The San Francisco Giants have made their first significant roster move of the young 2026 season, placing right-handed reliever José Buttó on the 15-Day Injured List due to right arm fatigue. In a corresponding move, the club has called up fellow right-hander Blade Tidwell from AAA Sacramento.

The move comes as little surprise after Buttó's concerning outing in Wednesday's loss to the San Diego Padres. Entering in the eighth inning, the reliever struggled mightily, retiring only one of eight batters while his velocity noticeably dipped. He left the game after a mound visit with the trainer, a sequence that often precedes an IL stint. The Giants and their fans will now hope for a swift and full recovery for the key bullpen arm.

Stepping into the void is the 24-year-old Tidwell, who gets a compelling opportunity to make his Giants debut against the very team that drafted him—the New York Mets. Acquired by San Francisco last summer, Tidwell was impressive in a brief stint at Sacramento and now brings his promising arm to the big-league bullpen. It's a classic next-man-up moment as the Giants look to maintain their pitching depth early in the campaign.