays: 0 for 3 Gavin Lux, Reds: .272/.358/.374, 355 PA's, 18 doubles, 1 triple, 4 homers, 42 RBIs, 100 OPS+ Zach McKinstry, Tigers: .265/.347/.445, 376 PA's, 16 doubles, 8 triples, 9 homers, 37 RBIs, 119 OPS+ James Outman, Twins: in the minors Joc Pederson, Rangers, .129/.262/.223, 165 PA's, 5 doubles, 1 triple, 2 homers, 6 RBIs, 43 OPS+ Keibert Ruiz, Nationals, .280/.327/.363, 168 PA's, 7 doubles, 2 homers, 17 RBIs, 97 OPS+ Corey Seager, Rangers: .265/.372/.469, 347 PA's, 15 doubles, 15 homers, 38 RBIs, 143 OPS+ Chris Taylor, Angels: .189/.302/.396, 42 PA's, 4 doubles, 1 homer, 4 RBIs, 83 OPS+ (numbers with Angels only) Justin Turner, Cubs: .211/.286/.297, 147 PA's, 5 doubles, 2 homers, 13 RBIs, 70 OPS+ Trea Turner, Phillies: .286/.339/.424, 487 PA's, 23 doubles, 3 triples, 11 homers, 45 RBIs, 108 OPS+ Miguel Vargas, White Sox: .229/.305/.402, 439 PA's, 25 doubles, 2 triples, 13 homers, 44 RBIs, 96 OPS+ Alex Verdugo, Braves: .239/.296/.289, 213 PA's, 10 doubles, 12 RBIs, 66 OPS+, released by Braves Pitching Walker Buehler, Red Sox: 6-6, 5.74 ERA, 94 IP, 106 hits, 44 walks, 71 K's, 71 ERA+ Jack Flaherty, Tigers: 6-10, 4.36 ERA, 115.2 IP, 98 hits, 47 walks, 144 K's, 94 ERA+ Kenley Jansen, Angels: 3-2, 2.93 ERA, 20 saves, 40 IP, 31 hits, 11 walks, 39 K's, 145 ERA+ Dustin May, Red Sox: has not pitched for Boston yet. Ryan Pepiot, Rays: 6-9, 3.80 ERA, 130.1 IP, 109 hits, 45 walks, 128 K's, 107 ERA+ Max Scherzer, Blue Jays: 2-1, 4.39 ERA, 41 IP, 35 hits, 8 walks, 44 K's, 95 ERA+ Ryan Yarbrough, Yankees: 3-1, 3.90 ERA, 55.1 IP, 48 hits, 17 walks, 49 K's, 104 ERA+ Monday: St. Louis (Sonny Gray, 10-5, 4.38 ERA) at Dodgers (Tyler Glasnow, 1-1, 3.38 ERA), 7:10 p.m., Sportsnet LA, AM 570, KTNQ 1020 Tuesday: St. Louis (Miles Mikolas, 6-8, 4.83 ERA) at Dodgers (Emmet Sheehan, 2-2, 3.60 ERA), 7:10 p.m., Sportsnet LA, AM 570, KTNQ 1020 Wednesday: St. Louis (*Matthew Liberatore, 6-9, 3.96 ERA) at Dodgers (Shohei Ohtani, 0-0, 2.40 ERA) 1:10 p.m., Sportsnet LA, AM 570, KTNQ 1020 *-left-handed Dodgers welcome deadline additions, hopeful arrival 'raises the floor for our ballclub' Hernández: Dodgers look vulnerable, and Padres and rest of their competitors know it Plaschke: Andrew Friedman struck out on the Dodgers' urgent need for a closer Dodgers pass MLB trade deadline quietly, add Brock Stewart and Alex Call Game 2 of the 1978 World Series, Bob Welch vs. Reggie Jackson. 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