Carson Whisenhunt experienced difficulties while pitching for the San Francisco Giants in Monday’s 6-5 Cactus League victory over the Chicago White Sox. Entering the game in the third inning, Whisenhunt allowed four earned runs on five hits and issued a walk over 1.2 innings pitched, while striking out two batters.
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During his outing, Whisenhunt gave up two singles and a double that resulted in two runs early in the third inning. He then allowed a walk followed by two doubles before being replaced in the fourth inning, as the White Sox took a 4-3 lead. Despite these struggles on the mound, the left-handed pitcher showed signs of improvement by averaging 95.6 mph on his four-seam fastball, a notable increase from his 92.6 mph average in 2025.
Outlook for Whisenhunt’s Role in the Upcoming Season
At 25 years old, Whisenhunt remains a candidate to earn a spot in the Giants’ bullpen as Opening Day approaches. However, it is also plausible that he will begin the year in the starting rotation for Triple-A Sacramento. Last season, Whisenhunt posted a 5.01 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP across 23.1 innings in five starts for San Francisco, recording a 16:12 strikeout-to-walk ratio but conceding six home runs.
