Infielder David Villar has elected free agency after being outrighted by the Giants, following a designation for assignment to make room for Casey Schmitt. Villar, 28, has spent his entire career with the Giants since being drafted in 2018, showing promise during his rookie season with nine home runs but struggling in subsequent years with a high strikeout rate. While he has impressive minor league stats, his recent challenges have led to doubts about his ability to succeed at the MLB level, limiting his options primarily to minor league offers or opportunities abroad.
