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Tony Vitello Says He Won't Return to College as Giants Head Toward a Likely Deadline Sell-Off

His clear denial shifts attention to whether the Giants will keep backing their high‑paid first‑year manager or begin trading veterans before the August deadline.

May 31, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello (23) walks in the dugout against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • On Sunday Vitello told The San Francisco Standard that he “doesn’t see” a return to the college game and said he plans to manage through his contract, which runs through 2028.
  • The Giants are struggling this season with a 26-39 record, a performance that analysts say makes San Francisco a probable seller at the August 3 trade deadline.
  • Vitello was hired from the University of Tennessee with no prior MLB managerial experience and is paid about $3.5 million a year, a reported record for a first‑year big league manager.
  • Public frustration has built from blowout losses and visible miscues on the field that led to fan boos, while figures such as Giants legend Mike Krukow have defended Vitello against critics who question his MLB readiness.
  • The next major moves to watch are front‑office decisions before the trade deadline and whether the club’s course will change; those actions will affect veterans’ futures, prospect plans, and fan confidence.