Spring Training 2026 Game #2: Giants Open on Road Against Mariners

The San Francisco Giants revealed their starting lineup for their spring training opener against the Mariners, and Seattle countered with a lineup that includes both Colt Emerson and Emerson Hancock as each seeks an Opening Day role. The exhibition will be played at the Mariners' spring training complex in Peoria, Ariz., with first pitch scheduled for 3: 10 p. m. ET.

Mariners lineup features dual Emersons

Seattle’s early-spring roster moves put the spotlight on two players who share a first name. Colt Emerson made his first at-bats of the spring and is slotted at third base, while Emerson Hancock took the mound for his first outing. Both players are explicitly identified as looking to earn a spot on the club’s Opening Day roster.

The team’s spring schedule is compact: the club will play on Saturdays through the regular-season calendar, with the schedule makers providing a rest day before the ALCS on Oct. 10. That steady cadence frames the early-exhibition opportunities for players battling for roster positions.

Giants reveal opener details

This matchup marks the Giants’ spring training opener. The game is set for 3: 10 p. m. ET at the Peoria, Ariz., complex. The contest will be a first spring outing for the Giants’ new manager in the exhibition setting; he began the job in November after a lengthy run at the collegiate level and arrives to manage his first major-league spring game.

Entering the game, the Giants are opening their spring slate; the Mariners are listed with an 0-1 spring record. The outing will be used by both clubs to assess rotation depth, lineup options and workload plans as spring ramp-up continues.

Injury notes and roster watch

Pitching workloads and health are already shaping the spring narrative. A right-handed pitcher who served as a swing-starter last season finished with a 4-4 record and a 4. 80 ERA across 21 games, including 10 starts. He struck out 68 batters in 65. 2 innings, issued 37 walks, and opponents hit. 242 against him in that span.

One right-handed reliever is on a limited workload for the next week because of left hamstring tightness. A left-handed signing who missed the entire 2025 season following right knee surgery is expected to have a slower ramp-up and a more cautious spring program.

Those availability notes will influence how both clubs dole out innings in early outings. If the young starter who took the mound for his first spring appearance shows consistent command, that will strengthen his case for a rotation or bullpen role. Conversely, limited workloads for pitchers with recent injuries will likely mean more looks for other depth arms as the clubs finalize spring rotations and late roster decisions.

Key takeaways

• First pitch: 3: 10 p. m. ET at Peoria, Ariz.
• Seattle spotlight: Colt Emerson (3B) and Emerson Hancock (P) both aiming for Opening Day roles.
• Pitching watch: limited workloads and post-surgery ramp-ups will shape early spring appearances.